C2 Education Reviews 421

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Looking at 55 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Customers frequently highlight the positive impact of the staff, particularly the teachers and tutors, who are described as helpful, supportive, knowledgeable, and patient. Many consumers found that the services significantly improved their test scores and academic performance, with some appreciating the tailored approach to learning and the positive environment created. However, some people were dissatisfied with the service, citing issues with professionalism and communication from the organization's leadership. There were instances where customers felt that the diagnostic tests were not accurate or that the training material was irrelevant. Additionally, some customers experienced problems with administrative aspects, such as delayed reports and difficulties with scheduling.

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Staff

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C2 always provides us with timely help when we need support in our studies. Every class at C2 makes us feel that the time spent is worthwhile and efficient. Especially under the leadership of the new... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What made my experience great is the teachers who have been really helpful to me for the past months and they’re also really supportive and respectful for all of their students who always helped them... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The guidance and support I’ve received helped test well on my SATs and AP exams. My tutor also helped me better articulate my ideas for my college essay. I’m already prepared to submit college applica... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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 s... See more

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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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3.5

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

421 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scummy People

Scummy People
Responsible for making males unimportant and celebrate participation 🏆🏆🏆🏆. NGO corrupted liberal organization

Avoid it. Ignore it.

April 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Esther at Columbia C2

A friend introduced me to C2, so I had a consultation with Esther. I signed up for a 240-hour contract. When I asked her to write ‘240 hours’ on the contract, she refused. She said she was providing 40 hours of service at her own discretion and would just inform the staff member in charge. She said it was a chain and that was the only way it could be done, so I assumed that was the case. We never received the whole 40 hours.
About 8 months after enrolling at C2, my child’s grades were poor, so on 9 February 2026, I sent a message to the academy saying I wanted to speak to Esther.
They cancelled the appointment twice. Once, they cancelled on the day itself. We had even taken time off work to wait for them.
We finally managed to meet Esther on 17 March. We had to wait for over a month.
During the consultation, Esther said she would like to meet the school counsellor as well, so we arranged an appointment with the counsellor.
Throughout the session, Esther just stared at my child’s face and spent almost the entire time talking only about next term’s classes. We could tell Esther was not prepared for this meeting nor was she ready to answer any questions. We figured she had a month to prepare for the meeting, but it seemed like she did not prepare at all for the meeting and was just winging it. Sometimes Esther would say the same things over and over because she ran out of things to say.
Just as we were about to ask a question, a staff member came in, saying there was another appointment, and kept giving us dirty looks from inside the consultation room.
In the end, she switched tutors and claimed she hadn’t known my child’s grades had dropped. She just blamed the staff, saying she knew nothing because they hadn’t told her. She then simply stated that the staff member in charge of our child had gone on maternity leave on the very day of the consultation.
She turned up without even having looked at the email we’d sent. She claimed she hadn’t received it, but when she showed us the inbox on her computer, our email was clearly visible. Her lie was exposed. She blamed the staff member for this too, insisting she wouldn’t have known if the staff member hadn’t told her.
After claiming they needed time to prepare for the consultation, making us wait for over a month and cancelling the appointment twice, they eventually turned up for the consultation without even properly checking the email we’d sent.
They introduced a new staff member, saying this person would be taking care of us from now on, and the consultation ended with the new staff member giving us a cold shoulder.
Esther didn’t turn up on the day of the counselling appointment, which did not surprise us.
In the end, we spent almost $15,000 to get no improvement in my daughter’s grades. Esther is lying, incompetent director for C2. Just pathetic.

April 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our daughter had a great experience with…

Our daughter had a great experience with C2. The teachers were knowledgeable, supportive, and genuinely helpful throughout her time there. They provided clear guidance, encouraged her progress both academically and with ACT test. We're very pleased with the results and would definitely recommend C2 to other families.

December 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Evil Company

Evil Company. Unhelpful and using unethical tactics to overcharge customers. I improved to a 1570 SAT completely without C2 while my sister used it and had a horrible experience.

May 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They tried to scam my mom outta 21k

They tried to scam my mom outta 21k. PLEASE AVOID THIS scummy "tutoring center." They only focus on getting money and make the diagnostic test difficult on purpose to trap you and your parents. They also make you sign a waiver that restricts you from getting a refund. I will not be going there again. Worst experience ever. kuttay.

February 13, 2026
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We’re sorry to hear that this was your experience and would like the opportunity to better understand what happened.

We’re unable to identify your information based on this review. Please contact our support team directly at customersupport@c2education.com
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We appreciate the opportunity to address this directly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C2 Education Review

C2 helps you prepare for test, quizzes, etc. They have qualified tutors so you don't have to worry about the quality of their tutors.

February 11, 2026
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Reply from C2 Education

We're glad you found our test preparation helpful and appreciate your confidence in our tutors' qualifications. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

C2 is very helpful

C2 has really helped my daughters improve their SAT scores as well as their AP curriculum. My children told me that their tutors are very good at explaining complex concepts to them to help them understand and do well in school. I recommend C2 to all my friends and clients.

January 19, 2026
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that your daughters have improved their scores with our help. It's great to know that our tutors' explanations of concepts are beneficial. We appreciate your recommendation!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Every thing very well

Every thing very well, my kid loves

November 19, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We are happy to hear that your kid loves everything! Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeded expectations

The tutors are great and the lessons are well designed with the individual student in mind.

November 15, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're glad you found the tutors great and the lessons well-designed for each student. Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing resource!

C2 has been an amazing resource for my son. He has used the tutors for both SAT prep and additional assistance with certain AP classes. The tutors are knowledgeable and patient. We are thrilled we decided to work with C2!

November 6, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that our tutors have been a valuable resource for your son's SAT prep and AP classes. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I didn’t see any real improvement or…

I didn’t see any real improvement or value for the money I paid. I expected professional support and structure, but unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. My daughter ended up scoring better on ACT score which they were discouraging her to take. I wouldn’t recommend this service based on my experience.

October 16, 2024
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Reply from C2 Education

We appreciate your feedback and regret that the service did not meet your expectations. We'll review your concerns about the support and guidance provided to improve our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Guidance and Support

The guidance and support I’ve received helped test well on my SATs and AP exams. My tutor also helped me better articulate my ideas for my college essay. I’m already prepared to submit college applications!

October 10, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that our guidance helped you excel on your SATs and AP exams. We're glad our tutor assisted you with your college essay. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Unlimited tests - Totally false

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.

October 10, 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.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Accommodating

Accommodating, anticipate needs of student

October 10, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We're happy to hear that we could meet the student's needs. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 Star

Good company nice service

October 9, 2025
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Reply from C2 Education

We appreciate your kind words and we're so glad you had a nice experience with our service. Thank you!

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