Testimonials 

🌟 Parent Testimonials

"Before Clever & Kind, we were overwhelmed by tutors who just didn't get our daughter. Now she meets twice a week with a Harvard student who's helped her bring her math grade from a C+ to an A—and she's excited to learn again."
— Lisa R., Parent of 10th Grader (Boston, MA)

"We saw a 240-point SAT improvement in 3 months. But honestly, the best part was hearing my son say, 'I actually feel ready now.' That shift in confidence was everything."
— David A., Parent of High School Senior (Austin, TX)

"We used to nag our daughter to study. Now she reminds us when it's time for her session. These tutors are more than smart — they're role models. She looks up to hers and asks for life advice too."
— Nadine K., Parent of 8th Grader (LA)

"I was hesitant at first, but this has been the most seamless, effective support we've ever tried. No pressure, no contracts — just clear results and a mentor our son trusts."
— Omar B., Parent of Junior (Chicago, IL)

🎓 Student Testimonials 

"I started at a 24 on my ACT. My mentor helped me focus on the exact topics I was struggling with, and I ended up with a 33. That's a full scholarship range for me. I owe a lot to Clever & Kind."
— Taylor M., 11th Grade

"They helped me turn my love for social justice into a full website and community resource guide. It's now on my college apps — and my admissions rep literally asked me about it in an interview!"
— Maya Z., 12th Grade (Passion Project Student)

"It's the first time a tutor ever asked me why I wanted to do well. I went from dreading school to actually caring — and I just got my first A in English. Ever."
— Daniel R., 9th Grade

"I didn't think I was 'Ivy League material.' But working with someone from Brown every week made me realize I could actually do this. She helped me plan everything from IB essay drafts to a micro-documentary I submitted with my application."
— Leila S., Class of 2024

💡 Passion Project Testimonials

"I launched a podcast called Teen Talks Mental Health with my mentor's help — and it now has over 800 streams. I never would've done this without someone guiding me step-by-step."
— Amira, 16 (CA)

"I always thought passion projects were fake. But they helped me build a real one — I surveyed over 100 local businesses and published a digital magazine on women in entrepreneurship. I linked it in my Common App."
— Noah, 17 (NY)

"I wrote a children's book about refugee stories with my mentor, and it's now being used by a nonprofit. Colleges ask about it every time. It's the first time I felt proud of something I made."
— Zayna, 17 (TX)