I had such a wonderful experience at the Prometric testing center in San Francisco!…read more From the moment I walked in, everyone was incredibly kind, welcoming, and professional. I didn't catch the name of the wonderful woman who checked me in, but she was so warm and genuinely kind. A special thank you to Corey, who was at the desk before entering the testing room. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and reassuring. Taking an exam is already so nerve-racking, and it's easy to arrive feeling anxious. The kindness and positive attitude of the staff really helped put me at ease before walking into that inevitable testing room. It made a much bigger difference than you probably realize. Thank you, Corey, and the entire team, for creating such a welcoming environment and for treating every test taker with compassion and respect. Your professionalism and kindness did not go unnoticed, and I'm truly grateful. Keep up the amazing work!

By far the best Prometric I've tested at, and I've been to quite a few. The staff were…read moreexceptionally friendly and had great attitudes. The facility is modern, testing room has good temperature control. Conveniently located bathrooms right across the hall. There's also a MIXT right next door for a mid-test refuel! There are two testing rooms. A small one with about 8-10 testing stations and a large one with 16-20. And then one small testing room for people with accommodations.

If you have a high schooler who will be applying to college, definitely seek out Kathy, especially…read moreif your child aspires to Ivies, Stanford, UCLA and other top schools. Definitely call early, best to start with her freshman or sophomore year so you're not scrambling come senior year. I had two daughters who were recruited athletes and Kathy helped them tell their stories, and they ended up at their first choice schools (Yale and Stanford). Your journey may be different but Kathy did fabulous work for us.

Professional, knowledgeable, and super helpful for admission to selective colleges. Thank you,…read moreKathy!

We love the Sentence Center! My daughter started there in 3rd grade, and her writing skills have…read moreimproved tremendously since then. At the time, she often struggled with what to write and how to complete her assignments. After enrolling in their writing classes, she improved not only in her writing but also in her critical thinking skills. Now she can organize her ideas, start writing with confidence, and complete her assignments independently. We are very grateful for the support and guidance from the Sentence Center!

My son has been taking writing classes with Sentence Center for 1.5 years, and they taught him to…read morehow to organize his thoughts clearly and confidently in his writing. All the instructors are very attentive, caring, encouraging, and gives meaningful feedback during class and after every assignment. The topics are fun, engaging, and really get the kids thinking. My son truly enjoyed the classes, and I love hearing him read his work out loud. I honestly learned so much more about him through his writing and high recommend Sentence Center!

FYI, the house with the Korean classes is at 1362 Post Street (between Gough & Franklin). I haven't…read moremade it around to enrolling, but what I have done here is attend as well as volunteer for events, including a mini event of couch assembly. In addition to language classes, some things that happen here are dance and music performances, movies, dinners, end-of-semester skits, traditional seasonal celebrations (Chuseok, Seollal / Seolnal), and just celebrations in general. The seasonal open houses are cool because different rooms are set up with ongoing activities such as calligraphy, food & drink, coloring, traditional board games, crafts, getting your photo taken wearing a hanbok, and more. Exploring the rooms will have you moving up and down among the floors of the house. So if you're here with family or a group, you might want to bring your cell phones to more easily figure out where each person is. In any case, once the food breaks out, sooner or later everyone can be found downstairs.

IIC offers many levels of Korean, helping you find a class that's just right for you. I jumped in…read moreat Beginning Korean II, but the transition was easy. The instructor is very attentive to each student's abilities and to the flow of the class. For a once a week, 3-hour class, the cost is only $420 including the cost of the textbooks. That's a big draw-in! The only rough patch is that different instructors teach different classes, and they may vary from semester-to-semester. So you may end up with an instructor less motivated. But at this price, it's worth the gamble. I really enjoy the class, and the classmates too. It's a fun, easygoing atmosphere. So far, the class has been going on for several weeks, and no one has opted out! Instead, people show up early to get some cramming done!

I've taken a class taught by James Sansing at Fort Mason time after time over the years, Art &…read moreAssemblage Workshop: the Re-Contextualizing of Objects. I wouldn't return if it wasn't any good. Assemblage (say it with a French accent to impress your friends) is, simply put, an art form where found objects, everyday articles and whatever you got are glued or screwed together to make freestanding sculptures or wall hangings. James' class is very low key and freeform. It's actually more of a guided workshop than a structured class. James brings in huge bins of junk, debris and discarded materials which might consist of doll heads, driftwood, electric appliance parts, photographs, toys, old telephones and what-the-heck-are-these-things. James supplies tools and glues. Many students bring materials from home. Then the students take the materials and put them together to complete their own masterpieces. There's a lot of "networking" that goes on between the students. It's fun to go around to the different work tables to see what the others are doing, and many times we offer suggestions or take advice from each other. I've stolen some of my best ideas from other students. James is very low key and non-judgemental but he has a subtle way of guidance that is always helpful and inspiring. He is a master of tools and adhesives, and he is a great problem solver when it comes to assembling art where a student is unable to figure out how to put something together or needs another eye to see what works best in the way of balance, color, etc. Besides being knowledgeable in the utilitarian side of things, James is an accomplished artist with a very strong vision of his own that is not forced on anyone else. On top of that he's a very likeable man. If you are looking for a very structured class with a teacher who has a definite agenda and a syllabus, I wouldn't recommend this class. If you're looking for a class that is freeform but has a steady mentor who is there if he is needed but is savvy enough to know when to stand back and let your creativity flow, then this is the one for you.

CCSF Fort Mason campus has changed my life... even that is an understatement…read more I first found out there was an art campus at Fort Mason from getting a CCSF flyer in the mail. Months later, I went to their annual holiday sale to see just what kind of art was being made there. The depth and variety is amazing to me given how, all things considered, the building is kind of small. City College only takes up two floors of building B. Painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture... it's all there. I'm one of those people that resorts to drawing symbols of stick figures when asked to draw a human. Now that I've been taking classes here, I can actually draw a person to their likeness. One of the best things about the Fort Mason campus is the incredible diversity it attracts in students. Obviously there is a lot of ethnic diversity, but it's the age diversity that is such a joy. I've literally had classmates ranging from 18 to 94. The range of ages adds so much to the classroom's energy. Everyone is there because they want to be there and they're all at different stages in their life. All this life experience elevates the work and it's inspiring for everyone working there. The teachers are great too. They make it such a pleasant, encouraging, and supportive environment. I was kind of intimidated when I took my first class. I had flashbacks to grade school and was worried I'd be the only one that didn't already know how to draw at least a little bit. My worry was for nothing. If you are thinking about taking a class here, do it!

This school is owned by a foreign corporation interested in profits only. Your children will not be…read moreprioritized here, the management and upper management are dull, impossible to talk to and your voices as parents will be suppressed. Stay away from this outfit, find a school that cares about your children.

In a sea full of choices and endless tours, I wasn't exactly sure what I was looking for when I was…read morenavigating the SF Bay Area schools, but I had enough experiences to know what I didn't want. My experience at Stratford has been nothing short of exceptional! Ms. Rachel and the entire administration are impressive --- well-run school, great communication with parents (never had an email I had to follow-up on), thoughtful answers to tough questions, robust education, exciting and fun events that are inclusive and bring together the community. Our teachers, Ms. Irene and Ms. Irina, make the experience. They truly love our children and are invested in their success, which I feel would translate across schools, whether your child rides out their entire education with Stratford (post elem/middle) or transfers elsewhere. As an example, my daughter used to cry at drop off transitioning to a new school (for months) and also when having to perform in front of strangers. It took a week for her say she loved her teachers and not cry. The teachers and PE coach worked out different approaches to build her confidence and spirit, and over time, she cried less and less at spirit day performances until she actually started looking forward to it! Outside of this, the school does a great job of supporting two working parents. Personally, I know it can be difficult to navigate the guilt that comes from motherhood and working; wanting to be involved, but also balancing high-pressure jobs, and trying not to burn out. They know it, they plan for it, they communicate things in advance. This enables parents to be involved for enjoyment rather than obligation, which actually makes me want to be more involved. We feel so lucky to be part of this wonderful community! Highly recommend for any family looking for the right balance of a high-quality education that translates to any future, and teachers/staff that are loving, patient, and invested in the growth and happiness of your child.

Outstanding tech wizard with the patience of Job. I would give him 10 stars if I could. Highly…read morerecommend for all your tech fixing and teaching needs. Thanks, Dave and SF Tech Training!

Over the past few months, Dave has helped me learn the software and skills needed for graphic…read moredesign. This includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Wordpress. He is impressively knowledgeable on a variety of platforms! Dave is always patient, helpful, and encouraging. I highly recommend his services!

Kids are under so much pressure these days compared to when I was in school. Granted that was a…read morelong time ago but it is true. My daughter is in the sixth grade and pretty much a straight A student, except for math. She began slipping behind this past semester and was getting a C in math. This stressed her out far more than me however I convinced her and myself that we could tackle this together. That was until I learned the hard way that this common core BS it literally the most confusing math I have ever encountered. We gave it a week of me trying to teach myself and then her. And then another week of me getting absolutely frustrated. And then by the end of the second week I threw in the towel and started searching for tutors. Initially I was set on getting her a private tutor like I had done for my son 8 years prior. To my surprise and horror? Private tutors were running upward of $140 for an hour of in home tutoring. Ok. They make more than I do. I then decided that was insane and I switched gears settling on Sylvan at West Portal. The start up was pain free, she had her assessment and then headed full steam ahead with the small group math tutoring 2 days per week. There was only 2 months of school left, she had a C- in math going into it and finished the semester with a solid B. The best part of all was the confidence boost she got along with that B. The staff at Sylvan were friendly, easy to communicate with and never tried to push packages on us that we didn't need. Her assessment was so helpful in that it picked up area's where she needed help that she didn't know she even needed help in. The prices were very competitive and although I was hoping to get her the 1:1 tutoring I was limited by the cost and reassured that she would likely do just as well with the small groups. They were correct. There was not a single tutor that Lily did not click with. They were all patient and kind providing updates along the way with her progress. It was all around a great experience and she will definitely return for the math homework group in the Fall. I would recommend Sylvan to anyone who's child is falling behind in a subject and needs a boost. The money spent was well worth it and my girl went into the summer feeling great about herself and her grades.

My son Larry has been at sylvan for six months now and really loves it, he says he can learn more…read moreeasier and he can also get cool prizes from tokens if you are looking for a good learning place for your children I really recommend this place