Its MBA program is great. U definitly can learn how to be a smart innovative technological leader…read morefrom the classes.

Absolutely beautiful campus!! They also have a free bus system that goes around the campus during…read morethe week. It's limited on the weekends. It is a rather large campus as well. I did so much walking and was tired. And I walk a lot! haha. Glad I got to visit my nephew here!

Visiting Stafford University for my sister-in-law's PhD graduation over at Maple Pavilion was nice…read more The only thing was the lack of organization of parking as it was a madhouse. However, once inside the pavilion very organized and what a spectacle a lot of brain power, but also very proud. The campus itself is remarkable, and if you haven't gone on it, take a look at one of the best universities in the world.

When it comes to your education, or your future, you need serious judgement to make the best choice…read morefor yourself! I am so happy that I have a place to call home for the next two years. Palo Alto University is a boutique private, accredited university, without the expensive tuition and games most schools play with their students (ie, Argosy). The counseling program is best in class. As a student, I feel confident to have competent faculty who are honest and well-seasoned in their field. In the cohorts, you'll find colleagues who mutually care about advancement/growth and it's collaborative! Technology is used in all our classes which makes this a 21st century educational institution (it makes our lives easier). I encourage anyone who wants to enter the helping professions, to consider PAU!

While my experience does not represent every student's experience in PAU's Masters in Clinical…read moreMental Health Counseling program, I have no doubt it will resonate with many current students and graduates. I chose PAU because it was an accredited program that offered a hybrid format with a cohort model. Unfortunately, for the high tuition it charges, PAU fell short in many important areas, particularly administrative, professor quality, advisor guidance, practicum and internship support, and post-graduate services. It has been a year since I graduated, and I am still angry and deeply disappointed by the treatment I experienced from my advisor, as well as my negative experiences with my practicum instructor and internship site. I left feeling traumatized--not only by my own experiences but also by hearing what many other students had gone through. I had a handful of instructors whom I genuinely believe were strong counseling educators. However, the majority were not supportive, lacked organization, and often brought their own unresolved trauma and countertransference into the classroom. The administrative side of the program was equally frustrating. I found the workload to be unreasonable, and the lack of coordination only made it more difficult. Because the department heads created the syllabus for each course, instructors had little or no authority to modify it. Unfortunately, there were times when the syllabus contained errors, yet neither the instructors nor the department made any effort to notify students or correct them. For example, in one of our group counseling classes, we were assigned a group presentation. The syllabus stated that the presentation should be approximately 80 minutes long. However, on the day the first group was scheduled to present, the instructor informed the class that the presentations were actually supposed to be only 40 minutes. The first group had no opportunity to adjust, despite having followed the written requirements. Even more frustrating, the following quarter the syllabus still listed the same incorrect 80-minute requirement. This type of disorganization occurred repeatedly throughout the program. At the same time, students were constantly reminded of the importance of being accurate, organized, punctual, and accountable in our work. It was difficult not to see the irony. Near the end of the program, one of the things that concerned me most about PAU was what I perceived to be a lack of integrity. One of the reasons I chose the program was its tuition guarantee, which promised that a student's tuition rate would remain the same throughout the program. At one point, however, PAU attempted to increase tuition despite that guarantee. An entire cohort challenged the decision. It was not until students organized, sought legal counsel, and raised concerns about the potential implications for PAU's CACREP accreditation that the university ultimately reversed its decision. For me, this experience reinforced the impression that protecting the school's image and financial interests took priority over honoring its commitments to students. It significantly eroded my trust in the institution and left me questioning its commitment to the ethical values it teaches future mental health professionals. Overall, I believe the foundation of the program needs to be reassessed. There seems to be a great deal of politics at play, and when students raise legitimate concerns, the responsibility often gets shifted back onto them rather than being addressed by the school. Ultimately, I found the program to lack the student-centered approach I was looking for--something I believe every mental health training program should naturally embody. If you are considering a master's program, I strongly encourage you to choose a school that prioritizes its character over its image. Look for a truly student-centered program--one that genuinely cares about its students and is invested in their success. Make sure the professors and advisors have a thorough understanding of California licensing requirements and clinical practice. When faculty and advisors are based in other states, as was the case in my program, they may not be familiar with California laws and regulations, which can lead to inaccurate or misleading guidance. Finally, make sure the program has a competent, supportive, and resourceful career services department that continues to support students after graduation. In my experience, the director of career services always appeared overwhelmed & frazzled. And once I graduated, there was essentially no meaningful career support. I was simply directed to an alumni Facebook group that had very little activity or value. I share this not out of bitterness, but in the hope that prospective students will ask the right questions before investing significant time, money, and energy into a graduate program.

Santa Clara University is absolutely beautiful. It has a classic California mission-style design…read morewith palm trees, red-tile roofs, and really well-maintained grounds. Everything feels peaceful, clean, and very walkable. The mix of historic architecture and modern facilities gives it a unique character, and the location in Silicon Valley makes it even more appealing. Anthonyxibarrax

Wonderful, kind admissions office and staff. Welcomed my family and answered all our questions.read more

TL;DR- Version: (That's too long didn't read for non techies): This is not the same school I signed…read moreup for in 2013 but after 3+ years of turmoil the school is re-emerging into greatness. This last seminar I got a sneak peak at the new curriculum, website, and operational changes that are in final stages of implementation. The broken systems that plagued the registrar are actually fixed, the curriculum is on par with other schools and not so hippie slanted that it's hard to connect to mainstream psychology. And I no longer feel any anxiety about the school's future; rather I feel great hope and excitement. I almost wish I were now signing up for the Ph.D. for the first time. However I would have missed the great struggle that helped forge me into the confident Ph.D. candidate that I am. If you are considering this school talk to admissions and ask them to give you some current students contact info to hear their thoughts. Heck even ask for my info David Anderson and I'll answer any question, thought or concern with compassionate candor. ----- THE WHOLE (Abridged For Internet Story) I have been attending Sofia University since Fall of 2013, before the collapse. I chose to stay in the Ph.D. in Psychology program because my gut told me that my voice as a student would help ensure that the school recover and offer education that would both benefit students and the world. I want to candidly share my experience about the Ph.D. program from start to finish during this transition and provide my view of where the school is now, and why I believe it is a renewed beacon of light in Silicon Valley...and the world. First let me address the negative reviews here. There are a lot of hurt feelings and valid complaints about what happened at Sofia, but now in the Spring Quarter of 2017 I can say that the ship has been fully righted and is in a far better place then it EVER was in my previous experience (starting September 2013). When I first enrolled in the Global Ph.D. the curriculum was fixed and there were no electives. My admissions advisor failed to mention this, but after seminar and my first quarter I resigned and accepted this as a compromise for the transpersonal interactions. After the school began it's turbulent time the curriculum changed, beloved teachers, and chair struggled to serve as an administrator. To his credit, his gift was leading in a time of peace, not change. I found the new core and concentration options exciting so I chose to stay with the school to support, and hold it accountable to the quality of education I demanded. The next year or two were rocky to say the least, and found myself playing ambassador advocate fighting for my education. This process was riddled with drama and growing pains with program implementation and sustainability. I can happy say the new curriculum in the Ph.D. program is the program I wanted before I started at Sofia. It puts the school on par with other programs with tuition, curriculum requirements, and still and offers the opportunity to study what you want to study. I believe there will continue to be minor growing pains, but with the new student senate, Liz Li's compassionate ear, and the highly accomplished Ph.D. program Chair Marilyn Schlitz the ship of Sofia is back on course and gaining speed. Additionally, there will be opportunities to take classes across programs to support your career goals such as coding, business, and education. Reality Check: As I write this the new website, tuition and curriculum changes have not yet been published. The new operations officer made the wise decision to get rid of the problematic systems and bring in proven systems that are simpler and more reliable. The school is not the old ITP, which to me is a good thing, it felt far to patriarchal and a bit chauvinistic. ....more cut off by word limit... To those who are no longer here: In the process that got the school the place it is today we lost a lot of great students, wonderful faculty, staff, and chairs. They are not forgotten and are missed. Should you enroll at the Sofia University, USA that we are today? - I would say yes. The MATP program is as strong as it ever has been, the PH.D. program is great and continuing to get better and more interesting every quarter. - MBA, CS: These are mostly newer programs but the vision and curriculum seem really solid. I was actually considering both the MBA and CS program in data science before I realized that I needed to finish my Ph.D., and work for a while before doing another graduate program. - Transpersonal Technology Lab: This is a hidden GEM! I have a study already planned after graduation using things I learned from Dr. Jeffery Martin who heads up that space. - Flexibility: The global programs and seminars are like no other, you can work, develop great relationships in school, and get an advanced degree in a field you've always wanted to study.

I'm in the process of applying to ITP so I called yesterday and spoke with admissions. We had a…read moregood conversation and since the application process at ITP is new to me, I called back twice with additional questions with the span of an hour or so. The first time was fine, but on the second call, when I announced myself, the admissions person paused and said curtly, "yes." "Yes"?? No "hi" or other greeting, simply a you-are-bothering-me "yes"? I asked my question and hung up feeling a bit put off. Is this the type of attitude I will encounter at this very small school when I am a student there? Okay, maybe it was a fluke, maybe I caught the admissions person at a bad time, I gave her the benefit of the doubt. One of the transcripts I was having sent electronically bounced back from the e-mail the admissions person had given me. This according to the friendly admissions and records person at the very large university I had previously attended. The friendly woman in the large university's records department called me to get a new e-mail address for ITP admissions. So today I called the admissions woman (the first time today) and greeted her, telling her who I was. There was a pause on the other end of the line and curt, "yes." I took a deep breath, my excitement in the application process seriously waning and asked her if I was bothering her. Short pause. "No!" she said, suddenly friendly and helpful. What was that about? I truly have misgivings about ITP if their admissions personnel are so unwelcoming, so put-out when I call to ask questions. Is this the attitude ITP has toward potential students? After all, isn't the admissions department the face of the school for new students? I know we're all busy, but I was treated with courtesy and friendliness by a woman who works in the records department of the 30,000+ student university I previously attended, why is it that I was treated with annoyance by the admissions department of a small school to which I am applying to spend $26K per year in tuition and fees?

Great experience many years ago. Can't speak to current faculty, but when I was there the…read moreprofessors were intelligent, of great integrity, and had a lasting positive impact on me. Again, can't speak to what it's like this many years later. Especially with the changing context in silicon valley demographics.

So the first day my son attended but we left half way thru because he was so bored. The beginning…read morewas meant for the kids who really didn't have much or any knowledge of the game. The second day he watched how the classroom material taught was barely touched on the court. Instead of half in class and other half on court they did all at once so no one could move around. Also they emphasized stretching but barely did any. The concepts taught were not what I had anticipated. I am disappointed. I was looking for strategy, mental strength. It's meant for beginners not anyone who is an intermediate or better.

Editing , my one star is for the veterans dean and veterans dean only and for the police officer…read morethan discriminated against me the first day. If you're a veteran , go elsewhere. A couple of staff are okay and a couple are even nice but the veteran dean ruined my experience so if you're a veteran I say go elsewhere .

Foothill College is a very inexpensive (if I remember correctly, I remember the signs of FREE 2…read moreyear TOP NOTCH HIGH QUALITY) education that sets you up for success. I've attended Foothill College once to explore the options of becoming a Registered Nurse. Top quality establishment with HIGH GOLDEN Standards of diversity, equality, and inclusion. They have TAG programs/system to all of the University of California education. Recommend with the highest UTMOST regard.