As a former student of Valley Center High School I have to say that my experience was overall very…read moremixed. While I did enjoy my classes and the majority of the teachers and staff one individual that still works there would constantly tell me that I wouldn't amount to anything and I wouldn't get into any prestigeus university even tho I had good grades. She would continuously belittle me and made me feel like I wasn't good enough. Coincidentally her name suits her Mrs.Dick. P.S. I got into a prestigious university.

High school is supposed to be where you figure out what you really want to be, and it's supposed to…read moreprepare students for college as well. I already knew what I wanted to be, a scientist. VCHS did not prepare me for college. In fact, they took measures to prevent me from going, such as denying me AP classes when I requested them. Not only did they not set me up for college, they also did nothing to stop me from getting bullied in 9th grade. Many groups of students were forcing me to dance and rap against my will, and the school did not intervene. Furthermore, they did not help me to learn which was necessary since I'm Autistic. There was 1 study skills class for disabled students, but when I actually needed guidance learning things like math, the instructors did not help. The study skills class is just a room they put disabled kids in for an hour. I had to rely on a fellow student for help with math, for which I was given a restraining order despite just wanting to be friends. This all does not stop me, though. It delays the grand goal by a lot, but it doesn't stop me. I will still get a PHD.

We have been with Mainstay since the very beginning and in fact, we brought quite a few students…read moretheir way because of how highly we regard them. They have an incredible group of tutors and have an amazing way of understanding your child's needs to match them with the best person suited to help them. Thank you Mainstay! We'll be a forever family as our two boys go through their high school experience with you to support them! You always have our back whether it's tutoring, advice, feedback and for that we're thankful!!!Thank you for being there for us! All the best, Mimi

From the owner: Mainstay Academics is rooted in the idea that every student is unique and given the right guidance,…read moreeach student can be successful. We strive to create learning solutions designed specifically with each student and their learning needs in mind. We meet in-person and can accommodate online coaching, as well.

I mostly like it because It's free, and it provides good and important safety tips. Some of the…read moresite's features are kind of buggy, and there's some errors here and there but overall the simplicity helps me focus on the task and learn what's important!

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Greg was recommended by a friend of mine and at first I wasn't sure we would need him. My son had a…read moregreat GPA and very good SAT score, so we thought we could do all the college applications essays himself. Well, a month before he was supposed to submit his essays he decided that he did not like what he wrote and that it wasn't representing who he was. In a panic mode we contacted Greg to help. In just a month they were able to do an incredible common app essay and over 10 supplemental essays for all the EAs my son was sending out. In short 2 months my son was able to submit around 40 supplemental essays to various top 20 Engineering schools. Greg provided an amazing structure, accountability and results. It made the process so much easier and stress free, not only for my son, but also for us, the parents. And the best part of this process is, that it gave my son a much clearer picture of who he was, what he strengths are, he was able to grasp all his accomplishments from someone that has never met him before and it's not his relative. PARENTS this is HUGE for a teenager!!! We are early in the game but so far from the 2 universities that my son applied early to, with decisions by the end of the year, he was accepted to both. We can't wait to see where he ends up going! Thanks Greg, for all your help!

My daughter is currently in 10th grade, so we have a long journey ahead of us. We decided to hire…read moreGreg during the summer between 9th and 10th grade as the college app landscape has changed so drastically. He has helped us with some critical course selection choices. We will use him for ACT prep this summer as well as math tutoring. We know this is an area of strength for Greg, as tutoring was his prior career. Greg has a great demeanor. He is very approachable and he listens attentively. Greg provides balanced, fair, and honest feedback that leaves us realistic yet hopeful about college prospects. We feel so fortunate to have found an "all in one" tutor and college counselor who will guide us through these next few years.

I have been using Ms. Susan tutoring services since 2019. First with my 8th grader who has special…read moreneeds and for the past year my oldest high schooler. Meeting her has been one of the greatest gifts, especially during the pandemic, she allowed my daughter to maintain and improve her reading level. She provides weekly assignments and progress reports. My daughters enjoy working with Ms. Susan, she is fabulous, patience with my children and reliable. I would highly recommend her services.

From the owner: With more than 15 years' experience tutoring English and English as a Second Language, I specialize…read morein evaluating my students' strengths and needs. I do my homework in preparing individual lesson plans that will help each student progress seamlessly in conjunction with his or her school curriculum. I have a Master's Degree in Special Education, Area of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and am capable of basic ASL. I am professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and motivated. Your satisfaction and learning are my priorities. Please feel free to contact my former students to hear how Susan Tutors' can help you read, write, and speak better in English. I also can help with organization of your response to assignments and test preparation.