I've completed the welding program and currently a plumbing student here. The instructors that work…read morehere and pretty straightforward with the students. Now, the instructor that said to not come to this school, was never a good instructor. Majority of the time from when I saw him, he was sitting in the office or trying to chop it up with the students. There's a lot more to it as well, which former students would say the same thing. He was never teaching. Instructors would come and go due to never motivating/teaching the students or even caring. Those instructors never even tried to build rapport with the students. Those instructors were the cancer to the school. I'm glad they don't work there anymore The staff now are always working, teaching and motivating. Moving forward, they're very informative and a lot of hands on work. The instructors encourage you to look for helper jobs to start getting the idea of what these jobs are like. They don't beat around the bush, they don't lie to you about how you're doing. They give you their honest opinion and show you how to correct it. I recommend this school. I started here knowing nothing about welding and now I am a welder. You will receive a certificate of completion of the school. Like I said. I am a plumbing student now and I've learned a lot from Jimmy. He also explained to us that he came from different trades. Very knowledgeable man, knows what he's doing and talking about. Zach is the night instructor from when I started and still works there as well. Also a very knowledgeable person and with a welding degree. I enjoyed and learned my first time around and I came back. I understand others had their own experiences and opinions. Take a look, take a tour of the school. Maybe you too will have a great experience like I had.

I've gone through about four different instructors for the welding program since I started in…read moreJanuary. Half the equipment in the shop is broken or down fifty percent of the time. Sure it's nice to get six weeks of practice in for six different weld styles, but the instructor turnover rate is abysmal. Having seen the listing on Indeed I understand why the instructors can't stay because no one can afford to be an eight hour part timer for minimum wage. Furthermore, the lack of airflow and ventilation in the welding lab area makes it extremely difficult to keep practicing and working on your welds unless your intent on giving yourself a heat stroke. There is a section of the welding lab that hasn't had ANY ventilation for the entire seven months I've been here thus far despite it being brought to the attention of the front office on several occasions. A lot of the equipment you need on day one isn't directly provided (such as respirators) so you're expected to go drop around $30 or more for one if you want to protect your lungs and be able to breathe better. Now personally I think that if you're coughing up twenty grand from your own pocket you should be provided all the equipment you could possibly need as well and a sufficient amount of school shirts that you're required to wear to class (you're only provided two shirts for the four day school week and you're charged extra for any additional shirts). It feels that the only way this program can be worth your time and effort is if you're using grants, scholarships, and other benefits. But if you're using money from your pocket or student loans you can likely find something more suiting and affordable. Especially since the interest rate for monthly payments if you go that route is 9.6% which adds up to well over twenty grand.

Update: I never finished my Nakashima chair in Williams class. Threw it in the basement to hide in…read moreshame. Today I was rummaging around down there and took a look at it. All the joints are cracked. Never even glued it up. If you're a wood worker looking to gain serious skills and make more complicated pieces, I urge you to seek out Marc Adam's or Hal Taylor. Unlike William, they will make sure you have the knowledge and skills to replicate what you make in class.

My first and most important goal of taking a woodworking class is to leave with as many fingers as…read moreI came with. So far, I'm scoring 10 out of 10. I don't know anything about woodworking. I made my first dovetail joint the first day of class and it came out so good that I wrote the date on it. Best of all, I made it by hand using hand tools (hand saw and chisels), not power tools. William's teaching style has you learning how to do woodworking with hand tools so that you can visualize your project in 3-D; then you will easily be able to do the same with power tools. You get a lot of one-on-one instruction, my class size was five students. You can come with questions about wood projects that you are doing outside of class. William is very helpful and willing to help. Yeah, it's a lot of money for a class. But you won't get this type of individualized instruction and low class size anywhere else from an instructor with the knowledge and accessibility of William. Let's face it, you get what you pay for and there's a lot of value to these classes.

I heard about General Assembly classes because they list them on Facebook and it popped up in my…read morefeed as a targeted ad. I'm glad for this as that is how I signed up for a free 2-hour introductory class to coding. The class covered HTML and CSS and was designed to just a quick intro to see if you would be interested in taking a full class. Still I was surprised how much I learned in just a free intro course. Our instructor Allie covered a ton of theory so we understood the big picture and how the different developer languages (HTML, CSS and Javascript) played different roles. Much of the class was her guiding us through actually creating a mock webpage by immediately applying the coding principles and info she taught. I highly recommend bringing your computer for the hands-on portion. Also, Allie listed additional resources for us to explore on our own time, and we were promised the slide deck after. Being totally new to coding, I was able to take what I learned from the intro class and actually fix an issue THE NEXT DAY on the website that I manage for work! I rely on website templates but don't understand the HTML and CSS behind it so I was able to override the template that doesn't even allow me to change font attributes on hyperlinked text. Once you sign up for a class they send you promo emails with discounts, so I will probably look into taking a more full class. TIP: this is located right in the heart of Little Tokyo so there is plenty of sushi, ramen and snack options available before or after going to class here.

I have mixed feelings about GA…read more Pros: 1. This is one of the few places left where you can get actual, in-person instruction. If you're one who can't stick to learning on your own online, face-to-face instruction is the way to go. 2. I also like that they offer a wide variety of topics from web development and digital marketing to project management, sales pitching, and communication skills. 3. The instructors I've had so far have been knowledgeable and nice. 4. They have many free talks in the evenings, sometimes even with free nibbles. I attended one on the art of sales pitching. I think it was called something like "How to Sell Anything to Anyone." The speaker was excellent, and he gave really good tips. 5. The DTLA location has convenient parking ($5 evenings and wknds) at Joe's Garage a few doors down. I also like that you can enjoy the many Little Tokyo restaurants before or after class :) Cons: 1. Cost. If you want to take their multi-day courses, expect to pay $$$. That's what you gotta expect for in-person classes from a private school. I'd love to take more classes, but I can't be spending more thousands of dollars. Yes, they have a payment plan, but you still gotta pay them back. 2. If you're looking to start a new career, don't expect to be "career ready" after you've spent all that money. The classes don't go into much depth. They're more of an overview, just enough to get you started. Then comes the hard part - studying on your own by following all the blogs and video content out there. THAT takes discipline, and nobody can help you there. I wish knowledge could just be implanted in my brain without my having to exert effort. Just being honest. 3. They never answer the phone. The only way to get a response is via email. If you're on your way to an evening or weekend class and need to reach someone, you won't get a response if it's outside normal business hours. Conclusion: If you're disciplined and highly motivated, save your money and take advantage of the overwhelming number of free resources online. But if you're a lazy a-hole like me and you're willing to spend some serious money, take a GA course to at least get you started and pointed in the right direction.

Phlebotomy class think about it twice .you need 3 years plus in order to apply for a job. It will…read morebe hard to get a job. They won't help you find a job.there fast to ask for your money. Not guarantee is given.

These courses are mostly like a crash course for around $7,500 you can go elsewhere and get better…read moretraining plus real job assistance unlike here. If I would have known this before I wouldn't have came here. I would have rather get vocational training somewhere else and been employed by now.

As I'm about to send the kid off to school, it felt appropriate to write this review since it…read morewouldn't have happened without them. The kid is a great applicant, but trying to guide her on my own was a nightmare. After trying that approach for far too long, I enrolled her in this program and instantly felt at ease. I didn't have to nag because they kindly nudged the kid with all that needed to happen. They had all these additional tips that I had no clue about. Like little known, less competitive majors or what tired, overdone personal statement topics to avoid. Well worth the money for expert advice and less fighting. Ok, I can't help myself. I have to brag that the kid is a UCLA Bruin. Couldn't be prouder. Feels like I was the one admitted!

Came across Senior procrastination Package as the name indicates ... late. My son is my only…read morechild, so I had plenty of regrets about not starting the college preparation process sooner. I had him at 20 and attended college later as an adult so I wasn't quite aware of the process out of high school. I was sooo happy that I found them. Julie was simply amazing and broke everything down for me and supported my son by prioritizing his needs with the deadlines, help with the application process, and utilizing their essay review service. I knew that signing up in the summer before my son's senior year wouldn't magically make everything right, but it definitely brought down the stress level for both of us. Apparently, they sell out every year and I'm glad I was able to get a spot. If you have a child who needs help for the college admissions process, don't wait until school starts their senior year. I wish I would have known about their parent companies Premiere Prep and Junior Scramble sooner, but you live and learn. Hopefully I've saved one parent from procrastinating with this post!! Looking forward to some good news in the months ahead for my son.

I have been a student of MTG since my sophomore year of high school, and MTG has offered me their…read moreundivided attention on both my academics as well as my college application process. Math was not my forte, yet the tutors of MTG were able to make difficult mathematics concepts easy to understand through helpful explanations and extra practices. The tutors in MTG are helpful, and are always happy to assist students with their questions. Though I struggled in the beginning of my AP Calculus class, I was able to understand the difficult concepts in Calculus and pass the AP exam with a score of 5 all thanks to MTG. Now about to graduate from college, I am thankful for the strong math foundation that MTG has imbued in me.

The tutors here are extremely helpful and responsible. They always try their best to answer every…read morequestion and explain every concept with details. In addition, they provide excellent texts and outlines to help you preview and review of the class material in school. Most importantly, they prepare you beyond enough for the AP exam in May. With their help, I'm very satisfied with my exam scores.

Great school, great training. I think most people that find success here move on and forget to…read moreleave a review, while the lazy ones have tike to write one. Just doing my part. It was a good ride and i found a job before leaving. I had to do it myself tho. Dont expect handouts anywhere.

If you're expecting for this school to help you after you graduate.... Don't!!! Little to no help…read morein building your resume. Or help in job placement assistance!! As long as you are aware of that then go for it.

I enrolled in this phlebotomy program and it has been one of the most unprofessional and unsafe…read moreexperiences I've ever had. The curriculum is scattered, the instructor is constantly distracted with her midwife job and checking her phone during class, and at one point she didn't even realize she hadn't shared the venipuncture video before sending us into lab. On October 1st, she didn't show up at all, and another person, Linnea, "taught" us by reading directly off a slideshow, giving unclear or incorrect answers, and providing no real guidance in lab. In lab, I personally witnessed unsafe practices: being told to draw from a swollen site after already being instructed not to, the instructor palpating after the site had already been cleaned, lack of proper tourniquet disinfection, improper PPE use, and students reusing contaminated equipment. Even the parking lot felt unsafe. A woman filmed me while I was arriving. Linnea herself has admitted she feels unsafe at this location, told us to park in a better-lit area, and even said she's afraid of someone "popping out of the bushes." When I told her about the incident of being filmed, she grabbed her keys and asked me to point out where the person went. I told her where but said it wasn't worth my energy or safety to confront the individual. Her response was "it's worth my time" and she quickly went upstairs. I stayed downstairs because I was not comfortable or safe confronting someone who had just been recording me in my car. After three days, I decided to withdraw. I sent a formal email requesting a refund (which the school's own staff confirmed I am entitled to within the time frame). Instead of addressing my email, Linnea left me a voicemail saying she found out I dropped "through the internet," which is unprofessional. She obviously received a notification that they got a one-star Yelp review, and the level of unprofessionalism is only being exacerbated by her response. This program is not safe, not professional, and not a place where students can truly learn. I cannot recommend it to anyone.

I am not sure of the "great" experience everyone in these reviews got. However, I know what I went…read morethrough at this school. The teacher was a nice man but he wasn't much of a teacher. He kind of just threw you into it and read off the slides that were given to him by the couple running the school. Brian and Lin were not much help with resume building and job placement. Every time I asked for help they referred me to websites that make resumes for you. Not helpful. I think they only have one connection for externships that is all the way in Mission Viejo. If you are going to do a program, I suggest you go to a school that actually cares about their students and outcome after the program is finished. I felt like time and time again they gave me the run around and were not actually helpful at all. I wish I would have done my research better. This program might have been great at one point in time, but it definitely fell off. My cousin went to a school in Santa Ana, AUMT Institute that definitely cared for their students and wanted to see them succeed. I am not trying to be mean, I am being honest about my experience, find another school.