On the tutor - Priya (recommended by Mark) did an excellent job working with me to refine my quant…read morestrategy on the GMAT and her efforts, advice and suggestions yielded tangible improvements to my score, which improved from Q41 to Q49 from just over 2-3 weeks of prep - I enjoyed the learning process and would highly recommend making the investment and going with Priya. Totally worth it as she's fantastic. On MyGuru - these guys are solid-- transparent on pricing and completely BS free. Highly recommend them.

MyGuru was a great fit for me. Because of my work schedule, I do not have a lot of free time during…read morethe week and it was very beneficial for me to have tutoring sessions over skype. I was able to work right up until the scheduled appointment, meet with the tutor (Stefan in my case) and then finish up some work afterwards. Stefan did a great job of walking me through the material and coaching me in test-taking strategies. Towards the end he really did become a guru for my studying effort and went above and beyond in strengthening my mindset and talking me through the pre-test jitters. I can't recommend Stefan and MyGuru enough. Stats: First practice test was a 660 final and official score was a 750. Made that improvement over the course of the eight week program with Stefan. Thanks again guys!

my kids has been attending the studio for 6 years. It is primarily PK-8 program.The kids gained…read moreboth math skills and improved greatly their self confidence. One of the best features of studio is that they evaluate progress of your child constantly. First evaluation happens when you bring your child to meet with studio director. She would tell you right away the level of math you child belongs to. Each grade in the studio is divided into 3, 4 levels for kids with different math abilities. They can bump a child from one level to more advanced one ("from one group to another" they call it) if they see that a child gets ahead quickly. The level of math in the studio is very high. Problems solving, logic, VERY, VERY STRONG fraction base, very strong algebra and geometry.

We've done SEM and RSM, and I wish I had found a review like this without having to try both, so…read moredecided to write it. Classes wise, Studio for the win hands down. Our kids really enjoyed the classes, the small size (up to 6 kids, sometimes 7), the teachers, and the materials. Lots of variety, interesting problems alongside more basic ones, more levels, and the kids clearly learned a lot. RSM classes are larger (10-12 kids), only 2 levels (plus a 3rd which they designate for "math addicts only" - the kids who crave more math), and apparently good, but not as "fun". The kids are clearly still learning, but it feels more like a chore. So, for classes, SEM is the clear winner IMO. For homework, the story is completely reversed. SEM homework consisted of 15-20 pages, so even if some pages were really short, the sheer volume was overwhelming for the kids. The pages were often bad quality photocopies, and often very repetitive week to week (same style puzzle for weeks on end for instance). The homework battles were endless, and at some point the kids simply refused to do them. It was nice to get interesting questions, but when it's essentially the same interesting question over and over and over again week after week after week, it's no longer interesting (e.g. find the differences between pictures, circle, count... Or solve an identical logical puzzle with 30 variations, week after week). We also didn't feel the kids were learning that much from the homework - some things were too easy, others just repetitive, and overall is just felt like too much. Then, they were expected to correct all the mistakes from the prior homework before getting their "reward" (stickers towards prizes), so unfinished homeworks just piled up one on top of the other, becoming even more overwhelming, and even less rewarding. There was no "partial" option - they got a reward only for perfect, completed, corrected, homework. RSM, on the other hand, is GREAT for homework. 3-4 pages, so not overwhelming in volume. All pages are printed fresh, not bad quality photocopies. They expect the homework should take 30-60 minutes (vs 60-120 min in SEM, usually took us 75-90min). It's been taking 25-40min tops, to do in full. The parents are encouraged to NOT do it with the kids, so the teacher can evaluate what the kids did on their own. This is helpful, and we've had no qualms about our child doing the homework only partially sometimes. From 4th grade on, you enter the answers online, and the kids see immediately if they were right or wrong, and get scores and badges/"medals" online. The questions kids did not do correctly get dealt with in class, and are not carried over to the following week. If the kid didn't do the HW in full, they didn't. No big deal. As long as they don't fall behind in class, no one makes a big deal of it. (In SEM it felt like we were constantly talking to the teachers about incomplete HW). So, homework wise, RSM is the clear winner. If SEM put together a better homework policy/system, we'd go back in a heartbeat. But the homework in SEM introduced so much stress, to the kids and to us the parents, that we decided we can't deal with it. For kids who are already stretched to the max with extended days and other activities, and parents who are working full time and don't get a lot of quality time with the kids, and would rather spend quality time with their kids when they do have the time, and not spend it on homework battles, RSM is a much better fit. So, for now, we've moved to RSM. And I say that sadly, because I do think the classes and also materials in SEM are better. They really taught math through games and tangibles whenever possible. Overall, SEM is like an exciting startup with many kinks still remaining, RSM is like a well oiled machine that moves forward with much experience and relatively little innovation. Both have merits. Hopefully this review helps others trying to decide between the two options. It's a tough call. I really wish there was something out there that "married" the best of both.

Jane runs a wonderful Kumon center in Newton Highlands. She is patient, organized, and truly knows…read moreeach of our children as an individual. Since starting here, our kids' confidence and skills in both math and reading have grown enormously. The center is calm, structured, and very well run, and communication with parents is always clear. We feel lucky to have found Jane and highly recommend this center.

Kumon has honestly been one of the best parts of my week. I actually look forward to going because…read moreit makes me feel more confident in my math and reading every time I finish a packet. Mrs. C is amazing--she's always so patient and encouraging, and she explains things in a way that really makes sense to me. Even when something feels hard at first, she helps me believe I can figure it out. The assistant is great too, always ready to help when I get stuck and super friendly, which makes the whole place feel welcoming. Being at Kumon doesn't just help me learn--it makes me feel proud of myself.

Comprehensive and structured one on one lessons were very helpful for my daughter…read more Weekly report was also helpful. My daughter's SAT score went up quite a bit! Thanks, Josh!

Our family has had a great experience with Prepped & Polished. Our daughter started at the end of…read more5th grade and continues in 6th grade to help support her on executive functioning skills. Our tutor, Cassie, has been wonderful in using our daughter's strengths to help her create habits and processes to set herself up for success.

Words cannot express how grateful I am for the incredible experience my child has had with Devin…read more From the moment we started, it was evident that we had made the right choice. Devin's tutor's unique and personalized approach to teaching not only helped my child significantly improve their SAT score but also instilled a newfound love for learning that will last a lifetime. Devins's ability to break down complex concepts into manageable and easy-to-understand pieces is nothing short of remarkable. he has a true gift for identifying each student's strengths and weaknesses and then tailor their teaching style to address these areas effectively. This customized approach allowed my child to make rapid progress, build confidence, and ultimately achieve a score that surpassed all of our expectations.

I cannot recommend Devin as an SAT tutor enough! He went above and beyond to help me prepare for my…read moreexam. From our first session I could tell he was knowledgeable about the material and passionate about helping me succeed. Although the work load may be heavy, I would say it was worth it.

I am taking classes here now and really enjoy it. I plan…read more to continue learning Spanish throughout next year.

I very rarely write reviews, but considering how happy I am with my choice to come to BASE for my…read morefirst few Spanish courses, I wanted to put it out there for others! So far I have take two courses, covering 4 total levels (Basic A-C and Intermediate A). They also offer less intensive classes as well as private and semi-private options as well, but considering I was looking for conversational practice I chose the group option. Bill (the director/owner of the program with his wife) and all of the teachers are friendly, attentive, and do their best to make you feel welcome and comfortable. This school is also located in the heart of Downtown Crossing, which made it super convenient and was among the most reasonably priced options out there (including the Centers for Adult Ed.). At first I was apprehensive to start with classes, as this is more of an "exchange", as the name implies, and has a fairly informal office space setting. However, my worries were immediately set aside when I met Bill and my teacher, Elaine. From day one I felt confident that I was in good hands. She was always engaged and focused with myself and other students, catering to the varying experience levels in my class so as not to leave anyone behind or bore anyone. While the curriculum is set by the course level, she kept the class fresh and was consistently challenging us with homework and in-class conversation sessions. I also took a few make-ups with another teacher, Ricardo, who had his own style of teaching but was equally engaged and concerned with his students' progress. Overall, I feel I gained a lot from my time so far (~14 weeks), going from someone with a very basic comprehension level and non-existent speaking skill, to a much more confident and capable reader, listener and speaker. While I still have a long ways to go, I am happy in particular with the confidence Bill and his team have built in my abilities!

This driving school is teaching drivers that it's okay to hit a car and drive off. The owner who…read moretold us that he has been doing this for 40 years was the instructor. The student hit our car and when we we out to investigate the owner wouldn't get out the car to check the damage. He kept insisting that he didn't hit our car inspite the loud noise and camera footage. License plate number v91956. Had to leave one star to post.

Best driving school ever, I took 10 lessons with them (with no prior driving experience and no…read moredriving in between these lessons) and passed my drivers test on the first try! Adelino and Sean are super kind and great instructors. They even called every morning to make sure I remembered I had driving lessons on that day. They are always very calm, even when I accidentally pressed the gas super hard instead of the brakes (oops!), Couldn't recommend them enough. A++++++++

I prepare for TOEFL test by myself more than one year and the score is lingering around 90, that is…read morenot enough to apply for good school. So I joined the half day program in order to get TOEFL score 100+. It has been 10 weeks now. I feel the time and budget spent in the Academy at Harvard Square is worthwhile no matter when I can get the satisfying score. The skills I learned are very helpful for the TOEFL test. Most importantly, the staff in this school are very professional and friendly. I got a lot of encouragement and help.

I strongly believe that with great caring instructors of The Academy at Harvard Square, anyone can…read moreachieve their target TOEFL score quickly. I raised my score from 50 to 93 in 4 weeks!