Proprep

I needed some extra help with my own study for an Open University course, and I was rather nervous about getting started online. The person who set up my sessions took the time to explain everything and was very patient with my questions. The tutor was knowledgeable and encouraging, and I felt looked after. I'd happily recommend them to a friend.

Honestly this is the best way I've found to get up to speed on data analysis for a career change. The tutor knew the tools inside out and gave me practice tasks that matched what employers were asking for in my area. Setting up the first session took about ten minutes and the video link never dropped out once. I'd used a bootcamp before and this was far more practical for someone working full time.

The detail I noticed most was the short summary the tutor sends after each session, listing the topics covered and what to revise. It meant I didn't have to rewrite my notes from scratch before the next lesson. First time I've used a tutoring service and I was sceptical, but the sessions were focused and the tutor was clearly prepared. Booking was dead simple on the app and I'd use it again.

Bought the ten session block for my GCSE chemistry revision. Works out at a sensible rate per hour compared with local tutors, and the sessions can be moved without any fuss if something comes up. Tutor kept to the syllabus, and the progress notes after each session were useful. Good value for what you get, and my grade went up a whole band.

Compared this to the peer tutoring at my uni which is free, and honestly that's the first thing I thought about. This works out a fair bit more per session, though the tutor was more organised than the student tutors I'd had. Had to chase the first invoice because the payment link didn't arrive. It did sort itself out in the end but it was a faff.

Took the five session block for my daughter's Year 10 maths and it works out at a fair price per hour. Sessions were on video and the tutor kept to time, which I appreciated. My daughter's grades have gone up a notch since starting, so I can't complain about what we paid.

Brilliant from start to finish, booked a trial session for my little brother's reading and it was spot on. The tutor was patient and kind, and he came away actually wanting to read. Booking took about two minutes on the site. Really pleased, will definitely book the next block.

I bought a two hour intensive session for my cousin's driving theory test and it was a great way to cover the hazard perception stuff. Compared it to a couple of other options first and this was the best value for a single session. The tutor used real practice questions and explained why each wrong answer was wrong. We booked the same afternoon and everything was ready to go.

Went for the ten session block to help my son with his Year 11 physics, and I'd say it's been good value. The tutor gets straight into the questions and doesn't waste time, and the notes afterwards are useful for the parent to see. We had one session moved at short notice and that was handled without any fuss. Booking took a few minutes.

I did not expect the tutor to be quite so patient with my grandson's French, and she wrote him a clear note after each lesson which I found most helpful. The booking was straightforward and the reminders came through on time. I'm glad we went ahead with it, they've been very reliable.

Compared them with the agency my sister uses and a couple of independent tutors on a platform. This was cheaper per hour than the agency and the booking was much quicker than the platform. The sessions were online and the tutor had clearly read my son's school report beforehand. Only niggle is the calendar takes a bit of fiddling.

I needed someone to help me get up to speed on Python for a job switch and didn't have time for a classroom course. I already know some coding so I wanted someone to fill the gaps quickly. The tutor was sharp and cut straight to what I needed. Scheduling was a little awkward at first but it sorted itself out after a couple of weeks.

Was using a tutoring agency before and this is noticeably cheaper per session, which was the main reason I switched. Booking on my phone was quicker too. Only thing is the reminder emails are a bit late so I've missed the odd one. Otherwise tutor is good.

Sessions for my English lit essays were useful, the tutor knew the texts well. Only niggle is they often run a few minutes over and it throws off the next thing I'd planned. Otherwise solid.

Had a uni essay due and no idea where to start with the stats part. Found them on Google and booked a session the same evening. Tutor was ok, a bit rushed at the start but got there in the end. Would use again maybe.

Honestly not worth it. I have been using Proprep on and off for about three years for my daughter's maths and the booking has got clunkier every time. Sessions are fine when they actually happen but the rescheduling has been a nightmare and I've lost hours waiting for replies.

My grandson was struggling with his GCSE history and his mum asked me to find someone who could help him get organised before his mock exams. I've been using the site on and off for about three years now for my own bits and pieces, so I know my way around it. The tutor he got was patient and kind, and I was pleased with how much he improved.

Compared with the tutoring agency I used at school, this one feels a bit less responsive. Emailed about rescheduling a session and it took three days to get a reply, which felt slow. The tutor himself was fine and he picked up my weak spots quickly. Price per hour is about the same as the agency, so the slow admin is the main downside.

Got the bulk block for my son's A level maths. Price per hour came out lower than the local tutor we'd used before, and I could see the rate on the booking page before paying, which I liked. Tutor sends a short summary after each lesson. We've used it for three months now and the sessions have been consistent.

The first thing I noticed was that the tutor had actually looked up my exam board's specification before our first session, which the agency never bothered with. We went through the past papers together and she flagged which questions the examiners tend to reward. Booking was simple and I could pick a time that worked around my shifts at the pharmacy.