I really enjoy Prime, but how will you enjoy it? It depends: do you like practice or tips? Well, Prime gives you both. This academy gives a lot of work for students to complete, and it might not suite well with students who are unwilling to put in the effort in things that might seem unconnected to getting a high score. I take the ACT class, and we have a vocab test each day. Although it may seem strange to do that, I saw plenty of words that was on the vocab book on the actual released tests. All the teachers here are unique and teach in a variety of ways. My english teacher is very advanced in writing and makes sure that we have material to study and go back to. My math teacher gives a lot of practice in the form of actual ACT tests, which really helps all the students prepare for the ACT practice tests that we take every Monday. Finally, my science and reading teacher... Well, you can't really describe him; he does too many things to actually say he's one or the other. He can do reading, writing, science, and college admissions. I haven't asked him about math yet. However, what I can describe about him is that he really wants every student to succeed and is willing to put his own time and effort for them. He gives lots of homework, but it is very beneficial for the actual ACT. I can't really tell you if this academy is best for you or your child, but my best score up till now was a 32, and that is in the 98~99 percentile. I was able to raise it very quickly in just a month. I hope you enjoy Prime if you do decide to go. read more

After coming to Prime I realized just how fun and knowledgeable learning can be. The teachers and staff here are great and they strive to help the students in any way they can. They have tons of experience and they know what they are doing. What Prime emphasizes the most is that how much you gain from this place is dependent on how much effort you put into it. This helps students actually work and provokes them to do their very best. From my personal experience, I can say that after coming to Prime, my score on the ACT reall improved. And they don't just prepare you for the ACT, but also for other College courses and normal High School courses as well. I also took two other courses beside the ACT at Prime and I can say that it definitely helped. The teachers really knew what they were doing and they were really encouragingThe learning environment is really good and it's actually fun to study and learn new things with different people. You are always trying to compete with others but at the same time trying to help each other, and this creates a positive working environment. Personally, I feel that the most important thing that Prime does best is give you real ACT and SAT test every Monday. This helps you a lot as it shows you just how the real test is going to be. Not a lot of educational academies do this. Prime is always prepared and has the best material possible for both teachers and students. I would definitely recommend Prime to anyone who wants to improve and get one of the best eduacation systems out there!! read more

Prime Academy is a wonderful place to learn at. The staff and teachers are very nice, and I appreciate everything they do to help me succeed. You will be challenged, but at the same time, you will have a sense of relief. I was able to meet new people, make new friends, and have fun. Everyone who works here are committed to help u succeed. I highly recommend coming here for ACT prep, as they will help you get the score you want, but your going to have to put a lot of effort to earn it. I was able to meet new people, and really got connect with the staff. I'm definitely going to treasure the memories I made while doing this course. That might seem cliched, but it's true. You will definitely be happy here. I'll definitely be coming back again for AP test prep, SAT subject test prep. I love coming here everyday, and I highly recommend for people who want to succeed! read more

I've been sending both of my HS children to Prime for the last year. My son is tutored for Latin and Algebra each week and his tutors are outstanding. His Latin tutor teaches at Mater Dei and my son is excelling in his Latin class. My daughter has been signed up for the AP Bio class all year. It's a weekly 2 hour class that is taught by the AP Bio teacher from University High School. There are no refunds for missing any of the pre-arranged classes which they disclose before purchasing. They are very flexible with schedule changes for the private tutoring sessions. There were some hiccups for a few weeks with the communication because of changes with front desk help but nothing that wasn't remedied as soon as Nancy took over the position. You can't find better qualified tutors. read more

I went to prime academy for 2 month in 2015 to study the ACT. I improved my English so much and I got good grade on ACT. Teachers are kind, and well-teaching teachers. If you want to improve your English or ACT or SAT grade, you should come to this academy. But the only bad thing in this academy is the vocab quiz; it is little bit hard. Other things, such as teachers, teaching system, and quality of teaching are very good. Prime academy will not disappoint you. It's really nice ACT/SAT academy! read more

Great academy to learn from. Really nice and helpful teachers. They teach things that are to your level. Lucky for me, the middle school program just started. No regrets. Raised my GPA to 4.0. The lessons are great and make you feel like you've learned something. Many teachers that specialize in many diffrent subjects. I took English and math, which helped me superbly in my studies. English tutors improved my writing a lot. And for math, it was the best. Learning has never been more fun. read more

Prime is a place where improvement is of utmost importance. The teachers are all focused on improving skills and knowledge so that students do well in school, standardized testing, and even the most trivial events of their lives. Prime academy has a director who cares for his students. He has many services, some of which he offers for free, that can help students' success in their academic careers. Recommend this place. read more

Definitely the best!!! Always punctual, informed, prepared and encouraging. My SAT score went up 300 points and I benefitted from a lot of helpful tips that I wouldn't have otherwise known. I had tutor sessions 2 times a week and felt very confident going into my test - my session helped correct my mistakes and prompted me to study on my own. I would recommend this to anyone who is serious about improving their score! read more

The practice tests they give every Monday are good for simulating the ACT test because they are actual past ACT exams. They give lots of handouts/papers every week, but they're filled with information. The teachers are very clear with their explanations on test corrections and homework review. Great academy for ACT/SAT prep. read more

The practice tests they give every Monday are good for simulating the ACT test because they are actual past ACT exams. They give lots of handouts/papers every week, but they're filled with information. The teachers are very clear with their explanations on test corrections and homework review. Great academy for ACT/SAT prep. read more

I literally lost more than $5000. He never gives refund. His service is horrible. I realized it wasn't only me who got scammed by the institution. I know 2 other people who lost couple grands. Please be aware that you won't get much help from his service. read more

Prime academy is awesome!!. My score was about 21 before I attended the ACT summer prep but now I am scoring average 29 ~ 30. It was a such a huge improvement. Teachers and faculty staffs are kind. Prime academy is definitely the best in Irvine read more

My son had missed some chemistry classes/lab at his high school. He was able to catch up with the help of Prime Academy and he had a great experience with the tutor. We are very thankful for the help from Prime Academy. read more

This is the worst academy I have ever been to. The manager doesn't even know how to manage the place and also misses tings up with my mom. It will be worthless to go to a such place and waste all of our money on. read more

This academy is absolutely best in Irvine. I love all faculty members and the owner is so generous and kind. I really had fun and improved my academic as well. I thank prime academy for the good memories :) read more

Great academy overall. My act score went up by around 6-7 points. There were some errors in printed materials at the beginning though. However, friendly and knowledgable staff make the time here enjoyable. read more

This is my first time taking ACT class and it's great so far. I've improved on every section almost by 10 points from my original score in 3 weeks, the teachers and the staff are also very nice! read more

Mr. Chadwick is a really good teacher, he's experienced and nice. The math teacher is also great. I think this is a great act prep class, but since I can't give 5 star rating, I wrote 4. read more

I improved many points in ACT. During 8weeks. Teachers were awesome. We could ask anything we want. I also want to take SAT subject test during after summer break. read more