Did not use the service, but communication was very poor in scheduling a consultation. They…read morecancelled on my daughter and I last minute with no advanced notice. With so many alternatives available I recommend avoiding

Look no further....East Bay Prep is the absolutely the BEST ACT Prep Class!…read more The test prep course worked along with my daughter's heavy Junior/Senior year academic load, on top of their weekly test prep lessons. The team was excellent at listening, communicating and following the needs of my daughter "individually" to help her succeed. The tutoring was flexible to her competitive sport schedule, as this was also key to the demands of succeeding in academics + sport. The consistency of the team to give effective feedback & guidance so that she could understand "how" to be a good test taker was priceless and best of all she is bringing these skills test-taking skills into her AP class test-taking. Honestly parents....my daughter went from feeling anxiety with taking the ACT to a confident and smart test taker, BEYOND the ACT!!! The team at East Bay Prep is one-of-kind. Best value...best outcomes...thank you East Bay Prep!

Our daughter used Compass (Bay Area) for three exams during her junior year of high school: the…read morePSAT, the ACT, and one AP (calculus). Her results speak for themselves: National Merit eligibility on the PSAT, a 36 on the ACT (single-sitting), and a 5 on the calc AP. As caveats, she is extremely bright and is an inherently good test-taker, and we were proactive about selecting her tutors to match her personality and scheduling needs. That said, I had no significant complaints. Jill and Alex were responsive and worked to conform to our requests, and our daughter found her assigned tutors engaging. And she, in turn, did the assigned work. We originally found Compass via recommendation by parents of an older student who had already used them. We, in turn, have now recommended them to parents of younger students whom we know. We told them the same thing I'll now tell you: Compass isn't the cheapest option, but I suggest you use them anyway. To us, the results were well worth the expense.

I highly recommend Compass Education Group. They helped my son with the Reading and Writing…read moresections of the SAT, and his score improved drastically from 620 to 760 (99th percentile).

Both my boys took their test prep with Ryan Pelkey and scored excellent in both SAT and ACT. He was…read morethorough, patient and helpful. I highly recommend Ryan. He helped them build their confidence in test taking, and made it a great personal experience for both . Thanks Ryan !

Ryan has helped my two kids with SAT test prep in the last 4 years. He is very patient,…read moreencouraging, and passionate about helping students succeed. Both kids improved their scores significantly thanks to his help!

Executive Function Specialists came highly recommended to me from the person who had done the psych…read moreevaluation for both my daughters, age 15 and 18. From the moment I spoke with Sean, I knew I was in good hands. Sean is incredibly caring and present, a really good listener, and very knowledgeable. Both my daughters got assigned a tutor to help with their executive functioning challenges. Each tutor was matched perfectly and my daughters really enjoyed working with them. My youngest daughter had almost daily meetings and check-ins and her tutor went to great lengths to find ways to help with homework, often texting late in the evening or on the weekend to follow up and make sure my kid had turned in her assignments on time. She had a way to be firm yet kind and my kid, who generally resents getting help or being told what to do, completely accepted her suggestions and support. It is safe to say that my daughter would never have finished her freshman year if it wasn't for EF. My oldest daughter developed a beautiful relationship with her tutor who helped her not only with course content but with everything from researching gap year programs, enrolling in community college, to making a life budget and staying on top of various assignments and appointments. EF also helped us navigate the IEP process and gave great recommendations. I am incredibly grateful for the support and the quality work the whole EF team has done with our family over this last year. THANK YOU.

EFS has been an amazing resource for our family since 2020. Our son (15) began working with Sean…read more(who is amazing) and is now working with Ella. Our son has improved his grades, he has become confident in reaching out to his teachers and advocating for himself and is more confident participating in class. Ella has provided us with other resources, goes above and beyond with helping him and joins our meetings with his school if needed. EFS/Ella is helping our son tremendously and we have enjoyed working with her and Sean!

Excellent tutoring available. The staff is kind and willing to focus on whatever needs your child…read morehas. We looked at several tutoring options for our 8th grader, and decided to give PLGC a try. I don't know much about the other tutors, but Carolyn is really good. AND, my son doesn't mind going to his tutoring session. Bonus.

Jai at LifeWorks has been transformative for our son. He is not just a tutor but a counselor,…read moreadvisor and friend. He is a trusted adult for our son where he feels comfortable sharing his struggles with school. Based on that trust Jai can help guide and provide first class educational support. My son now loves math! Thank you!

Jai and his team worked with my daughter throughout high school. Through this experience, my…read moredaughter benefited from meaningful mentorship that went beyond specific subject matters. With their guidance and support, she built confidence in her intellectual abilities - all of which has helped her as she navigates college and the next chapter in her life. Highly recommend!

I had Alex proof read my Essay/UC Application and I got accepted to all the UCs I applied to: UCLA…read moreUCSB UCD UCSD. I really think his revisions on my essays and application were what got me in and helped me stand out, as friends with similar stats and majors were not accepted. Thanks Alex!

good service, helped my little bro get into amherst and cal. they did act test prep and college…read morecounseling help (worked on essys and school choice). thought their prices were a bit high, but i guess you pay for goob results..

My 15-year-old son has been working with a Strive Path counselor for several years. The benefits of…read morethis program have been amazing for him. He has learned about many classes and clubs that he has been able to navigate successfully thanks to the guidance provided by his counselor. He is currently on the youth commission and looking to apply to top universities in the upcoming years. If you are serious about your child's education and the need for college guidance, this is the company!

Sunny and his team are amazing. Very helpful for students to have a third party outside of the home…read moreto help with the college application process. The sports recruiting addition is excellent and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Absolutely loved the environment. It was the first time I was ACTUALLY enthusiastic about going to…read moretutoring. One of my favorite experiences was the group tutoring sessions where we collaborated on ideas and assignments. For once.... learning math was fun!!

We've had a fantastic experience with Sage Educators. My son is in middle school, and their support…read morehas made a real difference. They not only help him stay on top of his schoolwork, but they also go beyond that by supplementing his curriculum with focused lessons in the areas where he needs the most help. They assist with homework, reinforce key concepts, and--best of all--he actually enjoys going to tutoring! The tutors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly invested in his success. We've seen a noticeable boost in his confidence and academic progress. I highly recommend Sage Educators to any family looking for high-quality, personalized academic support.

This place is fantastic! We've used OnTrack for both of our daughters, even though they attended…read moredifferent high schools, and each of them came away more confident than before. Most recently, our younger daughter was initially reluctant to try tutoring. However, after receiving a disappointing grade on an Algebra II test, she decided it was time to get some extra help. She worked incredibly hard and earned a hard-fought C in the first semester. By the end of the second semester, she had achieved an A on her final exam and finished the class with an A overall! The experience has been excellent beyond the academics as well. Scheduling appointments and making changes is simple and hassle-free. Their communication is outstanding--professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Most importantly, the results speak for themselves. Highly recommend!

Tutor/student desks are very crowded, requiring tutor and student to sit side by side with…read moreshoulders practically touching. I had explicitly asked that the tutor help my high schooler with study skills that would help her with all classes, biology in particular. During the first session the tutor just asked my daughter what she wanted to work on. Not having worked with a tutor, she wasn't sure what to ask for, especially as it was the beginning of the semester so she had no homework for biology. They chatted for about 20 minutes, but not about study skills. Then the session was ended early since my daughter didn't have anything else to ask for, even though I had been required to pay for a full session beforehand. Study skills were never discussed. Also the tutor told my daughter that she (the tutor) didn't have much background in biology and was more of a physics tutor. All around disappointing. The owner did follow up with me directly after I complained and asked for a refund. He listened patiently, acknowledged that the requested focus on study skills had been a miss and apologized for the poor experience. His handling of the situation is why I gave a 2 star instead of 1 star.