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Southwestern Advantage

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Customer Review Ratings

4.42/5 stars

Average of 279 Customer Reviews

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  • Review fromRhonda C

    Date: 07/31/2025

    5 stars
    I could have spent 10 times as much money & not have gotten a better learning product. These books are well worth the money spent, & they help foreign students pay for their higher education as well. I enjoyed learning about their country & customs. Thank you for the 150 years of educational products.

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 08/01/2025

    ****** - thank you for your review regarding the experience you had with a student dealer participating in our sales program. We hope you and your family love the products and get many years of use out of them!
  • Review fromJen D

    Date: 07/28/2025

    5 stars
    Books are amazing and very affordable when investing in your child’s education. ***** our rep was very knowledgeable and so kind. He sat and answered all our questions with a smile! I felt comfortable and heard at all times.

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/29/2025

    *** - we are very excited to hear about the experience you had with *****! We have heard many kind things about him from others. Enjoy the products!
  • Review fromTina S

    Date: 07/25/2025

    4 stars
    ***** was very knowledgeable about the books and apps he was at my house to show me. I could tell he believed in his product, So happy we got both items for my granddaughter,
    **** *

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/28/2025

    **** - thank you for sharing your experience! We are excited for your paths to have crossed!
  • Review fromKaitlyn B

    Date: 07/21/2025

    5 stars
    *** was absolutely amazing! He was very patient and explained everything very well! We love our books!

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/22/2025

    **** ****** - thank you for your review regarding ***! We are so happy to hear how much you like the product and that *** was able to leave such a favorable impression!
  • Review fromMeshia R

    Date: 07/21/2025

    5 stars
    **** ***** was a wonderful representative. He was kind and respectful!

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/22/2025

    ******, we are grateful to hear about your experience with ****. He is a very kind and professional person who is doing a fantastic job in your community!
  • Review fromLacy L

    Date: 07/21/2025

    1 star
    HORRBILE company to work with and such a scam.
    Document EVERYTHING when it comes to this company. I purchased the books 6/21/2025 and immediately requested a cancellation on 6/21/2025 (you have 3 days to do this). They were prompt in approving my request and had *** send me two labels to return the books. I mailed two packages because the labels provided did not have the correct weight for the 4 books to be in one box. I put two books in each box in order to meet the weight requirement for the shipping. I kept my Drop-Off package receipt from *** and confirmed both my packages were delivered 6/30/2025 and I still don't have my refund 3 weeks later.
    Per the email I received 6/21/2025 from them it said "Once we receive confirmation that the products were returned, we will issue a refund due" it did not say anything about a quality check.
    I emailed them a week after 6/30/25 stating the books were delivered and requesting my refund but they said they needed a quality check.
    I followed back up today 7/21/2025 and they are claiming that I'm missing one of the books however, the weight on the *** label (they weighted each box at their office) confirmed each box was 24.35 pounds which means there were two boxes in each box. I put Math 1 with Science and Math 2 with Social Studies. I know for a fact that if they got the Math 1 book which means they received the Science book that they are claiming they don't have. I boxed the books the way I did on purpose for this exact reason so that they couldn't say a book was missing.
    I have asked for my refund multiple times and provided all these details and they still claim a book is missing which is incorrect and I have the proof. Horrible company DO NOT BUY from them!

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/29/2025

    **** – we are glad you chose the BBB to submit a review and provide info. In reviewing your issue regarding the refund, our records indicate the email with a prepaid label was issued 6/23/25. Because the order was in two separate boxes, they may not have been together with any other returned merchandise. A note from the warehouse in our system says they located all books and a refund was issued 7/21/25. You should likely see it on your statement by now. Thank you for taking the time to share with the student who came by, as I am sure he enjoyed spending time with you and your family.
  • Review fromHarley W

    Date: 07/18/2025

    5 stars
    Awesome job! Love all the books and especially meeting such kind, personable people!

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/21/2025

    Thank you for the kind words, ******! We are glad you were able to get excited about the products and the student rep who visited you!
  • Review fromKayla L

    Date: 07/18/2025

    5 stars
    **** ***** is EXCEPTIONAL and I'm both saddened to see him leave the SA team but excited to see what his future holds in store for him. He was such a joy to get to know and I really appreciated how he respected my time while also giving a solid delivery of his products. I am a happy customer and plan to invest more in SA materials and I wish Will the BEST of luck with his future.

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/21/2025

    ***** - thank you for sharing how you feel about Will and your interaction with him! He is such a professional! We are excited to have a new fan! Have a great rest of the summer!
  • Review fromKathleen E

    Date: 07/14/2025

    5 stars
    ***** visited us and we had a great time. He was very knowledgeable, willing to work with our family situation, and had a great personality. So happy he stopped by helped us get some great resources.

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/16/2025

    Thank you, ********! We are excited to hear about the time you spent with ***** and the purchase you made to invest in your family. Thank you!
  • Review fromRosa H

    Date: 07/11/2025

    5 stars
    The representative **** that visited was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was very kind to my daughter and I. He was very respectful of my home and even took of his shoes at the door without having to be asked. The learning system is a great tool to have. Not only to help the children but to help us parents also that have been out of school for a while that way we can help them.

    Southwestern Advantage

    Date: 07/14/2025

    **** - we are grateful to know about your interaction with ****. The learning system is a great way to process and understand what is being taught in school or at home. We will pass this to his sales leader and share with him. Have a great rest of the summer!

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