What JAC Students have said about Jeng Academic Center

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FEATURED TESTIMONIAL: Jenny Qiu's Story

My name is Jenny Qiu and I am currently a full International Baccalaureate Candidate at Newbury Park High School. Let me tell you about my SAT I journey and tell you my reasons why you or your child should take this class.

Before coming to this class, I decided to study on my own for the SAT I. I took the test in November 2007 and thought perhaps a bit arrogantly that I scored at least a 2250. Unfortunately, I ended up with a 2180 (Critical Reading: 670, Math: 780, Writing: 730). A 2180, I thought, wasn’t exactly a horrible score but I was still extremely disappointed. When I decided to take the test again in June 2008, I thought that I had done all that I could have done to get at least 2250.

Apparently trying my hardest wasn’t enough. I actually ended up with a 2130, which was fifty points lower than my first score. Not only did my scores in critical reading and writing failed to improve, my math score went for a fifty-point dive from a 780 to a 730. At that moment, I decided that I definitely needed help.

Taking the SAT course at Jeng’s Academic Center was perhaps one of the best decisions I ever made. Dr. Jeng absolutely refused to hear my request to only settle for a 2250; he told me to shoot for a 2300. I thought that getting a 2300 or anything above would be impossible. But after hearing endless lectures on the correct use of the subjunctive and grammar lessons, receiving endless reading material (which were actually quite interesting), and taking countless numbers of tests, I began to think that achieving a 2300 was quite possible. Dr. Jeng really prepares you for the SAT well and he constantly ingrains new concepts. His practice tests were especially helpful because he carefully explains why every error is wrong and why the correct answer is right.

I took the test a third time in November 2008 and definitely knew that it was going to be a large number; how large was still a mystery. When I got my score back, I was extremely shocked. I received an 800 in Critical Reading, an 800 in Math, and a 780 in Writing which totaled to a 2380. I improved 130 points in Critical Reading (my weakest subject), 70 points in Math, and 50 points in Writing: an increase of 250 points.

I could have never gotten what I wanted and more without Dr. Jeng’s help. If you really want your score to go up to your desired range, then you can definitely do so with Dr. Jeng.

Dr. De-Yin Jeng

"After attending JAC's program, I have absorbed so much understanding to my head that it has helped me not only in Physics and Calculus, but also in my SAT's SAT II's and AcaDeca. Dr. Jeng taught me that concept, for me, is much more useful than memorization. His most famous quote that I will never forget is this: "Understanding Stays; Memory Fades." And I have used that to help me in all my classes. Starting from a C/B- in Pre-Calculus last year, in just about a month, I was up to an A and one of the top students in the class. This year, I am currently studying Calculus and Physics and passing both classes with an A as well. Jeng's Academy is One-of-A-Kind. Attending his program will, undoubtedly, push your current scores for ANY class up exponentially and effortlessly."

- Kyle Brown, 11th Grade, Oxnard High School [4/07]

"I came to Jeng Academic Center when I needed extra help with my High School Calculus AB AP Class. I tried sessions with other tutors, but none of them was able to recognize each problem I threw at them as Dr. Jeng could. Not only did Dr. Jeng recognize all the problems, but he was able to instantly recall the steps to solving the problems and help me understand them. There is nothing he doesn't understand!"

- Alexandra Portanova, 12th Grade, Westlake High [03/07]

"When I first met Dr. Jeng, I was, without a doubt, an ambitious hard-working student who had set high goals for the PSAT and academics generally. Unfortunately, I could see no way of achieving my goals; every practice test I took on my own seemed to confirm that the objectives I had set for myself were totally unrealistic. Dr. Jeng, however, quickly and steadily guided me towards where I wanted to be. His approach, though it taught me countless specifics, aimed primarily at developing a broader strategy for academic success. In the first class I took with him during the summer before my freshman year, I learned not only the difference between a gerund and a participial but also the logic behind learning. From each test I took and corrected, I gained at once a mastery of tense agreements and a deeper insight into the beauty and rationale of language. In following years, I took other courses ranging from the Critical Reading Course to the complete SAT I Preparation Course. Each class opened my eyes to the essence of the subject matter from which I quickly grasped the specifics. Now well into my junior year, I can confidently say that studying with Dr. Jeng was one of the wisest choices I have ever made. Studying with Dr. Jeng has made me a more accomplished scholar and a better person overall. Returning to my original goal, I am happy to report that I scored a perfect 240 on the PSAT, which proves that the combination of dedication, ambition, and experienced guidance will bring success. I gladly and fully recommend any and all educational opportunities offered by Dr. Jeng to anybody who has the passion and drive to succeed."

-Philip, Junior Westlake High [4/07]

"Dr. Jeng has been a great help for me. With his vast array of knowledge ranging from SAT writing all the way to AP chemistry, there is not much that this man does not know. He has helped me as he will always try his best and will make sure that I understand the material."

-Chapman Chan, Junior Thousand Oaks High School [05/07]

"The Jeng Academic Center really helps me grasp my studies and apply the teaching to my school work. It is a great place to achieve academic success."

-Kate Dana, Junior Westlake High [3/07]

"I started coming to JAC one year ago for help in Algebra II. I was having a hard time understanding the concepts in school. A friend recommended JAC to me and it has helped me in a huge way. I am doing better in math now and it is because of Dr. Jeng, who is very patient and always explains things in a way that I can understand them. It was a great decision that I started tutoring here. I will never go anywhere else."

-Jessica Gaunt, Westlake High [4/07]