SAT Prep

Dear Matt, When I was asked to write a testimonial for Launch, I was thrilled! Our son started...more

Amy G, Mother of Evan, 11th Grader at Pacifica Christian School and graduate of Westside Neighborhood School and Seven Arrows Elementary School

Dear Matt, When I was asked to write a testimonial for Launch, I was thrilled! Our son started with Launch seven years ago when he was in the seventh grade. He had a minor learning disability and required specialized tutoring. Over the years, we have had various tutors because either they moved, got married or got their dream job. We remember with fondness each one – the two Nick’s, Jon, Brad – and how each one brought a different strength to our son. Each one understood our son’s learning block and how to help him. As our son evolved in his learning, so did our Launch “guys.” Not only are we impressed with their knowledge, ability and insight, but the genuine care and effort afforded to our son. Having such capable, talented and considerate young adults in our son’s life has been wonderful. Launch provides more than just tutoring – they give our son positive role models.

Amy G, Mother of Evan, 11th Grader at Pacifica Christian School and graduate of Westside Neighborhood School and Seven Arrows Elementary School

Maor, Launch Education was a life saver in providing us with our tutor! Jon shared his knowledge and...more

Elizabeth L, Mother of Jennifer, 11th Grader at Bard High School Early College

Maor, Launch Education was a life saver in providing us with our tutor! Jon shared his knowledge and passion for math with our daughter who was struggling with Calculus. His efforts helped keep her afloat, for which we are all grateful.

Elizabeth L, Mother of Jennifer, 11th Grader at Bard High School Early College

Matt! Jackson just learned that he got a 4 on the AP Environmental Science exam! I can't tell you...more

Janet M, Mother of Jackson, 11th Grader at Calabasas High School

Matt! Jackson just learned that he got a 4 on the AP Environmental Science exam! I can't tell you how thrilled we are (especially because he was certain he had failed), and while I give him a lot of credit, it would not have happened without the help of Maddie!! She was so great.

Janet M, Mother of Jackson, 11th Grader at Calabasas High School

My daughter has benefited immensely from the exceptional tutors that Launch has provided. We have used tutors in...more

Teresa S, Mother of Maia, 11th Grader at Crossroads School

My daughter has benefited immensely from the exceptional tutors that Launch has provided. We have used tutors in several subjects and they are all top notch with great personalities. They have helped my daughter learn to write everything from a professional lab report to an excellent essay and improve her grades in Spanish and math. We highly recommend Launch!

Teresa S, Mother of Maia, 11th Grader at Crossroads School

As a college admissions counselor AND a parent, I am very familiar with numerous companies providing tutoring services for...more

Melanie Rome, Independent College Counselor, Parent of Zachary, 11th Grader at Taft High School

As a college admissions counselor AND a parent, I am very familiar with numerous companies providing tutoring services for students in the Los Angeles area. In both my professional and personal experience, I have been very pleased with services of Launch Education. My son's Math class grade jumped dramatically higher thanks to his Launch tutor, who truly made a difference not only in his performance, but who also restored my son's confidence in his own ability to do well in school. Compared to other companies providing academic assistance, in my opinion, Launch Education stands heads above the rest.

Melanie Rome, Independent College Counselor, Parent of Zachary, 11th Grader at Taft High School

Tim, I want to thank you for setting up Kate with incredible tutors. Thanks to Gloria’s and Nebiyou’s tutelage...more

Georgie M, Mother of Kate, 10th Grader at Campbell Hall

Tim, I want to thank you for setting up Kate with incredible tutors. Thanks to Gloria’s and Nebiyou’s tutelage and strategies, Kate completed her finals with confidence and time to spare! Again, Kate’s tutors were a perfect fit, and we would love to use your services again when the time comes.

Georgie M, Mother of Kate, 10th Grader at Campbell Hall

My son and daughter have grown tremendously through working with the tutor Launch provided. With the support and...more

Natalie Z, Mother of Tessa and Jarred, 10th and 12th Graders at Wildwood School

My son and daughter have grown tremendously through working with the tutor Launch provided. With the support and guidance of the tutor, my son learned to write well-reasoned research papers and my daughter significantly improved her understanding of Algebra 2 and her grade in the class as well. Moreover, Launch did a terrific job of matching my children with a tutor whose personality worked well with theirs. I would definitely recommend Launch.

Natalie Z, Mother of Tessa and Jarred, 10th and 12th Graders at Wildwood School

Hey Matt – if it weren't for Joey's tutor, Vu, we'd be in serious trouble. Vu has not only...more

Kippy S, Mother of Joey, 10th Grader at Chaminade College Preparatory

Hey Matt – if it weren't for Joey's tutor, Vu, we'd be in serious trouble. Vu has not only significantly improved Joey’s SAT score, he has also instilled Joey with a sense of confidence and good humor that helps him tackle the challenges of a rigorous academic schedule. Launch is the most effective, warm, professional tutoring company I have ever dealt with.

Kippy S, Mother of Joey, 10th Grader at Chaminade College Preparatory

At Alice Hartman Tutoring we think of Launch Education Group as our "brother company." We have referred over...more

Alice Hartman, Owner of Alice Hartman Tutoring, New York

At Alice Hartman Tutoring we think of Launch Education Group as our "brother company." We have referred over a dozen students to Launch, and the families we send are consistently satisfied with their experiences. Launch always conducts their business with total professionalism, warmth and care. Their tutors are exceptional mentors and guides -- the same caliber of young educators that we would hire ourselves. We have been in this business for 20 plus years, and have associated ourselves with few companies we trust as much as we do Launch Education Group.

Alice Hartman, Owner of Alice Hartman Tutoring, New York

I have directed a number of my most high-achieving students to Launch Education Group. Launch recruits their tutors...more

Billy Wheelan, Owner of Sentia Education, New York

I have directed a number of my most high-achieving students to Launch Education Group. Launch recruits their tutors with great rigor, and they have a knack for matching tutor and student personalities to create a perfect tutoring relationship. I am impressed especially by the quality of Launch's AP-level tutors. While I come across companies who assume that a strong high school tutor is also a strong AP tutor, Launch's AP tutors are specifically experienced with their AP class -- both with the course material and the AP exam itself.

Billy Wheelan, Owner of Sentia Education, New York

For the past four years, Launch Education Group’s tutors have been working with my three boys, ages 10 to...more

Carla L, Mother of James, 5th Grader at Carlthorp, Evan, 6th Grader at Seven Arrows, and John, 10th Grader at Harvard Westlake

For the past four years, Launch Education Group’s tutors have been working with my three boys, ages 10 to 16, all at three different schools. Launch has provided us with tutors who are dynamic, Ivy League-educated young men – all with teaching experience -- who know how to help organize, support and teach kids. And they are more than superb tutors – each one has been a wonderful role model and mentor.

Carla L, Mother of James, 5th Grader at Carlthorp, Evan, 6th Grader at Seven Arrows, and John, 10th Grader at Harvard Westlake

Here's our story, Matt. Initially, we used Launch Education for our daughter to prepare for the March...more

Kayla M, Mother of Heather, 11th Grader at Marlborough School

Here's our story, Matt. Initially, we used Launch Education for our daughter to prepare for the March SAT test. Our daughter had already scored in the 99th percentile on the PSAT without any preparation and we were initially skeptical about any significant test score increase that could be obtained through test prep, especially since we had such a short time window (less than 2 months). Matt listened and put us at ease fully explaining (and understanding) the unique challenges inherent with working with a high achieving student (anxiety, high expectations, etc) and assured us of Launch Education’s experience in working with students like our daughter as well as the realistic type of results that we could hope to achieve. The tutor that Matt sent to our home was not only totally knowledgeable, but also understood the type of student that our daughter was and not only engaged her, but made her feel at ease and managed her expectations and stress. At each session, he reviewed material, explained her areas of strength and weakness and even gave her tips for test day preparation and built her confidence to a level where she was relaxed on the day of the exam. Needless to say, when she received her test results back a few weeks later (total score of 2250 with perfect score in Math)we were elated and as a junior she was able to complete her school year without worrying about taking the SAT and had the extra time to focus on her AP exams and Subject tests.

Kayla M, Mother of Heather, 11th Grader at Marlborough School

Launch does an excellent job of matching your student’s personality and learning style with a tutor that will compliment...more

Lynne H, Mother of Tony, 8th Grader at Palms Gifted Magnet

Launch does an excellent job of matching your student’s personality and learning style with a tutor that will compliment them. They've been particularly excellent in coming to our aid in a pinch! Their tutors are consummate professionals and excel in their area of expertise!

Lynne H, Mother of Tony, 8th Grader at Palms Gifted Magnet

Tim, Jordan's ISEE results were outstanding! 7,8,9,9! Our objective was to prepare her so that she could...more

Nancy H, mother of Jordan, 6th Grader at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles

Tim, Jordan's ISEE results were outstanding! 7,8,9,9! Our objective was to prepare her so that she could realize her full potential and, with Kelsey’s assistance, we accomplished that in spades! She went into the test confident and relaxed. The time you spent with me to find the right match was invaluable. Kelsey's time with Jordan was super-efficient and effective! MARLBOROUGH, here we come!

Nancy H, mother of Jordan, 6th Grader at Le Lycee Francais de Los Angeles

Dear Tim, Rachel LOVED working with Dara...she has great energy and enthusiasm for the different topics...and as far as...more

Julia S, Mother of Rachel, 11th Grader at Archer School for Girls

Dear Tim, Rachel LOVED working with Dara...she has great energy and enthusiasm for the different topics...and as far as what was hinted to Rachel on the last day of school, she received an 'A' in both Math and AP English. High praise for Dara and Launch!

Julia S, Mother of Rachel, 11th Grader at Archer School for Girls

Dear Matt, Launch Education Group has provided our family with the highest standard of tutors by sending Ben. He...more

Dana G, Guardian of Sam and Jackson, 10th and 12th Graders at Notre Dame High School and the Laurence School

Dear Matt, Launch Education Group has provided our family with the highest standard of tutors by sending Ben. He worked with both of our teenage boys for 5 years, assisting them in all of their subject areas at various times during that period. He assisted in getting both boys to a more independent point in their academic career: with building their own confidence, skill set, and overall academic success. Launch has always been there if we needed anything, and we highly recommend their services.

Dana G, Guardian of Sam and Jackson, 10th and 12th Graders at Notre Dame High School and the Laurence School

We are midway through a series of tutoring sessions to prepare the kids for the ISEE exams. I'm quite...more

Jessica Gottlieb, Mother of Jane and Alexander, 6th and 8th Graders at the Wesley School

We are midway through a series of tutoring sessions to prepare the kids for the ISEE exams. I'm quite impressed that the kids are learning such effective study habits but I also feel like a horrible mother because I'm making them give up weekend time to do it. Well, just the other day my son asked me what the Saturday schedule was and when I told him that his tutor would be coming for ISEE prep at noon he said, "Yay, I love tutoring!" My daughter agreed, she loves it too. On what planet do two middle school kids love academics on a Saturday? Our tutor is simply magical. Oh, and an update - Lily got into Viewpoint School!

Jessica Gottlieb, Mother of Jane and Alexander, 6th and 8th Graders at the Wesley School

I was referred to Launch Education Group by my son’s trusted tutor of several years. He felt the subject...more

Raphael Santore, Father of Raphael, 11th Grader at the Packard Collegiate Institute

I was referred to Launch Education Group by my son’s trusted tutor of several years. He felt the subject matter in school was becoming too sophisticated, complex and academically challenging, so we needed a more appropriate tutor. Launch is organized, professional, and experienced. To ensure the best tutor match, they interviewed me, my wife, and my son. They placed a lot of importance on identifying the problem before they selected a tutor for my son. Then we met my son’s instructor, Antonio: talented, caring, and amazingly qualified in Math and Physics. At every level, we are very satisfied, and my son's grade in Pre-Calculus has improved. Most importantly, my son’s feelings and confidence level are maturing due to his tutor's approach. I have two sons and years of experience raising them. I give Launch Education Group 5 very big stars and a huge thank you.

Raphael Santore, Father of Raphael, 11th Grader at the Packard Collegiate Institute

Matt and Katie have been a superb team for our daughter who is currently a high school junior. ...more

Lisa B, Mother of Gail, 11th Grader at Chaminade College Preparatory

Matt and Katie have been a superb team for our daughter who is currently a high school junior. From scheduling how far in advance to begin PSAT tutoring to the actual methodology and substance of the tutoring, we are overwhelmingly pleased with the process. Our daughter appreciates Katie's knowledge, expertise and friendliness while we enjoy Matt's responsiveness and humor. The match between student and teacher is perfect, beyond what Matt told us to expect. On top of everything, our daughter achieved an almost perfect score on her PSATs. What more can we say?

Lisa B, Mother of Gail, 11th Grader at Chaminade College Preparatory

Hi Matt, I can't thank you enough for sending Cameron our way. You matched him up perfectly with Jared....more

Wendy G, Mother of Jared, 7th Grader at the Willows Community School

Hi Matt, I can't thank you enough for sending Cameron our way. You matched him up perfectly with Jared. He always came to the house with a great attitude and began each lesson getting to know Jared better as a person. Such as, "how did you do in your basketball game over the weekend" or "how was your vacation"? What kid wants to come home from school and have a tutor waiting for him? I can't say Jared was thrilled with the idea of having to do more work after school, but he never complained because Cameron made preparing for the ISEE amenable. Cameron taught Jared approaches to taking tests that he was never taught by any other tutor in the past. The proof is in the pudding.... Jared increased his scores from last year immensely. Same test, different tutor!! We can't thank you and Cameron enough.

Wendy G, Mother of Jared, 7th Grader at the Willows Community School

I was fortunate to find Launch Education through a referral last summer. We were looking for a tutor to...more

Jeannie M, Mother of Mia, 6th Grader at Crestview Prep

I was fortunate to find Launch Education through a referral last summer. We were looking for a tutor to help our daughter prepare for the ISEE exam. My initial conversation was with Matt Steiner. He was so helpful and supportive from the beginning. After hearing about what we were looking for, Matt spent a significant amount of time asking questions about our daughter. He wanted to make sure to find the tutor that was most compatible with her. We were lucky enough to be introduced to Brian. From everything Matt told us about him, he sounded like the perfect match for our daughter's personality. From the very beginning, Brian has been extremely diligent, kind, and generous with his time. For each lesson, he gives 100% of his effort and it is apparent how much he enjoys tutoring and working with kids. Our daughter has learned so much from Brian in terms of study habits, time management, and organization. Most importantly though is Brian's positive attitude and teaching our daughter to always believe in herself. That kind of teaching is special and so valuable. We have felt complete support from day 1 from both Matt and Brian, so much so that we decided to continue with regular tutoring for the remaining school year. We are confident that our daughter is in good hands. Thank you Matt and Brian!

Jeannie M, Mother of Mia, 6th Grader at Crestview Prep

We came upon Launch Education through a recommendation from our local learning center. We sought to prepare our...more

Sandra H, Mother of Stella, 4th Grader at Turning Point School

We came upon Launch Education through a recommendation from our local learning center. We sought to prepare our daughter for the ERBs and ISEE. Our experiences with Launch have been phenomenal, both in terms of academic achievement and academic encouragement / inspiration. Nell has been enhancing the academic prowess of my 10 year old daughter for 2 years. With laser sharp focus, Nell has honed in on improving test taking strategies, quantitative reasoning and verbal & reading comprehension. Matt, the director of Launch, began by seeking a baseline to gauge the possible testing improvement. He learned and highlighted her weaknesses and gave Nell and Tiera a game plan to improve upon. During this learning process, our daughter was furnished with worksheets, text book studies, and random quizzes. Nell and Tiera assigned homework that was really fun and enjoyable. Matt was always in the loop regarding testing performance and knew just the right moment to increase the intensity of learning. Launch has not only increased the achievements and scores of our already bright 10 year old, but they have bestowed upon her a confidence and zeal that leaves her continuously desiring to learn. Our family is so grateful to Launch for all the tutoring and support! UPDATE: Stella got in to BUCKLEY, our first-choice school!

Sandra H, Mother of Stella, 4th Grader at Turning Point School

We all loved Jamie right away because of her friendly and positive personality. Then when she started working with...more

Rebecca L, Mother of Jamaica and Nnia, 5th and 8th Grade Students in Los Angeles

We all loved Jamie right away because of her friendly and positive personality. Then when she started working with my kids I saw how amazing she truly is. It is really great to know that the struggles my kids have been facing in school are actually nearing an end because of the help Launch Education is already giving them. They are getting organized, caught up and best of all, motivated!

Rebecca L, Mother of Jamaica and Nnia, 5th and 8th Grade Students in Los Angeles

I began SAT prep reluctantly and begrudgingly. I'd heard of how frustrating and stressful the test could be,...more

Alice C, 12th Grader at Marlborough School

I began SAT prep reluctantly and begrudgingly. I'd heard of how frustrating and stressful the test could be, as well as more than my fair share of stories from friends of the insane prep regimens that their SAT tutors had assigned them. So when I first met with the tutor that Matt matched with me with one month left until the SAT, I braced myself for the worst. But what I received was just the opposite. My tutor, Hart, was absolutely perfect! After a diagnostic and talking with me, he understood completely which areas we needed to focus on, and prioritized accordingly. I still don't know how, but he actually made prep fun. But what impressed me most was how understanding he was. At the time I was taking on a very heavy course load, so fitting in the extra work was often difficult. But Hart always made it clear, if doing the SAT assignments meant getting less sleep, then I should be taking the extra sleep instead. For times when I knew I was going to be extra busy, he adjusted the assignments to just the most important problems. During the entire process, I felt like Launch was invested in my own personal development. When I was upset over my performance on a practice test, or worried about the score that my college counselor recommended that I try to receive, Matt would always find the time to call and check in with me. It was this personal touch that honestly made all of difference. So when the test day finally came one month later, I took the test feeling completely confident that I had prepared to the best of my ability. And in the end, I received the exact score that I was aiming for! Thank you, Launch!

Alice C, 12th Grader at Marlborough School

Matt--As you know, over the past few years, we have used Launch tutors to assist all three of our...more

Tina L, Mother of Kelly and Tommy, 11th Grader at New Roads and 5th Grader at Roosevelt Elementary

Matt--As you know, over the past few years, we have used Launch tutors to assist all three of our kids with different issues and subjects. We have been extremely pleased with the results. Launch has always provided a tutor that has matched well with the personalities of our children. Thanks to our most recent Launch tutor, Robert, our 11th grade daughter is feeling more confident in Pre-Calculus and is getting SAT tutoring tailored to her particular needs. Robert has also been a great fit for our 5th grader in preparing him to take the ISEEs and supporting him in math, writing and organization. Through his work with Robert, our 5th grader is becoming a more confident and capable learner. Vu has also been extremely responsive by being available (sometimes by Skype) to address our kids's sudden academic crises. Moreover, he is a pleasure to have in our home. We would definitely recommend Launch!

Tina L, Mother of Kelly and Tommy, 11th Grader at New Roads and 5th Grader at Roosevelt Elementary

Dear Tim, I am writing to let you know how pleased we were with Troy's tutoring. After the...more

Lana C, Mother of Chanse, 6th Grader at Laurel Hall School

Dear Tim, I am writing to let you know how pleased we were with Troy's tutoring. After the initial test, we knew we had a lot of catching up to do as our daughter's school has not been particularly strong in teaching math. Not only did we need to reinforce what she had learned, we needed to teach her higher level math principles in a very short time. In just about a month, Troy was able to teach our daughter valuable skills for taking the ISEE, as well as, increase her level of knowledge in math. Our daughter scored in the top quartile across the board. While we have not yet received our acceptance letters, we feel Troy gave our daughter the edge she needed to deliver strong test results. Troy was professional and a pleasure to work with.

Lana C, Mother of Chanse, 6th Grader at Laurel Hall School

Nick was a great tutor. Working with him really helped me to achieve my goal of a PERFECT SAT...more

Alexendra Fuerman, 12th Grader at Viewpoint School

Nick was a great tutor. Working with him really helped me to achieve my goal of a PERFECT SAT SCORE! Nick gave me different tests to help me target what my strengths and weaknesses were so that I could focus on what I really needed to work on. He gave me tips and tricks so that I could get those last few math problems right or correctly answer a difficult vocabulary question.

Alexendra Fuerman, 12th Grader at Viewpoint School