MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BACKUP PLAN I made an appointment on…read moreMonday for Friday at 12pm. I got there at 11:59 and the lady with short blonde hair darker skin said she was to about call me ... the DAY and TIME of the appointment to cancel and couldn't even give me a reason why. I've been reading reviews and their answers about becoming more communicative about appointments, obviously still isn't working. Came all the way there for nothing..Very unprofessional will not schedule again.

I was a student here just graduated today June 26, 2025! Run to any other school you will not be…read moreable to pass the exam all the teachers will show you different methods confusing you. Ms. Parks executive director and Ms. Candace are bias individuals so they select who they will help and who they will not! The rules are per person meaning they only apply or bend for certain people! They suspended me For telling another student "Don't take my clips" no confrontation took place. Today I heard Ms. Candace say "Thank God she is graduating" because she is rude and I filed several complaints on her! Furthermore, she says these things to other students creating a hostile atmosphere for me and other students like me! These women enjoy picking on and bullying their students and staff and this is why their teachers keep quitting! Ms. Candace also writes up her teachers for having family members come in to have their hair cut by students but yesterday had her own family member in there doing the same exact thing! They told students my business which was confidential information to add insult to injury! When trying to conduct a service with client teachers force their students to do it their way even if it goes against everything they taught us in the classrooms just to have a power trip or make you look like an incompetent stylist! This school was the worst experience ever and I hate that I have to pay a tuition after even on my graduation day having to deal with the hateful staff members!

Please do not go to this school!!!! Such a big liar!!! When the teacher Amy taught us the nail…read morepolish, she always looks sleepy, and the class is at her tiny place. Moreover, if you need her to show you how to do with the nail polish, u need to pay extra fee.

From the owner: Acadia Beauty School is licensed by the New York State Department of Education. Our objective is to…read moreprovide a course of instruction that equips and prepares our Students to meet all of the requirements necessary to become licensed in Cosmetology.

I was so happy to attend CMAD's Program for post graduates. Even after doing makeup for 5 years, I…read morewill always remain a student in this ever changing industry. CMAD was the best place to resharpen my skills as well as learn new techniques. Ruthie and Johnny are honestly the most helpful mentors/teachers I've ever had. They are so patient and genuinely want you to win along side them in this cut throat industry. Although this recent pandemic has slowed a lot of things down, they also have taught me the correct proper sanitizing etiquette when working with a client. I highly 1000% recommend this school, it contains the best programs with a price point you can't beat in NYC.

I've had the pleasure of taking classes from both Ruthie Weems and Jonny Polizzi and they are both…read moreAMAZING!! While both are extremely talented, I really appreciated Ruthie's eye for color, product placement, and breaking down face structures. This is essential (and a great tool) when entering the makeup artistry field, and it's something I still use to this very day! Jonny's attention to detail, hair styling and airbrush skills are comparable to none! He is truly talented! Lastly, what left me truly impressed is their ability to quickly change teaching directions to tailor the students. They can quickly identify your strengths, weaknesses and help you use them to your advantage, ultimately making you a better artist. I cannot thank them enough! I highly recommend!

This review is for the summer camp. My son has attended the COA summer camp for 2 consecutive years…read moreand we plan on re-enrolling again this year. They provide breakfast and lunch daily, weekly trips (which my son loves!), there are weekly special activities on site and they do water play and go to local playgrounds. My son has made friends that return in the summer, just like he does, and he looks forward to seeing them. There is a lot to do and ms. Surita, ms. Wendy, ms. Lulu communicate well with parents. They offer full time hours (5 days a week, 10 hrs/ day) for 8 weeks, this is hard to get with the free, public school Summer camp program. Overall, we recommend their summer camp.

my son was here and was hurt by one of the day care staff, no justice was served not even sure who…read moredid it (from observation I possibly do) or if anything was done. I don't blame the place but people gotta do better when hiring and watching their employees, especially when it comes to our children.

Reason why you should not go here‼…read more Very unprofessional staff and management Staff looses important documentation for clinicals or testing They use tape for there books instead of staples Every course here is half-a**ed and not the right material if you actually want to learn and be ready for a job here's not the place Wrong certifications are given out Wrong dates or information are given for state testing Last minute communication or no communication at all Late instructors They teach you the wrong things then say they never did or admit they were wrong sometimes Most of the classes are cut short you don't get to learn material fully This school will definitely pass you without taking a test or attending class and you MIGHT get your certificate but the process is horrible and now that they have raised there prices it's definitely not worth it if you work hard for your money and want to actually be job ready & confident just know this school does not take pride in practice or reputation and many people can agree.

I've taken every class at this school, from Hha Cna and lastly there PCT class which is Plebotomy…read moreEKG and Cna combined. Never failed one test. Both Dafina which is the hha and Cna teacher there and Doctor S ( ekg , phlebotomy )are awesome! Both very patient made things completely easy to understand and grasp . I really enjoyed Comming to all of there classes. I finished up my last class which was PCT over a month ago and already received offers at two urgent cares for medical assistant role / pct. I'm so overall happy with my experience there !