Scott Clyburn has created fantastic place for students to prepare for SSAT, SAT, ACT, LSAT, and…read moremore. I have been thrilled with the assistance and teaching my son received from Scott - precise, persistent, insightful. My son enjoyed and loved learning from Scott. A little bit of humor and cheerful attitude helped too. My son achieved ACT score he hoped for and eventually enrolled in a college of his choice. My niece worked with Matt to improve her LSAT score - she achieved significantly higher score in a short time!!! She acknowledges that Matt's help was decisive in her better LSAT score. I am so very happy to have worked with Scott and his wonderful colleagues at North Avenue and I truly admire their expertise and the place they have created - it gives confidence and trust! Thank you North Avenue Eduction!!!

North Avenue was crucial in keeping me accountable while studying for my GRE and has been a great…read moreadvisor in my future grad school decisions. Scott has built a really well organized and structured tutoring business. For me, this is a big plus as it has made their teachers and content more credible in a world of unreliable tutors who typically post their vague tutoring services on Craigslist (I know you've all been there). It's been really nice to call North Avenue Education 6 months after my exam and ask for some quick advice. The tutors never forget you and are always willing to lend a helping hand. A few pieces of constructive feedback: - Have a little bit of cushion in between sessions, so that you have time to review notes before a session or in the event your previous session runs over - Have both a structured and more free-flowing option when tutoring in english and writing. While these sessions were useful for me, I found them challenging at times, because I felt my instructor was trying to apply a tutoring methodology that didn't work for me. Be flexible! - Have open study space and/or office hours (which they do now, so yay! I am very excited about this.) All in all, I give North Avenue a 5 despite the feedback above, because I am really impressed with how much they care and want to improve their services. At the end of the day, that is the most important thing to me in a tutoring service! Thank you North Avenue!

David is great, We noticed an increase in our son's reading comprehension and confidence very soon…read moreafter he started working with David. We also very much appreciate his tutoring style, and our son does too. We highly recommend David.

David has been an excellent tutor for our son. He takes a strengths-based approach and skillfully…read morebreaks down academic tasks and content. David has an easy rapport and approach. He is reliable and responsive. We will happily continue working with Tutor Visions this Summer and for our son's Junior year in high school. We have seen solid results both in confidence and grades. I highly recommend David and his colleagues at Tutor Visions. We couldn''t be more pleased.

These Guys are simply the Best! I'm from Brazil and actually…read moremy mother studied there. She loved the classes! She learned so much in only two weeks! Her English has definitely improved very much in so little time. They helped us in anything we needed. From printing maps showing us how to go home and buying public transportation tickets, to Blazers games, these guys were always there for us. Also, it's a very cozy school that makes you feel confy even when you thousands of miles away from home!!! Definitely a 5 stars place!!!!

Pearson Vue is the go-to testing center for many certifications. However, contacting the Portland…read more(Fox Tower) location directly is impossible. The phone number is disconnected. The offices are empty unless a test is scheduled. All communication has to go through the website or by using the toll-free number.

The testing center is conveniently located near the Pioneer Square in Fox Tower. Easy to find. The…read morebuilding is very well maintained. The restrooms near the testing center are very clean and have a good amount of extra suppliers to get people ready for say, a quick refreshening makeup touch up. The testing center's waiting area is simple. Just a dozen or so chairs and a bunch of lockers to lock your belongings before going to the exam room. It also has a drinking fountain. The exam room is spacious with a dozen or so stations, like cubicles. Well separated for security and quality of testing. The chairs are not that comfortable. I took a long test and spent about 5 hours there. My back was dying, I had to forgo all of my elegance, and slouch and scoot as much as I wanted to shift my postures and be relatively relaxed. The staff are friendly and helpful. Be sure to communicate your needs well, and they are ready to help.

The name is fitting because this business delivers in prompt and thorough tutoring support. Jay was…read moreable to meet both remotely and in person, and I was always impressed with the results.

Always professional and works with my crazy schedule. His patience and persistence coupled with a…read morenatural love of teaching makes for the best tutor I've ever had. Can't recommend him enough!

Mobile Minds brings real results! My two boys (11 and 8) received a free assessment of their…read morereading and math skills. While my 11 y.o. (Going into 6th grade) had his reading comprehension skill assessed at the low 12th grade level (I know, very high!), his math was at the low 5th grade level. And my 8 y.o. (going into 4th grade) was reading at the low 3rd grade level and his spelling needed help too (but his math was a lot better). So I signed them up for 16 hours of tutoring each. They have had one session so far with Dr. Steve, who is an amazing tutor (he has a PhD and teaches at local colleges). That one session is already bringing results! The facility is clean and well supplied for educational experiences. The staff is very friendly and helpful. And how wonderful it is to have a great tutoring center at such convenient location! I dropped my two boys off on Saturday afternoon and went to have a facial at a Spa a couple of blocks away. Next time after I drop them off, I will go across the street for a barr3 class! I cannot give enough praise to this tutoring company.

It is my opinion that this company should be avoided, as they have treated their tutors horribly…read more They have not paid tutors at the Portland location for months, and have repeatedly lied about checks being in the mail and tried to pass blame onto the tutors. When I wrote this (true) statement on their Facebook page, they threatened me with legal action. They shame tutors for asking to be paid after months of tireless, thankless work. If I had children, I would take them elsewhere.

I was randomly selected to be part of an innovative food test experiment and I had a really awesome…read moretime! The instructions on participation that were sent ahead of time via email were clear and very detailed. The staff was very accommodating and the test involved trying eight new products that were being considered for the local market. Everything was smooth and straightforward and they paid me cash when the process was over. Parking was easy in the adjacent lot and the entire experience was pretty self-paced. I would highly recommend this as a unique opportunity to influence new products and try new cutting edge food. Thanks FIC!

I have been aware of the Oregon State University and Oregon Department of Agriculture Food…read moreInnovation Center for many years. A friend of mine developed a snack chip with their assistance. So some of what they do is to design new food products to make use of Oregon's bounty. There is a lot of chemistry of food. They combine that knowledge with taste, preparation/processing, and packaging expertise. A note saying they were doing taste research came across my socials, I applied, and they selected me. In this case, they wanted to keep the results objective, so we all signed a nondisclosure agreement. The staff was very conscientious in all their communication. The building has its own free parking. They are very organized. They have a system that ensures privacy, and does not allow reviewers to interfere with or influence each other. Their food preparation is very precise and repeatable, and for some tests, some very senior chefs from top Portland restaurants are involved in preparing the food. It is definitely world class.

Greg is great, I recently passed my driver's test at the ripe age of 26. I had some anxiety with…read moredriving before but I thought it was time to commit. Found Hammerly's Great NW Drivers and did not regret it. I signed up for the 8 lesson package. Greg doesn't just help with passing driver's tests, his tips and methods really focus on making you a great driver overall. He focuses strongly on being safe and provides tips and context for why we need to build certain driving habits. A holistic approach I really appreciated. An additional plus, he picks you up and you drive. No meeting up at an office which was extremely convenient for me. I highly recommend.

Total scam artists. I paid an incredible amount of money for a 90 minute drive session and MAYBE…read moregot 10-15 minutes behind the wheel. Fuck. These. Sharks. Do NOT waste your money on this trash company because you will absolutely not get what you pay for. They're AWFUL!!!!