I had the pleasure of working with Lauren as I prepared my personal statements for grad school…read moreadmissions. She provided great feedback and insights! I highly recommend her to anyone applying to grad school!

I engaged Vince about 4 months into my GRE prep. Prior to working with Vince, I had worked with one…read moreother tutor that was much too formulaic in his approach to the test. Vince tutored me via Zoom. His remote setup enabled us to have productive exchanges as he was equipped with technology that facilitated easy learning. I'm including this in my review because my previous tutor did not possess the necessary technology to properly conduct remote learning. More importantly, Vince worked with me to apply focus to my GRE study, directing me to the right materials--I had previously only studied 3rd party material. He also helped me to stay on track with weekly study plans that matched my time commitment. In our 90 minute tutoring sessions, we spent our time mostly discussing verbal topics. Most valuable was that verbal discussions with Vince built the necessary experience that enabled me to understand how ETS presents the logic in the TC/SE questions types and what ETS is looking for when presenting their RC question types. As a native English speaker, I had to re-engineer how I read the passages and questions presented in the GRE. My tutoring sessions with Vince helped me acquire the test taking "finesse" in the verbal section that I needed to go from scoring in the 70th percentile (May 2021 test) to scoring in the 96th percentile (July 2021 test). If you have the resources, I strongly recommend connecting with Vince or at least consider taking his online Verbal GRE prep course. Finally, some general test-taking advice re: the GRE. The GRE is a game and you're there to play its 80 little puzzles. One of the best pieces of advice I got from Vince himself: "Be patient, build experience, and take your time with the test." This advice really resonated with me and I took it to heart, eventually attaining the score I wanted. So, to my fellow test taker: "Be patient, build experience, and take your time with the test."

If you have any thoughts of taking your test here. Think again. Choose another place. The parking…read moreis terrible! The staff is ok but they are busy just doing their job. Somewhat friendly but I understand that they are just trying to get through the day. This was my second time taking my exam, since I failed first time. The previous visit, employees were maybe 5% friendlier. So, it's a hit or miss. The parking alone is enough for me to decide on taking test elsewhere.

I have come here twice for a couple of exams. Parking sucks, difficult to find a spot that isn't…read moretow away or reserved. The waiting area is decently clean. FYI just bring minimum with you because everything is going into a locker. Don't wear jewelry or anything. Phone gets turned off and into locker. Oh and no gum either. The testing room is quiet, the desk provided is small. It has a pack of new ear plugs or sound deadening headphones for use if wanted. The computer is improved from when I was there a year ago. The calculator has a history now which is nice. Also get an electronic writing pad to write items down on. My suggestion is to write things one might forget (equations, etc) on it for later use. The mouse is atrocious and distractingly terrible. It can get a little chilly sitting there but not too bad. Staff is nice, they are direct but nice. All in all okay experience here. I guess if one doesn't pass it might be a one star place. But that's not a reason to 1 star it.

You can try and go with big classes at the local universities for test prep or you can save your…read moretime and money and start with the best. We tried all the typical test prep classes through the local colleges which turned out to be a waste of money. In the end, using Alice to tutor our daughter was the best decision we made. Alice knows how to work with kids. She knows these tests and she understands teenagers. In the end, Alice helped our daughter raise her score A LOT on the ACT and she ended up at a very good school with a great merit based scholarship. We are getting ready to use her again for our youngest.

Alice is amazing! She has worked with both my son and daughter and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. My daughter worked with Alice for ACT and SAT prep and she scored very high and my son worked with her for an entrance exam and passed with flying colors. She works diligently with her students and has a great ability to connect.

This is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a PMP certification. joe Dramassi is a great…read moreinstructor, very knowledgeable, and cares about the subject matter, and it shows during his teaching of the course. He gave excellent tips for passing the course and it set me up for success, and I was able to pass the exam on the first attempt, with "above target" in all 3 of the test knowledge areas. Joe is a great instructor and the course is worthwhile. After course completion, I recommend everyone utilize PMA's online practice tests and do as many as they can before they take the actual exam. The questions are hard but don't get discouraged. Take the practice tests and review any areas of weakness. My only recommendation is for PMA to find a way to go through more practice questions during the 4-day course. We went through questions but going through the questions with the instructor to understand why you got a question wrong is invaluable.

I attended a virtual PMP Bootcamp course in November 2021 with John Dokos and was able to pass my…read morePMP in Feb. 2022 with an above target on all segments. With John's guidance and his use of real-world experiences, I was able to take away what I needed to study and ultimately pass my exam. The info he provided was way better than studying on my own and reading from the PIMBOK book. At the end of the BootCamp, he provides us with what you need to review afterward to pass, which made planning much easier. If you are working towards your PMP, I highly recommend this course with Project Management Academy, you won't regret it!

Highly recommend! My son Ty is a busy junior with a tough schedule to accommodate, and Erin and…read morethe team at Hammer Prep helped match him with the perfect fit. Juan helped find sessions that worked for Ty, and in a short amount of time, helped him raise his ACT score from a 29 to a 35! Thank you Juan and team at Hammer Prep!

David was amazing. Super helpful he raised my score by 8 points. Timing was always flexible which…read moreis perfect for a busy high schooler.

My son benefited tremendously from his tutoring sessions with Dr. Donnelly. Not only did his…read moreconfidence grow, but he was given the tools to expertly tackle his ISEE exams. Stuart is patient, consisted , and totally committed to helping his students succeed, and as a result of his knowledgeable sessions, m son was accepted to all the schools to which he applied. We are enormously grateful and cannot thank Stuart enough!

From the owner: Dr. Stuart Donnelly has a Ph.D. from Oxford University and 20+ years of ISEE tutoring and test prep…read moreexperience. He is the author of several critically acclaimed test prep books and is considered by many leading educators as "one of the most qualified and experienced ISEE tutors in the country." Private ISEE lessons are available with Dr. Donnelly at his San Diego office or online via Zoom. Stuart can teach your child the correct approach for each type of question appearing on the ISEE exam. Dr. Donnelly only accepts a limited number of students each year, and his schedule tends to fill quickly. Hence, reserving your time slot well in advance is often advisable to ensure availability. Places are reserved on a first-come-first-served basis. Over the past two decades, Dr. Donnelly has helped hundreds of students improve their ISEE scores and gain acceptance into some of the country's finest independent schools. We are confident that he can do the same for your child.

Called up Idea Tutors at the recommendation of a friend and I'm so glad I did! I opted for the…read moreonline GMAT prep course and I couldn't be happier. Not only was the platform easy to use but my instructor was incredible! His credentials were super impressive as he scored in the top one percent when he took thee exam a few years prior. I knew I was in good hands. Overall my experience was phenomenal. Easy, convenient, and most of all, useful! I'm beyond satisfied and will definitely be using Idea Tutors again.

I worked with Idea Tutors to get assistance with philosophy. The tutor was amazing and explained…read morethe concepts clearly and thoroughly. The turnaround time was extremely fast as well; Idea Tutors sent a tutor to my home within 72 hours. They really made working with a tutor in San Diego very easy.

I had a great experience with Carmel Valley Test Prep years ago while preparing for the ACT, so…read morewhen it came time to study for the LSAT, I reached back out to Richard to see what resources were available. Once again, the experience exceeded my expectations. With only a couple months before my scheduled LSAT, Carmel Valley Test Prep helped me build a clear, structured study plan that made the entire process manageable and effective. The one-on-one LSAT tutoring was highly personalized -- lessons were tailored to strengthen my weaknesses while continuing to build on my strengths as I improved. In addition to teaching the core logical reasoning and analytical concepts tested on the LSAT, the tutoring also focused heavily on test-taking strategy, time management, and overall law school admissions guidance. I was given a detailed study calendar, goals between sessions, and consistent support throughout the process, which helped me improve as quickly and efficiently as possible. The combination of expert instruction, individualized attention, and strategic preparation ultimately helped me achieve a 175 on the LSAT. I genuinely believe this guidance played a major role in helping me move forward confidently toward law school. I would absolutely recommend Carmel Valley Test Prep to anyone looking for high-level LSAT prep, law school admissions support, or one-on-one tutoring for standardized tests.

CV Test Prep's approach worked great. The weekly practice tests with review materials about the…read moreconcepts helped our son achieve a very impressive SAT score. They kept him on track and engaged via weekly sessions. We will use them again for our 3 other kids when they prepare for their SATs.