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Founded in 1999, Collegewise is on a mission to help students access the transformative power of higher education. As the largest private college counseling company in the United States, Collegewise leverages the power of more than 130 admissions experts to help students identify the best possible fit of a university they can flourish in while also bringing fun into the college application process. Over the last 25 years, Collegewise experts have studied the changing landscape, identified the stressors and pain points of the whole process, and designed an approach to give more than 36,000 students the right information and tools to help guide them toward college. Collegewise prides itself on how much experience its counselors have (they hire and train the top talent in the space) and the tools they offer students, and this approach has brought incredibly happy successes with their students, which is why 9 out of 10 families recommend Collegewise to their friends.
Collegewise (collegewise.com) has 606 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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The Collegewise team helped me a lot with my college essays and test prep. Tanner Reive and Amy Leckinger were both absolutely amazing and beyond helpful. I would highly recommend them both to anyone.
By Trevor C.
Response from Collegewise· Nov 6, 2023
Woohoo! They will both be so pleased to hear. Thank you for this feedback!
We first met Jon after our oldest had a frustrating experience with a local tutor and was having a crisis of confidence. Jon was able to work with her on both the math and on getting her head right, no mean feat in the middle of Junior year. After that success, her younger brother and then sister both worked with Jon from the start and had great experiences. Three completely different kids and learning styles, but they all sung his praises.
By Jonathan S.
Response from Collegewise· Nov 6, 2023
This is why we do what we do - thank you so much for this feedback. We're glad Collegewise could be such a resource for your whole family.
great! tanner was kind and very helpful!
By Morgan S.
Response from Collegewise· Jun 7, 2023
We love to hear this!
Tanner was very encouraging and supportive when he tutored my daughter in math. Would highly recommend.
By Stacy
Response from Collegewise· Jun 12, 2023
We agree, Tanner is great!
Over the course of 4 years, Jon Tarella tutored my kids in ACT math and science and in school math, and he truly is amazing. Each of my three kids is a very different kind of learner, and Jon was able to tailor his style and approach in such a way that each was able to get exactly what they needed. He cares deeply and always had great insight and communication. Ultimately, my kids felt confident in their skills and practice and that translated to performance. He minimized the anxiety around test prep and that truly made the difference. I highly recommend Jon Tarella as a tutor and I absolutely sing his praises!
By Laurie
Response from Collegewise· Nov 5, 2023
This is amazing news! Jon will be so pleased to hear. We so appreciate your feedback!
Tanner Reive was my son's online tutor during last years college preparation and was super helpful to him. He provided great tips and study guides so that my son was able to navigate his senior year with confidence and along with his tutor apply successfully to some great schools. My son found Tanner both extremely knowledgeable but also easy to approach and understand .
By Helen
Response from Collegewise· Nov 6, 2023
Tanner will be thrilled to hear this. We're so glad he could provide help from multiple angles for your son.
Tanner Reive was my SAT/ACT tutor for about a year and a half and he was amazing! He was so patient and articulate when helping me navigate a range of questions from complex math problems to tricky English passages. Tanner explained each problem in a detailed manner that made it so I could almost visualize how to do each problem, this translated really well to the actual exam and I felt that it was key to my success. I would highly recommend working with him if you are looking for a personable tutor who gets it done.
By William P.
Response from Collegewise· Nov 6, 2023
This is awesome! We're so pleased to here that you benefited from working with Tanner for so long. Congratulations on your success!
Tanner was an immense help to my daughter and helped her raise her SAT scores significantly. I would definitely recommend him!
By Jennifer
Response from Collegewise· Jun 7, 2023
This is what we love to hear! Tanner is truly amazing and we are so glad he helped your daughter.
