Sylvan is SO worth the time and money. We drive 100 miles one way and go twice a week. My son is not only improving rapidly but his confidence is soaring! When I asked my son what he thinks of Sylvan his response was I use to have a hard time with reading and now I dont. It is no longer a struggle to get him to read. Ashley and the other teachers are great. I dont know what we would have done without Sylvan!