My daughters (third and fifth grade) transitioned to FCPS at the start of the 2024-25 academic…read moreyear. Due to differences from their previous school in both teaching style and curriculum, both children needed additional support in mathematics. We have had such an excellent experience with Tutoring in Fairfax we have continued sessions throughout the summer and now into this next academic year- both students are excelling in their math classes and exhibiting confidence in their skills. For anyone seeking tutoring I would highly recommend Tutoring in Fairfax- the team that runs this organization has been highly responsive and efficient and the girls think the world of their tutor Marvin. The cost of quality tutoring in NoVA is significant but, in this case, I would say you absolutely receive what is promised. They offer both group and individual tutoring and they are truly invested in your satisfaction and in your student's experience.

Our family highly recommends Tutoring in Fairfax (TIF). My 6 YO has been doing one-on-one with…read moreLaleh and her staff (rotating among Marvin, Giselle, Maryann, Jared) for a little over a year now and we've seen major, tangible results. They were able to hone his strengths and focus on areas needing improvement. They make learning fun and instill discipline at the same time. I've looked at other tutoring places but we chose TIF because aside from the amazing staff, principles, and depth of learning, the place is very conducive for individualized and focused learning --- they have separate rooms to help the students get 100% of attention. Laleh also makes time for parent interaction; you don't feel rushed when talking with her and she's a good listener and will work with the parents. It helps a lot that Zach, who manages the front office is always on top of things (scheduling changes, etc.). Plus, they offer a lot of flexibility in cancelling lessons ahead of time for any reason and will not charge you (unlike in others where you are locked in). If you are looking for quality for your kiddos, this is definitely the place to go.

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!

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.

We have been assigned Chris Staab and he is exceptional. Our 8th grader went from failing tests…read moreand quizzes to getting As and Bs. We could not be happier.

Magellan Tutors has been awesome! My son's tutor Jonathan always challenges his mind. He even…read moreputs up with my son's mood swings!! :)

If you are looking for an SAT prep tutor, this is the best place. Lloyd Curtis and his experienced…read morestaff will customize a program to meet your child's individual needs. They engage the students in a manner that they "want" to learn and enjoy it. You will see a major increase in SAT scores after tutoring with FreshWise.

If you are looking for an excellent Tutor for your child, Freshwise is a fantastic company and has…read morebetter Tutors than other companies we have tried. This is because the owner himself has years of experience and takes an interest in the success of the students. Your money is well spent here and they even have the option of on-line tutoring. If you have a student who needs some extra help, SAT or other test scores need boosting, just call them and get the best for your child. Steve T.

Parents beware! I'm…read moreposting this message to share my experience with Professional Tutoring, LLC and to warn parents to be careful about providing your credit card information to this company. No matter how nice or persuasive the owner of the business is (and believe me she is very persuasive), do not provide your credit card information. Once you do, they will charge your credit card even if you tell them to stop charging. This is exactly what happened to me. I'm sorry that I have to post this negative report. I am not one to do this type of thing, but in this case, I believe I was really treated badly and unfairly. I normally assume positive intent when I deal with people or with businesses, that's what I did this time too. But unfortunately, my assumption was wrong about Professional Tutoring LLC. Although, I have reached out to the owner multiple times and nicely requested for them not charge my credit card and for them to refund the amount they have already charged, they always refer to a contract and refuse to discuss. All the niceness and the care they exhibited to get us to sign-up disappeared fast! They have now charged me $900+ for services not rendered! So, parents beware! Sossena

Julia Ross tutoring has been a lifesaver in the age of Covid. Learning virtually on a laptop in…read moreyour bedroom at home is very difficult. Meeting once a week with a tutor to review homework, assignments, and have questions answered by a real person has been invaluable. Our son has not only NOT fallen behind, but has gotten ahead!

Disclaimer: This is the first negative review I have ever written. I have never left a negative…read morereview online, only positive when I'm happy with a business but due to how horrible my experience was with this business, I had to inform others. Prep with Jen is not really prep with "Jen". I went by the Google reviews not realizing that the most recent review was over a year ago... If you are interested in private lessons, be prepared to pay $110+ for an hour and you aren't even getting sessions with Jen. She subcontracts her sessions out to other tutors and has very little oversight over the sessions other than her being cc'd on the summary emails. They don't record sessions (even my son's wyznat tutors record sessions!), and her tutors are not as qualified or engaging as she is. She picks up the phone and talks a lot with you before you sign up, builds a personal plan and approach but once you drop thousands of dollars on her packages, she disappears and only reappears when the tutor summons her over an extremely trivial issue (rescheduling class time requests in our case). She isn't interested in customer service and is only concerned with maximizing her tutors schedule with clients. I would not recommend at all - not only was the tutor not worth the rate, her customer service was horrible after we signed the contract UPDATE: In response to Jen's response, her claims are bogus. Her tutor wasn't happy that we asked to reschedule 3 times out of 8 sessions because of 1 time having the flu , one time a serious car accident and 1 time an unforeseeable conflict! Rather than picking up the phone and discussing with the family, Jen claimed my son was unengaged which was absolute lies! How non empathetic is that?! My son is an honors student with 4.3 GPA so forgive me if I think you're claims are bogus... She has zero evidence to back up her below claims, as my sons score already improved but majorly due to his own studying and not because of her tutors sessions which pretty much was a project management approach of watching my son complete assignments rather than truly explaining concepts. Although we accommodated changes in timing by her tutor for 5 sessions, her tutor for some reason didn't appreciate 3 reschedules and then made these bogus claims of unegagement to Jen that she decided to not even validate with the family. If you want personalized instruction with a tutoring organization that is invested in your personal success, this isn't the place for you.

I took the 8-week summer SAT prep course with Jen, and with her help, I got a score of 1550 on the…read moreDigital SAT (DSAT) on my first attempt! This score was a massive 300-point improvement from my PSAT that I took the year before. Initially, Jen's class helped me to familiarize myself and solve the different types of reading, grammar, and math questions, giving me the initial bump to the 1450 range on a practice test. Then, she taught me to be more vigilant regarding the more deceptive questions, ultimately allowing me to get consistent scores in the mid to high 1500s on the College Board practice SATs. Throughout the process, Jen was very accommodating and answered all of my and my parent's questions about the DSAT. I highly recommend this class to students at all levels looking to improve their scores and can't thank Jen enough for my improvement.

I can't tell you how thrilled our family was with the services and supports we received during the…read morelast school year. After only a short period of tutoring (via Skype!!!) there was a marked turn around in our son's math performance. His final AND final grade jumped two marks. That's right... Two grades!!!! The coordinator was great completing an assessment of his levels of performance, reviewed plans from his teacher and identified someone suitable to his personality. I never expected such progress within that window of time. The price is more than reasonable based on what you receive... A continuous communication loop, top notch tutors, online reports, progress monitoring and current technology. Although we elected the Skype sessions based on our schedules, in-person is available. I forgot to mention group sessions online where you can get homework assistance on any subject matter. They also proof papers. One stop shopping in the comfort of your home. If you need a service and can carve out the resources for A+... Do it! Will we use them again? Yes, yes and yes! I always use yelp for things I'm searching for but have never written a review. A+ was that important.

The A+ Club and Michael Bromley have been the greatest academic help for me this past school year…read moreand summer. Keeping track of homework can be difficult especially with multiple higher level classes and extracurricular activities. The A+ Club's approach to studying habits and learning is very unique and goes past just basic organization and habit breaking. Mr. Bromley will even talk about different ways of learning and he's very experienced with what he does. Overall, their services are great, work well, and come at reasonable costs. One of the most important things about this service compared to others is the more personal approach, they are always more than happy to work with you and help you get to your goals. Thank you for everything!