My Little Sister is currently taking her ACTs and in the daunting process of applying to colleges…read more A family friend told us about College Planning Co. (in Prospect Heights/Wheeling area) and we decided to sign her up for college planning which included individualized essay review help for the Common Application. One important factor in comparing college prep programs are the costs. What we liked about College Planning Co. is that they focus cohesively on entire process rather than solely on ACTs or SATs like popular SAT/ACT programs such as Princeton Review or Kaplan, etc. We wanted a company that could start with us from the beginning so that by the time she was ready for college, she would be fully immersed and a competitive applicant. We really liked how there was a lot of college career counseling (more individualized than what they offered at her school) and that there was a lot of advice on what she needed to be involved in. What was even more beneficial is that they also offer financial planning tools to help with FAFSA profiles and other scholarship programs. The President/Owner discussed the programs with us and told us about their ACT36 program. We did not sign her up for that program (she's super smart and studied using books) but that might be an option for certain students. I was informed that they use their own individualized instructors for this program. I really liked the location (free parking) but honestly wished it was a little closer to home. She's said things are helpful and her teachers are nice which I'm happy about. I wish I knew about this company a lot sooner (when she was a freshman) so she could take advantage of the entire process.

From the owner: Here at College Planning Co. we go above and beyond the call of duty. We specialize in maximizing…read morefinancial aid awards and aid in acceptance to your dream school. We also aid in college admissions with developing a specially tailored admissions plans for our clients. This includes college selection, major selection, writing essays, and the complete admissions process. Majority of our clients attend top universities in the nation. Our admissions team is professionally trained and includes some former admissions committee members of Ivy League Universities. Our reputation is excellent. Please contact us today to save thousands on college costs and to attend the school of your dreams.

My children have been coming to Language Stars for the last ten years! The Deerfield location is…read morethe best we have experienced! The center director is amazing and very responsive! My children have learned a lot of their second language skills here, and the instruction is top-notch! We will continue coming to Language Stars and highly recommend it to all!

I can not recommend ELP highly enough! My bright, funny, hardworking AP level high school student…read morewas struggling and John and Stacy at ELP were the answer. They met with him, built a trusting relationship and customized a program for him that focused on his learning strengths. They work with him on recognizing his weaknesses and teaching him strategies to work around them. The personal attention and care along with the excellent communication with me has been more than I could have hoped for. My student looks forward to his tutoring sessions every week which is a night and day difference, he is so confident now. The newly developed high tech office is very unique in that they have a multitude of settings in which to work, everything from a private office to conference rooms. They are right off 294 so it is pretty easy to get to as well.

Unlike the cookie-cutter approach so common in storefront tutoring centers, Enlightened Learning…read morePathways is changing the face of student support. Because the needs all students vary so widely, ELP develops a customized program targeting areas of need. Academic challenges are often a symptom of underlying social and emotional concerns. Because it's personalized, ELP can provide academic support and career coaching in a warm, safe, comfortable environment. Every student who is overwhelmed by the academic demands and expectations of life can find the path to success at ELP. I cannot recommend them enough!

My seventh grade daughter went up 21 points on her MAP test scores! My ninth grader tested into a…read moremath class a year higher than expected--not exaggerating. Now my twelfth grader wants to work with her too. She is comfortable with all their subjects and makes the kids feel capable and confident. I am amazed at her results, and for three very different learners.

Top Notch Math Tutor. Marsha was a lifesaver this summer…read morewhen my daughter was overwhelmed and frustrated by a fast paced on-line summer Statistics class. Marsha explained concepts clearly and took the time necessary to help her understand material prior to testing. She will not watch the clock but instead stay and review the subject matter step- by -step until your student is comfortable with the lessons. She is patient and reliable and super easy to reach when scheduling. Very affordable as well. B plus in the class but an A plus for Marsha!

iAchieve Learning in Des Plaines has the very best tutors and the most thoughtful process. From the…read morebeginning to the end we felt very comfortable working with iAchieve Learning. As a new parents one thing we like to do is get our toddlers on a schedule. So we worked with iAchieve Learning to select a tutor to work with our 3 & 4 year old to reinforce what they were already learning at home. My two boys loved their time with the tutor. We did one 30 minute session each week for each boy. They loved it, so did mom and dad!

From the owner: We offer quality tutoring, test prep, and private music lessons to accommodate student needs. Every…read morestudent learns at a different pace and has their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Our tutors and instructors are trained to recognize these and help prepare a learning plan to help your child succeed. Our tutors/instructors are all highly qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds and they come to you!

Avoid C2 Education of Buffalo grove at All Costs I enrolled…read moremy child in C2 Education hoping for structured prep and academic support, but the experience was a complete disaster from start to finish, largely due to director and the center's systemic failures. Save your money and sanity. C2 Buffalo grove's glossy marketing hides incompetent leadership, unqualified staff, and predatory refund tactics. Look elsewhere - even free online resources are more effective than this overpriced chaos. Communication is nonexistent. Phone calls go unanswered for days, emails are ignored or replied to with vague one-liners. Teaching quality is abysmal. The assigned tutor spent half the session on unrelated tangents figuring how to make laptop work. Refund policy is a scam. After 2 worthless sessions, I requested a prorated refund for the remaining hours we'd prepaid. The director cited a contract clause buried in fine print. That was in contrast to what we were told before they sold us the classes. We were told we can get money back as long as the refund request was made within 30 days. Of course they didn't honor that.

They have good home work support for all student, and they also can improve your ACT, SAT, etc…read more scores. Great way to pull up your GPA.