My son was in the Imperial Beach Building Maintenance program. He was there for three weeks, was…read morenever late or absent, and passed all his tests. Then they called him into the office and told him he wasn't "right" for this program, told him to get his things and leave the campus and if he returned it would be trespassing. I called many times to find out what was going on; the receptionist told me the instructor would call me back but he never did. Shady way to do business.

Every actor needs to take this class. In this age of self tape auditions, many of us no longer know…read morehow to do in person auditions. This class teaches both skills and more. learned a lot and will use the feedback I got moving forward. Candis also teaches a commercial audition class. Can't wait to take that one. Candis doesn't teach these classes often, so get on the list now for the next one.

I highly recommend D. Candis Paule's workshops. I took both the commercial and the tv/film…read moreworkshops, and learned so so much. Not only does she teach you the audition process, help evaluate your self tape technique, your headshots & resume, but also you get personal feedback and video playback of your work right there in class! It's also a great way to meet other actors! I have made some wonderful new friends in both her classes, and that is a huge blessing in this business! Highly recommend. The price is right, too! D. Candis Paule is honest, kind, and a straight shooter. She will tell you like it is. Love her.

I went to the school to get a student haircut, and I left more disappointed than ever…read more FAIL: The space for the haircuts was a total mess, chairs and tables all over the place, heads placed around every available space, uncleaned floors and windows--just disgusting! FAIL: When I got a student, I provided him with a clear description of what I wanted him to do (description below), yet several times he was unsure of what the simple instructions meant, so he had to call over his instructor. The sad thing is that the instructor was also fairly clueless. He keeps insisting on ignoring my instructions and doing only what he knows. My hair is naturally curly when the length is greater than 1.25 inches, yet he treated my hair like it was straight. It's appalling that students aren't properly taught the difference in curly vs. straight hair, so I'll never go back and tell everyone not to go here. FAIL: The student also decided to shorten my beard that naturally blends into my hair without asking me. I asked what he was doing without my consent and he said, "Oh, OK" Analysis: The students ARE CLEARLY NOT taught to keep their workspace clean, the difference between curly and straight hair, or that you should always ask the customer if the directions they're going in are right. My instructions: "Keep the top around ¾ to 1 inch to control the curl. Use scissors only on the sides -- don't shorten them, just remove bulk. Blend the sides into the top softly with scissors, no thinning shears."

Just graduated from this school! Let me start by saying…read moreMs. Martha is such an amazing instructor. She will go above and beyond to help you learn. I saw with my own eyes how she helped students who struggle with learning abilities and they did well. Keep in mind that this is a school for adults!!! If you are focused on what you are here for you will succeed. THIS IS NOT HIGH SCHOOL!!! The manicuring program full time is fast paced so stay on top of assignments and you will be fine. Ms. Tina, Sandy and the receptionist are amazing as well. Thank you so much for everything.

Truthfully, I love the administering office, they are so warm and so kind. It's refreshing to pop…read morein just to say hello and seeing warm smiles, especially with Ruth. We miss her upstairs but seeing her among the rest of the staff truly brightens my day.

When I first started pre-reqs at MFSON, Ms. Ruth Ranches worked at the front desk and always made…read morethe environment feel warm and welcoming. Walking onto campus, I was immediately greeted with a smile and positive attitude from Ms. Ruth. Despite how many students attend the school, she made an effort to get to know us and remember our names. Ms. Ruth was recently promoted to Administrative Assistant for the ADN Program, and it is so well deserved! It was truly a full-circle moment when she was the one who emailed my letter of acceptance for the second portion of the program. Since I don't see Ms. Ruth at the front desk anymore, I usually stop by the Admin Office just to say hi and ask how she and her family are doing. Nursing school can be stressful and challenging, but Ms. Ruth has made me feel heard and supported since the very beginning. Thank you as well to Professor Marion German, Professor Leah Baltazar, and Dr. Dela Cruz for taking the time to meet with my cohort regularly to listen to our concerns and provide support since we started the program. Having such a supportive administrative team while beginning the ADN program has been invaluable to my learning experience at MFSON.

Staff was extremely sweet and attentive !! They made sure I…read morewas happy and comfortable I definitely recommend this place to allow students who would like to flourish in the beauty industry to continue to practice their skills to bring to the community! I am very pleased with my Manicure & pedicure

Students are great and eager to learn. Teachers are great and eager to teach also…read more Call for appointments.

I want to sincerely thank Michelle Cesena for all of her help throughout my admissions process. She…read morewas truly the only person who consistently answered the phone and took the time to help me every single step of the way. No matter how many questions or concerns I had, she was always patient, kind, professional, and willing to guide me through everything. Applying and handling admissions can be stressful and overwhelming, but Michelle made the process so much easier. She went above and beyond to make sure I understood everything and never made me feel like a burden. Her communication, support, and dedication honestly made such a huge difference in my experience. Thank you, Michelle, for your kindness, reliability, and for genuinely caring about students. Your help did not go unnoticed and I truly appreciate everything you did for me.

If I could give this school negative stars I would…read more Except! Oh except for two absolutely wonderful people who went above and beyond for me as a student. Anytime I had something good happen for me at this school, or felt like someone cared about my learning or my career prospects it was due to the wonderful staff who worked directly with me as a student. The first was Cassie, one of the professors in the CST program. Cassie truly embodies the idea of lead how you would wish to be led. Every day in class she greeted us with patience, kindness, and an endless enthusiasm for what she was teaching. There was no question I could not ask of her, no issue I could not bring up that she didn't give her full attention to. If I needed help I knew I could rely on her for guidance, honesty and encouragement. She really is a marvel of a teacher and probably the best thing to have happened to our class as a whole. I knew multiple students who were close to abandoning the program altogether until she stepped in to teach us. Is was an honor to have been her student. And the second was Jesse in career services. I swear that man carried the whole of my career on his back when I first graduated. He made himself available to me anytime I had a question and had my back through thick and thin. He was an absolute light in the dark for when I felt lost and overwhelmed with the process of applying to different hospitals and the advice and encouragement he gave me on MULTIPLE occasions made all the difference in the world. I can honestly say without his help and guidance I would not have gotten the job I did. I am forever indebted to his unfailing concern and care for the wellbeing and success of his students. Everything else sucked though.

I've always been drawn to nature and revisited landscape painting with oil paints about 7 years ago…read moreafter having not painted since grade school. I've been quite fortunate to have painted with several very talented painters who happened to be instructors, as well. The Art Academy has given me the impetus to paint not only more often, but with confidence, especially, at the painting's sometimes difficult initial stages. I dove into the class after having had it recommended by an artist friend of mine. After several years in Stuart's studio class I've learned an entirely new approach to both studio painting and my original goals for plein air techniques. I'd recommend this course for painters at every skill level. Jim M.

Highly recommend Art Academy of San Diego! Stuart is a skilled artist and personable guide to…read morecreating your art. -CynC