We engaged Bridgewise for college and financial planning about a year ago. We didn't realize how…read moreunprepared we were for the cost of college (things have changed so much). We have three kids and Bridgewise worked out an individual plan for college and our financial future. They helped us get out of debt, save for school and retirement. We thought this was impossible. We can't tell you how great working with Paul, Angelena and the whole team has been. We had been through financial planning before, but this was very different. The team focused on an all encompassing plan that set us up for success. We could not recommend them more.

Buyer beware! First I will state yes, I should have been more educated and I chose to make this…read morepurchase based on the information I was given. The estate sale had several old books I was interested in. Two had no price tag on them and when I asked what the price was Randall looked on Ebay and said he couldn't sell them to me without his "book specialist" appraising them. On Ebay they appeared to be worth $400-$800. The next day I was sent an offer and I made an offer back. They took a week to respond and in the meantime I did the best I could to research old books. The next week I met him again and he came up with the best price he could based on the "expert". Well I went and had the books appraised by real rare book appraisers. I paid $15 each for 2 seperate books that were worth $2 and $5 (thats fine). The "super rare books" I paid $175 for based on their "expert" those books were valued at $20 and $10. Yes their job is to get the most they can for their clients, but it should not be at the expense of the people coming to the sales! Anyone going to their estate sales should be careful. Also to be fair I did make an offer for a chair, I later changed my mind on when I noticed it was broke which upset them. While I was in the other room my uncle asked them to come down a little on the price and told him he might be able to fix it for me and they did. I did not ask my uncle to ask them for a lower price. He wanted to come because there was some art he saw online he wanted to look at. I say that because when I complained to Randall about the books (probably to harshly) he accused me of bringing my uncle to play tricks on him to lower the price of the chair.

Would never use this company. Simple example, the picture…read moreattached is of a school desk at an estate sale for 295. Outrageous over priced 25% off would be 221.50 is still outrageous over priced 50% off would be 147.50 again over priced 75% off would be 73.75 about the going price. As with everything they price it is out of touch with reality. Would never use them for any estate sale or to appraise anything.

Went in under recommendation from my optometrist for my sons strabismus. From the moment we walked…read moreinto the time we left it was an amazing experience. Dr Haba and staff were welcoming and professional. What a great experience. I highly recommend them for any vision needs.

I can't say enough good things about our experience with the staff at Excel. I had suspected for…read morequite some time that my daughter had something going on that wasn't quite right. She often reversed numbers and letters, transposed words or parts of words, and skipped words or phrases all together. As she got older, it became more and more evident because her school work was getting more difficult. Reading and writing were so difficult. It would take her such a long time and so much effort, that it often resulted in tears. As a homeschooler, I work so closely with her day in and day out, I could really see the struggle. I started researching reading disorders such as dyslexia, etc. I wasn't thrilled with what I had found. I talked to many reading/dyslexia specialists, and all they could offer me was a VERY expensive "bandaid" that would never actually fix the problem. A friend of mine told me about vision therapy, and how all 5 of her kids had gone to Excel. When Dr. Gietzen evaluated my daughter, he confirmed that she had some very severe deficits but was so optimistic and confident that they could be corrected. Some of her evaluations were so low that they couldn't even be tested. She has completed her course of VT with Stephanie and corrected EVERY single problem area. Stephanie was absolutely wonderful! My daughter was sad to end therapy because she wouldn't be seeing Stephanie every week. Now my daughter is at least in the range of normal or above for ALL of the areas she struggled with. It is amazing to me how much she has improved with her schoolwork and also athletics. It made sense why she was so clumsy and uncoordinated before. Every area of her life was being negatively affected by this, and now every area of her life has improved. I am so thankful that we found this solution for her. She just had her 3 month follow-up appointment, and her vision is completely stable - no regression. It's amazing what they've been able to do for her. Thank you so much to the staff at Excel.

Medright has, by far, the most comprehensive phlebotomy program in the state of Michigan! I was…read morelooking for several weeks, and all I could find was what I'd call FLY BY NIGHT organizations. They offered a course that lasted for a couple of weeks and cost just a few hundred dollars. You get what you pay for! In this program, I had 10 weeks of hands on training, plenty of lab time, and a lot of quizzes. Why? Because Medright wants to make sure you are employable after graduation! The best part was the 2-week clinical rotation, in which I got to work alongside a professional phlebotomist at Beaumont Hospital. I got real world experience on over 150 patients during this time. It's not like the labs where you practice on volunteers. I dealt with squeamish people, toddlers, and people with fear of needles. This course trains you for the real world. There are cheaper courses out there, but this one is the best if you truly want a career in health care. Do yourself a favor and choose this one. Chances are very good you'll get a job offer after your rotation. I did! And when I moved to California a few years ago, I was more than prepared for the state certification.

I had an amazing experience at Medright! Sitting in a classroom for hours and watching a…read morePowerPoint for months was my worry and that's NOT what happens at Medright. There are a lot of hands on exercises they incorporate with the lectures. Ms. Howard and Mrs. Lucas are teachers you want when learning something new. They are not your monotoned teachers that don't care about what they are teaching. They are lively and passionate about phlebotomy. Their methods of teaching involved real life experiences that made the textbook easier to understand. Medright literally gives you EVERYTHING you need to pass the class. If you have a question, they have an answer or will find it, SO ASK. They are there to help you attain a new skill or make it better. It's great to walk out of there and say that I learned something and that I'm excited to apply it in the real world. There are/were a few people complaining about the extra money they had to spend on tutoring, but being one of those people I can safely say that it was the best money I've spent. That one on one tutoring was incredible. My confidence and skills were changed after that session. During the tutoring session is the time you question anything and everything, if you need to. My clinical rotation was amazing as well. I met some great people and drew over 100 on my 7th day. I'm in the hiring process at my clinical site. What you learn at Medright, Mrs. Lucas and Ms. Howard is almost EXACTLY how you do it in a real hospital or clinical setting. There are a few differences and that's going to happen because hospitals change the way they do things at times. You will find your way of doing things that fit your comfort. I am grateful for everything Medright, Mrs. Lucas and Ms. Howard have done for me. Thank you!

Seasoned Oak, a restaurant that is part of the Culinary Studies in Royal Oak. A very nice…read moreenvironment with tables, high tops and a bar. It's bright and airy with a view of Royal Oak. The menu changes weekly. We had the chili, tomato bisque soup with grilled cheese croutons. Our main entree was the salmon BTL sandwich and winter salad. Very good portion sizes and reasonable prices. Credit cards are accepted but only cash for tips. The service from Abigail was excellent. She was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly and efficient. The entire staff was wonderful filling our water and taking away our plates. Reservations are highly recommended if you want to be sure to get a table. Hours are limited. Free parking is in in the structure located next to the campus.

So, I'm in the process of completing my Bachelor's Degree through Eastern Michigan University. I…read moredecided it was time to finish, and after speaking with my adviser, I had a short list of classes to go through in order to obtain my degree. One of these classes was a basic level art class that I never took as a Freshman many years ago. My adviser said, to save time and money commuting to Eastern, it would be easier to take it through OCC at one of their campuses during the summer break. So, I started the process of enrolling back in March. It was relatively easy since I would be attending as a guest student from Eastern. I had to drop off paperwork at Eastern for them to deal with so my credits would transfer correctly. I also started by meeting with an OCC adviser at the Auburn hills campus, which is their main location. Once I had the appropriate paperwork complete, (which was easy) I was able to register for class. Fortunately, even if you aren't a guest student at OCC like I was, it seems like an easy process to do to get the ball rolling. I found that the only evening art class was located from 6 to 9:30 PM at the Royal Oak campus, which I wasn't familiar with. It filled up quickly since it's an entry level class and goes towards several different degrees. My tuition was about $400 total for a 3 credit hour class. Quite a bit less since I am used to paying $400 a credit hour at EMU. If I had taken the same class at EMU, it would have been at least $1600, and I would have had to commute to Ypsilanti. Paying one third of the price and driving 10 miles to and from Royal Oak is a lot easier for me! Class was 12 weeks long and started on May 6th, meeting every Monday though July 29th from 6PM until 9:30. The campus is super easy to navigate and they have a free parking garage right there near campus that makes going in and out of the school easy as pie. Police are around, and they patrol regularly. My teacher has a masters degree in fine art, and seems to know his stuff. But, he was kind of a dick the first 6 weeks of class. I loathed going, and bombed my first test. So did most of the class! Teacher was dam near unapproachable and there was literally a screaming match in class over this. One girl cried and left, the other got into it with the professor. It was awful. After this happened, half the class dropped. Eventually, the teacher offered extra credit and became less of a dickhead. Even though the class was way tougher then I had imagined for OCC, I was impressed and frustrated at the same time with the amount of information we covered. I would go here again as a student, but not for a while since I am starting to get burned out on school. I like OCC because it's really easy to register, they have multiple campuses, and are extremely affordable compared to 4 year schools. Parking is free and convenient, and they have a great variety of programs. But, the reason for 3 stars and not 5 was due to the crass nature of my professor, and I sense that different campuses offer different types of programs. Want to major in being an automotive mechanic? Go to Auburn Hills. Want to take an evening class for a requirement over the summer? You may be commuting to highland or the Farmington Hills campus. Oh and in case you are wondering, I survived all 12 weeks without missing a single class. Sat there until 9 PM every Monday. I got an A- in the class. I need several drinks of booze now.

OMG - highly recommend to everyone. Stanley (owner) was so helpful and knowledgeable; we asked a…read morebillion questions. My friend and I decided to go with 24 x 24 selection which gives you a 3hr class time and you have a little extra additional time if you go over. You get to select your own image - if its TOO DETAILED then he'll let you know. Currently he request the image 24hrs before the class - you'll notify you through email and text. Please note - you won't be able to take piece home until after two days but he'll reach out when its ready because he needs to put the finishing touching/sealing the rug with glue. There are a variety of colors available - you even have the option of playing your own music but we declined and asked him to put on some music which we vibe too. As of right now - the max amount of people are 6 but i think special requests for highly numbers in the future - if you don't know then just reach out. I'm already trying to see how i can get my job to approve a corporate class which he informed me that there's an option for a pop-up session. At the end of the day - DO THE THINGS; TRY SOMETHING NEW. No regrets!!! Happy crafting!

We had such a wonderful time! Stanley was one of the most patient people that I have ever met and…read morewas a great teacher. He just moved to a new location off of Grand River. It wasn't too expensive and I enjoyed every moment of it. We will be coming back!

The first time I stepped onto the soundstage at MPI it felt like home…read more I came to the school with a writing background and left with a passion for directing and an appreciation for the entire filmmaking process. Learning the ins and outs of lighting, blocking, camera angles, composition, editing and so much more has aided me in becoming a better storyteller. I am grateful to the school for helping me add to my toolbox.

I attended MPI during the 2019-2020 school year and had a wonderful experience. The teachers were…read morealways helpful and supportive, and the hands-on aspect taught me so much. I found MPI at a time in my life when I felt totally lost; now I know exactly what I want to do!

My experience at the Michigan School of Psychology was disappointing. The environment often felt…read moreone‑sided and uncomfortable for anyone who didn't match the dominant viewpoint. Outdated "white privilege" videos and a required privilege walk were treated as unquestionable truth instead of opportunities for real discussion. One instructor consistently created an environment where white students were treated more harshly than others. Several white students, including myself, experienced condescending remarks, biased assumptions, and grading patterns that felt punitive rather than educational. I personally witnessed multiple white students being failed or pushed out of the program under this instructor, while students of other backgrounds were not held to the same standard. This pattern raised serious concerns about fairness, professionalism, and the school's commitment to equal treatment. Many of the students behaved more like freshmen than graduate students, and at times the atmosphere felt like being back in high school. As a white woman, I often felt dismissed or talked down to, which affected how I was treated in group settings. One instructor also delivered strong messages about oppression while living a very comfortable lifestyle, which made the content feel more performative than genuine. This kind of contradiction contributes to why the program feels like a revolving door in 2026 with open conversation to be discouraged unless you repeat the approved narrative. I do want to acknowledge that one older Black male instructor was excellent. He was fair, respectful, and created a space where everyone could participate without judgment. He was a true bright spot in the program. Political comments targeting conservatives, Republicans, MAGA supporters, ICE, and law‑and‑order viewpoints were common, and students with different perspectives didn't feel safe speaking up. A psychology program should promote neutrality and psychological safety, but that was not my experience here. My recommendation from one vet to another do not go here if you are a veteran.

I knew someone who went to this school. At first he could not stop talking about how the school was…read morea great place to learn. Than he ran into some financial difficulties and that's when it all fell apart for him. It was like they just left him to figure things out on his own. He planned to continue working at his internship and save money to complete his dissertation, but was wrongly accused and convicted of a crime he did not commit. Its a shame because he was already helping so many people. http://www.gofundme.com/youcansaveahero