Sylvan Tutoring Center is the worst tutoring center among the four I have enrolled my two kids in…read morefor past 6 years. Sylvan has the worst make-up policy and is overpriced. I thought I paid for one-hour lesson, but the teachers end the lesson 15 minutes earlier than the lesson schedule. The 15 minutes time period is the waiting time for students to get picked up. Sylvan also forfeit your lesson if you missed a lesson. that means they will charge you for the lesson your kid didn't attend. we as parents, already are stressed so much for our daily expenses, but when our kids need help on their homework and school assignments, we send our kids to tutoring. One of my younger kid's parent persuaded me to enroll my kid in Sylvan because she could get some referral lessons once I enrolled. We got the 500 hours package because the price is a bit less than regular price. There are regularly 2-4 kids per 45 minutes lesson. My kid don't get much actual help in one lesson because she needs to share lesson time with other kids. We still have some purchased lessons. I won't renew after all purchased lessons are used for sure and definitely won't refer any of my friends to Sylvan. Sylvan entices students for a prize or gift to ask their parents to write good reviews on the internet.

My son Larry has been at sylvan for six months now and really loves it, he says he can learn more…read moreeasier and he can also get cool prizes from tokens if you are looking for a good learning place for your children I really recommend this place

I first heard about Sentence Center years ago, when my child was still too young to join the…read moreprogram. When I called to inquire, Chino spent so much time talking with me and sharing helpful information about how to help my child develop a love for reading, even though we weren't able to join the program yet. When my child was old enough to join, I was really excited but also worried that he might not participate, since writing and speaking in group settings had been challenging for him at school. Unexpectedly, he has participated well in the class since the very first day, thanks to his exceptional teacher, Ms. Margaret, who has been so patient and has a wonderful way of drawing him out of his shell. After just two months at Sentence Center and now starting the new school year, he came home today and told us that writing was very easy for him at school. It was really exciting to hear that and to see how much he has already grown through this program! Every teacher who has taught my child has been exceptional, patient, and truly talented at working with kids. They have helped him learn how to come up with ideas, turn those ideas into writing, and share his work with the class. I highly recommend this program, which has helped my child in so many ways beyond writing, including public speaking, confidence, and creativity. I am so grateful to Chino and his team!

My son (8th grade) has done this camp two years in a row and both times has had a great experience…read more Chino and his team are fantastic. They make an effort to get to know each kid and their interests. They make the online format fun, including some chatter about personal interests during the zooms. They also reach out to parents and offer positive and constructive feedback about each child's writing. I was initially looking for an in-person camp but I think the zoom format actually works well for a writing camp. Each day has a specific theme and each participant has to read out their essay to the class. I believe my son's writing skills and confidence has grown due to this camp. We will definitely do it again!

We did a proctored practice SSAT test with this outfit. The results were depressing, until we…read morerealized that they completely mis-scored the tests. You can imagine the initial parental panic when our kids landed in the 4th percentile. We have twins, and they both brought back the tests, which were different, even though the answer keys were the same. Spot checking the correct answers showed that they totally messed up. Plus, their scoring method is suspect. In the real SSAT, you lose 1/4 point for a wrong answer, and get 0 points for leaving it blank. In their test, it's 0 points no matter what. I have no idea about the quality of their tutoring, but given that a monkey would have scored as well as our kids, anyone's real SSAT scores are bound to go up. UPDATE: We got corrected scores the next day from NW. And according to them, apparently they do take into account blank answers in the overall score, even though it's not reflected in the reporting details. Hopefully they will have cleaned up their process.

Absolutely perfect!…read more We had an amazing experience with Nurturing Wisdom in general and with the incredible tutor, Megan, in particular. Despite a bad SAT score when she started, my daughter was able to get her ideal score at the end, even more than what was expected in the initial contract. Megan is very professional and at the same time dedicated, patient and kind. I was afraid two hours of SAT tutoring in the evening would be too much but my daughter never complained and always felt she learned something from each session. I highly recommend Nurturing Wisdom. They are all very kind and dedicated. The price is totally worth it.

This C2 office is amazing. Kids jointed this office since 10 th grade after the PSAT, SAT scores…read moreimproved significantly after the tutoring, and now they had few top 20s offers, including top UCs, Teresea is very supportive through this journey. Recommend this place

This place got it all covered. Come here if your kid needs to Prep for Lowell testing, HSPT and…read moreSAT testing. Don't forget your essays!!

Without question, engaging Scott was the most valuable educational investment I made to support my…read morechild. It's not cheap, but the outcome is extraordinary. The impact Scott had on my son went well beyond college essay preparation/production. Pre-Scott, my son could barely write a coherent sentence and through the magic of Scott's teaching methodology and in a relatively short timeframe, the improvement was dramatic. The counsel, candid discussions, and direction Scott provided paid huge dividends in the classroom and in daily written communication (emails, texts). My son became a more confident writer and student which of course, carried over to everyday life. As he heads-off to college in the fall (UCLA), I'm forever grateful to Scott for the life-changing role he played in preparing my son for the next chapter and beyond.

**Scott is the BRILLIANT STUDENT WHISPERER!!** We first sought his services years ago, when my son…read moreneeded to improve his scores for admissions applications to independent high schools. Fortunately, my son is quite bright--but he suffers from ADHD and lack of self confidence. Scott immediately bonded with him--he's pretty amazing in his talent for putting kids at ease and finding their strengths--and he set up a super effective study and skills-building test prep schedule for my son. Scott also gave him super smart inside knowledge on how to pace himself, with strategies for both answering multiple choice questions as well as managing testing time constraints. My son improved his scores by 50%!! And my son thinks of Scott as a true friend and mentor, as well--trusting his judgment and sage advice completely. Fast forward, my son is now applying for colleges and that lack of self-confidence has returned. On top of that, he's super stressed out and depressed about the whole process and his ability to get into the colleges he'd aspired to get into, even though his grades and test scores should admit him into some pretty good schools. Again, Scott to the rescue. He helped my son really think deeply and analyze what he wanted out of a college and his future. And Scott knows SOOOOO much about *all* the different colleges and their academic environments, teaching atmospheres, stress levels, and the kinds of students who might succeed there--he is able to give great advice about what might be the best fit for someone, based on their personality and abilities. Scott was able to get my son to step outside of himself and his insecurities, and come up with a plan for his future that he feels confident about pursuing--most of all, a college plan with options that my son truly believes will make him happy. We can't say enough wonderful things about Scott except that we feel blessed and lucky to have him in our lives. THANK YOU, SCOTT!!

I am the learning specialist at a high school in San Francisco and have several students who are…read moreworking with Stronger Foundations. The students and their families are quite pleased with the progress they are making. Not only are they finding greater academic success, but they are also experiencing more peace in their homes as the burden of staying on track has now been transferred to coaching rather than a daily conflict between parents and child. I highly recommend this organization for students who are struggling with executive functioning issues, in particular.

WE LOVE Stronger Foundations! My son really struggled in Math and we realized he just needs some…read moreconfidence and some repetition to get him there! Giovanna and Elena have been AMAZING to work with and super flexible and friendly but mostly fun for both my children! They both really took the time to see where my son struggled and are helping him work towards getting him to where he needs to go! He liked it so much we signed my daughter up as well! I also like the personal one on one experience!

I have worked with Luke for the past 4 years during community college as a nontraditional transfer…read morestudent looking to get into an elite university. Luke is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE in his craft. My personal statement was so killer, I was able to receive a full tuition scholarship from a top university in California. He utilizes your time efficiently, and really helps you pick topics that will stand out with admissions. I plan to use Luke when I apply to medical school because he is just SO good at making your 1 paragraph about nonsense into 3 solid sentences that blow your mind. I have learned so much over the years from Luke I was even able to give a presentation about essay writing to my community college based on the skills he had taught me. Even if you have to pay out of pocket yourself like I did for Luke, I'm tell you now... ITS WORTH IT. Balancing academics and extra curricular is hard, but Luke holds you accountable and makes the application process a breeze. Even the style of writing I've learned from Luke will help me in future endeavors for years to come. Luke, I am so fortunate to have met you and I have a feeling I wouldn't be in the amazing position I am right now without your application guidance. THANK YOU SO MUCH for all the work and time you put into me as a student and getting to know me on a personal level. 10/10 would recommend to everyone.

I can't recommend Luke and Spark Prep enough. I worked with Luke last summer/fall on my law school…read moreapplications. I've always been a pretty solid writer, so initially I didn't think I would need much help. Looking back on the process, it's amazing how much my personal statement and addendums improved with Luke's guidance and insight. Spark Prep's approach is all about taking a complete and critical look at who you are and what you're bringing to the table. Luke susses out your strengths, personality, goals and so on, and helps build your application from the ground up. My personal statement and addendums worked together to present a complete picture of who I am as an applicant, making a clear case for my skill and experience without being redundant. It was really useful to have an outsider look at my work critically, especially since I can be a little stubborn about my writing. But even if you already fancy yourself a writer (and I do), sometimes you do need a little brutal honesty to realize that you don't have to say everything -- you just have to say one really important thing really well. Luke is outstanding in his mastery of this 'crafting' process. And, he provided a ton of support and coaching to help me manage timeline, stress, etc. Even though they say that the law school game is all about your numbers, having a stellar personal statement makes people notice. I got a 90K scholarship from my top choice T15 law school, and at the admitted students day one of the program directors personally approached me to say how much she loved my personal statement and application. Spark Prep FTW!!

I found Collegible through Yelp while looking for SAT preparation for my child, and it has been a…read moregreat experience. We chose the one-on-one online tutoring, and Eli has been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and professional throughout every lesson. Eli explains difficult SAT concepts in a clear and easy-to-understand way, while also helping build confidence and effective test-taking strategies. The lessons are well organized and personalized based on my child's strengths and areas for improvement. My child is preparing for the August SAT this year, and we've already seen noticeable progress. I truly appreciate Eli's dedication, teaching experience, and encouraging attitude. If you're looking for high-quality SAT tutoring, I highly recommend Collegible and Eli.

Eli at Collegible comes highly recommended. He is calm, patient, and communicates clearly, taking…read morethe time to explain concepts in a way that truly makes sense. Eli does an excellent job preparing students to feel confident when taking the HSPT. What's especially appreciated is his constant feedback and his ability to break down problems step by step, while still encouraging students to think through solutions on their own and collaboratively. Students feel supported throughout the process rather than left to figure things out on their own.

Flora is a professional, experienced and fun educator . Whether you need a little help getting over…read morea learning hurdle or ongoing support she can help. She's organized, reliable and nurturing.

Flora has extensive experience teaching young learners of many ages and across different subjects…read more She is compassionate, supportive, creative, and will act with your child's holistic and best interests at heart.

I am so grateful for Gloria, and Bernal Heights Kumon for supporting my child in catching up on…read moreyears (yes YEARS) of missed math learning. Between remote school during the pandemic, and then almost 2 years of no consistent middle school math teacher, my son lacked a strong understanding of many grade level math concepts (and building block concepts for high school math) and he was understandably frustrated with math classwork and homework. We tried several other tutoring options and none worked well for him. When we met Gloria, I told her my ambitious goal of helping my son catch up on essentially 4 years of math learning in under a year. Gloria said it would be difficult but agreed to try it as long as I could keep my son doing Kumon homework 7 days/ week. Of course my son was not thrilled with this, but he agreed and put in the work - both at home, and at the Kumon center. Gloria really got to know my son, stuck with him, encouraged him, and even listened to his grumbling about his dislike of math. Fast forward 9 months and he is doing great. He finds math class to be relatively easy, he has mastery of the subject matter, and is even able to help classmates sometimes. She and her staff's patience and encouragement - as well as communication with me - made this challenging chapter both manageable and successful. I am incredibly grateful for their partnership in getting my son to a place where he can be successful on his own.

Too small office and too many people inside. No air condition…read more They should improve environment