What People Are Saying

 
 
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Our Testimonials

“Ryan’s stanine score in Reading Comprehension was 6 and 8 in Quantitative Reasoning. We were pleased with the results and attribute it to your help with Ryan. We appreciate you working with him and helping him build up his confidence.”
— Liz R | Palo Alto, 8th Grade Parent | ERB Test Prep | February 9, 2023
Gooooooo Boys! We are So Proud of them and grateful to you and The Ladder Method, David!! [I]am amazed you have got them to listen and learn a tremendous amount over the last year:)🙏🏻
— Andrew and Kelly | LAUSD Parents | October 14, 2022
We wanted to reach out to tell you how incredibly grateful we are for your amazing support of [our son]. He has grown so much in the past several months - as a student and as a person. And he is SO MUCH happier, having seen and felt the rewards of the life changes he has made.

The Ladder Method has been instrumental in helping him successfully navigate through significant challenges.

We have recommended you to many others, and will continue to do so.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
— Jennifer D | Parent of UC Berkeley Student | September 21, 2022
Working with Sam has been absolutely life-changing for my son. She helped him develop the executive functioning skills he needed to thrive during a difficult period of transition and the results speak from themselves—in the space of a year, he progressed from B and C averages to straight A’s.
— Dan F. | LAUSD Parent | May 25, 2022
“Thank you for supporting Katie through AP French. With your help she truly rose to the challenge this year. We are extremely proud of her progress, with respect to both her proficiency and her confidence. Thank you again, and wishing you a fabulous summer.”
— Dale H. | Marlborough | May 19, 2022
“Wow! What a productive year, thank you, thank you, thank you for all your dedication and help with [our daughter]! We couldn’t have done it without you... as they say, it takes a village.
— Kathryn S. | Marymount Parent | May 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your services and for always being there for both my kids and to take my emails and calls….Thanks again for everything!
— Chris C | CHAMINADE PARENT | May 13, 2022
I have been working with The Ladder Method for almost two years now, it has been absolutely fantastic! The team has been instrumental in the construction of my foundation (executive functioning/ organization). This has helped me create and, more importantly, retain a sense of continued efficacy throughout our work together. It has been, quite literally, a life-changing experience. Sincerely...thank you.
— Noah D | USC Student | April 2021
We absolutely love Tiger [our reading coach] and think she is doing a fabulous job.
— Karen W | St. Brendan's Family | March 2021
Thank you so much for not only helping my son learn math, but also keeping him excited about learning [in the pandemic]...and also teaching him how to organize his assignments and studies. You have helped our family so much. No more fighting over [homework] anymore
— Dr. Tanya Altman | Calabasas Pediatrics | February 2021
Thanks Peter for all of your help his year. You are a tremendous support to Zukari and we all appreciate the focus, positive support and direction you have given...
— Havalah C | LAUSD PARENT | February 2021
Thank you Catherine!! We so appreciate you helping Erin this semester, she always has great reports from her sessions and is clearly thriving with your help. Have a great holiday and we’ll talk in the new year!
— Kort S. | Marymount | December 2020
I just wanted to let you know that I hit my goal score on the GRE this weekend….Stephanie was amazing!!! She was so helpful and encouraging. Give her a huge thanks from me!
— Anonymous Adult Client | October 2020
TLM has not only saved my marriage but has assisted us in keeping the yelling down to a minimum as a family! Thankfully, Caitlin (our coach) is managing our son’s workload and empowering him through the process.
— Dawnielle Gilson | LACES PARENT | October 20, 2020
Candice I just want to thank you and your organization for helping my daughter last year with her SAT. She’s now attending UC Davis and feels more confident than ever. She had the grades but just needed that extra push to recognize that she has the potential.
— GRISELDA GAMEZ | Larchmont Charter School Parent | October 6 2020
I love how excited he was to tell me about it. He literally said to me, ‘working with Peter had really paid off.’ I love this confidence that he is gaining for reading and writing.
— KARA BARRON | Lawrence Parent | September 23, 2020
Olivia is very enthusiastic this school year. I can see she has matured over the summer and is definitely taking more responsibility for her work. Let’s keep our fingers crossed she continues down this path. As always, thank you for all of your support and encouragement when working with Olivia. It has made a huge difference!
— JOAN BURKE | Marlborough Parent | September 2, 2020
“You guys did some really strong / focused work together. It is SO helpful!
 Thank you for the virtual tutoring!
It is a godsend.
— ERIN SCULLY | St. Mel's Parent | April 7, 2020
I’ve noticed James to be in a really good mood - like he is in Summertime or on break. Maybe the organization has made something ‘click.’ Thanks So Much.
— DAVID GREGG | Larchmont Charter Parent | 3/6/2020
[My Son] got a 4 on the AP. Thanks for all your help Rachel R. :)
— HALEY K | CAMPBELL HALL PARENT | JULY 9 2019
Thank you so much Sam!!!! Sofia LOVED [coaching] with you! She was so motivated about math after you left she started her homework right away!!!! Thank you!!!!
— JENNIFER T | ISEE PARENT | JUNE 21, 2019
I have seen [my student] more willing to participate both in the small group setting and with me one-on-one. This is fantastic! I do think she is holding back a bit still but is making nice progress. I hope she can continue with you over the summer as I feel it’ll be great for her confidence and for avoiding the summer slide.
— SUSAN HARMON | LAURENCE TEACHER
Thank you so much for the support and added guidance Yasin needs in Spanish. Happy to hear he is making such progress.
— Mara Brock Akil | Cambell Hall Parent
Thank you Peter! We were beyond thrilled to learn today at Micah’s parent teacher conference he has gone up 5 reading levels!!!We have to give you serious kudos. .... Beyond thrilled.
— JACOB & KAT | LAURENCE PARENTS | APRIL 9, 2019
Audrey got her SAT results. She got a 1430! Yay! 
— SUSAN H | MARYMOUNT PARENT | MARCH 26, 2019
….I wanted to reach out and tell you how much parents like me appreciate people like [Candice]!! Paulina is soaring at Michigan. She graduates with honors in May. Hard work pays off.
— MELISSA W | HARVARD WESTLAKE PARENT / BUCKLEY PARENT | MARCH 14, 2019
Thank you so much Tess! You have been a tremendous help to Ruby. She seems to have transitioned from the bad cycle of procrastination to organizing and staying on top of her work. The result seems to be that she is actually enjoying her studies and is less anxious and overwhelmed. Thanks so much!
— ROBERTA | MARLBOROUGH PARENT | MARCH 13, 2019
Thank you so much! [Samantha M.] You are a wonderful tutor!
— SUSAN R | OAKWOOD PARENT | MARCH 12, 2019
Thank you so much for the wonderful report!!! My daughter can’t stop talking about you and how much it’s going to benefit her. Looking forward to the school year!
— JULIE PIERCE | Viewpoint Parent
We have used The Ladder Method for both our Middle school and High school daughters. They came highly recommended and have lived up in every way. They work with so many kids in town that they have a unique understanding of the teachers at our school and what’s needed to succeed in each class. They also work very hard to insure that our kids are paired with the right tutor for both their academic needs and their personalities. A+!!!
— JANA W | MARLBOROUGH PARENT | FEBRUARY 7, 2019
We have decided to send our child back to school.... I want to thank all of you for helping us during such a stressful and, frankly, scary time. Your patience and dedication to our daughter means the world to me.
— CHERYL P. | BUCKLEY PARENT | FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Wanted to pass along that Nicholas got a 33 on his ACT. He’s very happy. Nice to see that the work paid off. I’ve passed on our thanks to Mouna by text, by wanted to do same to you and your team. We will be in touch late summer for setting up sessions with Mouna (hopefully) for Daniel.
— JEANNIE S. / BUCKLEY PARENT
As an Educational Therapist, I have come to expect nothing but the best from Candice and her staff. I make referrals to her company for my clients who need a customed coaching program or for just a regular tutor to help with conceptual understanding in a subject.
Regardless of the needs of my clients, Candice is able to handpick an appropriate [instructor] to meet their academic, emotional and learning needs. She strategically places her [coaches] with care and takes into consideration what I think is needed. Even after my clients are in her care, she continues to give me regular feedback about their progress.

If an issue arises, Candice does not hesitate for a moment to reach out to the team and remedy the situation immediately. This shows her dedication to her students and her professionalism.I have complete confidence and appreciation for Candice and all her tutors. They focus on the process of learning and are not necessarily grade driven, which is important in my world of educational therapy. Thank you, Candice, for your care, devotion and professionalism in working with my clients.
— KIM GREEN | EDUCATION THERAPIST | FEBRUARY 7, 2019
I am so happy to hear such great news on Charley’s grades! The Ladder Method has been a huge help. Thanks Candice!
— BETSY C. / MARYMOUNT PARENT
Just want to say a HUGE thank you for all of your hard work. We just received Georgia’s grades and she went from an F in Chemistry to an A-!!!!!!In Geometry, which we thought was a wash, she went from an F to a ..... B+!!!!! Thanks so much. Talk to you in September. Have a great summer!
— CARA H. / MARYMOUNT PARENT
Alyse got a 95 on her math test! Stephanie is the best. Thank you!
— SUSAN R. / OAKWOOD PARENT
We are very proud of Ben. He is also pleased with himself for the first time in a long time. Thank you for everything you have done and are continuing to do for Ben. It certainly seems to be helping. 
— MARK S. / ST BRENDAN'S PARENT
Paloma got accepted ED to Bates College, which was her first choice! We couldn’t be happier. Thank you for everything! 
— DAWN B. / BUCKLEY PARENT
He got into his first choice! Now we just need to focus on scholarship applications! Thank you! 
— STEPHANIE D. / NOTRE DAME PARENT
You guys should write a book on how to study or at least teach a class on how to study.
— JAYLEN A. / MARLBOROUGH STUDENT
The Ladder Method has been working with my daughters for years. [They] help my youngest daughter in 7th grade and my older daughter in college. [They] make tutoring not a chore!
— JOY S. / WINDWARD PARENT
I recently used The Ladder Method for help with my law school application essays and found them to be invaluable. TLM helped me refine essay topic ideas and bring out the strongest points to really make the essays pop. Application essays need to pack a lot of punch in only a couple of pages and I was having a hard time editing my writing to make every sentence say something meaningful. TLM did not just do the work for me but taught me how to be a much stronger writer. I feel more confident in my writing after working with them.
— KATHRYN T | Adult | Law School Applications