Greg was recommended by a friend of mine and at first I wasn't sure we would need him. My son had a…read moregreat GPA and very good SAT score, so we thought we could do all the college applications essays himself. Well, a month before he was supposed to submit his essays he decided that he did not like what he wrote and that it wasn't representing who he was. In a panic mode we contacted Greg to help. In just a month they were able to do an incredible common app essay and over 10 supplemental essays for all the EAs my son was sending out. In short 2 months my son was able to submit around 40 supplemental essays to various top 20 Engineering schools. Greg provided an amazing structure, accountability and results. It made the process so much easier and stress free, not only for my son, but also for us, the parents. And the best part of this process is, that it gave my son a much clearer picture of who he was, what he strengths are, he was able to grasp all his accomplishments from someone that has never met him before and it's not his relative. PARENTS this is HUGE for a teenager!!! We are early in the game but so far from the 2 universities that my son applied early to, with decisions by the end of the year, he was accepted to both. We can't wait to see where he ends up going! Thanks Greg, for all your help!

My daughter is currently in 10th grade, so we have a long journey ahead of us. We decided to hire…read moreGreg during the summer between 9th and 10th grade as the college app landscape has changed so drastically. He has helped us with some critical course selection choices. We will use him for ACT prep this summer as well as math tutoring. We know this is an area of strength for Greg, as tutoring was his prior career. Greg has a great demeanor. He is very approachable and he listens attentively. Greg provides balanced, fair, and honest feedback that leaves us realistic yet hopeful about college prospects. We feel so fortunate to have found an "all in one" tutor and college counselor who will guide us through these next few years.

Armenta learning Academy is an excellent choice for your children. No matter their age range or…read moreability range, Armenta has a fit for you. Their teachers are nice and professionaland they know how to make learning fun. I definitely recommend ALA for your child from kindergarten to college age they have a fit for you. Julie Armenta has made this school the Gem of Laguna Niguel.

Armenta Learning Center was truly life-changing for my daughter. At four years old, she was…read morestruggling in school because of ADHD, and we felt so lost. The team at Armenta welcomed her, understood her, and helped her thrive through structure, sensory activities, and patience. She loved every moment there and still asks to go back! Because of their support, she transitioned successfully into kindergarten and is doing amazing now. The staff's compassion and dedication mean the world to us -- I can't recommend them enough.

I can't sing enough praises for the team at the Tutoring Club of Mission Viejo. I lost track of how…read morelong ago my son started. I believe we just hit a year, which means my son started just after his 4th birthday to get a jump start on reading before he entered Kindergarten in Aug 2021. He IS reading above his level with the help of the wonderful tutors. After each class, they give me a status report on what he's working on, how he's progressing and what hiccups he might be having so I can work with him at home. One thing I really love is that the tutors have remained consistent over the last year (meaning, my son sees the same tutors week after week). He really looks forward to going each week, going through the easy-to-follow lessons, and earning reward points. Admittedly, my son did start young and the patience I saw in each of the tutors was admirable. Teachers are gold! Though we briefly stopped attending in March due to COVID, when the facility was able to open up again, the safety/sanitary standards they put place to be in compliance was impressive to say the least. I feel 100% safe and confident they will keep my boy safe. Kudos to Jason, Daisy, Tia, and the whole team at the Tutoring Club of Mission Viejo! I can't imagine not using them as my son grows! Next up? Math!

BEST TUTORING EVER!! I signed up my high school child and Tutoring Club did not disappoint me. Her…read moregrades have gone up as well as her motivation to do well in school, and she is comfortable with the staff. I would DEFINITELY recommend this place!! Jason is the best counselor, he explained everything about it.

I would give the c 2 huge scam company 0 star if I could. Since pushing me to pursue their tutoring…read morepackage $9900 , they were so nice promising everything , but after i singed contract they changed into their real face is fraud ! No teaching , only watch your kids to do homework , or read a book, and let kids playing the phone in the class , but you still need to pay pay $100/hour for that !! Incredible is when i tell them i want to cancel the contract, they charging 30% penalties which is $3120 ! Also they promised bonus 10 hours is gone , with nothing ! They said you heard mistake!!! Please don't go to this tutoring!!! They are not trying to do good business they just hunting the preys!!! Anyway don't give up ! Go to small court to file a case , The law office agent : National Registered Agents, Inc. Serve address : 330 N Brand Blvd, Suite 700, Glendale, CA 91203 Good luck and keep fighting to get our money back !

I am so glad I found C2 for my son. Especially at this Mission Viejo branch, we found the teachers…read moreand managers to be super kind and accepting. It's very welcome to all people especially if you're looking for an engaging learning environment. The classes are max with 3 kids, the tutors are very helpful and pay full attention to your kid. Special shout out to Carol. Not only do they help your children learn, they are also there to give your children college advice included in the plan. Overall, my son has learned a lot and he's very happy to find an area where he feels motivated and have fun.

My son has been getting Physics and Calculus tutoring from Alina for a few months now. She is very…read moreknowledgeable about the subjects and very patient explaining to my son. She really helped him understand the material so he can do well in his classes. They have a great texting system and they are very responsive to any changes need with the schedule, which I appreciate very much as my son has a lot of extracurricular activities. I highly recommend cc prep to any student who needs help with their school work.

Easy & Quick communication. You can call email or text with them. They respond quickly. I've used…read morethem for both SAT prep and regular tutoring. Both very helpful! Highly recommend.

Clear communication throughout and great at tailoring sessions to individual's specific needs - My…read moreson has been with them for years, I'm not sure where he is at now if we didn't meet HLC.

Do not go here! In the first 5 minutes of our session the math tutor used ChatGPT to get a math…read moreanswer. That's not the way to teach.

My daughter just started with math tutoring. Her first session was yesterday but it was the first…read moreday of spring break and a 3 hour session. I figured she would be miserable when I picked her up...wrong! She came out and said thank you and that she really enjoyed the time with her tutor! I was speechless! This is a child who hates math and has struggled with it for a few years. Thank you so much Future Focused-you guys are miracle workers!

I highly recommended Future Focus for any student preparing for their college entry exams…read more Not only are their tutors and program top notch, they also care about the person who is taking the exam. When my daughter's ACT was canceled once she arrived at the test (her proctor failed to show up), Anne and her team stepped up and offered another practice test and some tutoring, just to help her be successful. They really care and want your student to be successful! We are so grateful for the experience we had at Future Focus!!

All 3 of my children have attended this center. It has made a dramatic difference in their school…read moregrade and understanding. My son had consistent c's in math prior to attending mathnasium. He went from C's to A's. Both my daughters have also progressed tremendously in their math. My daughter was able to complete an entire 5min drill and not miss 1 (something that Never happened before)! I highly recommend this place!!

Thrilled with our experience at this Ladera Ranch Mathnasium location. From the start, Claire was a…read morejoy to work with - organized and responsive. My daughter needed support in Algebra II/Trig and she found the tutors to be knowledgeable and supportive. I appreciated how upfront they were about costs - no surprises - and especially loved how flexible they were with pausing and restating our plan around school breaks and changing schedules. Highly recommend!

This place has everything a child loves! My children did pottery for the first time and loved it;…read morethey did sculpting, painting, slime, ooblek, games, reading, STEM projects and more. Mrs Rad is so kind and flexible. Beyond alphabets also offers local after school pickup for only $500 a month. They offer tutoring and more. My almost 7yo is already begging me to host her 7th bday party at beyond alphabets to sculpt and use the pottery wheel. What a special gift to have in Mission Viejo! It is conveniently located close To Aliso Viejo, Laguna hills and lake forest as well. So happy this center is here!

I rarely write posts like this, but I feel compelled to share our experience with the homeschool…read morevendor Beyond Alphabets, run by Saeedeh Rad. I initially enrolled my children in the art camp (9-1) for June. Everything went fine. Ms Rad also mentioned a STEM camp in the afternoons (1:30-4:30), which we planned to add in July when we needed longer drop off support. Here's where things went sideways... I paid for the art camp the day before camp started in July and then followed up via text to confirm and pay for STEM. Ms Rad even asked what focus the kids wanted for STEM, which reinforced that we were able to enroll in both camps. The next day, however, I received a message around 12:30 saying my kids were almost done for the day. I replied, confused, since they were supposed to be enrolled for full days. That's when I learned that both art and STEM now ran simultaneously from 9-1. I was stunned. (Ms Rad said she mentioned this in the text, which she did, but I clearly misunderstood her text, as I was working off the schedule on her website, which still had two camps at independent times each day) Despite what she mentioned in the text and knowing I had already enrolled - and paid - for the art camp, she accepted a second payment for a simultaneous STEM class a couple of hours later and then refused to issue a refund less than 24 hours later when the mistake came to light! Her policy may be "no refunds," but this wasn't a cancellation or change of mind. This was a double-booking she approved and she knew about. I don't see how a "no refund" policy applies to a double-booking that an owner knowingly approved. Unfortunately, it didn't end there... On my children's final day, Ms Rad emailed my husband in the morning prior to drop off and asked us to pick them up 1.5 hours early to "accommodate staff breaks" that hadn't happened during the time my children were at camp. In effect, she was trying to retroactively reclaim break time - on the last day - after charging us for full-day camps all along. Not only is that highly unprofessional, but it also makes no sense. No one was ever asked to pick up early in June when full day attendance was open. And for context, our children were the only ones there past 1. This was not a simple miscommunication - it was a deeply unethical and highly unprofessional experience that left a terrible impression and taste in my mouth. I genuinely cannot recommend Beyond Alphabets based on my experience