C2 Education of Columbia - Columbia, Maryland

Simryn P.

I have been with C2 for about 5 years, and have mainly continued and enjoyed my lessons due to one teacher: Michael. He is a very caring, funny, but also incredibly smart tutor and has helped me with many things, including English ACT prep, prepping for AP History exams, and writing my college essays. Throughout the years that I have worked with Michael, he has always brought my writing to the next level and helped immensely with my weaker areas. I also love that he always talks and laughs with students, which makes all the sessions fly by. Michael is one of the best teachers I have worked with, and I am grateful for everything that he has given me.

Mohnish M.

I worked with Michael Cale at C2 Columbia for over two years, during which he tutored me in SAT prep, AP exam preparation, and college essay writing. Without his exceptional tutoring, I truly don’t believe I would be where I am today or thriving at my university.

Michael consistently went above and beyond to help me and my peers, demonstrating not only expertise but also genuine care for our success. Reading comprehension and writing have always been challenging for me, but Michael’s patience, encouragement, and targeted teaching methods significantly improved my abilities—skills that have proven crucial in college.

Beyond being an outstanding tutor, Michael is an incredibly kind and supportive mentor. He always knew how to guide me through challenges, offering strategies that made complex concepts more approachable. His dedication and passion for teaching make him an invaluable asset to C2 Columbia. I’m deeply grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to any student looking to improve their academic performance.

Mahima A.

I have been tutored at C2 for about 1-2 years, and I can not possibly express how much the tutors have helped me through my academic career. The staff are so welcoming and the tutors are excellent at helping me understand difficult subjects. I have been with tutors such as Michael, Cade, and Jacob for much time and they have made my studies more engaging. They've helped me understand concepts in two sentences rather than two days at school. C2 has been and continues to be an excellent learning environment.

Burhan B.

Amazing experience! The staff, such as Director Ms. Esther, were very encouraging and respectful of the hours I put in—making sure I would get to where I needed to be. Michael was an amazing help with brainstorming, editing and working on my essays. He provided me a lot of insight and skills that will help me for time to come! Matt was also a fantastic tutor. The staff helped me realize that further development and achievement was very possible with time and effort!

Shreya P.

I was at C2 for over two years and I had an incredible experience. Michael was amazing during the college application process and for SAT English. Anyone who has experienced these knows it's very, VERY stressful, but Michael was there every step of the way; I truly don't know what I would've done without him. Going to C2 was always fun because the atmosphere was very relaxed. We joked around a lot but we also were productive. Other than being a superb essay and SAT tutor, Michael was also someone I could talk to about anything. I jokingly called him my therapist because he never questioned when I would start ranting about my problems and gave very good advice as well. Michael is kind and compassionate, and also phenomenal at his job. All of my good memories at C2 include Michael in them. He is one of the most extraordinary teachers I've ever had, and I will always be grateful to him for all his help and will cherish our memories forever.

Meera K.

I’ve been going to C2 Columbia over the course of five years now, and I’ve had a great experience overall. Micael Cale has been especially helpful with the SAT and my college essays. He introduced me to several SAT tips and strategies, and he managed to make mundane readings more engaging. I’m very sure that my SAT score would be much lower if I didn’t have his support. He was just as helpful for my college essays, too. He guided me through my brainstorming process, and he was always able to suggest additional ideas to strengthen my essay topics, too. He was also really easy to open up to about the more personal aspects of my essays, making the writing process much easier. On several occasions, he reviewed my essays outside of his hours at C2, which I really appreciated.

Shivani G.

I worked with Mr. Michael from the beginning of my sophomore year in high school, and he has helped me not only academically but also to grow as an individual. Don't get me wrong I disliked tutoring until I experienced Mr. Michael's unique approach, which combines humor with academic rigor. He helped me raise my English SAT score and better comprehend literature. With English being my second language, he never judged my difficulties in understanding questions. He faced every problem with patience and taught me in ways I had never experienced before.Mr. Michael went above and beyond; he even worked with me overtime, including during his days off, to help me craft phenomenal essays. He is the reason I got into my dream colleges, the Presidential Fellows Program, the Honors Program, and more. No, he did not write my essays for me, but he guided me in a way that allowed me to work independently while he edited my work to help my writing improve on its own.Beyond academics, Mr. Michael also supported my mental health. When I needed a note for my doctor regarding behavioral analysis, both he and Miss Caroline a phenomenal, smart, and kind-hearted math tutor took the time to write it during their off-hours. Mr. Michael also made time before and after study groups to discuss any external conflicts I was facing outside of C2.Miss Caroline, who is like a dynamic duo with Mr. Michael, was equally invaluable. She helped me raise my math SAT score and is the reason I passed Statistics LOL! She knew exactly how to help by providing clear explanations and breaking down each problem step by step. She printed out various worksheets for me and bonus, she gives snacks! Coming straight from school, tired and hungry, Miss Caroline never let anyone study on an empty stomach, which, thanks to the sugar rush, made studying even more effective.

Overall, both tutors have been lifesavers, and I could never ask for more from C2. Thanks to Mr. Michael and Miss Caroline, I am confidently heading into college!

Penelope C.

C2 is some of the fondest memories I had from high school. I was only there for a short period of time, but I remember looking forward to going there every time I went (I feel like a lot of kids usually dread going to tutoring). I would like to give special thanks to Michael Cale specifically for helping create such a fun, memorable, productive, and enjoyable space for me. It was apparent that Michael was not only smart and fun to be around, but he also enjoyed helping his students learn and took the time to make sure everyone was supported.