The rating is due to the admissions office. I asked to switch advisors (Mariaelisa Claros), was…read moredenied, and was told to make it work with my current advisor by Stacy Branch. Unfortunately, this has me seeing this school in another light, and will be taking the time to see what major(s) and school will be best for me in the future.

Excellent. Graduated five family members! Highly recommend this institution of higher learning in…read morethe health sciences!

Absolutely amazing child advocate. He came to all the meetings. He really made the school…read moredistrict hold themselves accountable and worked to make the best outcome for my child. He was constructive to the whole situation and made the group actually work together to find a solution for my child. Everything had been so overwhelming until he came on board. As a parent, his knowledge about the laws and the school system and communication skills when the school officials were not doing their job was amazing. I would recommend him to any parent needing an advocate in the school setting for their child.

From the owner: We strive to help families bridge the communication gap with school districts when there are…read morequestions. These questions often range from the general education setting to children that require an Individualized Education Plan (IEP). A collaborative approach is used with families and the school districts to achieve the most appropriate and supportive outcome for the child. Call or email for a free initial consultation!

Tony helped me complete my process of cutting the cord. He was extremely helpful and patient. His…read moreservice was top quality. I would highly recommend Tony for tech support.

I was quite frustrated once I changed my router at my home and called to get help with my Sonos, my…read moreq and setting up my Alexa devices to connect it all. Tony, was helpful, responsive, professional and resolved the matter quickly. I could not be happier with his services. For this reason, I give him 5 stars. He surely made my Christmas spirit brighter.

The Tutors at WSEA are great! They use many different techniques to teach struggling kids. They're…read morealso great at communicating with us about the progress of my child. Thanks WSEA!

Excellent tutoring place in Naperville! Dyslexia certified tutor the best in town! Excellent team…read moreof tutors, prices are reasonable and the tutors are super friendly.

I reached out to Tara, The Written Word, Co-founder, based in Wheaton, IL. by phone regarding my…read more6-yr-old son. Allow me to share a little nugget of information: I'm a business owner 15-years, newspaper and and media industry, and member of several executive boards. I share this to emphasize two points: I make it a practice to be balanced and objective. When doing business, I pick up the phone and call prospects as a courtesy not only out of appreciation their time and consideration, but to better understand the clients/partners needs. Now with that said, let's get down to the good part. The following are the communications between Tara and myself (sent from her iPhone) : TARA: "Hello Nicole, Thank you for contacting me. Are you interested in receiving help for your son?" ME: Hi Tara. Yes, I am seeking assistance for my son, Joseph, 6.5 yrs in the 1st grade, Joseph recently transferred from a private outdoor school, (located) in Wheaton.... The transition (to his new school) has been challenging. Joseph is extremely intelligent, altho he's a left brain thinker. His brain filters and processes information from left to right. He performs exceedingly well in math, in some aspects, but struggles with math concepts presented in traditional school. He's an unbelievable narrative and conceptual thinker. Although he struggles, which is an understatement, with numbers transposition, letter transposition, phonics and short-term memory. His long term memory goes back to the womb. What's the best time to talk or meet? -- Still no phone call -- TARA: Hello Nicole, I'm sorry to hear your son has had a rough transition. It sounds like he has a lot of strengths. Unfortunately, I am not accepting new students. I am full before and after school. ME: I'm not seeking before or after school assistance. I'm seeking during school (hours). Joseph will be homeschooled next year. -- Still no phone call -- TARA: Nicole, Are you available to meet during the day? If so, what day and time would work for you? I'll stop the email banter right about here, for now. I set an appointment with Tara. I rescheduled our initial appointment more than 72 hours in advanced due to a work conflict. Prior to our appointment, I suggested we facilitate the meeting over Facetime or Skype. I mean why drive 30 minutes to meet someone who cannot pick up the phone and call a prospective client. In reply to this request, sent from her IPHONE, she stated: TARA On Monday, December 3, 2018, 11:12:14 AM CST, Tara Chapman tara.chapman@thewrittenwordtww.com wrote: Hello Nicole, "We can talk over the phone. Neither one of those options (Facetime or Skype) work for me. Thanks, Tara Sent from my iPhone" ME: "BTW Facetime is standard with iPhone, but if you prefer to talk minus video that's fine, too." Now seeing that Tara's preference of communication is email, and a bit impersonal for me given the subject is a child, I was bewildered that she didn't jump on the Facetime/Skype-wagon. I said to myself, "young kids today just don't understand the value of interpersonal communication and its importance in business". However, when I looked up Tara's picture online before writing this review I see that she's old enough to know. In Tara's last communication, which I received less than 24 hours before our "meeting" TARA: "Hello Nicole, I heard back this evening from a family I met with last week. They decided to hire me, so I will be enrolling this new student. Unfortunately, I will not have any additional availability during the day next year. Best of luck to you as you interview other tutors. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to me." Perhaps Tara knew innately she would be out performed by other tutor candidates who show more sincerity and professionalism. She certainly did not discern from the credentials in my email that newspaper folks write and interview with our noses - or least she doesn't care.

Tara Chapman's teaching credentials, years of teaching experience and dedication to her students,…read moremake her an amazing teacher. Tara co-founded The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning in Wheaton Illinois. Like Tara, the Center is warm and welcoming for all of the students she teaches, and offers an entire room full of resources for parents to learn more about dyslexia. I know Tara both personally and professionally and I am inspired by her daily commitment to helping children reach their highest potential. Speaking as a parent of a child with dyslexia and as a teacher, I feel very grateful to know Tara and to have The Written Word Center for Dyslexia and Learning in our community.

Working with Nick and his staff has been an incredible experience for my son. What I noticed right…read moreaway is that Nick truly CARES about kids and takes the time to understand how they learn best. He spent a great deal of time on the phone with me before we came in for my son's evaluation and I quickly knew he would be a great fit. Nick is great at meeting kids where they are. On days when my son is struggling or just not in the right headspace, Nick adjusts the session accordingly. What impresses me most is how he explains concepts. More than once I've found myself thinking how every kid would benefit from a teacher like him. Beyond his talent as an educator, he's also an incredibly generous business owner. We first met him after winning a free month of tutoring through our school's silent auction. The value we have received this past month has gone above and beyond my expectations. If you're looking for someone who is knowledgeable, patient, adaptable, and genuinely invested in helping kids succeed, then Elite Tutoring Place will serve you well. We feel incredibly lucky to have found him!

Extremely Disappointed - No Results After 30 Hours…read more I spent 30 hours at Elite Tutoring Place, fully committed to improving my ACT score. I followed every piece of advice, completed all the assigned work, and put in the extra effort outside of sessions. I'm a hard worker--I don't expect results without putting in the work. But after all that time and money, my score did not improve at all. The tutors were friendly, but the strategies they taught me were no different from what I had already learned on my own. There was no personalized approach, no real effort to target my weaknesses, and honestly, it felt like I was just going through the motions in every session. For a program that promises score improvements, this was a complete waste of time and money. If you're looking for real results, I strongly suggest finding another program. Elite Tutoring Place did nothing for me except drain my wallet and leave me frustrated. The owner will respond to this message claiming I never attended Elite Tutoring Place in Wheaton as he did in my google review. Regardless, I did attend Elite Tutoring Place in Wheaton, and I find it concerning that he claims not to have any record of me. I showed up, did the work, and stuck to the program as instructed, yet my score did not improve at all. Nick- Instead of dismissing my experience, maybe take accountability and consider how blaming the student for not following the program correctly when I did everything asked of me is not a great look. Instead of denying my attendance, maybe focus on improving your program so future students actually see results.

I converted some old 8MM movies from the 60's and am very pleased with the result. I chatted on…read morethe phone before sending and experienced a very nice informational interaction with a professional who explained the everything I asked. I sent the 8MM to them 2nd week of Dec and told them no rush. I was surprised that they finished the transfer of the movies and I received them at my house the last week of December. I was very pleased with the how the project turned out and will probably send more conversions to them soon. They labeled each film as best they could from what was on the reel box. Overall a very satisfying, worthwhile and affordable project.

Chaos to Memories professionally digitized my family VHS tapes and extremely old family photos, and…read morehelped me to organize and make sense of a large quantity of inherited photographs. They even (painstakingly) transcribed handwritten notes from the backs of the photos into the digital image's metadata! The owner and staff are a delight to work with, and made a potentially stressful project completely stress-free! I cannot recommend them enough!!!

My daughter has received both OT and PT services at Turning Wheels. Every clinician we've worked…read morewith has been wonderful! Ashley H is a skilled OT that always gave a comprehensive summary and potential homework at the end of sessions. Ashley M is a talented PT that has helped my daughter grow in ways we only imagined! So grateful for Turning Wheels - highly recommend!!

It is SO DIFFICULT to find private Speech and Occupational Therapists; there is definitely a huge…read moreneed! My eldest child needs both services. Until very recently, he was only able to be seen (elsewhere) once every 2 weeks for Speech. At the same location, we were waitlisted for three months just for an OT evaluation! Needless to say, that was NOT working for us! My son needs more intensive (weekly!) services. Turning Wheels Therapy came recommended by another professional we saw. The owner, Amy, worked with me to get my son in for both therapies on the same scheduled day, and at a time that luckily worked with our crazy schedule. I am SO appreciative of that!! My son really enjoys his OT with Erin and his Speech with Kelsey. Both have been great with my questions. Erin especially has been great with providing me with resources and information regarding OT-based activities and supports. They are currently remodeling their basement area to better accommodate OT/equipment, and I am excited to see the final results! I am very happy that we found private services that works for us. My son is making great gains already, and that makes life easier for all of us!