IN THE NEWS AND TESTIMONIALS: HERE'S WHAT WE'RE DOING FOR STUDENTS!

University of California at Berkeley Tour (July, 2009)

Mr. Le, director and head coach of Academic-Services.com took several high school and college students from Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA on a tour of the University of California, Berkeley campus. (Mr. Le is the second person from the right hand side.)

Mr. Le explained how studying at UC-Berkeley during the summer is a great intellectual experience and also a great way to develop one's academic background. Anyone can do this since it is open university during the summer. A variety of courses are open to high school students, community college students and other visiting college students. Mr. Le, himself, attended UC-Berkeley during the summers of 2004, 2005, and 2006.

Other summer programs are available at Stanford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, and even the University of Cambridge. Contact us today to help you plan your next summer education!

I was never a very good student in high school. After high school I joined many of my peers and went to community college. Already interested in a possible career in law and politics, I fell in love with the study of political thought, philosophy, and government systems, and everything changed. I sought and hired an advisor from Academic-Services.com to help me plot the course to realize the life and career I planned, and found to my surprise that good grades were not that hard for me to achieve. My advisor encouraged me to do more out side of school, I was appointed by the Concord City Council to the Board of Appeals for the city, and took a class at UC-Berkeley that left me hungry more such demanding environments. I started The American Future (www.american-future.com) a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to exploring ideas that can shape our nation's future, and I also attended Republican campaign victory school in Washington, where I learned the skills needed to be an effective campaign staffer.

On the plane home from Washington I knew it was time to get hands on political training, and emailed the clear front runner for the Republican party in a nearby Congressional race. The next day, I joined the team, and in just a few weeks I became the deputy political director, and an irreplaceable member of the team. I was working 75 hours a week, and learning all I could about campaigning. We closed the underdog gap to a narrow margin, and opportunities now abound for the members of that team. I am now an alternate delegate for the Republican Party Central Committee in Contra Costa County, and am doing other work for the California Republican Party.
 

Though I have been fortunate in finding many avenues that teach and challenge me, the most important lesson I have learned is about myself. I have gone from being a passive student, ready only to go through the motions, to being actively responsible for my own experience of life. It is because of the guidance Academic-Services.com offered me that I have been able to accomplish so much.

Thank you Academic-Services.com for putting me on the right path.

 

Thomas M.

Mr. Le, director and head coach, was a mentor and academic coach for Mar during his attendance at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill  for the past two years. He was encouraged to sign the TAG agreement with the University of California system during the Fall semester of 2008 and was except into all except two universities in the entire UC system. He plans to attend UC-Davis in the Fall of 2009 and will major in philosophy. Here is Mar's testimonial:

"[He] introduced the concept of... transferring to prestigious Universities; however, to me that was unheard of, because the thought of it was beyond my expectations. Before introducing me to the transfer agreement process, he made an appointment during one of the weekends for both of us to have a grand tour at University of Berkeley."   

"While we were both walking around the Berkeley campus, I was instantaneously compelled by the radiating atmosphere in the area and of course the colossal structures of the buildings; it was my first time visiting the place, and what I had witnessed filled me with exuberance. Afterwards, my belief level escalated overnight due to the intensity of such an experience which Mr. Le had implanted in my mind." Read the entire testimonial here.

Hanae T. Passes the Writing Skills Test, San Jose State University, June, 2009

"I received a passing grade for the WST at San Jose State University after being tutored by Mr. Le for a period of two months over the summer. I had been struggling on the essay portion of the WST since my first try because I am a foreign exchange student and English is my second language. As the tutoring sessions went by, my essay score significantly went up and I finally passed the writing portion of the test with my highest score ever! Mr. Le  is very helpful, nice, and a very motivating person!"

Eugene C., University of California at Berkeley, Admitted Fall 2008

Here's a testimonial from one of Mr. Le's former student at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA. This testimonial sheds insight about Mr. Le as a college instructor.

"The most important counsel I received from Mr. Le was his advice to pursue a career in academia. His [advice] was tailored to my interests, strengths, and personality (I do not doubt that for you he may suggest something different). He explained the importance of applying to a prestigious university if I think I may want to pursue a doctorate. Mr. Le also elaborated on the difference of the California State University (CSU) system and the University of California (UC) system. Simply put, it would be extremely difficult for me to attend the UC if I first attend the CSU. I had not known this. I had also never entertained the idea of applying to a prestigious university, let alone being admitted to one. With his explanation of why I may enjoy the life of an academic and the subsequent encouragement of applying to UCs, he gave me the nudge I needed to set off on my path. Today, I am attending UC Berkeley and majoring in philosophy. After my undergraduates work, I will apply to institutions such as Stanford, NYU, and Harvard for my graduate studies. Before I met Mr. Le I did not allow myself to entertain such notions. Thankfully, I did in fact meet him, and was shown the possibilities." Read the complete testimonial here.

Testimonials of our Associate Tutors

"Dominique has been wonderful. Jake enjoys working with him. Great match. Thanks."

S. Wolf, Parent, Manhattan
Son Receives Algebra Tutoring, Summer 2009

"Dhruv was an ideal tutor: competent and considerate. He had the intelligence to begin with an assessment of our son's strengths and weaknesses, instead of some prior agenda. We were impressed how little time it took for our son to register real gains and how confident he was when it came to taking his exams."

Mahmood Mamdani, Parent, Manhattan
Son Received SAT Tutoring, Spring 2009

"We loved Ken and Nick did significantly better on his SAT than the PSAT predicted."

John B., Westchester Parent
Son Received SAT Tutoring, Spring 2009

"Matt was an incredible tutor! Within weeks he helped me go up 100+ points. He was very friendly and so helpful. He allowed me to see the SAT in a less threatening way and understand all of the sections and what they meant in a clear manner. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to do great and achieve an amazing score."

Eve J., Westchester High School Student
Received SAT Tutoring, Fall 2008

"My husband joins me in thanking you so much for the help you've given Chris. With all the drama and stress over the last 10 months, all I can say is it's easier to have a baby."

Marissa, Upper East Side Parent, New York
Received College Essay Writing Instruction, Fall 2008

"After only 6 sessions with Anthony, my son's 11th grade PSAT went up 20 points over his 10th grade scores – enough to propel him from Commended into a probable National Merit Semi-finalist! Those are great concrete results, but what made Anthony special is that he knows how to engage a 16 year-old. My son looked forward to his time with Anthony which is priceless. Yesterday he received his first post-PSAT college solicitation. It was from Harvard, and the cover letter stated that he received it because of his high PSAT scores. I recommend Anthony without hesitation."

E. Welch, Parent, Lewisboro, New York, Summer 2008

"My sons Michael and Lenny absolutely love Bobby. He's so friendly and motivating, and is a brilliant teacher. Michael received an A on his biology test after a single 2-hour session. I would recommend Bobby to anyone else in a heart beat."

- Parent, Reading, MA, Spring 2008

"I cannot tell you how much we appreciate Ryder. Jesse is doing better and better at chemistry which he really felt he did not understand. His last grade on a test was 96! Ryder's far reaching knowledge of chemistry is matched by an amazing ability to translate foreign sounding concepts into meaningful knowledge; my son went from feeling "in the dark" to a sense of having the subject illuminated for him. Clearly a brilliant science student himself, Ryder seems to have a real gift as a teacher, having a sophisticated grasp of his subject and of his student."

S. Scheftel, Upper West Side, Manhattan, New York
Received Chemistry tutoring Fall 2008 to Spring 2009

"I've just finished my first session with my tutor, Ken. I find it VERY beneficial, helpful, and exciting. I'm so happy to have met your institute. I feel more motivated than ever before. Thank you so much."

M. Tabato, Tokyo, Japan
Received Online LSAT test tutoring, Winter 2008 to Summer 2009

"It has been great for Taki to get an extra burst in his work. So far we have used two of your tutors and they've been great. There was a big change for Taki when he switched schools, but your tutors have helped his transition. We will continue to use your services at the beginning of next year."

M. Gomez, Upper East Side, Manhattan, New York
Received tutoring for all academic subjects. Winter 2007 to Spring 2009