As an update the management continue to repeat and no resolution or even acknowledge the…read moreconversation ever happened from the prior manager. Basically a verbal isn't an agreement. It was my words against their words without a written contract. The regional director told me as "doing me a favor to be down at the office to meet with me". This was a very arrogant statement. As you can imagine, after they take your money, all courtesy is out the window. My suggestion is to go somewhere else where you can don't have to buy the package in advance. This way it can ensure the quality of services that your kid receives.

ery disappointed at the management team. My kids have the Tuesday session with Philip for probably…read more2 years. All of a sudden, before the school starts, the receptionist told me that my kids can't continue the Tuesday session with Philip anymore because I didn't respond to the email they sent to me. The Tuesday spots my kids have are given to other students. However, there is nothing stated in the email that we as the parents are required to respond to the email if we want to keep the same schedule, or if we didn't respond to the email, our regular session will be given to other students. No one at the center has ever asked my kids if they want to keep the same Tuesday session or switch to a different schedule before or after their tutoring session on Tuesdays. I talked to the center director Norman wang right away, he was very angry and raised up his voice to tell me that your kids have been with Philip for 2 years on Tuesday doesn't mean that they can be with Philip on the same schedule for as long as you want?!! My kids tried to talk to the front desk this evening as well, the front desk person at c2 just told my kids that since your mom didn't respond to the email, we can do whatever we want. I have included the email they sent to me. This is really unfair. I think they treated us this way is because we purchase a big package($16k)from c2 about 2 years ago. Just be very careful parents, if you want to buy tutoring package from c2, pay attention to the hours they subtract as well. A few parents have warned me about this. I will try to talk to the district manager to resolve this issue. Will keep you guys updated as soon as I hear more from the upper management.

This is very good for your children, they have something called the closest and they lock the bad…read morekids in there- jk they don't do that the closest is a closest as said in the name, but its walls are covered in glow in the dark sticker and it is very lovely what Helena will do for her students, and what she will allow them to do. They study and have a lot of fun which is rare for a tutoring center. Even if she is not working with them it has a nice environment which makes it easy to do work. Some kid colored the staple though, which is actually pretty nice because now whenever you staple something it's rather pretty. All the students there are also very nice and you're sure to make some friends which is nice for socially awkward kids, and if you don't make any friends you still have Helena. :)

This place is horrible. The woman who runs it apparently has no friends so she "hangs out" with the…read morestudents and makes them her buddies. the reason it has 5 stars is because threre is a set group of everyday kids who seem to run the place more than she does. THEY are the people who wrote the reviews. She actually DOES homework for some children instead of instruction. You can walk by there often and she is not even there and only students are in the office! (I walk by there on the way home from work daily. I can't count how many times I've seen this) They have access to her computer, including other students information on school and billing information. Worse is the fact that she talks about other students problems with her little group. My child used to be part of this group and do homework. He always wondered what was said about him when he was gone. The other tutor's are marginal at best. My son had a 3.5 and he hoped to get it up to a 4.0 or close at least. He made 3.6 after months of tutoring. Talk to several people before you go here, and not the kids sitting around every afternoon. You can do better at kumon or sylvan I'm certain. I'm just sorry I didn't have a review that was truthful to read when I was researching.

What can I say, Mathnasium make me smile. The team that they have assembled in house here- make…read moresure my two boys have an excellent and fun time with Math. The owner, Angie is an outstanding and experienced franchise owner who stands out with concern, education and inspiration. She knows this business model well. Her careful selection of team members clearly shows, from the center directors to the tutors themselves, everything shines. The location is immaculate and clean which is lovely, and the system they offer of learning math in terms of increasing fluency with numbers and being taught a system for breaking down problems so that you become both a fluid and fluent problem solver is a welcome game plan. I have a 4th Grader and 1st Grader here and both have gained some serious traction in math that easily translated into their respective classroosm. They have more math muscle to use! My Fourth Grader I was worried about as the work and complexity piled up in the 4th Grade. Having slipped slightly down the slope in 3rd Grade, I was concerned for what lay ahead in 5th Grade for him and felt this was a turning point, a time to dig in and so we dove in and started Mathnasium. So glad we did! It's made a real difference. FYI.. we did try Kumon several times back to back previous years and my son just didn't take with it. It's fine with a lot of his friends but for him it was a no go. This place.. he likes a lot. I think it has to do with the personal attention the tutors give here and the hands on material. Like another reviewer said it's about 1:3 ratio of tutors to students. Kids are given an assessment first which is great, and then you know where to begin. Then they work on fluency and also at their assessed skill level until they can move onto the next level, assessed both in terms of "fluency" and "grade level.) We were not so surprised to see my son initially tested in lower than his actual grade level. But in just a few short months he's risen right up and now at grade level (4th) assessment and hopefully pull into the 5th Grade level before he's actually in 5th Grade at school. So if you are on the fence about supplemental math, this is a fun place, with a nice casual atmosphere with intent.There is no homework like Kumon, so kids feel like they are done when they leave and that is great. They have punch card system with points, and points equal prizes which seems to motivate and keep festive the math education. Check em out! one last thing.. when I was a kid I fell behind in math and I never really recovered- it got to a point where i just wasn't comfortable and just struggled to get it done. My hope is to have my kids avoid this and while they don't have to LOVE math,I want them to feel confident and strong with it, so they can feel free to learn as much as they can without negative "I can't do it' feelings. Big Thank you's to all the staff, A.J., Keith , Angie, all who know my kids by name and make it fun while taking the time to make it cool to do Math. Oh.. my 1st grader! he really didn't need too much help he's only in 1st! but he insisted on joining because of big brother and how much fun it looked. It's paid dividends.. I think he is stronger and more confident and his teacher said math is one of his strongest subjects.

Sadly, they do not accept kids with Autism. My 10 years old son took the assessment and the lady…read moresaid that: they have not way to help him. They recommended a private tutor instead. My son attends Kumon but I was looking for extra support in mathematics. It was really sad to know they are not interested in help kids with disabilities. This was in the Burlingame CA center

Finding a trustworthy education center can be challenging with so many options available. After…read moreresearching several education centers in Millbrae and San Mateo, I decided to enroll my child at SK Education. The director, Kevin Wang, is very knowledgeable and took the time to explain each education plan in detail. I knew him back then when he was known as the best director at C2 education. Their pricing is also very affordable compared to other tutoring centers in the area. My child enjoys working with the tutors, who are both engaging and supportive. I highly recommend SK Education to families seeking personalized tutoring and college preparation in the peninsula.

I am so grateful to this center for their dedication to my daughter. Over the past Months, thanks…read moreto their support and guidance, her academic results have improved significantly. They consistently go above and beyond to help her strive for better results. Most importantly, to encourage her to motivate hers thank you for everything!

The Learning Studios took the place of therapy for me as a parent of a college bound child. I…read moredidn't stress a bit during this time! My daughter just finished her Freshman year at American University and it has been an excellent fit for her. The only thing I did to help her with her college prep and research was sign her up at the Learning Studios. Christy and her team helped her explore what she wanted to study, what she wanted in a college, what colleges to consider, how to write her statement of purpose, etc., etc., They even helped with her applications for financial aid/scholarships. They held her accountable for all the steps along the way and she was pretty much done with the hard stuff by the start of her Senior year. Without the Learning Studios, I know this would have involved many stressful moments between her and me. It was worth every penny. They also provided excellent math tutoring for her (e.g., precalculus, and AP calc plus more). I've since recommended The Learning Studios to other families and all have been very pleased. I highly recommend The Learning Studios.

We just dropped off our son off at Cal Poly SLO. Christy and the entire staff at the Learning…read moreStudio were invaluable contributors in getting him into an impacted computer science/engineering major there. Our son had a great experience the past 2 years at the Learning Studio. His grades and his test scores greatly improved with the tutoring and guidance that Christy and her staff, especially Dale, provided. We highly recommend the private calculus tutoring, AP Calculus class, ACT prep and college consulting. His ACT scores greatly improved after taking the ACT prep class and coaching from Christy. Christy Franz and her staff worked with our son from his junior year to prepare for the rigors of high school and the college application process. She was very insightful, patient and intuitive when getting to know my teenage son and what drives him. Christy suggested colleges to apply that might be a "fit" for him. She has a wealth of knowledge regarding what is being taught in the high schools, what colleges to apply to, preparing applications and essay reviews. As a result of the College Application Consulting, our son was admitted to many of his top choices. We highly recommend the college consulting to ease the application process for both the student and parents!

It was divine appointment that we found Mr. Test Prep. I…read morealmost never use Yelp anymore to search for anything (sorry, yelp!) but I came on here just to see if there was any SAT prep service that could help my son. He had already sat for the SAT in his 10th grade, and had a decent 1550 score, but we wanted to see if he could improve it. Mr. Test Prep's approach and clear value proposition really stood out to me in the sea of the multitude of tutors and SAT prep services. We gave it a try, our son Ethan loved Michael's style, and format, and it was a good fit for our family's needs all around. Ethan sat for the SAT again in a few months of working with Michael, and his score was perfect. Of course, everyone's mileage may vary. For us , it was a match made in heaven :) Thanks, Michael

My husband and I are grateful to Michael Romano for his help in the SAT test prep process. We…read morehighly recommend Michael with no hesitation! Michael took a highly cumbersome and stressful SAT prep process and gave my son and daughter the tools they needed to excel -- both looked forward to Michael's test prep sessions! Michael has a very special process in working with students to reduce the anxiety and stress associated with the SAT and ACT tests. His style of instruction really worked well for my son and daughter during the testing period. They were able to perform at their best level. Michael made the process super fun and helped to fuel their motivation to do their best. He was always available for a phone call if we had any questions, and we appreciate his willingness to help. We are so happy to have found Michael. Previously, we went to another test prep provider who said there was no difference in taking the SAT or ACT. She once had my daughter in tears based on her pushy approach. After the first session, Michael knew the SAT was a better choice for them. Choosing the SAT had a very significant impact on their score. Thank you, Michael for being a great teacher and mentor! Our only regret is that we wish we found Michael sooner. My husband and I give him our highest recommendation!

Eli is friendly, easy to understand and good with kids. Excellent program and a good teacher.read more

Eli at Collegible comes highly recommended. He is calm, patient, and communicates clearly, taking…read morethe time to explain concepts in a way that truly makes sense. Eli does an excellent job preparing students to feel confident when taking the HSPT. What's especially appreciated is his constant feedback and his ability to break down problems step by step, while still encouraging students to think through solutions on their own and collaboratively. Students feel supported throughout the process rather than left to figure things out on their own.

Jennifer is a very intellectually stimulating tutor that goes above and beyond tutoring your child…read more A notable difference is that she truly cares about your child and their overall well-being rather than passing the minutes doing your child's work for them just for a quick buck. When I was younger, I used to HAAAAATE getting tutored. However, seeing Jennifer tutor a younger cousin of mine was a great experience. Her knowledge definitely demonstrates her years serving as a public and private school teacher and is coupled with an understanding of how to deal with your child's personality. My little cousin is notorious for acting out, but her calm demeanor and bright personality definitely made him feel like he was talking with a friend and not someone above him. She never once made him feel inadequate, but rather taught him a better way of approaching difficult homework questions or problems. Best of all, he was HAPPY when he when their session was done. She's honestly helps him out a lot, and I wish she was around when I was a child (thanks a lot, KUMON).

Jennifer tutors my son. We heard about her turoring through a family friend. We enjoy our time with…read moreher. She is professional and personable. I like the fact that she is always prepared and easy to work with. She answers her emails quickly and tells me everything they did. I recommend this tutor!

Chris is an outstanding counselor. He helped me write my essays for UCs and the Common App and…read moresupplementals for schools such as NYU and Columbia. His organization and the information he provides about all of the schools are amazing and reduced the stress of having to research all of the small things for each school I was interested in. The way he guided me to write the essay was efficient and saved me a lot of time as I didn't have to write the same essay for another question that was similar to the last. I was able to finish my essays by August. It was a big relief and the whole process seemed very manageable with his help. His ability to provide fluidity in my writing and his knowledge of college admissions helped me especially because my writing was "impenetrable" or difficult for someone who didn't know me to understand. Besides the support he gave me with essays, he was also very easily accessible and understanding. I had his number and if there was anything that came up in the way of a meeting, I could just text him and I got a response in less than an hour. Any rescheduling of a meeting was simple and caused no trouble. Chris is a very straightforward person and gave me the support and advice I needed to write my essays. He is also pretty funny and a down-to-earth person which helped as meetings didn't come as something I didn't want to do. Chris was a great college counselor and I recommend him as his understanding of the application process and his ability to tutor and write were a great help.

I come from a non-traditional educational background, having gone directly to the US Air Force out…read moreof high school, only to stare down my UC undergraduate applications at the age of 29. Chris helped calm my nerves during the entire process. Chris is patient and has a unique talent of channeling your talents with the best possible outcome. He reassured me that my uniqueness had value. He got me talking about my achievements, made me feel proud, and helped me coalesce my thoughts into an essay that won me acceptance to Cal. In fact, after my acceptance into Cal, the admissions team asked if they could publish my personal statement to help other prospective students. Out of thousands of applications, they remembered mine! I highly recommend Chris for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts to paper for a personal statement. Thanks to Chris, my life trajectory changed in ways I never imagined. Chris has also tutored me in other areas such as Math and Writing. Learning never ends and Chris is unceasingly helpful in all aspects of my life. He is the most incredible writer I have ever met. I also plan on using Chris' services when I enter the work force after college. Meticulously written cover letters, resumes and thank you notes will put you above the rest. Thank you Chris. I am forever grateful.