My son has attended Sylvan of Nutley for a year and a half. We enrolled him after learning his…read morereading level was below grade level. After correctly assessing him, the patient tutors at Sylvan worked with him for two hours a week for six months and caught him up to speed! He doesn't complain about going here. I have always contacted and dealt with Erin who couldn't be any sweeter, she has juggled our schedule and accommodated us always. Thanks Sylvan!

I guess I'm the odd ball. The only reason I am writing a poor review is because I was given the…read morewrong impression by the staff. I spoke to the guy who sets up appointments for the Nutley location. I had a conversation about my 18 yr old child needing tutoring to pass the HiSet test. I specifically explained how they have special needs, and really need one on one tutoring with someone who can teach them the math needed to pass the test. I was assured they could definitely provide this. So I made the appointment. My child shows up on time and no one knew why they were there. After straightening that out, payment was discussed. We only paid for one session. During this time my child mentioned how they have special needs, but no one ask what their needs were. If they did, they could have concluded that Sylvan Learning center is not going to accommodate them, this way I could have saved the $65 I wasted that day. It was crowded and noisy in the center. They got zero individual attention. They were put into a group of other students and given a tablet to work on. A child next to them had her tablet turned up on high, and it was very distracting. Very disappointed, and I feel like we were lead on to believe they understood this student's needs. But on the day of the appointment, the only subject discussed in detail was payment plans.

My daughter will be 6th grade, and since the math curriculum is becoming more challenging, we…read moredecided to have her take a few lessons this summer. Thankfully, her teacher is very kind and tailors the lessons to her level, so she's been adjusting well without any complaints. We're hoping that, after the break, she'll be more confident and actively participate in her school math classes.

This summer, I attended an event on the grounds of Montclair community pre-k. It was an outdoor…read morebarbecue with many vendors. The pre-K staff had a booth set up and I visited it. My daughter happens to be approaching the pre-K age. I WAS (keyword is WAS!) considering Montclair community pre-K as one of our options. I approached the booth and began looking at some of the literature. One of the staff members approached me and immediately said "do you live in Montclair?". I said no. She proceeded to tell me that my child was not eligible for financial aid because we did not live in Montclair. (FYI, I did not ask about financial aid. We DO NOT even need financial aid. I did not get the chance to ask any questions. Her first thought was that we must need financial aid because we don't live in Montclair). I thought to myself OK, not the best way to sell your institution, but whatever. I proceeded to ask some questions regarding the institution (i.e. classroom size, teacher to student ratio, curriculum, etc.) She then AGAIN continued to tell me how my child would not be eligible for financial aid because I did not live in Montclair. I tossed the brochure on the table and walked away. Your institution just lost a potential new student. If this woman spoke to anyone else, whom does not live in Montclair, i'm sure they were turned off by her abrasive and dismissive attitude. You may not want her to continue to be the face of your institution.

This is my son's second year at the Pre-K and I truly love this school. His teacher this year is a…read moremaster teacher that is able to embed academic learning within themed-based units. The students most recently opened a cafe in their classroom where they used math, reading and writing to create and run the cafe. Most importantly, he has consistently learned about empathy and compassion for others, in particular, his classmates. Character development is explicitly taught and experienced in weekly activities. Truly all the staff is incredibly kind and wonderful. I find it shocking that there is another review that felt differently. The directors of the school, not only know my son's name that goes to the school, but also the names of my two smaller children. When you come to the pre-k, it feels like family.

Think Tutoring is a very professional facility where all feel welcome. The instructors are both…read moreknowledgeable and caring. There are a range of different subject areas and levels where your child can get an individualized program to fit their needs and goals.I highly recommend Think Tutoring!

Think Tutoring has been great in helping my 10-year-old son improve his language arts skills,…read moreespecially writing, which is important in the 4th grade. I really appreciate the customized learning plan they've put together for my son. After just 10 weeks of tutoring, we're all seeing significant progress in his work, including increased confidence in himself. The staff is great, professional and very responsive.

After having a bad experience with two other tutors, I was fortunate enough to find Ben. A graduate…read moreof Tufts University. He taught test prep classes at Baruch College. Now a private tutor he can tutor you or your child for the GRE, GMAT, SAT, K-12, college math, economics, statistics courses, high school admissions tests, Regents and State Exams. His hourly rate was reasonable enough for me to have him tutor my daughter 2 hours per week. Ben is professional, shows up on time and is very enthusiastic about the subjects he tutors. He also breaks things down in the simplest way. He is extremely down to earth. My daughter likes him a lot. My daughter took the SAT last month and did well for her first go round. She will take it again in August to try and get an even higher score. My advice to all parents is to shop around. There is a perception that because someone went to an ivy league school that they are the best choice to prepare your child for tests like the SAT etc.. That is not the true. What should matter is the way they interact with you and your child. Also take into the consideration the plan that they come up with in regards to getting your child from A to Z. That is key to knowing if they shall be successful tutoring your child. Wishing everyone the best.

Ben was absolutely amazing in tutoring me for the GRE. While practicing, Ben could see if I was not…read moreunderstanding the question or explanation- and would teach it to me in other ways until I understood. Every time I did a practice set I understood the applications he taught me more and more. Not only did I do better in my scoring, but more importantly felt more confident. He taught me tricks and tactics that allowed me to tackle even the more difficult math questions. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a tutor.

Excellent tutoring, staff is professional and punctual, and the materials provided at Ivy TP are…read moreexcellent! Highly recommend this center for any student looking to improve their work ethic, time management skills, and test scores. Enroll asap!

My daughter who is currently going to university had previously gone to Ivy test prep. My daughter…read moretook 1 year of English lessons for SAT prep. In addition to SAT prep, they are also very successful in Essay preparation for university entrance. IVY test prep was very helpful in my daughter's success, who was accepted to university with a student scholarship. The teachers are both experienced and interested in SAT prep. Thank you IVY test prep. I recommend it to everyone. If you are looking for a useful course for your child's SAT prep, IVY Test Prep is a successful and experienced address.

The Tutor Shack made the grind of SAT prep into something I looked forward to each week! I was able…read moreto meet the scores that I hoped for- thanks to Allison and the positive environment of the Tutor Shack. I highly recommend coming here to any student wether it be for help in class or standardized testing. I cannot thank this team enough for helping me reach my goals.

Even more important than the 6 point increase in my daughter's ACT score after working with Josh,…read moreAllison and Ariane, is the increase in her self-confidence, self esteem and belief that she IS smart. Josh and team worked on her test skills, to great success, while motivating her to do the work, and to excel. Their humor, grace and creation of a nurturing and educational environment is the perfect recipe for any student looking to maximize their potential. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

What luck we didn't make it off the waitlist at the preschool near our house...ending up at…read morePlayhouse was the best thing we could have hoped for for our son, and now daughter. The teachers and directors are incredibly warm and absolutely pros. Career early educators who are nurturing and attentive to children's needs and behaviors. The building is small and very clean, with classrooms that are full of interesting activities and toys that are well kept and well loved. I can't say enough good things, an absolute gem.

We have been at Playhouse for the last four years and sadly this will be our last year attending…read morethis magnificent preschool. Located in the border of Montclair and West Orange--it was worth the 15 minute drive from Bloomfield. The staff, teachers and facility are top notch, I cannot say enough wonderful things about our experience at Playhouse. As a play based school I was worried that my children would not be ready for public school but they were! Playhouse may not be giving your children worksheets to complete but they are giving your child the fundamental learning blocks for a successful life by fostering and encouraging emotional intelligence, communication, conflict resolution, and confidence.