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Ames Seminars rocks! They are so helpful, and everyone really cares about how I do on the SAT!
Marianne Olney-Hamel, Saint Mary’s I just want to thank you for your Ames Seminars... Thanks to your classes, I managed to raise my previous SAT score by more than 300 points.
David Chang, Northgate I would recommend Ames to a friend because their program really works.
Jim Weber, Piedmont High Ames Seminars could not be more helpful in teaching me tricks to improve my SAT scores. From SAT classes to Reviews, I know Ames will help me achieve the best score I can get.
Hilary Harwood, Las Lomas |
What was cloudy is now clear.
Maneesha Birdee, Acalanes I was impressed by the Ames Seminars’ programs! The course was an excellent combination of hints, tips, practice tests and reviews of key concepts. Also, my instructor was awesome and made the class fun and interesting.
Stacy Ishigaki, California High Ames Seminars helped me with every test section and gave me concrete examples on how to overcome any weaknesses. The follow-up was both personal and useful.
Chelsea Regan, Miramonte Ames Seminars has prepared me for both the SAT and ACT and motivated me to study for these critical tests!
Marissa McVittie, Campolindo |
My experience at Ames Seminars was very positive. Every class was filled with energy.
Ramon Mushyam, Acalanes I have been to several College Nights and yours is the best! You simplified and clarified the process with humor and a positive perspective. My son came away enthused, commenting in the car as we left: “Dad, we can do this.” Thanks
Parent I began teaching for Bill in 1993. The tests and the curriculum have changed and evolved, but the emphasis on meeting the needs of students and teachers has been constant. Bill and the staff at Ames listen to and support students and teachers as individuals. It has been a pleasure.
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I just got back my scores and I am ecstatic! I reached my high goals! Your class, advice, insight and workbook all have really helped me. Also thank you for taking the time to talk with my mom and me.
Megan Niedermeyer, St. Ignatius Great instructors equal great scores!
Alex Robles, Skyline Ames provides excellent seminars preparing students for every facet of the SAT and ACT. In addition, Ames instructors are often available for one-on-one tutoring when students cannot attend the group seminars.
Our son received top-notch individualized instruction compatible with his busy athletic and academic schedule. We were impressed with the quality and detail of instruction Ames delivered when he needed it the most. I strongly recommend them. Parent, Campolindo The Ames Seminars SAT course was worthwhile and helpful.
Alex Sanchez, Justin-Siena Ames helped me get a grasp on what the SAT was all about. They gave me help as well as confidence.
Jacob DiMartino, Miramonte After eight years, I continue to work with Ames Seminars because of Bill’s honest, whole-hearted commitment to supporting students.
Christie Clark, Ames teacher Ames Seminars takes a wonderful and unique approach to taking the SATs . . . it’s about doing your best and demonstrating your full potential . . . the follow-up programs ensured that everyone understood the mater-ial and did not feel abandoned after a series of informative classes . . . Ames Seminars is focused on the success of the student, which is exactly the way it should be!
Erica Gregory, Campolindo The Ames SAT course helped get me on the right track for success.
Andrew Peabody, College Park It was such a joy to find Ames Seminars, as the entire team is so professional. When I started teaching the SAT courses, I was amazed (and delighted) to find that the curriculum was thorough and well organized. It made teaching a pleasure and guarantees consistency among teachers.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, it is abundantly clear to me, as a teacher, how much everyone at Ames honestly cares about each and every student. Jeanie Lerner, Ames teacher Ames Seminars was the best way for me to prepare for the SAT. I had more confi-dence when I took the test the first time, and the review sessions afterwards helped remind me so I could do even better.
Claire McConnell, Acalanes I want you to know that the seminars were super helpful, especially with all the summer and fall reviews. After I took the classes, you guys kept following up on me so I kept coming back and as a result I got a lot of practice. Thank you!
VanLin Chan, Campolindo I absolutely loathe the SAT, but I can get through it because of Ames Seminars! Max Montez, Amador |
Thanks to Ames Seminars, my score on the SAT went up 280 points!
Amy Simmonds, California High The SAT strategies that I learned at Ames immediately boosted my scores.
Michael Schier, Miramonte In our school and community, Bill Ames has worked with hundreds, maybe thousands of kids. His curriculum is always excellent and professional, and what makes his pro-grams especially unique is his remarkable ability to understand and support high school students.
High School Counselor 15 years later, Bill’s goals resonate in everyone who works here. It truly IS all about the kids.
Ames staff member I really felt the private tutoring focused on my individual needs. All the tutors were very knowledgeable and helpful.
Valerie Hyde, Benicia I found the review sessions offered by Ames Seminars to be very accommodating and comprehensive. The instructors were very prepared and offered valuable tips that were easy to remember during the test. I found myself taking the SAT with more confidence knowing that my focus was more directed
and my scores reflected this.
Ellen Quigley, Carondelet I don’t know anyone who is more concerned about students’ preparation for college than Bill Ames. It’s been a pleasure to work with him for the last nine years.
Tom Schumann, Ames teacher Ames has been very supportive in the SAT process. The classes help make sure we are prepared to the best of our abilities.
Natalie Diaz, Campolindo The teachers explain the concepts to the class, then help individuals with specific concerns. The review classes helped reinforce what I’d learned. My SAT scores jumped 300 points—thanks, Ames!
Elliot Olson, Miramonte The class has improved my scores by over 100 points and (the reviews) helped me follow up on the skills I learned.
Melissa Collins, Acalanes After my SAT class, Ames Seminars had so many follow-up sessions that I got more than my parents paid for!
Venus Wu, Chinese Christian School I was so discouraged about the SAT. Ames helped me study, which increased my confidence and my SAT score!
John Dana Kenning, SRVHS It has been a great class. I learned a lot.
Jeff Melad, Hayward High Ames Seminars is not just about improving my SAT and ACT scores—albeit, both did dramatically. It is about a refresh-ingly friendly and personal experience... I found that Ames Seminars provided me with the tools for heightened success, confidence, and self-motivation.
Will Wu, Miramonte |
I've told many of my friends and friends’ parents about Ames Seminars because Ames has helped me progress tremendously... all my friends who took this course agree that it's the best course out there.
Hana Sidia, Castro Valley Both instructors I had were awesome, energetic and fun. They really try to engage you, even if you’re the quiet person... I enjoyed that it didn’t always feel like a high-pressure classroom due to the instructors being very open and friendly.
Kristen Anderson, SRVHS I can’t think of enough good things to say about Ames Seminars. The SAT is no
longer this big scary monster. The staff at Ames Seminars has boosted my confidence immeasurably and made me feel like I can achieve what I once thought was impossible.
Kim Brown, Northgate Ames helped me understand the basics in taking the SATs, taught me to stay calm, and not fall for the traps!
Wilson Cheung, Miramonte I am grateful to be a teacher with Ames, because it is a company where people come first. As a teacher, I know that I am valued by the staff, and I know that my students’ needs are not only important to me, but to Bill Ames and his staff.
Bill is an enviable leader and mentor, one who makes it a priority to create personal, meaningful connections with teachers, students, and parents. I think that is the key to his success, because people want to return to a place where they feel recognized and valued, and where their time is well spent. Krista Sweet, Ames teacher This course not only prepared me for my first SAT, but also gave me tools and resources to strengthen my knowledge for my next SAT.
Julia Fieldler-Ross, Carondelet The classes improved my scores in each category by at least 80 points.
Rolfe Dauz, Las Lomas Thanks to Ames Seminars, I improved in every section of the SAT! Reviewing the math concepts that are on the test and learning the tricks to deal with the writing sections were especially helpful.
Jennifer Clarke, California High The Ames program is, without a doubt, one of the best options out there. I raised
my SAT score by over 200 points and the free review classes are going to bring me even higher.
Nick Ma, Las Lomas ...how professional and qualified Ames Seminars is in every aspect: from the staff, to the quality material, to the level of confidence a teacher or tutor feels working for this company. For me, this translates into giving 110% to the students and enjoying the experience.
Nancy Molay, Ames teacher Before Ames Seminars, I was nervous about my scores on the SAT. But, because of the great teachers and practice tests, I am confident of getting a high score!
Elyse London, Miramonte |