We used IvyMax for college consulting last year. Experience was pretty bad for that price. As a…read moreparent, I learn nothing new from them. Many of their advices are just too general. You can learn that from youtube videos. Also, it's hard to get in touch with our college consultant, Mr. Wei. Every communication (phone call, text chats) had to go through his secretary. Very time consuming. They also tried to sell you more services in some meetings. The essay review was helpful but that's it. Unless you really don't know anything about college admission, you should look somewhere else.

I have sent my kid to IvyMax. At the beginning, just for a…read moreSAT class. Their class is very helpful. Teacher actually has good reputation because my daughter said she has some classmates come from Stockton! She got a 2380 in the real test (her diagnostic test was only 1940, after the test, her general counselor analyzed what were her weaknesses so she could really work on those parts). Class management was satisfying, teacher assistant reported to us how well she was doing, so we could keep tracking her progress. Later, we had a counseling meeting with their counselor and agreed that extracurricular was important but also her weakness since we didn't know much about how and what to do was good for her. Then we joined IvyMax's counseling program. I have to say, this one year so far, overall is good, even though not all the time being extremely satisfying, they have been adjusting and coordinating, willing to listen and communicate. My daughter now enjoys participating in their students actives. They have provided many volunteering opportunities and encouraged my daughter to try and challenge. I have seen how my daughter have changed!

Mary is a wonderful, reliable tutor. She has a good level of engagement with her students. What I…read morereally appreciate about her is that she has a generosity of spirit and donated her time to an organization near and dear to my heart, Partners for Change, to serve as the coordinator of their tutoring program when they first opened their doors. The kids had a blast an always enjoyed their time with her. I would highly recommend her services!!!

From the owner: Mary Perner is the former Executive Director of Twin Valley Learning Center. She is an experienced…read moreeducator with skills in motivating and working successfully with students from kindergarten through seventh grade in math, and in all subjects through the end of middle school, including language arts, handwriting, social studies, and ESL. Mary also teaches high school level composition skills, such as essay writing, literature, civics, social studies, and test taking and study skills. She provides Spanish instruction through tenth grade. Special Service It's that time of year again. Mary just attended many teacher conferences at schools around Livermore as part of the A-Z Tutoring Service. If after your child's recent teacher conference you have concerns and need help, contact Mary. She will contact your child's teacher and determine exactly what kind of individual help is needed. Working With Resource Specialists Mary will also help connect you to the Resource System for your child's school.

Such a great experience for my children. Excellent tutors and super convenient. Each time we've…read moreused them results were immediate. I also appreciate the tutors taking the time to connect with my children's school teachers. Highly recommend this place. Ayana Carroll

Thank you Club Z for being in tune to the needs of these kids, particularly all 3 of mine! I have…read morenever been so impressed and so fast (15 seconds) when I witnessed my middle son and Karen meet for the first time. She was amazing with her introduction, held his attention for the hour and continues to hold his attention during their sessions. We now have my oldest who's in 7th grade in Club Z and his grades are rapidly improving! Thank you Denise for this great service you are bringing to the Tri-Valley area and I'm sure, beyond!

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!

I want to thank Huntington for a job well done. My daughter performed well in her HSPT Test showing…read morescores of Average and Above Average. Before she came to Huntington she was showing Below Average Scores however she has improved a lot in all areas. She was also accepted to the High School she applied to. Thank You Huntington for all your hard work and efforts.

My ADHD 4th grader has been coming here for English help for over a year. They start with a very…read morethorough 3-hour assessment, after which they're able to tell you about your kid's strengths and weaknesses in great detail. At $150 (or more or less depending on the promotion), I think the assessment itself is worth doing even if you don't end up purchasing their tutor services. After reviewing results, they sell you an intimidating package. I say intimidating because at $75/hour for 1-on-1 tutoring, a 60-80 hour plan becomes a very significant expenditure, but if like me you know your kid needs it then it's worth it. They typically will recommend coming at least twice a week to start, and there's a detailed lesson plan with multiple workbooks for vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing (for English, but they also have math tutoring). One thing I really like are the monthly check-ins where the center director Mona shares exactly what the kid is working on, how much progress, and upcoming lessons. They're also very flexible and accommodating regarding schedule changes, your concerns about the direction of learning or progress, etc. I feel like it's pricey but you do get what you paid for, and actually the rate is reasonable considering it's private tutoring. After the initial package runs out, you'll be able to purchase hours at a little more discount. Anyway, given my son's condition we'll probably be with the center as long as he has homework to do.

We are so happy for our daughter that we selected BEEC to help her prepare for her second attempt…read moreat the SAT exam. She worked with Aadi for two months and increased her score to a 1470 from a 1280! Her number one pick for college went from a reach to a match. Aadi taught her so much in such a short amount of time. she went into the second exam full of confidence and came out feeling great about how she did. Aadi and the BEEC team were very accommodating of our daughte's busy schedule and they were an absolute pleasure to work with.

My daughter used BEEC for testing prep for the SAT and I could not recommend them more! We will…read moredefinitely use them for my younger son when the time comes!

My daughter has worked with Savannah at Olympus for tutoring in Biology and their sessions made a…read moretremendous difference in her understanding of the subject matter and her grade. My daughter says that not only did Savannah give her the resources to succeed, she is very nice and easy to work with.

The tutoring services at Olympus College Prep have been very beneficial. Savannah is flexible and…read moreadjusts to the needs of her students.

Steps prep is hands-down the BEST tutoring center for high school classes here in Pleasanton, or…read moreanywhere ever! Unlike other tutoring centers that just want to make money off of you, Kerry and Arick Little truly just have their students' best interest at heart. Whether it's finding the right class for your child, or responding to email problems during the weekend, they just want to make sure that your student succeeds. Sometimes, if they don't have the right class for you, they would even tell you where to go. Arick is a wonderful Math teacher who's taught both my children. He makes the material easy and clear, and sets my children up for success in the stem fields. We're so lucky to have him as a Math coach here at PUSD and the Virtual Academy!

High schooler went up 2 whole grades after joining Steps Tutoring! Great tutor. Owner was sweet and…read moreaccommodating.

I'm not coming back. The director didn't send the link for the session as she usually did and have…read morethe gut to charge me, she mentioned it should be the same as previous sessions, well which one and how you didn't tell us that...not right!

We are happy with the result. My son did not have a very…read morehigh GPA. We came for help a little late in the 11th grade. We do not have much time left. With EEC college coaching and tutoring, my son has been accepted to 5 good colleges. He gets to join the top college of his choice. EEC coaches with smart strategy, good follow-up, and custom fit with each kid's learning style. It is a unique, high-quality, and care college coaching service. The result is shown. Lastly, our family wants to thank the EEC team for your support, patience, and delivery of a very good result.

My daughter and son both joined the Tutoring Club in 2023 and have been attending ever since…read more Before finding them, I struggled to get the right support for my daughter--most tutoring centers were either too expensive or not open to working with kids on the spectrum. Tutoring Club, however, was very inclusive and accommodating from the start. I have the highest regard for Anil and his son, who run this center. They are soft-spoken, humble, polite, and--most importantly--very understanding and flexible. Before joining, both of my kids had difficulties with comprehension and writing. While it took some time, the dedicated tutors at Tutoring Club made a real difference. Their efforts helped strengthen my kids' reading and writing skills, which clearly showed in their most recent CAASPP scores. I credit the Tutoring Club for this progress. If you're looking for a tutoring center that is not only effective but also INCLUSIVE and supportive, Tutoring Club is truly worth exploring. I would recommend them anytime, to anyone.

I have a freshman and a sophomore and have been taking them for about 3 years now, not because I…read moreforce them to but because they ask for it. The owner Anil is the greatest when it comes to making the kids feel welcomed and seen and he's great with communicating with the parents. Both kids have always been tutored for math, and just recently I reached out to see if Tutoring Club tutors chemistry - and they do! Anil and team, thank you for giving the kids confidence in their subjects as they navigate through the San Ramon school system. I am grateful to have you help the kids with things I know I can't do and I'm blessed to be able to lean on you guys with helping my kids.