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Awesome Students - Real Testimonials

- George Mason HS parent

My high school-aged son has been coming to Tutoring Club of McLean for a few months now. He is working on SAT prep and Physics tutoring. The SAT/ACT prep program that Tutoring Club provides is amazing! He gets to work on skills that are individualized to him, and he's taken a number of practice tests to get used to the format and to see where his strengths and weaknesses are. In addition, he says that the Physics tutor at Tutoring Club, "explains it better than anyone else."

- Nysmith School for the Gifted parent

“The Tutoring Club has been a wonderful resource for our two children.  In a very short period of time, we have seen a great deal of improvement in reading.  More importantly, our kids look forward to going!”

- Haycock ES parent

“We decided to enroll our 11 year-old son in the Tutoring Club because he was struggling in math.  After a few weeks, we noticed a huge improvement in his math skills and confidence. He raised his 3rd quarter math grade two full grades. We are believers in the Tutoring Club’s program!”

- Kent Gardens ES parent

“Our daughter has been working on improving her math skills at the Tutoring Club. After a few short few weeks, we've seen great progress. She's motivated to learn, gaining confidence, and said for the first time, “That's easy, Dad." Thanks for being flexible, all your support, and great advice!”

- Jamestown ES parent

“Our three kids began working with you this summer. Recently, we had our teacher conferences and the feedback could not have been more positive. My daughter is enjoying math more than she ever has, and is actually excited to start each new unit. To date, neither of my older children have brought home anything less than an A on their tests and quizzes. The best thing is, that after over three months with you, they are excited to come to Tutoring Club each time!”

- Langley High parent

“A. really liked her first tutoring session. She said that her writing tutor was a great help, and that she learned more in one hour with him than she learned in her class this year. She is very excited and looking forward to her next session. Thank you!”

- Washington International parent

“I would say that L.’s first tutoring sessions could not have gone any better.  He comes out of the sessions in a good mood, feels that he is accomplishing a lot and is ready to go back the next day - we can't even say that about basketball camp!  The tutor you selected has done an excellent job developing rapport with L. and he has been 100% complimentary of her abilities.”

- Beauvoir School ES parent

“I wanted to let you know that M. only missed one problem in Math! Thank you for all of your help!”

- McLean HS parent

“Thank you so very much for taking him on with such short notice and helping him to soar in knowledge and confidence.  As you know he has had a huge comeback with his grade and we are so very pleased!”

- Marshall HS student

“I wanted to thank you for all you have done and tell you that I will be attending VCU this Fall! I'm very excited and couldn't have made it this far without the Tutoring Club. Thank you for all you’ve done!”

- Barcroft ES parent

“C. LOVES Tutoring Club! She is very excited and positive about the experience. Thanks so much for helping!”

- Jamestown ES parent

“Last night, M. read for an hour from a very challenging book. He did so with confidence and comprehension.  It was a turning point for us and brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for contributing to his improvement.”

- St. John Academy teacher

“I continue to notice a big improvement in C.’s reading and writing, and I am confident it is due, in large part, to his tutoring with you! I'm doing a mid-year Reading assessment on all the children right now, and was thrilled to find out that C. went from @33 words per minute to @70 wpm!  He read a small booklet with almost no difficulty, whereas last August, he struggled with every third word. His comprehension was excellent, too!  I am so proud of him, and his desire and commitment to do his best.”

- Taylor ES parent

“I am so pleased with his progress thus far! His report card that we just got describes a renewed focus and energy, and his teacher is pleased with his progress. Thanks so much for all that you and your team are doing!”

- Mary Ellen Henderson MS parent

“J. has made such great progress this year. In his annual IEP meeting, his teachers were all very positive and happy with his success. Tutoring club has certainly been a part of this.”

- Arlington Science Focus MS parent

“M. is doing very well with her mathematical skills, providing answers and explanations quickly. Her confidence has gone up tremendously. Thanks for helping get us here. We look forward to her continued progress.”

- McLean HS Parent

"[My son] said the SAT tutoring last night on the writing portion was really good. I think his exact words were, “I liked it!” Coming from a child who is not prone to gushing about anything, this was a fantastic response. I’m excited that he feels so positively about this. Thank you for all you do!"

- McLean HS Parent

"When looking for SAT prep for my son, I called numerous individuals and companies who advertise specializing in such preparation. As an educator myself, I had specific questions and expectations for how sessions would ideally occur. All of the people I spoke with were professional and were able to answer my questions but when I called the Tutoring Club and spoke with Mitch, I knew we had found our place. Mitch was supremely professional, accommodating, patient in explaining all of my questions and knowledgeable about your program....Both my husband and I were very impressed and felt confident moving forward with the Tutoring Club. I'm guessing you get your fair share of complaints as well so I wanted to take the time to reach out and let you know how impressed we were with Mitch. You are lucky to have him representing your company. We are looking forward to a great relationship with your organization."

- Haycock ES parent

"We are all a bit unsure of this school year and you are definitely easing our anxiety around it!"

- Potomac HS

"I would love to share my experience with the service that my daughter was provided. She scored a 33 on the ACT. Kudos to Vivian and Tutoring Club for all of their assistance. Prior to beginning her tutoring she could not seem to score above 27 but after the four months of weekly tutoring she was able to raise her composite score to 33. This put her in great position to apply to all of the schools on her list. She is quick to reference the strategies she learned at The Tutoring Club. She also credits working with Vivian on the increase in her PSAT score which put her in position to be selected for The College Board’s African American Recognition Program...We are huge fans of Tutoring Club and very grateful that [our friends] recommended your service to us. We have also referred several families and will continue to recommend other families based on our positive experience."

- McLean HS parent

"Huge thanks for everything you did to make [our son]’s college selection/application process go so astoundingly smoothly. We are thrilled, and are grateful to [TCM] for your help. So glad we were able to take advantage of both the test prep and college guidance. I can’t thank you enough for your guidance and support, not to mention sense of perspective. I so wish I’d had someone like you helping me so many years ago. I look back on my college search/selection/application time as one of fear, anxiety, and sense of failure for not getting in to my “reach” school. How wonderful that there’s a different and far better way. The last thing kids need right now is more stress."

- Marshall HS parent

"We really love your tutors."

- Franklin Sherman ES parent

"[My daughter] loves going [to TCM] and looks forward to it everyday. She says it’s “fun!” I can see an improvement in her reading, so I think things are going well."

- Yorktown HS parent

"Your team continues to help guide both [of our sons] and it shows in their continued success. The fact that they continue to want to attend says a lot. Not easy with a 14 and 16 year old!"

- McLean HS parent

"Thank you for remaining open, in person and online, during Covid. It has been a huge relief to us that at least one thing has continued for them."

- Chesterbrook ES and McLean HS parent

"We appreciate that you found a way to continue offering education support for our kids during this difficult year. I think this year it is even more critical than ever before. "

- Springhill ES parent

"I’ve been very impressed with TCM, and particularly Katherine. From our initial conversation back in August when I was exploring tutoring options and we were still living in Seattle, to the assessment results calls for each kid, to just last week when we had a lengthy check-in, she’s been incredibly supportive, responsive and positive. I feel, even in only four or so months since we’ve been with TCM, that your organization is a true partner in our sons’ education. Especially with the extremely challenging start it’s been for our family with distance learning in FCPS, we are more appreciative than ever to have the in-person learning for our sons."

- Jamestown ES parent

“O. told me last night that we wants MORE tutoring club!! I'm not sure what you are doing over there but this is not a girl who likes doing school work! Thank you for all the work that you are doing with the kids. I'm so happy that they are enjoying and feel confident that they will be ready for the school year.”  

- Yorktown HS student

“Tutoring Club made all the difference when it came to my SAT score. My score went up 510 points thanks to all the great work and advice my tutors gave me. Because of the lessons I was given, I exceeded my reach score and received a better score than I ever imagined.”  

- McLean HS parent

“Thank you very much for all of the great help this quarter!  It made a difference clearly from the prior quarter's grades, and we look forward to continuing the relationship.  Also, Congratulations on the award as one of Arlington's Finest!”  

- NOVA Community College parent

“Thanks again for all the attention and encouragement for C.!  She's definitely more confident in her skills and I am thrilled she has maintained the stamina and focus to keep attending!  She's proved to herself she can do it, and I think she likes the reliable schedule.”  

- McLean HS parent

“H. got all As....4 Honors classes and B in French 4 ..and has come in first place 4 times on her crew team this season..you guys have been so great and I attribute a lot of her success to your club!! Thanks again for all you do to help launch successful, productive young people into the world!”

- McLean HS parent

“While both my boys are so grateful to have access to the Tutoring Club, K. is VERY happy to have the tutoring help. This has been a rough year for him. Tutoring has been essential. He is maturing a lot lately and acknowledging how much he appreciates your program.”

- Chesterbrook ES parent

“L. has been having a wonderful time at her tutoring sessions. I have seen a great improvement in her reading and comprehension. Huge credit to you and your team.”

- Langley HS parent

“G. just got an early Christmas present - her ACT composite score.  She originally had a 19 - she just got a 26!!!  Yes you read that right!!!  We are ecstatic!!!  Thank you for all of your help and have a great holiday break!!”  

- Glebe ES parent

“Just to give you some positive feedback - D. got in the car last night after his session and said, "Mom, I am a good reader!"  Thank you so much  for helping his confidence.”  

- Bailey’s ES parent

“Thank you so much for all of your efforts and the tutoring that your staff has provided to E.  She is so much happier and confident in school.”  

- Chesterbrook ES parent

“Thank you for your time today and thank you so much for what you do for our children. It is so great to see that they like school and enjoy learning. You and your staff are fantastic and know that D. is looking forward to her sessions each time!”  

- J.L.

Parent

My daughter has been attending Tutoring Club for over two years now. They are always attentive, flexible with our schedule, and positive. With the weekly help and encouragement of the tutors, she has grown in confidence, learned time management and study skills, and has brought all her grades up. She now calls Tutoring Club her second family because she's so comfortable and feels genuinely cared for there. Thanks so much!

- W.E.

Parent

Tutoring Club has helped my daughter so much! She struggled just to get to 1st grade and it's so exciting to finally see her thrive and improve. Tutoring Club gave her the confidence boost she needed where I, school, and homework wasn't enough. Now she's interested in learning and reading on her own. I just wish I had enrolled her sooner!

- M.B.

Parent

I could not express how appreciative I am for all the teachers at Tutoring Club. Everyone is very good at teaching and my daughter has grown to love to learn. The facility is very clean. Everyone is nice and helpful. My daughter’s grades have all gone up. She has attended Tutoring Club for 6 months. She just finished her MAP testing and is now in the 90th percentile across the national board. Thank you everyone at Tutoring Club. I know we will continue to use you for help with homework and supplemental learning.

- S.K.

Student

My experience at Tutoring Club was great! They really helped me boost my SAT score and provided me with guidance for my college application process.