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Highly recommended if you do not want to pay for law school. I used this course a few years back and it helped me achieve a LSAT score that got me a full academic scholarship.

We sent our kids here for 4 years. It would be hard to find another school with so many teachers dedicated to offering a high quality Christian education. Highly recommend.

We’ve had a wonderful experience at DSA. Our kids are always happy and are not only focused on academics, but also growing in their faith. We love the focus DSA gives to developing faith in the students. In so many ways it’s been an answer to prayer for our family.

We have been part of the DSA family since 2012. It has been the best decision we could have made for our son’s education. Caring and well rounded teachers and a outstanding Christian education have made a big difference in our lives.

everybody cool fr , over crowded.. covid cases, But as of right now I love going to school because I have a great time learning and hanging with friends.

My daughters 6 (1st grade) and 13 (7th) are thriving at DSA. They love their teachers and have made great friends. Small school with beautiful facilities. We love being part of the DSA family!

My daughter attended DSA during the 2020-2021 school year. Due to the pandemic our family was hesitant about sending her to the in person schooling option. However the headmaster sent out a powerful message via you tube which inspired us to do so. We didn't want our child to miss out on living life so we took the chance! The school year has now ended and we are so happy we followed his advice. The entire staff have been incredible, especially Mrs. Molina who instructed our daughter. Her smile we could see from our car each day although hidden beneath a mask. A simple gesture which helped us immensely. Yet the greatest reward she gave to our daughter and that was the gift of knowledge. Thank you Mrs. Molina and D.S.A. !!!

I've been waiting for them to fax my son's transcript for a week now. Not to happy right now....😠😠😠😠

Not even gone hold you , this school alright I guess , the staff cool fr , coach mike , mr dollison (sometimes) ms.Willams mr. staldi & ms. Peruski are goated , best staff/ teachers in the school hands down .

Before taking a class with Strategy Prep I self studied for about 5 months. I got a 163 on the LSAT, but wanted to break 170. My studying had hit a wall until I took Ben’s class. He made things so much simpler. Concepts I had been confused about for months were all of a sudden clear and I even started to find studying fun. After Ben’s class I got a 171!

I would highly recommend Strategy Prep to anyone. The amount of instruction time, video tutoring, and in person tutoring makes it an incredible value. Plus, you get access to the LSAT Demon (their website, which helped a ton for drilling questions).

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The school is like one big family. Very strict rules, but it challenges the student to bring out their best self once entering the school. Excited for the school year.

This is a wonderful school, the religion class is so inspiring to the kids. My son has learned alot of new things that he was not taught in public school. The teachers and administration are great role models. The school has great security, very clean and parents are very involved.

I can't speak highly enough of Ben and his course. I started with a 152 diagnostic and ended up with a 170 on the June test. Ben provided me with every resource I needed to be successful and was always willing to go the extra mile in answering questions and making sure I understood the material. Also, plainly put, his class is fun and I looked forward to it each week. If you're serious about improving your LSAT score but need some extra structure and support, Strategy Prep is an easy choice.

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Just a fabulous school all-in-all. The teachers and faculty are tremendous and certainly prioritize each and every one of their students. Beautiful campus grounds, excellent athletics, and a very accomplished list of alumni all add to my five star rating of this Private School.

Where can I start? I took Ben's course twice over and spent the following 6 months studying for the LSAT. In that time, I mastered all of the fundamental skills the LSAT measures and how to effectively take the test. Ben was there to help me every step of the way (especially after I completed the course) as I began taking every LSAT practice exam since the mid 1990s. My diagnostic score was a 147 and my score on the actual exam was a 163. Ben will give you all of the tools and knowledge you will need to master the LSAT and he will be there for you every step of the way. I can't recommend him enough. Great guy!

Best decision for our son. He is happy and confident and his love of learning continues to flourish here!

This program is life-changing for so many students, teachers, and parents. Through the vision of the founder, students continue to engage in a vigorous academic program that prepares them for independent schools and/or boarding schools.

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Great teachers, fantastic school. My older son graduated last year and my 8 year old son is a second grader at Bullis. We are all very happy with the way they help our kids be better members of society.

Life changing experience. Wonderful and caring group of teachers, administrators, counselors and leaders. Shaped me as a human being to who I am today. #preplove

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Prep for Prep is challenging but it does a great job for preparing you for a private school and for the rest of your life

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Strategy Prep was a great class--the 40 hour class was the right balance for me, Ben was a patient and helpful teacher for everyone in the class and all levels of understanding. The videos and homework materials were manageable and helpful, much easier than a huge textbook to wade through. Having a test every Saturday was really helpful to get in the routine for test day, and it paid off. I was very pleased with my score, and I felt like another month of Strategy Prep classes would've helped me score even higher. I definitely recommend the class to anyone looking for some structure for LSAT study and is also working full time or more.

I had an excellent experience at strategy prep. I attended the 100-hour class and drastically increased my baseline score from the first test to end up scoring in the 99th percentile. Ben is a great teacher, has a very strong grasp on the fundamentals of LSAT strategy, and makes a huge effort to ensure everyone in the class understands the material. Ben is also a very funny and caring person, which makes the class substantially more enjoyable than it otherwise would be with a teacher not as committed to making LSAT studying less stressful and even occasionally enjoyable. That said, make no mistake that a high level of success on the LSAT will require extensive studying outside of the class, even if you take the 100-hour class. If you are someone who may have difficulty studying outside the classroom or motivating yourself, I would recommend Strategy Prep's 1 on 1 tutoring or perhaps rethinking your LSAT expectations. Regardless, I highly recommend Strategy Prep to anyone who truly wants to crush the LSAT. Ben went out of his way to ensure that I would have everything I needed to succeed on the LSAT, and I am 100% confident he will do the same for you if you are willing to put in the requisite effort on your end.

I took the 40-hour class in preparation for the October 2015 LSAT. Taking this course was the best decision I could have made. Ben is an excellent (and super patient) teacher. Super responsive to questions both in class, at extra-help sessions, and via e-mail. There are tons of extra resources for the course online in the form of YouTube videos, links to additional explanations, and podcasts. And the class was fun, or at least way more fun that you think an LSAT review course is going to be. Ben is funny and engaging and made prepping for this test way less painful than I anticipated it being. The reviews on their web-site might seem too good to be true, but I definitely believe them after taking the class. I don't have my official score back, but my practice scores increased 12 points by the end of the 40-hour course. Worth every penny and cannot say enough positive things.

Divine Savior Academy has been such a blessing in my family's life. Our five years old is on his second year, and our plan is to stay for good. As Christians it is very important that what our son learns at home will match with what he hears at school. It will complement the education he received. The teachers and the whole staff is beyond kind, they make you feel so welcome, it is like a big family. On top of that, the academic curriculum is outstanding. I strongly recommend this school to anyone. Thank you DSA.

This school is really tiny, just 70 or so kids across four grades. This has its advantages: small class sizes, family feel, nobody gets lost. When you call, the principal picks up the phone. You feel like you're not just a number. That size has its disadvantages: no sports teams, not a lot of fancy facilities. It's very DIY: if you find an arts program you like at SVA or a drama or dance course somewhere else in the city, the school will count that course as a credit, if it's long/rigorous enough, so you can really take advantage of NYC. IF you are in a sports league, the school will credit that as a sport. There's a (pretty reasonably priced) one-on-one option if the kid is really behind on something that you can take instead of the Beekman class. On the downside, there isn't a wide range of art or music or P.E. offered within the school. (They go to a local gym on Fridays) Beekman seems to have a lot of more or less normal kids who for whatever reason aren't a classic fit for a typical school. Some of them are expats who came halfway through the semester, or from the U.N, (there's quite a lot of Asian kids), some are from fancy private or big public schools where they stumbled. I guess Beekman is their second chance, and some of them take it and others don't and get moved along. This is not a competitive school to get into, but there are some quite talented kids here. The teachers seem kind, if not universally dazzling pedagogues. There's no PTA (that I've found) and no fundraising. MY LD kid is there, after a few stumbles. Overall we're pleased with how sane and flexible the school is; low key, sensible, no crazy NYC pressure, while still getting kids a solid education. I would recommend Beekman for the kid who needs something a bit different, but is still recognizably a school.

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It is a tough program, but it is life changing in the truest form. I have made life long friends that I can trust. Through the component you learn not only academically but how to be a good person and more about yourself. Every Prep kid commences feeling accomplished and ready to grow. I have been in no environment more supportive. I learned about the world around me in ways not able to be taught in a book. The 14 months of work is worth the opportunities you get while being in the Prep community. I recommend this to any child motivated to be a future leader and to be successful. Prep teaches you so much.

I was the class of '06. The courses provided at Bullis are rigorous enough to challenge any student and prepare you for the real world. The teachers when I was attending cared for each student not limited to the student athletes. Access to a network of people beyond graduation is priceless as well. I have kept many friends and associates which opened doors in the right places. I am now a successful event designer in Las Vegas, NV and I credit much of my skillset and never back down attitude to the challenges I overcame being a Bullis Prep Graduate. Opportunities are endless with Bullis including the trips abroad which I did not attend but wish I had. The world is much larger than a child realizes and once being accepted into Bullis as a 13 y/o boy I felt my first real accomplishment. Bullis sparked my curiosity of the world and opened my eyes to so much more than Gaithersburg, MD. p.s. There were great families there who at the time I attended took in Katrina families and survivors. Yes many rich people using their wealth to better the world and Humanity...It's a beautiful thing and I experienced it first hand.

If you're planning to take the LSAT and you live in DC, I would strongly recommend enrolling in a course at Strategy Prep.

When I decided to take the LSAT, I wanted to find an instructor who would help me understand the material in the test and teach me strategies for taking it. Preparing for the test is intense. I wanted someone committed to thinking critically about it and to supporting balanced, efficient study skills. Ben is that guy. He cares so much about the LSAT and the types of thinking it demands that he hosts a podcast about it. And that passion shows in his approach to teaching.

I took the 100-hour course. My score went up by 12 points from the diagnostic to the actual exam. I've gotten into a number of top schools, with some scholarship offers, and I feel that is in part because of how Ben's class helped me prepare for the LSAT.

In short, Ben is a fantastic teacher who helps students deeply understand the strategies necessary for success on the LSAT. The materials he uses will help you study efficiently. I couldn't recommend the course more highly.

A great school if you care to study, do your work and become successful. They offer everything a student needs to get good head start in life. Class of '78.

the spelling error below pretty much sums up their academics. Then again if you want to pay $30000 a year for public school, be my guest.

I have two kids that are currently attending DSA. They receive a wonderful Christian education. It is not only taught, but lived out and demonstrated by the teachers, staff and Pastors. I would highly recommend this school to parents who want a safe and loving Christian environment for their child to learn and grow in.

Awesome place with awesome people.

I first discovered The Beekman School in 2005 when my older son had left a boarding school that was not a good fit, and we found ourselves looking for a school for his senior year, not an easy task. My husband had died unexpectedly the year before, so I was doing this on my own. Arriving at our appointment, Headmaster George Higgins immediately made us feel comfortable, and was most encouraging. Under his direction the application process was easy, and the transition smooth. My son soon found himself with wonderful teachers who were eager to bring out his strengths, and as his confidence grew, he quickly began earning the best grades of his life. The very small class sizes were ideal in helping him to focus, and if extra support was needed, The Tutoring School within Beekman was right there to help. He also quickly made friends, finding the other Beekman students lively and diverse, friendly and caring. He still keeps in touch with many of them. He had an amazing senior year, and only wished he had been able to benefit from all four years at Beekman.
In 2012, my younger son, adopted from Eastern Europe, was experiencing some reading comprehension challenges, and although passing, was struggling at his school. There was also some teasing going on. I called George Higgins again, and he welcomed us warmly, as returning family members. My younger son started Beekman in his sophomore year, and to our delight, many of the teachers are still there, all these years later. Having always been a good Math student, my son quickly started to receive top grades in Algebra and Physics, and for the first time did well in English and History, challenging subjects for him before. The individual attention Beekman offers has made him blossom, and he has been an Honor Roll student. He has made many friends, and there is no teasing. He is part of Student Government, and loves going to school. He will graduate in 2015. I couldn't be more grateful to George Higgins and the dedicated teachers of The Beekman School, for giving both my sons such an excellent and enjoyable high school experience.

Amazing program helps kids of color i recommend it to anyone that wants thoer child to grow mentally