Several of the opinions about Beacon on here are outdated or eye rollingly overdramatic. But it's…read moregood to see several people came back and updated their reviews...the school is small but growing, so it's not going to be "perfect". So try to be objective. Beacon College is specifically for students who learn differently. Students with ADD, ADHD, or a learning disability. The staff is dedicated and friendly, and the school is the top of its kind in the nation, winning several academic awards. Also, the school helps students move on to "the real world" (life after college), by helping them with resumes, interviews, and helps them find employment.

An update review on this college. A year ago, my views were much more aggressive, and I hope this…read morereview will be a bit more matured. While some things still feel the same, my thoughts have improved. The school is good I would say slightly above average. I like that there are a bunch of activities, some school bound, and some outside of campus. The discounts for events are a big draw, as they are often half priced. 9/10 The transportation I would say is a solid 7/10. it gets the job done, and is not required, unless living in the 'commons'. this portion of the living facilities needs some work when it comes to the bus system. the commons is unfortunately too far from the classes, and unless students like to walk maybe a good mile to class, the bus or a car is needed. missing a bus in the commons can ultimately affect a on time class trip making the student either late or not wanting to go to that class. the other living facilities are fine, as they are all in walking distance if missing the bus. the stops are brief, and sometimes its nice to just sit and rest in the shuttle. The classes are, for me, the biggest disappointment. The classes are the biggest challenge, not because of the work, but the way the student/teacher interactions are. Teachers are nice and personable; easy to get along with, however student disruptions can halt a class. I understand learning differences can change how classes operate, but there is a fine line between disability and obnoxious interruptions. Classes get a 4/10. Food quality is actually pretty good. Food is tasty, delightful and quick. The cheeseburger is the easiest item, but there are other items from wings, to nachos, pizza, fresh fruits and veggis. The menu changes each day. The dining room is a tad too tiny and sometimes can get loud- bring headphones if you want inner quiet. However, there is some nice outdoor seating. Overall, food gets a 7/10. not to mention is a buffet, so have at it. Student life and dorms are another category. Some can be great people to hang with for a few hours. In my experience, it was extremely hard to make lasting relationships here. There was a ton of drama that i did not want to engage with. Expect easy but flexibility friendships and you will not be disappointed. Dorm life can be comfortable, with full size kitchen and washer/dryers. Rooming with others can be challenging when there is different personalities/habits-. The actual dorm works-with nice, open living spaces and comfy beds. 6/10 There are some other things I can mention, but I do not want to write a book. Overall, its a decent little campus with a quaint town feel, good selection of activities, staff/teachers are engaging, small classes 7-10 student/teacher ratio. I have grown as a person and how to better handle situations from being at college. Best of luck to future Beacon students!

The kid has been going here for years. She loves it. Excellent teachers and different programs for…read moremusic as well.

I highly recommend Lochwood Academy of the Performers Arts. It is an excellent school for those…read morewho wish a quality education in music, be it voice, piano or other instruments. The summer programs are also excellent!

i'm a mathematician - with a master of science degree from james madison university. my favorite…read moreclass was statistics and probability. i documented and proved mathematically that the nursing program has a completely arbitrary grading paradigm, and that they do not follow any policy regarding who passes and who does not. that is to say, if they decide that they don't want you to pass, they will create a fabrication to base their decision on. when i very explicitly documented this and presented it to the board of directors, instead of correcting the problem, i was failed, and given a trespass warning in the meanwhile, the dean of the nursing program resigned and accepted a position with valencia college. the officer of equal opportunity and diversity also left, (as did the director of the office for students with disabilities) after numerous complaints that were brought to the attention of the president (sidor) were dismissed. the administrators who were aware of the problem, and knew that the problem wasn't being addressed or corrected, left for better academic environments, leaving behind a cabal of pseudoadministrators with so many choices of places to go to school (dsc, valencia, rollins, stetson, ucf) there isn't any reason to attend this third rate school if you absolutely need a school in lake county to go to, and even though it isn't a college, i would recommend lake technical school (laketech.org) over lssc

I had the privilege of meeting Esther Fagan today at Lake Sumter State College she's helping me…read moreenroll my daughter. She's an administrative staff assistant at the South Lake campus and man is she wonderful, she was so friendly and she was so helpful. I had to do my champ VA forms to get my daughter into her health insurance I'm having to do my veterans forms and at the same time get her enrolled with/on the Florida prepaid college plan so much paperwork it seem like such a confusing mess but she made it so easily understandable and I'm so thankful that I met her she's a super lady and I would recommend her to anyone of you anytime. She's a true professional and I thank her for all her help

well organized and small school l, a lot of parking too! the testing center is small and very nice…read moreac

5 Stars for a great place to start your college journey, in lovely Winter Park, with a quick Answer…read moreCenter. I got my Associates Degree at Valencia when it was still a community college, and took a few of my classes on this campus. It's not far from the heart of Winter Park, yet usually has parking available (no decal needed) and a short line in the Answer Center (as opposed to East Campus, for example). Like many of my Valencia classes, none consisted of more than 30 students. That one on one attention is what led me to choose to stay at Valencia through my AA, and ultimately led me to choose Rollins, a small liberal arts college, over UCF as the program ended. Besides that, this campus is tiny, consisting of just one building, and that means you'll quickly know much of the staff and faculty just by seeing them over and over. Overall, I love this college and my experience there and look forward to returning to this particularly small campus in the future.

Affordable and flexible tutoring and the tutor came to our home. Our tutor was knowledgeable,…read morefriendly and professional. We saw almost immediate improvement with our sons math grade. I highly recommend.

If I could give them a -1000 I will. This school is awful . Disorganized , sketchy , distasteful …read more They do no provide you with the proper curriculum or the necessary things to pass. I will be taking legal action as this school has taken money and given nothing. Please don't go here and waste your money .Has anyone taken legal action ?

I attended Brilliant Academy for the LVN to RN bridge program. It was a great school and…read moreexperience. The teachers are very informative and willing to help. They are very understanding and kind. I would 100% recommend this school to anyone who's considering it. I passed my RN Nclex on the first try with only 85 questions which is the minimum amount of questions. Thank you Brilliant Academy !!

Troy is a gentle and compassionate teacher. He makes everyone in class feel seen and supported, and…read morehis guidance helped me build a safe foundation while also deepening the spiritual side of my practice.

I could not have picked a better teacher for my teacher training! Troy is compassionate, patient,…read moreaccommodating, and supportive. Teacher training takes commitment, but Troy supported me every step of the way.

Friendly people, doctrinally sound preaching, activities and classes for all ages…read more Active middle School and High School programs Actively support several mission, and annual mission trip