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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently praise the staff, highlighting their knowledge, patience, and dedication, especially the tutors who are often described as excellent and supportive. Many also appreciate the product, noting improvements in scores and understanding of complex concepts, and finding the materials helpful for test preparation. However, some people were dissatisfied with the value for money and the price, feeling that the services were not worth the cost and did not lead to expected improvements. The service itself received mixed opinions, with some experiencing issues like administrative problems, lack of progress feedback, and concerns about the relevance of materials or the overall approach.

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Staff

Clients share positive opinions on staff. Reviewers consistently praise the teachers and tutors for being... See more

Service

Reviewers highlight ambiguous aspects of service. While some customers praise the tutors for explaining... See more

Product

Users describe positive interactions with the product, highlighting its effectiveness in improving SAT and... See more

Value for money

Customers consistently express disappointment with the value for money. Many reviewers felt that the... See more

Price

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

C2’s tutors are stars—our daughter jumped 3 ACT points while laughing through drills—but corporate admin is another story. Sessions ran late on Zoom, we burned hours re-explaining the roster shuffle,... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

First, they say unlimited tests.. Then they do not have the test paper for review till you take the class to review the tests, which is one set of classes for English and math.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nice people, not entirely helpful for certain topics

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not a value for money. No feedback on student progress. Only reach out to sell more hours.

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  1. Tutoring Service
  2. After School Program
  3. Class
  4. Educational Institution
  5. Private Tutor
  6. Studying Center

About C2 Education

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At C2 Education, we believe in our students and their potential for greatness. We guide them toward achieving their dreams and help families benefit from a better education, now and always.

For over 20 years, C2 Education has been helping students improve test scores, boost GPAs, and gain admission to their dream colleges. We serve over 14,000 elementary, middle, and high school students each week at over 180 centers nationwide.

Our students’ success speaks volumes. In the past five years alone, C2 students have received over 25,000 dream college acceptances and more than $180 million in scholarship offers.

Together, we achieve great results — higher SAT and ACT scores, better GPAs, and more dream college acceptances.

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding Tutoring That Builds Confidence and Results

We’ve had an excellent experience with C2; they are patient, encouraging, and able to explain concepts in ways that really connect with my child. I highly recommend C2 to any parent looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and caring tutor.

8 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that your child is connecting with our teaching methods. It's wonderful to know that our team's dedication and knowledge are a great fit. Thank you for recommending us!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Received a lot of help for SAT and AP…

Received a lot of help for SAT and AP Exams, the staff is very kind!

7 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're glad our kind staff helped you with your SAT and AP Exams. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly satisfied

My son took a short but intensive schedule with C2 to get him ready for his upcoming ACT and SAT tests. They worked with him and determined that he was best suited to improving on his ACT score versus his SAT score and he improved by seven points!
I liked that they kept talking with him and determined what type of learner he was and which teachers he enjoyed the most.
Highly satisfied.

21 October 2024
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that your son improved his ACT score! It's great that our team could identify his learning style and preferences. Thank you for sharing your positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

I have been going to C2 since 8th grade and they have helped me improve in all my science and math classes. They have also helped me increase my SAT score by 200 points. The teachers are very friendly and easy to talk to and they answer all my questions.

5 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that our team members have supported your academic growth since 8th grade! It's great to know that we've helped you improve your scores and that you find our team members approachable and helpful. Thanks for your feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Torrance site director -Leon did an…

Torrance site director -Leon did an excellent job to work with us on our daughter’s college application.

4 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that we were able to help with your daughter's college application. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Focus on Money not student

Not a value for money. No feedback on student progress. Only reach out to sell more hours.

2 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see that your experience with C2 Education didn’t meet your expectations. We’d like to learn more about what happened and work towards a solution. Please email us at customersupport@c2education.com so we can assist you further. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing teachers

We had a great experience with C2. Teachers are responsive, clear, and kind.

1 October 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're glad you had a great experience with us. We appreciate your kind words about our teachers; thank you for your feedback!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Child’s SAT score

We recently received our child’s SAT scores, and to be honest, we were very disappointed. The results came back far lower than what we had expected, especially considering the time, effort, and investment we’ve put into C2 program. Our child is a bright student, and it’s difficult to reconcile how someone with that level of ability could end up with such an outcome after months of preparation here.
It does make us question whether the program’s approach was the right fit.
We had hoped for a more tailored strategy that addressed our child’s strengths and weaknesses.

At this point, we genuinely feel let down, and it leaves us wondering whether we might have been better off pursuing alternative methods of preparation.
We share this feedback in the hope that C2 will consider ways to improve its support, accountability, and results, so families like ours can feel that their investment is truly worthwhile.

29 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take every family’s concerns seriously and are sorry to hear that your experience has not met expectations. At C2 Education, our programs are most effective when students engage consistently in SAT preparation, attend sessions multiple times per week, and complete the individualized consultation (IC) process so we can align goals and track progress.

In this case, the majority of the hours used with us were dedicated to AP subject support rather than SAT preparation. Within that focus, we were proud to help the student achieve a two-letter grade improvement in her AP coursework. While we encouraged additional SAT sessions and offered to schedule an IC to review test prep progress, those steps were not taken. SAT success requires both strong instruction and consistent practice along with a structured study plan over time. This is something we continue to emphasize with all of our families.

We remain committed to supporting students in achieving their goals and would welcome the opportunity to reconnect directly to discuss a more tailored plan for success moving forward.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Very in-depth teaching and explanations

28 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that you found our teaching and explanations to be very in-depth. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Well intentioned

Nice people, not entirely helpful for certain topics

28 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry we couldn't fully meet your needs. We'll use this to improve our services in all areas.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m really grateful to everyone at C2…

I’m really grateful to everyone at C2 Potomac Center for helping my brother and me with some of our toughest subjects. The teachers have been so patient and supportive, helping us understand things faster and better. They’re very responsible too—keeping track of our progress, reminding us when we need to adjust the pace or focus of our lessons. I also really appreciate how warmly they communicate with my dad, so there’s a full loop from school to C2 to him, keeping everyone in the loop. Our growth wouldn’t have been possible without all the hard work and dedication from the C2 Potomac teachers—thank you so much!

28 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're so happy to hear that the team has been helpful to you and your brother. We appreciate you mentioning the teachers' patience, support, and communication. It's great to know that their hard work has contributed to your growth. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Positive outcome

Great experience
My son SAT score increased by 210 points
The staff is knowledgeable and consistent
Manager Josephine and Monica always followed up and encouraged students

27 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear about your son's score increase! We appreciate you mentioning our knowledgeable staff and their consistent follow-up and encouragement of students.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Everything is bad.

27 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to see that your experience with C2 Education didn’t meet your expectations. We’d like to learn more about what happened and work towards a solution. Please email us at customersupport@c2education.com so we can assist you further. We appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My son’s SAT’s score did not improve as…

My son’s SAT’s score did not improve as much as we wanted vs the amount of money C2 charged! Instead of mainly having students understand the material you should also focus on how to take the test! Tips on how to automatically rule out answers, how to quickly read passages, etc. This was a waste of money I spent at C2. I will not refer you to anyone!

27 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We appreciate your feedback and regret that your son's SAT scores didn't meet expectations, especially considering your investment. We'll review our test-taking strategies to better help students improve their scores.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C2 delivered!

I had an excellent experience with C2 for my SAT prep. How it started: Based on my performance on the diagnostic SAT, C2 developed a study plan for me. I attended three times a week for most of the summer. Initially, I was a little bummed out about having to devote most of the summer months to SAT prep... but it was time well spent! My tutors (Christian, Caroline, Deepak, and Chris) are all top-notch. Their lucid explanations, patience, compassion, and humor got me through many challenging topics. They created a positive environment that motivated me to do my best, both on-site and at home with homework sets. Soon after the start of junior year, I took the SAT. My score was released today, and my parents and I are extremely pleased. I've come a long way since my diagnostic SAT at the beginning of summer. If you put in the time and work diligently, C2 is a great partner for achieving SAT success. Highly recommend!

25 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that your experience with us for SAT prep was excellent! We appreciate you sharing how the study plan and tutors helped you achieve such positive results. Thank you for recommending our services!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for helping my daughter.She…

Thank you for helping my daughter.She learned a lot and very staff friendly.

26 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that your daughter learned a lot and that our staff was friendly. Thank you for your positive feedback and kind words.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helped with SAT organization +…

Really helped with SAT organization + Helping to work on topics of importance and helpful practice tests that simulate a real SAT adaptive environment

26 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that our resources helped you with SAT preparation! It's great to know that our organization, targeted topics, and practice tests were beneficial for you. Thanks for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support

Great communication, support and guidance without pushing.

26 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that our communication, support, and guidance met your expectations. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The new center director

The new center director, Andrew, is awesome. He helps me a lot.

26 September 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that the center director is helpful. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us.

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