“Robert was able to quickly assess their strengths, areas to focus and their learning style and speed. His ability to connect with each of them and drive growth and success was amazing. Not only did my kids achieve their goals in their test scores, the test preparation with Robert enhanced and grew their learning and study skills. Robert made a difference and impact! No one like him!”
Reviews originally posted on Google for Robert DeMars during his time as co-founder of Transcend Prep. Robert now operates independently as DeMars Prep.
"Robert was able to quickly assess their strengths, areas to focus and their learning style and speed. His ability to connect with each of them and drive growth and success was amazing. Not only did my kids achieve their goals in their test scores, the test preparation with Robert enhanced and grew their learning and study skills. Robert made a difference and impact! No one like him!"
"Extremely happy with my daughter's experience and results after working with Robert. She was resistant to support and thought she could do it all alone, but quickly realized the knowledge and benefits that came from working with Robert. Her ACT score improved 4 points overall and she is going to her dream school. I will be back with my son when his time comes!"
"Robert knows the ins and outs of the SAT better than anyone I've ever met. He is fantastic at explaining things and made SAT lessons something I actually looked forward to. Robert approaches the SAT like it's a game, and like any game, it can be won with the right strategy and practice. With his help, I was able to achieve a score in the mid 1500 range."
"Robert worked with both of my children to prep them for taking the ACT. Both of them excelled at the test and credit their success to Robert's test taking techniques and tutoring. They set a very aggressive goal to increase her score by several points and she achieved it as a result of working with Robert. He is friendly, knowledgeable and super easy to work with. Our family highly recommends him!"
"Robert helped raise our son's ACT score so high that, as a college bound student-athlete, he had a score well beyond what was required to get into any college including ivy league schools. Our daughter's ACT score increased over 10 points within a minimal amount of time! Robert is the master of test preparation."
"Robert really listened and was able to draw out the information and experiences that are most helpful to highlight to college admissions decision makers. He is insightful about how the admissions process works, and we found his suggestions and comments to be spot on. Our daughter was accepted at some very competitive schools, including UCLA and UC Berkeley."
"Robert worked diligently with our son — first prepping him for the ACT and then coaching him with the Common App essay and several supplementals. My son improved his score by 6 points, putting him at the 99th percentile. He was accepted to nearly all of his top choices including USC, Wake Forest, Cal Poly, Case Western, Wisconsin, and U of Washington. Robert's coaching gave my son agency while still holding him accountable in a patient and collaborative way."
"As a current student at Stanford, I am so glad to have worked with Robert! One characteristic of Robert's tutoring that was especially impactful for me was his ability to review the same type of question until I truly understood it. His kind patience and commitment to my understanding was invaluable — it not only helped me prepare for the standardized test, but contributed to my test taking abilities in general."
"Robert was fantastic in helping prepare our child for the ACT. Our child improved their score between the first practice test and the official test in three months — and the improvement was in line with the expectations Robert set after reviewing the first practice test. His vast experience in college prep extended beyond just the test, and he provided great advice to our college-bound child."
"Robert is absolutely AMAZING!! He worked with both our kids and he is patient, encouraging and delivers great results. He works around schedules and genuinely cares about his students excelling. Our kids really liked him and both got very high ACT scores which we credit to Robert. He will make a difference for your kids!"
"Robert is an excellent tutor with a very calm demeanor. He has a great sense of how to relate to kids on an individual level and helped our son increase his self confidence a lot in regards to the SAT. His scores improved and we were really happy with what he accomplished. Robert also has a depth of knowledge regarding what colleges are looking for and helps kids rise to that level."
"We have been blown away by how perfectly Robert met my son's needs! He helped my son to dig deep and come up with meaningful and thoughtful content to write about. He offered clear and effective tips to help structure the essay writing process. He was able to take mundane topics and helped my son transform them into an exciting read on paper. Robert is a magical wordsmith!"
"Robert does not pressure you to purchase a 'package' or make unrealistic promises as many other companies do. He initially identified which test (ACT or SAT) was best suited for our son. I often marveled at the manner in which Robert explained the questions, how to decipher what was really being asked, and the best method to find the correct answer. From the first practice ACT to the latest 'real' test, our son's score increased several points."
"My sister and I could not be happier with our experience! He tutored us for the ACT and helped us skyrocket our scores. His lessons were always extremely helpful and informative, both with ACT test taking tips and tricks and content review. He somehow made preparing for the ACT fun, and his lessons still help me with test taking in school today."
"Both my girls ended up scoring in the 99th percentile after prepping with Robert. They both had many offers to top 20 colleges which can be attributed in part to Robert's help. Robert really hones in on what the student needs help with and does not waste time on what the student is proficient at. Unlike most tutors, Robert is amazing at boosting a student's confidence. I have referred dozens of students to Robert and have heard only happy results — look no further, you have found the best!"
"This was our second time utilizing Robert. He helped my daughter improve her SAT scores by 200 points and built her confidence taking the test. For our second daughter Robert suggested a POD — she soon became friends with the students in her pod and looked forward to attending. She improved her ACT score by 6 points. Robert has a passion for his students to succeed and become confident test takers!"
"Robert helped both my sons with testing and personal statements on college applications. Every child learns differently and Robert has an amazing sense of how to reach each student, no matter where they are academically. We felt Robert was worth the financial commitment because the academic scholarship awards more than paid for his guidance. You cannot go wrong with Robert."
"Robert had a huge influence on my son's test-taking ability. He taught him how to take the SAT in addition to the test content, and made the SAT less boring. My son and him worked really well together, and my son's scores increased over 200 points as a result of the training. Robert knows what he is doing. We would use him again."