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    West Coast University - Los Angeles

    West Coast University - Los Angeles

    4.5(693 reviews)
    4.7 mi•North Hollywood
    Offers customized solutions
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    For the longest time, nursing school lived in the same category as "I'll get to it eventually."…read moreEventually turned into 6-7 years of postponing, doubting myself, and wondering if I was really cut out for it. Ironically, what finally pushed me to take the leap was watching a coworker graduate from West Coast University. Did she vent about the program being stressful? Absolutely. Did she ever have a bad thing to say about the professors or staff? Not once. That spoke volumes. Nursing school isn't supposed to be easy. Caring for people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives isn't easy, so why should the preparation be? Hearing about the challenges didn't discourage me, it reassured me that the program was doing exactly what it was meant to do. So, after attending an information session for the second time in two years, I finally decided to stop flirting with the idea of nursing school and commit. What stood out to me immediately was the transparency! From day one, everything was laid out clearly: what was required for admission, what resources were available, and what steps needed to be taken to succeed. There were no surprises, no sugarcoating, just straightforward guidance and support. Then began the adventure of getting all my "stuff" together. I would be remiss if I didn't give a special shout-out to David Gallardo, who is low-key one of the biggest reasons my application was completed at all. During the application process, I was navigating some personal challenges while helping care for my mother. Throughout it all, David remained patient, encouraging, and consistently supportive. More importantly, he always started our conversations by asking how I was doing, not just where I was in the application process. That may seem like a small thing, but it meant a lot. His kindness and reassurance gave me confidence when mine was running low. If first impressions truly matter, David was the perfect first impression of West Coast University. Now, as I prepare to begin this journey, I won't pretend I'm not nervous. I have moments where I wonder whether I have what it takes. But I also know that West Coast University has already shown me that support, resources, and dedicated advisors are available every step of the way. At that point, the responsibility shifts to me to use those resources and keep moving forward. So here I am, equal parts anxious and determined, looking forward to the long study sessions, sleepless nights, and study-group marathons. Two years from now, I plan to walk across that stage knowing that earning my degree wasn't easy, but it was worth it. And when that day comes, I'll happily become an unofficial ambassador for West Coast University, completely pro bono lol. If I can help encourage even one person who has been sitting on the fence the way I did for 6-7 years, wondering whether they're capable or whether the timing is ever going to be right, then I'll gladly share my experience. Sometimes all it takes is seeing someone else take the leap to realize you can do it too. For now, though, it's time to get to work. See y'all in two years! GM.

    WCU was a roller coaster of an experience for me. Mainly in the sense of managing my time…read moredifferently every 10-weeks. It is all fairly warned and the staff all do their best to ensure you are well supported. This review is going out to anyone who is curious about what happens after you pass both Exit Exam and NXLEX and the support given by the career advisor. During the last term I was paired with Alla Kostanyan, right away she reached out to make an effort to meet me and get to know what my goals were post WCU. She also kept it real and helped me see the many routes a new grad nurse can possibly take. Right away she began to make sure my resume looked good and was ready. I received several emails with all sorts of job openings ahead of time so that I may plan to apply accordingly. In my case particularly, before starting west coast I decided to apply at my local hospital as a patient safety aide, just to see if this is a place I would like to work at after graduation. Well, I loved it there and that gave me a shoe in as I navigated a job there during my time in school. I also stayed proactive and during my first term at WCU I signed up to volunteer at Cedars Sinai (another place I wanted to potentially work at). So you see in my case I did myself a favor beforehand. Which worked out greatly since I was able to build good rapport with both locations for the almost 3 years of school. I put in my work to achieve getting hired at my local hospital and I was able to receive a job offer. Overall , Alla made sure that I place my eggs in several baskets and made the application process easy. It's tough out there as a new grad and it can feel discouraging at times but don't give up because unlike me there are so many successful students whom don't think of a job until after graduation and eventually get hired do to the collective effort one's career advisor provides and the work the student puts in.

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    West Coast University - Los Angeles - A professional and aesthetically pleasing environment optimal for learning.

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    Giligia College

    Giligia College

    3.0(2 reviews)
    2.0 mi•Van Nuys

    Zero I took my…read morePhysician Assistant boards examination at this location. Before I say anything else, I would like to note that the woman who signed me in and helped me with my exam was very kind and did everything she could to help me and the other students. Testing centers are guaranteed to be quiet, safe spaces. I have been to several testing centers before, and I have never had such a horrible testing experience. This site had constant loud conversations that the test-takers could hear, non-test takers coming in and out of the room to move things around, employees talking to each other in the testing room, and last but not least, construction with hammering and drilling. This is unacceptable and unheard of for a standardized testing center. We were told that the construction would end at 10:00am. That did not happen. I have spent the last 6 years of my life devoted to becoming a Physician Assistant. This was the most important test of my entire life, because it was a determination of all my efforts and my career depended upon it. Not only that, but I spent over $500 for this exam. I spent my 6-hour exam repeatedly distracted and unable to perform the way I could have. People, CONSTRUCTION DURING A STANDARDIZED TEST. The owner of this site was extremely rude and had zero consideration for the people around him. When I asked to be relocated to a different computer because of a fault of that specific computer, he scolded me, not even knowing why I was asking to be relocated. He told me it was my problem. The computer's error was my problem. Furthermore, COVID-19 regulations at testing centers are mandatory. The owner and several women in the office refused to put on a mask. You all are endangering yourselves and everyone around you, as well as breaking regulations. HOWEVER, thank you again to the kind woman who took care of us, changed my computer twice, and did her best in a difficult and tense environment. I appreciate you and I'm sorry I didn't ask for your name.

    They are very helpful both in the administration and the…read moreteaching of the concepts necessary to attain employable job skills.

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    Lashon Academy

    Lashon Academy

    3.8(17 reviews)
    1.6 mi•Van Nuys

    Negative and hostile. Education for students isn't supported, school is ran more like a business…read morerather than a place that serves students and community. Understaffed and developmentally inappropriate practices. Your children deserve an environment that supports their learning and cares for their community. This organization doesn't care for its own employees nor the community that they serve. Children won't have a playground, just concrete, no funding for equipment, enrichment programs or even qualified staff. Runs off parent donations, and hope that no one will question their practices, grants or funding allocation. Have a neurodivergent student? Look elsewhere. Do your research. If it looks to good to be true it's because it is. High staff turnover, unhappy students.

    My son has been at the West Hills campus for over five years. LaShawn Academy has taken over their…read morecampus. I had registered him twice at the school, even came up there and spoke to someone and she assured me that he would be able to attend the school. On the first day of school I arrive because I was told he had a class, but I guess he did not have a class to attend so I spoke to multiple people and they kept sending me to other people to talk to. I finally spoke to someone and not really helpful. She just said did not see him in the system, walking away saying she was gonna get somebody else named Sarah to help me . Instead, she went to go help other parents and and I just sat there for 10 minutes until Sarah finally came up to me and asked me what's going on. I feel like they treated other parents better so now I feel a way and I'm upset. My son's first day was completely ruined . This is the day that every kid is excited for and his excitement got taken away . I feel as if I was a different race. They would've been more interactive and more helpful with me. I had to keep asking them what will be going on and still never got a settle answer

    Sunflower Montessori Preschool

    Sunflower Montessori Preschool

    4.7(25 reviews)
    2.1 mi•Van Nuys

    This will probably be the best decision i've made in terms of setting my daughters up for academic…read moresuccess. My kids learning far surpassed my expectation - and my husband and I are M.D. and master's educated. We take academic very seriously, i do not worry at all dropping my kids off. Ms. Roshana is an amazing director. Ms. Allah is incredible w preparing my daughter for elementary. Both my kids learned English, alphabet, colors, numbers, singing n much more after 5-6 months there. They are emotionally intelligent due to social interactions with other children. Not to mention- this is a nurturing environment w staff who love, care and treat our children like their own. Ms. Rumanik, Ms. Anita and much more helped raise my daughters to be proud, independent toddlers.

    I brought my daughter Camila since she was 18 months old, and the transition was a little bit…read moredifficult for me, but not for her. She was very happy and very pampered by the staff. There are some teachers there that have been working there for years, which is a good thing because it assures me that they Are working in something they like and it's their passion. Miss Anita and Miss Rutmanik took excellent care of my baby. She left when she was five years old and was ready to start kindergarten at school till this day whenever she has a day off at school I called them and they welcome my baby with their arms open and my daughter always loves to go back and see her old teachers. We love them very much and we appreciate their hard work, dedication and love they show to all the students.

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    Apple School Early Childhood Education

    Apple School Early Childhood Education

    4.8(95 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Van Nuys

    This is my second review for Appleschool, as my son is about to leave. My first one was posted…read morearound the time of enrollment, now I can write about our 3 years of experience. Initially, we took our kid to Apple School, as I heard that it is hands down the best Russian-speaking school in Los Angeles. Turns out that curriculum is in English (Duh, it is a structured preschool), but they do immerse the kids in Russian language, Ukrainian culture and overall make the kids a bit more international. Don't ask me about his Hebrew homework - I can't read this hieroglyphs... but apparently my son can :). As far as results for a 5.5 year old boy: 1. He and writes very well. He actually likes to read. 2. He also reads in Russian language 3. He knows all the states in the union, countries in the world and their capitals - Geography 4. He exercises at home with great form, as they do gymnastics weekly in preschool 5, He knows the lifecycle of the butterflies (my wife and I did presentation) Much much more

    I cannot say enough amazing things about this wonderful school and the wonderful people in charge…read more From the very first day that my child started, she cannot stop talking about how much she loves the school. If you want a peace of mind, this is where you should send your kids. You can tell that the children are truly loved and cared for here. Yelena and every single staff member that works here is truly passionate with providing children with the best possible care and opportunities that will prepare them for the future years. I can't imagine my child attending anywhere else.

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