Phlebotomy Training Academy school is highly recommended and highly praised. Ken is very…read moreknowledgeable, professional, patient, and very flexible to work with your school and schedule needs. Ken's teaching tactics prepare you for the national state exam. Every day in class, he gives you a quiz and goes over the answers you missed after taking the test. He believes failure and mistakes are the best teachers. After you complete the class lectures and didactics, Ken still allows you to come back and practice blood draws if you feel that you need more practice. He sets you up with externship with ease. There were negative reviews regarding how difficult it was during covid times. Not many places were open on those times, yet Ken still kept in touch with his students, and he found ways to make it work. Please take my word for it. This is a top-notch phlebotomy program. Ken's teaching skills, knowledge, fairness, and flexibility will not disappoint. His program will help you pass the state exam, sharpen your phlebotomy knowledge, and prepare you for a job.

I am writing this review to warn future students about my current situation and the potential…read moreissues they may face. I enrolled in the Phlebotomy Training Academy (PTA) 3-week course (held over 5 Saturdays) because it seemed like a quick and convenient way to complete phlebotomy training. Unfortunately, my experience has been very different from what I expected. I completed the course in August. The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam was more difficult than the curriculum prepared us for. However, I did learn a lot during the course, especially from Alana, who was a fantastic instructor and very knowledgeable in her field. I passed the NHA exam in October and immediately began the externship placement process in November. This is where the majority of my issues began. The program primarily uses two externship sites: * Palomar Health - which currently has an extremely long waitlist for externship placement. * Sharp Rees-Stealy - which was restricted to "essential personnel only" and required additional background checks and drug testing. When they eventually responded about placements, they said they would only accept one student per month. Because of the long waitlists and restrictions, I chose a third externship option that required an additional $300 payment. This option was supposed to guarantee faster placement and allow students to complete the externship and obtain state certification within one week. I also attempted to pursue certification through other organizations, such as the American Red Cross, but I was unsuccessful in securing placement through those routes. I have called and emailed the school multiple times without receiving clear answers. I eventually went to the office in person, where Leah advised me to speak directly with Ken Gravley regarding placement, even though I had already been trying to reach him. When I finally spoke with Ken, he told me to stop by the office and bring cash or a check for the externship placement with Dr. Wong. This felt unusual because he told not only me but other students the same thing to place the cash or check in an envelope and leave it in his mailbox, with no receipt or proof of payment. We were told that at some point he would contact us with externship dates. This entire process has been a stressful and frustrating experience, especially while balancing work and personal responsibilities. I strongly recommend that future students carefully consider the potential challenges they may face when enrolling in this program. I have also reached out to several previous students who left 1-star reviews here and received responses from Ken. I plan to update this review based on whether those students were ultimately able to receive externship placement and obtain their certification. If students are unable to become certified after paying $1,995 for the program, that is a significant financial loss. Living in California is already expensive, and it is concerning to invest that amount of money in a program that may not provide the support needed to obtain certification as promised.

Very structured and methodical approach for ISEE prep. Instructor was patient, encouraging,…read moreflexible with scheduling and helped our daughter get better at the fundamental concepts.

CV Test Prep's approach worked great. The weekly practice tests with review materials about the…read moreconcepts helped our son achieve a very impressive SAT score. They kept him on track and engaged via weekly sessions. We will use them again for our 3 other kids when they prepare for their SATs.

With ACE Tutoring's support, my child earned straight A's and gained new confidence. Her toughest…read moreyear became her most successful, opening college doors and giving her valuable study strategies she'll use far beyond high school. Thank you, ACE!!!

Our 10 year old son started studying at Ace Tutoring back in October of 2023 for 3 hours a week and…read morehas done amazingly well at his school! His teacher is seeing significant improvement with his reading writing and math! He is reading more at home and liking it ! We are very pleased with his improvement! John S

Matthew did a great job with our HS Junior son. He identified the best test for him to take between…read morethe SAT and ACT, then tutored him through about eight one hour sessions to a perfect score with only one try. Our kid is good at taking tests, but I'm sure he wouldn't have gotten the score he did without Matthew's help. Also, always courteous, on time, considerate and reliable. Highly recommend!

Our family has had an amazing experience and great results with Matt and Scorebuilder Test Prep. 3…read moreyears ago, he gave my daughter an individualized approach to her ACT prep which resulted in a score of 34 on the first try. Fast forward to 2020, and we hired Matt again for my son. Matt helped navigate and advise us through this confusing year of testing and my son was able to score a 35 on his second try. Matt has the best formula for success and we highly recommend him. Well worth the investment!

I started my five year old in math/English just as a catch up due to COVID. Yes, she did online…read morethrough school during that time but due to her age we believed extra help wouldn't hurt. Well, not only does my 5 year look forward to seeing her group but she has excelled in just the first month! She loves her projects, she's learning to read a lot easier and she is making friends. This has been a total win for us!!! And the teacher is an absolute gem!

This place was not a good fit for us. Giving the poor review because you should be aware they have…read morea 60 day notice if you want to cancel! So we are stuck there for two months‍

Love this place. Friendly staff. Good product. Kids are learning and having fun. They actually…read moreenjoy math. Lol. They take after me. BOYCE!!! SELAH!!! the best. Thanks for taking care of my kiddos.

Katherine understands the college process and provides valuable guidance and assistance to college…read morebound kids and families. Katherine's advice will save you tens of thousands dollars. She is a sherpa for the college bound. Katherine has my highest endorsement and recommendation.

I have had the pleasure of working with Katherine and Celtic College Consultants. I conduct…read morenumerous alumni interviews for prospective students for university and therefore I am afforded a lot of access to the college admissions process first hand. I have to say I have not met a college planner as knowledgeable and holistic in her planning as Katherine. She routinely conducts free informational webinars that are full of priceless information and insights. She is an honest, intelligent, and ethical professional who has my highest endorsement.