The best Test PREP around. The Metuchen school is also very fun. Students hang out there and do…read moreeducational Rand creative things even when not being tutored.

I've been at IES for about 3 years and it really has helped me gain confidence in not only my SAT…read morebut also all test taking in general. The instructors are really nice and friendly; they are truly there to help you. They are all completely understanding and know where to start helping you. Although its a pretty big price for the sat class, I personally feel that it is completely worth it. They come up with their own materials (which are really good - they're structured like the actual test but a little harder to push you) and provide a lot of other materials. In the sat package I paid for, I got a Writing class and a English/Math class, all of which were super helpful. The writing class involved a lot of practice writing and practice analysis. The English and Math classes were well structured; It isn't held like a normal SAT intensive program. There are classes and then there are workshops. Overall, I think it is one of the best preps I've attended.

I learned a lot of valuable information that helped me on my SATs. I would highly recommended.read more

We joined the Sylvan family just before Christmas of 2021. And we're so grateful we did. They say…read moreit takes a village to raise a child...just make sure Mr. Rick Hernandez and his brilliant daughter Nadia, owners of Sylvan Learning of Edison, are a part of that village. Allow me to preface this review by saying that I'm a proud, former math and science student. Playing with numbers are a comfort zone for me. With that being said, being a math geek does not assure progeny with the same acumen. Nor does it guarantee an ability to translate and transfer those math skills to a struggling teen. We're not all naturally born teachers, despite earnest parental attempts. And as a result, my hard-working child suffered from my shortcomings, coupled with the troubled virtual learning experience of the pandemic lockdown. Beloved son was always an A student in his elementary school years, including in Math. But he worked very hard to achieve this. Math was never his forte. His Honors Geometry class in his freshman year of high school only served to highlight his ongoing struggles. By the second marking period, we knew we needed to escalate and find additional resources. After an unsuccessful experience with another learning center, we found the relatively new Sylvan Learning Center of Edison, conveniently located right on Route 1, next to the very familiar Chuck E Cheese. Responding within a few hours, a very pleasant Mr. Rick invited us to come to the center and take an assessment. It was immediately obvious, Sylvan is not like your typical learning center. The center is pristine...brightly lit...with multiple tables reserved for each tutor and his/her one or two dedicated students. There is coffee provided in the front lobby for parents choosing to wait. There is a fun and decorative prize section for the children to choose earned rewards from their sessions. (Older kids can earn gift cards if they'd rather forego little toys!) They even provide drinks and snacks for the children, so that hunger is never an issue. It is a place where children can be comfortable and their learning experience properly nurtured. And unlike other learning centers, there are no generic group sessions comprised of rote math exercises force feeding memorized equations. Rather, Sylvan provides personalized one-on-one instruction with resources hailing from the most applicable backgrounds. (Case in point, Mr. Rick strove to find top tutors from some of the area's best universities to provide instruction. He knew that the knowledge these instructors would have would be the most relevant and current with the latest teaching strategies.) I knew that there were gaps in my son's math education. The Sylvan assessment immediately identified each and every gap of my son's math foundations as early as from his third grade skills up to the most current. Once the assessment data was compiled, Rick could now legitimately design a learning plan for my son, with most importantly, required milestones and an actual end date. (This was a must for us. Unlike with other learning centers, I had no interest in an undefined relationship with ambiguous goals. ) To be fair, Sylvan was not the cheapest option. The other center was almost half the price. But the difference in learning experience was striking. And working with Sylvan is still much more economical than hiring a single private tutor outside. It was the perfect compromise where we were concerned. However, while a learning plan was set, there was still the concern of flexibility. Mr. Rick assured me that they could always work around our ever-changing commitments. And he did. Again and again and again. As long as I could endeavor to give at least a day's notice, he would handle the re-scheduling of his incredible staff so my son could work with the same group of tutors. Along with the instruction, a few minutes per session could also be used for homework help, if needed. But this would not be a focus. Recall, each student has a learning plan in place. To supplement the learning, Sylvan also provides access to its learning website...where students could access homework assistance from home. While we didn't always take advantage of this offering, it was good to know that such a resource was available when not in session. Finally, after a pleasant six months at Sylvan, during an equally difficult time in high school, beloved son is finally confident that he's completely "caught up" in math. He was able to comfortably pass in his class when in reality, Honors Geometry became progressively harder each day. I don't really know what we would have done had we not found Sylvan. If you're looking for additional instruction for your child, whether it be in math, English or even in preparation for standardized exams, including the SAT/ACT, give Rick Hernandez a call. You can thank me later.

From the owner: Welcome to Sylvan! We're a locally owned learning and tutoring center staffed with a dedicated team…read moreof caring educators with years of experience delivering results for families in our area. We provide the best in after school programs and personalized tutoring for math, reading, writing, homework help, SAT®/ACT® prep, college readiness and more. You'll love the dedicated learning time that allows your child to focus on whatever they need to work on. They'll love the personalized attention and engaging motivation program. Whether they need to catch up on skills or get ahead in new skills, our teams tailor a program to your needs and budget. Discover why Sylvan parents say, "I wish we started here first." Contact us today.

Parents, think twice before sending your child here! C2 Education is a for-profit business that…read moreprioritizes sales over students and rakes in millions of dollars each year. The center director is purely money-minded and is only concerned about meeting her sales targets for the month. She was very pushy in getting my husband to sign our daughter up. Before one could begin tutoring lessons, C2 forces you to sign a lengthy contract. We, like many others, were told tutoring hours never expire--a BIG FAT LIE! Buried in the fine print was an expiration date. C2 will say anything to get you to sign your child up. I've heard from a former center director at a different C2 location that tutoring hours were once honored indefinitely despite what the contract actually said, until one day C2's corporate office sent out an email saying an expiration on tutoring hours must be enforced. Completely unethical way of doing business. As for tutoring--it SUCKS! Some tutors are great, but others are god awful. Sessions last 2 hours with 3 students per tutor, leaving my daughter stuck doing bookwork with minimal interaction. She hated it and got nothing out of it. C2 is among the most expensive tutoring options, with some families spending upwards of $20K. For that price, you'd be better off hiring a private tutor for actual one-on-one attention. Don't like C2 and want a refund? Good luck! C2 will ignore calls and emails, drag its feet, and, if you're lucky, refund only a tiny fraction of what you paid. Lastly, beware of fake 5-star reviews on Google. Don't be fooled. After every negative review, there's a sudden burst of suspiciously similar positive ones, often from accounts with just one review. Case in point--after a previous negative review, a wave of glowing reviews suddenly praised "Rob's essay writing." For the real truth about C2, check reviews on Trustpilot (3-star average) and the Better Business Bureau (F rating, unaccredited). Attached are screenshots of a C2 center director job description emphasizing sales over education and Glassdoor/Indeed reviews exposing the reality from employees themselves. A former C2 center director even admitted on Indeed they were 'trained to fool the customer to buy more hours.'

Whoever runs the scheduling sucks, it's always messy and confusing and i'm being told something…read morealways false saying i have this one day but no it got moved to another day. Rhey are bery inconvenient and annoying too

At Precision Learning, experienced instructors focus on giving result oriented training. The…read more interactive classes boosted my confidence and my approach to the test. Their teaching strategies are really great. Initially i struggled with my test but after attending Precision Learning classes, I passed my test in first attempt. Soja.

I took this class in order to help prep me for the LSAT. The professor that taught the class had an…read moreextremely well understanding of the test and was able to answer any and every question. The professor was also very helpful in explaining any questions I had making such a complicated test easy to understand. Overall I had a very positive experience!

Mathnasium has been an absolute game-changer for my child. From the very first assessment, the…read moreinstructors created a personalized learning plan that addressed specific gaps while reinforcing strengths. The staff is patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about each student's progress. What stands out most is how Mathnasium builds confidence. My child went from feeling frustrated with math to actually enjoying it. The explanations are clear, the environment is welcoming, and the instructors take the time to make sure concepts are fully understood before moving on. We've seen noticeable improvement in grades, test scores, and overall attitude toward math. Communication with parents is excellent, and scheduling is flexible, which makes it easy for busy families. I highly recommend Mathnasium to any parent looking for quality math tutoring and long-term results. It's truly an investment in your child's success.

Mathnasium is a great for learning math! My son goes there and recently got best improvement in…read moremath certificate from the school, a fantastic staff and Director Prashant who demonstrates leadership skills! A safe learning environment for all! I wouldn't want to be anywhere else!

Three of our friends enrolled our children for SAT coaching from this place and we do not recommend…read morethis provider for the following reasons: The Admin / Owner is very unprofessional, rigid and extremely rude Their guarantee is a big scam, they ask the students to take test with made up questions to have the score low and use this as the baseline with a guarantee of 300 points improvement. Free retake of their course is misleading with lot of fine prints and rigid conditions The course teaching often contained non working link and losing the session, with no make-up provided 1:1 with instructor sold during registration is not a reality Their course format, teaching is not even comparable to Khan Academy This provider charges a lot of $$$ and ROI is not worth, it is waste of our children time

From the owner: Our client-focused, proactive, and adept team is passionate in helping students build a solid…read moreacademic foundation through the co-operative efforts of students, parents, teachers, and school administrators/guidance counselors. We specialize in helping students prepare for the ACT and the SAT.

We have used AE2 Learning several times with good success - for SAT Math prep, and also for class…read moretutoring for Precalc. Thanks to AE2 Learning, our children scored well both in math class and also on the SAT.

Great place to learn. My daughter went a whole grade level up doing Algebra II with Dr. Ravi at AE2…read moreLearning Center. There is one-on-one instruction available at the center.