I didn't know the extent of a college selection and application process until doing some work for…read moreKeith Wilkerson at CollegeThoughts, despite fumbling through it with two daughters, who are now in their late twenties. I am embarrassed to say that I genuinely had no idea. For us, the college process was confusing, disappointing, and frustrating. One four-year college experience was very successful - the one my daughter least anticipated it to be. The other was a massive disappointment for me as a parent, although my daughter doesn't express the same sentiment. She doesn't say anything, pro or con. If only I knew then what I know today! CollegeThoughts would have been an enormous help to us, providing structure, goal identification, and the process to attain these goals, including essential study skills. There is nothing CollegeThoughts has not addressed in their various programs, from help with the applications, interviews, and college essays to diving deep into helping your child frame a perfect future and guiding them to get there. Their programs are tailored to each student, and pricing is affordable and a la carte. If you are wondering, start the discussion early, pick up the phone and call them, check the student testimonials on their website, or take the College Success Quiz on their homepage. That way, you will understand what I mean and help your child with success for a lifetime. Good luck.

Although my daughter's test score started to increase, MJ himself repeatedly called my daughter…read morestupid and unteachable. She has since been struggling with taking the test because she does not want to relive the trauma.

MJTP was a very supportive and highly effective partner for our daughter in her SAT preparation…read more Our daughter had reached a plateau of sorts in her scores and had a specific type of question she needed to navigate. Matt quickly recognized the particular nature of the questions that required focus and provided a protocol for addressing it. Matt was thoughtful and engaged in working together with our daughter to tackle this challenge. The results were excellent. We are grateful to Matt and the team at MJTP and would recommend them enthusiastically to others.

Rita is fantastic at what she does. Before working with Rita, I was very unsure of my future and…read morewhat I wanted to do. I was displaced by the pandemic and years of unfulfilling work. Honestly, I felt a bit hopeless. A couple of sessions with Rita got me back on track. She offers clear guidance and has your best interest at heart. She won't do the work for you but provides the support and tools needed to feel empowered. She doesn't upsell or do anything like that(she's a career coach, not a life coach... she wants to get you a job). The best thing she did was help me clarify my interest and get me pointed in the right direction. She also makes job searching sound easy instead of overwhelming like it usually is. I ultimately landed a job that paid over 25% more than what I was initially looking for and much more aligned with my interests and values. Thank you Rita! - You literally changed my life. I recommend Rita to all of my friends, and her career coaching is worth every cent.

Rita is one of the best career coach I've ever met. I had experience working with other consular in…read morePhiladelphia area and have something to compare with. It was such a pleasure working with Rita: she listens, answers all questions honestly and gives very valuable advise. After one month I received a job offer to my dream company and with much better position I applied before. A little note for people who is looking for a career consular: send email to career coaches and shortly describe your situation and wait for free phone consultation. Rita was the only one who gave me a valuable advise for 5 min for free. Others were talking about their prices and how good they are.

Great place to send your children for an education located in the heart of Malvern . Wonderful…read moreteaching staff and facility with unique glass offerings

I spent four years in this nightmare of secondary education, taking shit from nuns, pampered…read moresuburban girls, and my own parents. I used to imagine no one really likes their high school. But when I see Villa girls in Philly, they often exclaim in gushing tones, "Wasn't it the BEST time of your LIFE! Don't you MISS it?!" Abso-fucking-lutely NOT. I always said the best thing about Villa was Malvern Prep down the road. Between the pressure to excel in academics, play sports, and cram 51,000 activities into your schedule, I hated my life from ages 14-18. I'm not some Columbine outcast either. I made good grades, had a group of friends, did charity work and was in the school play, choir, and volunteered. Villa Maria's school policies were to repress creativity, demand conformity, and always look picture-perfect in your pervert's dream Catholic school uniform. Villa takes the credit for the natural tendencies of excessively parented, upperclass white girls; which is to achieve. It has nothing to do with the school or their ridiculously quaint ideas about education. Don't send your girls to Villa. If they are smart, they will do well in any school. If they need help or are not inclined to Lockean "tabula rasa" classroom environments, they will wither and die under Villa's oppressive regime. Up with education, down with Villa.

I live overseas, and went to Beth after my dad passed to have a new POA for my mom. With my…read moresituation as the only child and really only family left for my mom, Beth was amazing guiding me through everything. The office staff, along with Beth, were amazing help in sorting out medicaid, helping with finding a good nursing home when I was in another country, and what to do when I had to sell my parents house while my mom was still with us. When she passed in 2024, I came back and once again, Beth and her team were amazing in getting what needed to be done in the short time I was in the States. My husband and I often say how we don't know how we'd find our way through all of this without Beth.

I felt good vibes while in the office. So "far I'm happy "I chose them. I was treated kindly and…read morecompassionately. I was and am a bit overwhelmed. I feel I did a good job. I believe they will represent me well with my needs

My husband and I have attended multiple classes through Main Line Family Education during our…read morepregnancy. Every class has been fantastic! We have learned so much useful information related to childbirth, parenting, and child safety and feel as prepared as possible for everything that lies ahead. Not only are the classes very helpful, but they are also fun and engaging. Nicole and her co-educators present the material in a way that makes the time fly by. We fully intend to participate in more classes with MLFEd to further our education and know Nicole will continue to be an excellent resource for tips and recommendations. I highly recommend MLFEd for any expecting individuals or new parents!

There's definitely some misleading information on the school's website. This school is not…read moreaccessible to everyone--if you're not wealthy or able to afford $18,000 for pre-K, it may not be worth your time or money. I was told directly by the enrollment office " Kathy" that the school "can't survive" by offering financial aid, which was very discouraging. After applying for financial aid, I never received a formal decision, even though I was told it had been mailed. Instead, I received a random refund amount with no explanation. Throughout the process, the enrollment officer frequently changed her statements and would not acknowledge the inconsistencies. To be clear: I believe the school itself is strong, and the teachers seem genuinely dedicated and hardworking. But the enrollment process, especially my experience with the enrollment officer, was disorganized and unprofessional. If you choose to apply, I strongly recommend documenting everything and keeping all communication in writing.

My husband and I feel so fortunate that we were able to send our son to the Walden School. They…read morecreated an environment that allowed my kind-hearted, shy, socially anxious son to thrive. They allow the students to explore; they encourage them to speak up & speak out; they take an interest in them inside and outside of school & they really foster a culture of diversity and understanding of differences. Prior to coming to Walden, my son attended K-1st grade at a school that just wasn't up to par academically & where we felt our son got lost in the shuffle. Here, everyone knows him by name, makes an effort to know us as parents and really digs deep to understand how they can best help each individual child. I especially love that the way they teach isn't just by lecture, sitting at a desk staring at a chalkboard, but through hands-on projects, exploration & using sensory and tactile items to accommodate different learning styles.

**Beware of Changing Lanes Daycare!! **…read more My experience with this daycare was beyond terrible!!! Especially when it came to how they treated my daughter, who has special needs. From day one, Chantell, the manager, assured me that they would work with my child through her behavioral challenges and support her as we were getting her into early intervention. However, their actions showed the complete opposite. One of the most shocking incidents was when staff threw clothes in my daughter's face and demanded that she dress herself when she was on the potty. They also snatched the tablet out of her hands multiple times when she was using it, treating her harshly instead of offering the support she needed. Two employees even called me to confirm my worst fears... That my daughter was not being treated fairly by the staff. (This was all confirmed through a phone call from previous employees who quit two days before because of how they treated children badly and they were not being treated fairly... They also told me that they were waiting for a reason to kick my daughter out..) When it came to money, they were extremely shady. One morning, they told me my daughter couldn't attend at 7:30am unless I paid the tuition that was due that day. They also claimed I owed extra money from that previous week (which we did not) Also I did not have receipts (Which is my fault) since I mostly paid in cash or Cash App, I should have known from there it was shady and everytime I asked for a receipt they would almost everytime make a excuse that some was not there or able to write me one or they would put it in my daughters bag). After giving them all my money, they miraculously "found" a letter underneath there keyboard with the portion from my daughter's father's tuition and went back through their logs to say I owed even more! After all this chaos, when I met with the director walking out after handing them all my money, she forcefully squeezed my hand during a handshake in a very unprofessional manner. It's clear to me that this daycare does not like working with children who have special needs. They kicked my daughter out as soon as the early intervention specialists started coming in. I've since heard horror stories from other parents about how they treat kids with similar challenges. They don't work with parents as a team to help the children; they just want to get rid of them. They didn't even provide basic care for my daughter. She came home every day in someone else's clothes, even though she rarely has accidents at home. She always had a bookbag full of pee clothes... The final straw was the day they kicked her out. My daughter scratched another child (which we deeply regret), but instead of handling it professionally, they packed up all her things and had them waiting outside. Chantell didn't even have the decency to call or email me. She simply met me at the door at 4:30pm saying, "Oh, by the way, this is you're daughter's last day of school," If you're considering Changing Lanes Daycare, think twice. They will promise you support, but when it comes to following through, they will fail your child in every possible way. They don't care about children with special needs and will go to great lengths to avoid providing the care and compassion they claim to offer.

As a parent and educator, I am beyond pleased and ecstatic to share with everyone my experiences…read moreover the last 8 years with Changing Lanes Learning Center in Norwood and Aldan, Pa. The owner, director and teacher, Dr. Naomi Pereira-Lane has been there every step of the way. Not only is she an advocate for her students and families, but her staff. Her staff are supported by her and follow through with the mission of the school. She supports families with resources, tips to help struggling parents, self-care for the families and staff so we are all successful within our educational and personal goals. Changing Lanes Learning Center provided an enriched learning environment for my three girls (12, 6 and 4 years of age). To know what a quality education setting is and having one available to foster my children growth and educational development has been a blessing. I have recommended this school to many people personally and professionally. I have referred students and families I have serviced in the regular and early intervention circuit. If you need a quality educational school for your child(ren) it is not a struggle anymore to know this hidden gem can be found in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.