Having spent almost six years at C2 Fairfax, I can safely say that this institution has provided me…read morewith the assistance and resources that I needed to grow intellectually. I love how welcoming the center director, Gary, and the education coordinator, Isabelle, are to questions and concerns. Whenever I need to change my schedule or talk about any problems I have with my classes, Gary and Isabelle are always open to helping me to the best of their abilities. Furthermore, the tutors at C2 are amazing! Dr. Alan, for example, got me through freshman year conceptual physics and taught me different strategies for solving problems as my math courses in school became more complex. Sean and Kate have taught me to improve my writing style and utilization of rhetorical strategies as well. The fact that they, along with other tutors offer workshops in study skills definitely helped me understand how to work smarter and more efficiently. Overall, my experience at C2 has allowed for me to thrive and excel in school. I've found myself being more confident in class during discussion and using strategies that I've learned from tutors on tests and various evaluations. C2 definitely gives you the assistance and practice you need for school, college, and real-life applications.

We only had one session here to learn about the offerings. It was so deflating and negative that my…read moreson left and asked: "What's the point?" He was told that no matter how good his scores and grades were that it would be next to impossible to get accepted at his targeted schools because of his skin color and gender. He decided not to do any kind of tutoring or test prep based on this negative experience. This was more than a year ago. He was recently accepted at Carnegie Mellon.

I just wanted to give a huge shout out to Rachel and the Mathnasium team of Burke! They are…read moreawesome! Rachel honestly cares about your child's learning!! My learning-to-be-responsible daughter, has signed up and missed like 4 classes and each time Rachel has called or texted me a friendly reminder that she didn't log in (they're doing virtual tutoring for now)-NOT something she needs to do for sure. (You pay a tuition, not per class, so she loses nothing if your child doesn't log on/attend). Please consider them for your child's math - both of my kids has benefited from learning here- catch up and to maintain- they really are great to work with! They also have a trial period, and will tell you if the child will not do well with their style of teaching... she isn't just out for the bucks! #WeloveMathnasiumBurke!

After the Covid down year, our kids 8 & 10 were behind and struggling. Rachel found the gaps in…read moretheir knowledge and has been working to fill those in addition to any new concepts presented at school. I can't say enough about the personal service received from Rachel. We tried huntington before, mathnasium has been much better for us. A lot of the kids teaching seem to be former students which helps them relate. I highly recommend if your kids suffered the covid gap. Wish he had started here vs Huntington.

This training was amazing! Our 8yr old was spacing out so severely we thought she was starting to…read morehave absence seizures. The 140hr program gave us a little girl who could read and follow through with multiple step instructions. She is still an 8yr old with ADD but the progress because of this 5 month investment cannot be understated. She is more confident and capable. Our trainer "Ms. Francis" was amazing and helped unlock our little girl's brain. I will forever be grateful.

This review is based on working with children who go to learning rx. I can't comment on prices…read more + Teachers that go the distance, they'll understand almost any students learning difficulties and try to overcome them. They'll even go to IEP meetings if that applies to your student. They don't give up on anyone- this is really key. + Comfy waiting room with leather couches, kireug. Recently the giant in this shopping center closed so you can't really run errands, but they do have wifi so you can get some work done. + Friendly staff- staff members I have never met say hi to me, smile, seems genuine I appreciate this. I especially love Rae. + Owner is also a great teacher- for me this is awesome, anyone could have bought this franchise but she bought it knowing exactly what she was doing. I know she trains the staff well. There was one time she was kind of condescending with me but I am going to give that a pass. + Not much staff turn over. These aren't college or HS kids these are professionals who appear to enjoy their job + The brain breaks are really cool. I love the idea of working hard to earn a bit of a break some moving around getting the blood flowing. They say that the breaks use both sides of the brain-- this is probably not a big deal but still a creative idea. + Someone will answer the phone even in off hours. - I am not totally sure how science proven the teachings are. I know that they only compare the kid's test at the beginning to test at the end, and that it's not a test that is credentialed for any kind of learning organization. For this reason I find it hard to assume that going to a learning rx would help a kid advance in class. It's not normal tutoring it is truly "brain training". - Sometimes communication is poor with scheduling. Have to ask several times and get things in writing to change/cancel/add a class.

C2 is a warming environment even at the beginning of my sessions. Bianca made my experience the…read moremost welcoming as she shows that she truly cares for my success and my future. The tutors are so helpful because there are tutors who specialize in specific areas so you can literally get help in any subject from experienced tutors. They helped a lot in my SAT Prep and provided me with many practice tests.

was surprised how effective C2 Education is to my 2 younger sisters. One of them got accepted to…read moreVirginia Tech and the youngest one got accepted to Thomas Jefferson HS as a sophomore. First of all, I admire C2 schedule flexibility. My youngest sister has a very complicated schedule because she swims for 2 swim teams and has to practice everyday in different times. But C2 worked out her schedule very well. All the teachers are very enthusiastic to help them reach their goals using many different materials. Within not too long time, my youngest sister improved 400 points on her overall SAT score. I really appreciate C2 and their staff s help.

Our family joined Alpha Chantilly as a founding family, and it has been completely life-changing…read morefor our son. After years of struggling in public school (Autism + anxiety), masking, school refusal, and emotional distress, we finally found a school environment that truly understands how to support him. Alpha uses personalized academics, small group ratios, warm and highly trained guides, and a mastery-based system that meets each child exactly where they are, plus teaching meaningful life skill workshops that are fun and engaging. The focus on emotional regulation, social skills, life skills, and motivation has transformed our child in just five weeks. He is eating better, sleeping better, building friendships, learning at his own pace, and for the first time in his life- loves school. The daily communication from his guide is thoughtful and supportive. The environment is calm, joyful, structured, and encouraging. The sensory room, movement breaks, Pomodoro learning cycles, and life-skill workshops (like financial literacy, public speaking, and training for a 5K) are incredible additions to the academic program. I cannot recommend Alpha enough. If your child struggles in a traditional school setting, this place is absolutely worth exploring. Our son is happier, healthier, and more confident than we ever imagined possible.

My daughter (a Junior) has enjoyed working with Everett to prep for the SAT. With just a month of…read morestudying with Ev, her score improved by 300 points from the PSAT she took in the fall. Ev is experienced and kind - and generous with his time and knowledge. My daughter is at ease with Ev and he's helped build her confidence for the test. Based on our experience, the other review sounds like a troll or a competitor posting false information. We look forward to continued work with Ev for her second SAT in March - and will absolutely have my son work with him in the future. While his hourly rate can seem steep, the 1:1 work makes all the difference and is worth it.

Everitt worked with two of my kids to prepare them for the ACT. Although he showed lots of…read moreexpertise and experience, it was fairly clear that his teaching strategies were ineffective and his prices far too high. My kids did about two and a half months with Everitt, usually meeting once per week. At the end of the two months, neither of them seemed satisfied with their results. After taking the test once, both decided that working with Everitt was "a colossal waste of time and money" and decided to resort to other resources. In truth, Everitt really didn't do much during the tutoring sessions outside of checking the practice tests he had assigned for homework. This means that a student could EASILY have the exact same experience studying on their own simply by taking practice tests and researching a few test taking strategies. In the end, both of my children did three-or-so weeks of tutoring at PrepMatters with a tutor that was admittedly more expensive (Everitt is still $$$) than Everitt yet helped my kids a lot more. Both took the test immediately after their few weeks at PrepMatters and both were satisfied with their scores! They took it one more time after that without going to a tutor and raised their scores even higher, both finished above the 99th percentile and eventually got into their top choices! To summarize, Everitt's tutoring was not helpful. Sure, he knows about the tests and has lots of experience tutoring, but working with him was unproductive, a waste of money, and did not help my kids reach their college goals in any way. Hope this helps and best of luck to you and your kids during the college process!

As the medical school counselor for the Tutor Smart Academy, I commend the professional and…read moretalented team of MCAT tutors at the learning center. The tutors and leadership at Tutor Smart Academy are genuinely passionate about helping students achieve their fullest potential and reach their dreams. It is truly rewarding to be able to work alongside such dedicated tutors. Dan Pham, MD Hospitalist, Department of Internal Medicine Loma Linda University Medical Center

This is a great operation. Very professional and caring. Ms. Tina and Ms. Haley have helped my…read morehigh school junior immensely during this difficult remote learning period. They've both made a good connection with my surly teen and have helped him with a variety of subjects. I shopped around in the fall knowing my kid would need some extra support and I'm happy I picked this group. I can recommend them wholeheartedly.

Our family has had a great experience with Guidepost. The ages they cater to, primarily 3-6,…read morereally benefit from the cross-pollination with the different age groups. Almost immediately, my daughter shadowed older kids and picked up the alphabet, reading, math all with the self-driven and collaborative work environment. When we visited it seemed like absurdly structured chaos but the structure has transcended from the classroom into our home. Our daughter puts away her dishes, says thank you, says grace before meals, and has manners we know are fostered at Guidepost. We have connected with like-minded parents and truly are optimistic about the trajectory she is on after several years here.

I see people write this frequently where I wish I can give no stars. We are no longer at this…read morelocation but I would delete my previous review when was nearly 4 years ago. They were amazing then and now with a new head for a year all students have left for harassment issues, poor care of children, and confrontation with parents. Most of the guides have left too.