I feel very grateful and appreciative for my parents who were willing to sign me up for HS2's…read morecounseling program. I know for sure that if I had not joined 3 years ago, my full potential would not have been properly written out in my essays. The extra materials I asked for proved helpful for my SAT prep, AP test scores, and even my usual school assignments. My HS2 counselor was extremely supportive and a great guide. When I was at my lowest during quarantine, she didn't make me feel worse for my bad performance. She supported me throughout the experience, and I was able to recover my grades and mental health. All of my questions were answered, and many helpful suggestions were provided. She helped me explore my options, as well as what would be the best fit for me! Many opportunities were opened up to me--some were provided by HS2 directly (such as college courses over the summer, or community service programs) while others were suggested. I would have never thought of asking my neighbors who owned a beauty clinic to ask for a summer internship, or to start my own custom-painted bookmark non-profit. These were all valuable learning experiences for me, and provided the content I needed to paint my personality through my essays. Manager Helen graciously offered to help edit my financial aid appeal to my dream school, which I was accepted into. Without the appeal, I would not have had a chance to even think of attending it due to the financial barrier. Overall, I'm very thankful to have gotten this chance to have HS2's support throughout my high school career, and I look forward to attending my dream college :)

Don't go there. It's a waste of money. They don't really increase your chance of getting into the…read moreelite schools.

This edifice is truly astounding. The lavatories are so resplendent in their cleanliness that one…read moremight conceivably partake in a repast upon the toilet's surface. The hydration dispensers, or sinks, manifest an unwavering commitment to immaculacy, their water flow being an exemplar of unimpeachable purity.

My mom makes me go there and I love it there I have lots of friends and Mr James and ms Christine…read moreare both very nice

Mr. Lai was my tutor all throughout high school. Without him, I honestly would not have been able…read moreto get through my AP Calc classes. Not only was he patient, hard working, and attentive during class, he also opened super late office hours so I could review my math problems and homework after my school activities. During Spring break and the week before our AP tests and finals, Mr. Lai would stay extra late (til midnight-2AM) to make sure we were prepped and felt confident enough to ace our exams. He is always there for his students and will go above and beyond to make sure his students were cared for and understood the material. Thank you Zenith and Mr. Lai for the best of my high school days

We're so thankful for everything they've done for our son over the past three years. They were…read morealways kind, supportive, and really took the time to care about him as a person, not just his applications. Mr. Lee guided him through the whole college process and made it much less stressful for all of us. We're so happy with where he ended up and we truly appreciate all the extra care and attention they gave him. We can't thank them enough and would highly recommend them to anyone.

A friend recommended Lee's Review to me for college counseling. I was very hands off as I felt it…read morewas my son's responsibility, and they did a great job with him. My son got into his dream school and I had to do nothing.

I took AP Bio as a course here through Elite school because my main high school has strict AP…read moreregulation. The course I took at Elite was amazing. I had a mentor/teacher who tutored me, another teacher who graded my assignments and guied my online course, along with a Associate Director Julie Chae to help everything go smoothly. HIGH SCHOOLERS, from a junior's perspective, elite open school is better than taking ap courses at your own school. Small group sessions and great focused mentorship really makes this place stand out. - hannah y

I was one of those kids at Elite who were lazy and unmotivated. Parents forced me to come. I was…read moreoften the class clown and a punk towards the staffers/proctors at the front desk. The only benefits I saw, at the time, were 'shortcuts' to answering questions on the SAT and the one on one college counseling / essay writing with Julian Chou. Everything else felt like a waste of my time. I came to summer boot camps to make friends, some of whom I still keep in touch with. Looking back, all of that went a long way. Sure, some might argue it's not worth the money but it really depends on how the student takes advantage of all the resources. I certainly didn't take advantage of all of them but all the instructors are specialized in specific subjects and are quite knowledgeable. Some of these instructors already have full time jobs yet they take their time during or outside of Elite classes to help students. If you can study independently, props to you but most high school students can't. I couldn't. And in this way, Elite was very helpful, using both former and original test questions to evaluate how you'd score on a real test. I enjoyed all my teachers (few whom I still keep in touch with) and the staff, yes they were mean. They were too direct and condescending. However in retrospect, considering how annoying I must've been, imagine that multiplied with hundreds more. Elite wants their students to take practice tests as if it's the real setting. You can't talk, text, or cheat and you shouldn't fall asleep. I attended Elite about 10 years ago. I wasn't close to a 2400 nor did I get into an Ivy League. But considering what I've achieved since then, I can't thank them enough for prepping me for that very first step to 'adulthood': college.

I signed up my son a few months ago but wanted to hold off on reviewing until he had a chance to…read moreexperience it for a bit. This branch of Mathnasium is in a plaza across Mt. SAC so parking is fairly easy. First off, the staff here is AMAZING. Everyone is so approachable, and accommodating to my son. He likes that they have a point system to earn punches to redeem for fun prizes. My son already has his eye on getting a gift card. They also have themed spirit days during the summer like cookie day, pajama day, crazy hair day, etc. My oldest son did Kumon for a while a number of years ago. The Mathnasium system is different than Kumon as there are no worksheets that you have to bring home as additional homework. With Mathnasium there is an instructor assigned to work with a small group of students to help them understand concepts, so it feels like a semi-private tutoring session. I signed up my son, not with the goal to make him advance to high school math in 5th grade, but to help him with the basic grade level concepts that he was having trouble with. My son enjoys his sessions (which to me is already a win when a kid likes going to a math and I can see his confidence growing as he completes his mastery checks. I like that he's not stressing out about doing worksheets at home like my oldest son did with the other program. FYI, session fees for elementary school kids are less expensive than middle schoolers, so if you sign them up while they're in elementary, you can lock in the same costs even when they continue in middle school.

BEWARE WILL CHARGE YOUR ACCOUNT AFTER CANCELING!!! I…read morecanceled two months ago, Wasn't charged anything last month! This morning I woke up to a $400 charge!! What's the explanation for this crime?

This is easily one of the strongest afterschool and summer programs in the area. The structure is…read moreintentional--students aren't just being watched, they're engaged in meaningful activities that build skills, confidence, and independence. The staff sets clear expectations while still creating a supportive environment, and it shows in how students carry themselves. Whether it's academic support, enrichment, or just giving kids a place to grow productively after school, this program consistently delivers. If you want something that goes beyond basic childcare and actually contributes to student development, this is it.

The teachers at this school actually care about whether students understand the material and grow…read moreas people. Also shout out to Ms. TT for being my favorite teacher ever!!

I wouldn't call them professionals. I felt like my money was wasted. I paid for 4 session class to…read moreprepare my student for exams. My student missed the first day due to illness. I tried falling first thing, messaged, texted and no response. They only noticed when the teacher took role. I was told they'd give me a refund. I'm still waiting after a couple of inquires. When my student took the test, the Math portion was alien to her. It was never covered in class. My student scored better the first time they took the SAT on their own, without tutoring. I hoped the tutoring would help them improve. Save your money.

I have come to SAT Professional for two years to prep for ACT and SAT. They provided many practice…read moretests and resources that allowed me to increase my score tremendously. In addition, the teachers are very knowledgeable and provided strategy tips that not only helped my test taking, but also improved my overall academic mindset as I learned to focus more on school tests and how to study. Furthermore, they even provided free one on one counseling for students who weren't improving as much. This shows that they truly look out and care for their students. The skills that I gained here will definitely carry on into college, and I highly recommend that you check this place out. Also, SAT Professionals is locates conveniently right next to DBHS.