We are extremely grateful for the support this college counseling company provided our family…read morethroughout my daughter's high school. The process of preparing for college applications was overwhelming, but the guidance we received made all the difference. Felicia, who worked directly with my daughter, was outstanding, supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. She helped keep everything organized and made sure my daughter felt confident every step of the way. She was always there for my daughter when she needed her. Justin, the owner, has clearly built a wonderful program that truly supports students and families. We're thrilled that my daughter was accepted into the university she had been hoping for, and we're very thankful for their role in helping make that happen. Very Highly recommend.

My student sat for practice tests in AP Chem and AP Calc AB with Premier Prep. Justin was friendly,…read morehelpful, and very responsive.

The counselors at this location were very nice! I wasn't sure if I should take SAT or ACT test. I…read moredidn't know what my level was, and they were trying to help me to find my goal! I spent a lot of time on practicing the materials they provided, and my grade got significantly better! Definitely is "The Place" to learn, and get your SAT high score!

I've been going to Elite for years for English tutoring, and Miss Haile is the best! Writing essays…read moreused to stress me out, but she helped me improve so much in both my grades and my confidence. She's super patient, really encouraging, and explains things in a way that just clicks. I'm so grateful for her support and would totally recommend Elite (especially Miss Haile!) to anyone who needs tutoring.

If I could, I wouldn't even give them one star. The front desk service was absolutely terrible. The…read morestaff spoke in a sarcastic and condescending tone, only showing a little enthusiasm towards those who were paying for registration. They completely ignored anyone else who had questions.

I have been using Ardent Academy for my 10-year-old son. Given his already busy schedule, we opted…read morefor online private tutoring to avoid adding another commute. Unfortunately, the experience has been less than ideal. We had to switch tutors multiple times due to changes in their availability or lack of experience, which disrupted consistency and progress. Additionally, the responsiveness and customer service have been disappointing. Each time I had a question and called the main Ardent number, I was directed to email instead--but often received very late or no reply. On several occasions, I had to follow up two or three times just to coordinate a simple make-up session. This level of service is not what I expected from a well-known name like Ardent Academy.

I'm writing this from a parent's perspective. My son is in 9th grade and goes to Modus for both ACT…read moreprep (bootcamp this past spring and then again this coming summer) AND college counseling. There are a million places that it is almost overwhelming. I've come to realize that many "hagwans" (learning centers) outright lie about what they can deliver and are totally shady. I liked Modus because Esther and Josephine were down to earth and very realistic. I really liked their approach and genuineness. I realize that not all 9th graders are prepared to take the ACT, but since his math is already advanced, I wanted him to get exposure to the test so he could see what he was in for. I had him go in a take the diagnostic test, which he scored well enough to make it into the spring bootcamp. My son REALLY enjoyed it. He liked learning the strategies and tips that he learned. I registered him for the upcoming summer bootcamp because HE wanted to go. Regarding college counseling with Esther. Again, I realize he is a bit young, but I wanted him to get an idea of what he needs to do. Esther spent time with him one-on-one and was able to pull so much out of him (I'm still amazed at how she was able to do it). She put together an amazing plan for him with some really excellent ideas. They seem to really relate well with students - my son thinks they are pretty cool, which is saying a lot. He went to other places and hated it, so I'm glad he has had a great experience. If you are looking to give your child an academic advantage, but with caring and genuine people, then I highly recommend Modus. UPDATE: My son's test scores improved DRAMATICALLY by attending the Summer ACT Bootcamp. I am extremely pleased with his scores and he really enjoys it, which is important.

Thanks to Isaac Kim's help, I improved my ACT score greatly, especially in science. However, it is…read moreclear that he has a lot of experience with all subjects. His expertise goes beyond what you can get out of any prep book. And I don't think I could've scored as well without his help. I learned to portion my time and he gives special techniques and hints which he developed himself. Also, he was very open to questions and he was very kind and approachable. So don't be afraid to ask questions and I guarantee, he will give you a very personalized experience. Also, my college counselor, Esther really found extracurricular activities for me that I really enjoyed and pertained to my major. She also helped me brainstorm ideas for my essays and personally, my common app essay turned out to be really unique and my personality shined through. And it was very out of the box which colleges really loved. She helped me get into so many great schools like Boston College, Carnegie Mellon University, UCLA, and Georgetown University. Overall, my experience with all of the staff at Modus (it was called Edugroup before) has made my college application process much more enjoyable and less stressful and I think I learned more about myself through this process. I really recommend Modus!

do not recommend at all. waste of money. Be cautions about the upfront package payment, as there…read moreis no way to withdraw or get your money back even if you find out the service is useless later.

HS2 is a fantastic college preparation center and was very helpful to me in my years of high…read moreschool. They provide excellent one-on-one college counseling services, in which a dedicated counselor works with you throughout your high school years, helping with everything from summer programs to volunteering to school classes and ultimately to brainstorming and editing college application essays. HS2 also provides great test prep for the ACT, SAT, SAT II, and AP tests, offering a wide variety of courses and a seemingly bottomless well of practice exams. I am the oldest of three siblings whose parents never went to college in the United States. As such, my parents and I had little idea of the college application process. However, with the help of HS2 and their services, I was accepted Early Action into Stanford, my dream school for years!

I had lessons with Mrs. Heather Johnson for AP Lit, which was SO AMAZING!! The entire staff was…read moreAWESOME, and she was very knowledgeable on every topic we discussed. I received my desired results, and I had an amazing time! ps. Found out I got into UCLA during one of our lessons, so that was quite an experience since she was a UCLA alum.

I have worked with GATE for a couple of months now, and I must say, it was a very positive…read moreexperience! I especially want to thank my ISEE/Writing teacher Heather Johnson. She is so amazing. I really appreciate the hard work she puts into teaching her students. I have improved so much ever since I started taking classes with her.

It's a terrible educational institution. that only knows how to charge you extra money to pay exfor…read moreAp or any others activities.The teachers are have no experience , no helpful

IvyMax is a great place to help high school students prepare for college and beyond. Really like…read morePrincipal Zhang's vision set for school, their stuff especially Teacher Yusi and Hana are very professional with a warm and sincere heart. They provide excellent programs and tons of opportunities for students in academic areas, arts and community services. They helped my son find his path to explore further. We are thankful for the suggestion and directions IvyMax gave us.

Ivy College Prep helped me get accepted to my dream school, USC! If you are looking for academic or…read morecollege counseling, I highly recommend Ivy College Prep as your number one choice. Not only does Ralph Becker prepare you for college applications, but he also continues to guide and mentor even after graduating college. Mr. Becker works extremely hard for the students, but you must also be willing to put in the hard work to get the results you want. Mr. Becker will help you write eloquently, but be prepared to write a lot! If you want help for college, contact Mr. Becker ASAP!

Ralph Becker is excellent!!! He helped my son get into his first choice university. Ralph provided…read morethe motivation and inspiration that my son needed. I did not have to nag my son as much as I expected and was so pleased with the outcome. Essentially, Ralph saved our relationship while helping us through the grueling college application process. I highly recommend Ivy College Prep. Money well spent.

We had a great experience working with Munira on both of my kids' applications. She's supportive,…read moreknowledgeable, and motivating. What stood out most was how genuinely she cared and how consistently she kept my children's best interests in mind. She put a clear structure to a very stressful process, helped the kids navigate all the tasks and requirements, and always followed through until everything was completed. I'm glad we had the chance to work with her--and both my kids are happy with the outcome.

She is one of the best and most caring counselors that one can have. I moved to USA three years ago…read morewithout any background of USA transfer and college system. She walked me through all the steps. Thanks to her guidance, I got admitted to my first choice UC which was UC Berkeley.

I have two kids who are currently in 9th and 12th grade. Barun Academic Center has been a part of…read moretheir lives since they were in elementary school. As a result, both kids have a solid foundation in math and their writing skills are outstanding. My freshman kid is in pre-calculus right now, and says that class is the easiest of all of the subjects. My 12th grader finished High School Calculus AB and BC (by junior year) getting one A and 3x A+ for those 4 semesters. Because of all of the supplemental math drilling from Baruns, she said calculus, was pretty easy for her. In addition, my eldest kid's writing skills have grown so much through the years while taking various writing classes at Baruns. Baruns has outstanding teachers for writing (among their favs are Stark, Hughes and Jelnick) as well as the math subjects (S. Yoon, et., al). My eldest was able to publish a clinical case report study in a medical journal as a senior in high school. The medical Doctor who reviewed the article prior to publishing, was amazed at her writing process. Much of this development in her writing ability, we attribute to her years spent in supplemental writing classes provided by Baruns. My kids have also benefited from other classes offered such as SAT prep (boot camp), Biology and Chemistry prep. All helpful in allowing my kids to feel comfortable in those classes when taking them in high school. The principal, Ms. Yuri will treat your kids as one of her own, once you are enrolled in any class. She is tenacious, yet loving and will never let your kids slide in to mediocrity, academically. We appreciate all that she has done for our kids and our family.

I attended Barun academy from 5 to 18 years old and I can say that it has prepared me for the…read morerigorous academic courses not only in high-school /middle-school but throughout a great university as well. The majority of my time at Barun consisted of Writing and Math courses throughout elementary, middle, and high school. The preparation and high expectations of success worked excellently to make kids like myself become high achieving especially in the academically competitive city of Irvine. It helped me excel in APPAS, GATE, honors, and bridge exams. In addition, the SAT courses did an amazing job of familiarizing me with the test and preventing test fatigue by having us take constant practice exams. I was very satisfied with my scores and grades throughout my education and I can not thank Barun, specifically Yuri (the lady in charge), enough. Yuri wants the best for her students and this was portrayed through her understanding, caring, yet firm personality. She stresses the importance of learning and this is also representative through the teachers selected for the academy. Barun was different from the other prep centers because of the level of unmatched dedication and involvement that Yuri had in every single student's path. Besides all of my achievements, Barun revives a happy childhood memory in retrospect. I highly recommend checking out Barun because it is truly unique.