Loved making new friends. The food did suck and so did the…read morecafeteria hours sucked too Also way too much drama

I entered job corps in April but I have anxiety and I get panic attacks but they kick me out remove…read moreme from the system they didn't care or help me

My child's Aops math class, scheduled for this Sunday, August 31st, was canceled due to Labor Day…read more First, Labor Day is on September 1st. Why was the August 31st class canceled? Second, the institution only sent out one email notification and no other forms of communication. As a result, my elementary school-aged child was dropped off by their transportation service and left alone outside the classroom for an hour and a half, as they had forgotten to bring a watch or any other communication device to contact us. I hope that in similar situations, the institution will not only use email but also provide a second notification the day before the cancellation via text, voicemail, or a call. This would prevent similar incidents from happening again.

best ever! I learned so much from this and it is awesome! It helped me get high scores for my tests.read more

Manny is very good advisor for college. He is perfect for those looking for help that live in the…read moreSan Francisco Bay Area. I highly recommend seeing him when your kid in the 8th or 9th grade. This is the best time to take advantage of his services.

Manny has been with us from beginning, to middle, to end…read more it can be a challenging process to navigate, so having his kindness and knowledge is huge!! Thank you, Manny for always helping and showing us how it's done!

DeDe came to my grandmother's home and listened patiently to her goal of keeping in touch with…read morefamily and friends. DeDe was able to solve password problems and streamline my grandmother's home screen and apps on her iPhone and iPad. Thank you DeDe! My family and I highly recommend Stay At Home Connected

It's been a hard year of transition for my Father. Having been independent all his life, he…read morefinally had to transition to a senior living facility when he could no longer care for his home of 43 yrs. It wasn't an easy adjustment, but my 73 yr old Dad found comfort in making new friends. With he new environment, he was able to enjoy activities with other seniors and find time for himself too. One of his passion is making trades on the stock market. We got him an iPad so he can carry it with him and still able to enjoy the activities at the facility without being confined to his computer in his apartment. However, the iPad is just a little different from a PC that my father was having trouble using it. A friend referred me to this service so I contacted DeDe. I left her a vm and she promptly called me back the following day. As soon as we spoke, I knew she was the right person for the job. I explained my Dad was having a hard time with his new iPad even though he has used a computer all his life. She explained that it is a common misconception that an iPad operates like a computer, in fact they are very different. She said that she makes house calls and she can help him set up his iPad so it can use the wifi at the senior center and print to a local printer if they have a wireless printer and she can show him how to use the device. I got her in touch with my Dad and she made an appointment with him a week later at his apartment and set him right up. My Dad told me she was patient, funny, and really knows her stuff. He even Skyp me one night which I thought was so nice. He now has her coming to work with him and his friends at the senior facility on different things; she even fixed his computer one day. They are even talking about getting an iPad class together at the center on a regular basis to teach other seniors how to use their iPads effectively. I find that very heart warming that my Dad with DeDe's help has found a new interest in his new life. For only $60 a hour, she gave my Dad and his senior friends new purpose in life. I think she not only offers a great value for people who are on a fixed income, but she gives them a new purpose and that is worth so much more. Heck I may even use her to show me a thing or two on social media when I get an iPad so I can stay connected with my Dad. Thank you so much DeDe and Stay Home Connected. I highly recommend her service.

This place is completely overpriced and lacks any pricing transparency. We paid over $700 for a…read moreweek camp and then the day before was told we also had to pay a $40 "materials fee." My daughter got a small binder with a cheap reusable bag and they charged $40 for that?! When I complained, they said it was the cost to develop the curriculum and the labor to print it and deliver it. Wouldn't that have been covered by the $700. The worst part was my daughter hated it and found it very boring. Save your money for a better enriching experience.

My 8 year old daughter took the playscripting class with Ballentine over the spring break through…read moreCupertino. She loved it! Class sizes are small and you can tell the teacher is great with kids. My daughter came home every day talking about how much fun she had and was determined to get her homework done. Classes are pricey but well worth our spring break! Thank you!

We went there and took a test. The staff were professional and kind. They emailed us with reminder…read moreand give my child a gel bead pack to reduce pressure. The entire experience was pleasant and smooth. It totally made my day.

I can go on and on and on and on about how resourceful, compassionate, loyal and awesome Jana…read moreParker at MBD is...BUT I would like to share how truly brilliant Carlin Graveline is! Carlin is MBD's speech/language pathologist, who also specializes in early literacy, can you say WOW!? As a Momma bear, I have searched high and low for someone like Carlin. We previously had a SLP and a special education tutor (who we still love dearly) but Carlin is both of them combined into one! She is a "one stop shop" if you will. Given her educational background (PhD student), extensive experience, and her ability to connect with my kids, she has been a dream come true for us! My kids are understanding AND comprehending the connection between speech, language, reading, hearing, and writing because of her! Thank you Jana and Carlin! You're both such beautiful souls who have given us so much of your advice, guidance, and sincerity!

If you are looking for college admission support, I cannot recommend ILUMIN Education enough. Our…read moreconsultant, Danny has been working with my son since junior year, and his help during the application process was invaluable. He was extremely dedicated and provided advice that my son actually listened to and follow - which is a huge win for any parent! Seeing him get into his dream college was proud moment for us, and we know Danny played a big part in that success. We are so appreciative of the care and effort put into his journey.

Navigating today's college admissions process is completely different from when my husband and I…read morewent to college. We both attended public universities in California, but we quickly realized we didn't feel equipped--or have the time or energy--to guide our son through the competitive and often overwhelming landscape of applications, essays, and deadlines. On top of that, the dynamic between my son and me made it difficult to help him directly. That's when we decided to look for a college consultant. After an initial consultation with another firm, we hesitated. The cost was high, and we weren't convinced about the value. Around that time, we remembered Elton, whom we knew through our church. Years ago, I had attended a free workshop he gave and was struck by his message: helping students find the right fit--not just chasing prestige. That stuck with me. Knowing his character and his heart for young people and families gave me confidence in Ilumin's mission. Ilumin Education has a stellar team of experienced counselors, and we were given the chance to interview several coaches. We chose to work with Kelly because of her warmth and energy. She made an immediate connection with our son, and the fact that she had a child going through the process as well gave us added reassurance that she truly understood what families like ours were experiencing. Kelly built a trusting relationship with our son and always acknowledged his strengths--even though he didn't have a top SAT score. She structured meetings to fit his personality, keeping them productive and under an hour, and helped him stay on track without overwhelming him. Thanks to her encouragement and guidance, he completed his essays with confidence--many of them even ahead of schedule. He participated in Ilumin's summer essay bootcamp and later told us, "I can write really good essays now." He was so confident, in fact, that he submitted essays to additional schools outside our package on his own. The growth we saw in him was incredible. He was motivated, driven, and even helped friends who weren't working with a consultant. I had never seen him work so hard--and I never once had to nag him about his essays. Kelly helped him apply for selective summer opportunities, one of which was a month-long program at UCSB that turned out to be an amazing experience. Ultimately, our son was admitted to several great schools--including Purdue, University of Washington, Santa Clara University (with merit scholarships), and several selective state schools. He was even waitlisted at a highly selective Ivy League school, which he never would have considered applying to two years ago. While he didn't get into all his top choices, we were incredibly proud of how far he reached and how much he grew through the process. Beyond her work with students, Kelly supported me as a parent. During moments of panic (and there were many!), she responded to my emails promptly and thoughtfully--even after hours. On one occasion when Kelly was unavailable, Elton stepped in right away. That kind of responsiveness and care made us feel like more than just clients. We truly felt like they were part of our team. Working with Ilumin was one of the best decisions we made. I've spoken with other parents who hired consultants from other companies, and I can honestly say--we had the best experience. We are so grateful to Kelly, Elton, and the entire Ilumin team for their support, wisdom, and care during this journey.

got yelled at many times because i didn't understand the work they gave me, some random kid kept…read morepooping on the bathroom floor. one of the tutors named steve is pretty cool tho

Mom forced me to go and it sucked so much I can't explain it. They're so strict and even though it…read mores family business, 100 word paragraph and 18 pages of ELA homework is torture. Don't recommend it's really bad.

Here at the Santa Clara County office of education, supporting my coworkers and participating in…read morethe union rally because nobody wants layoffs

Working hard to help our county. Many who work here never leave. What does that say? :)read more