College Bound
Prep Company
Overview
College Bound Learning Center, founded by Sam Alfonsi, is a family-run tutoring service with deep roots in the Broomall and West Chester, PA communities. The business has been operating since at least the 1990s and is now carried on by Sam's children Greg and Steve.
Their focus is SAT preparation and related academic support, with an approach that goes well beyond drilling practice tests. Reviewers describe College Bound as a mentorship-driven operation where tutors work directly with students on scheduling, homework accountability, college application guidance, and personal development.
The format is intensive one-on-one SAT prep. One student reported completing 50 sessions and improving their SAT score by approximately 200 points. Tutors are described as hands-on, holding students accountable between sessions and adjusting plans based on individual progress.
Note that College Bound's website is largely non-functional -- most internal pages return errors -- so detailed program and pricing information is not available online. Families interested in learning more will need to contact them directly. Despite the dated web presence, the center has built a loyal following through decades of word-of-mouth reputation in the community.
What Parents Are Saying
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise College Bound for its mentorship-driven approach and significant score improvements, with multiple families noting that Greg and Steve provide personalized attention, accountability, and confidence-building that goes well beyond test prep. One reviewer reported a 200-point SAT score increase. The one critical review (2 stars) cautioned that the founder could be overly sales-oriented and pushed unnecessary extra lessons.
Summary based on Google reviews
Quick Info
- Tests Offered
- SAT
- Formats
- 1-on-1OnlineIn-Person
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