Top Vocational schools in New York, United States
Top Rated Vocational schools in New York
Top Reviewed Vocational schools in New York
Ace Institute of Technology
Focus Personal Training Institute
Ace Medical Career Training Center
Real Estate Education Center
Recording Connection Audio Institute
Film Connection Film Institute
Film Connection Film Institute
Reviews

I had a good experience at ACE institute with grate instructors and stuff members. I also got hired right away after my training and internship in less than a week. It is place for a busy parent that want finish start from scratch to fulfill their goals.

As a current student at FOCUS I can tell you this school is phenomenal. The instructors are top notch and what makes this program so better than other programs is that you receive practical applications to personal training in addition to textbook instruction. If you are considering a career in personal training, take a look at FOCUS.

Terrible, bad experience with this school. Internship didn't learn anything, and no job placement. At the end of the course they force you fill out a survey to benefit them and to make them look good. I'm still looking for a job in Medical Assistant

I thank the school Ace Institute Of technology for giving me the opportunity to study to improve my future and to give a better future to my kids. I thank the school for allowing me to continue my studies while pregnant.Whoever needs an opportunity to study should come here. THANK YOU ACE INSTITUTED OF TECHNOLOGY.

My experience here at ace was great and a bit of a ride. I started off from dropping out of college and not really knowing what I’d like to peruse but I came across ace and I couldn’t have been more impressed. I lacked in motivation with staying consistent even when it came to joining classes. And along the way I had to deal with a hardship situation and tryna juggle that with staying on top of my school life and it was a lot . Thankfully I was blessed enough to have Dr. Gigii by my side who not only wanted the best for me but she really saw that potential in me enough to push me and constantly reminding me to keep going and not give up . No matter how annoying she got blowing up my phone I 100% believe it was all worth it because towards the end I did it and im happily able to say I completed my course at aceeee! Also would like to appreciate the admin team and teachers for being very kind and knowledgeable when coming to financial questions or any questions about the program! (I had to write this review while them being there + rewrote and checked my review so now I’m re-editing it ALONE) these reviews might not be 100% authentic btw


I had an incredible experience at Focus Personal Training Institute, especially thanks to instructor Kyle. His creative teaching approach and patience made each of the 150h Personal Training Foundations class enjoyable. Attending evening sessions after work was not only beneficial for my fitness journey but also a lot of fun. Highly recommend!

Having been out of school for many years, I was unsure about going back to a school in a classroom setting. But the teachers were extremely dedicated and very helpful and willing to answer any questions before and after class. They are extremely attentive and want to ensure your success. The 600 hours course may seem like a lot but it went by very quickly. If you’re doubting this program for any reason, like I did initially I would highly recommend this program. It’s the best decision I could have made.

I've been attending Ace Institute of Technology since October 2022 and I have to say that I really like the school. The instructors are excellent and the administrative staff is very helpful. I would highly recommend Ace to anyone who is looking to get up to date with technology and IT. Ace is the place to get it done.

The school is amazing. I love my time here. The type of education and course they provides are exactly what many of the students out there looking for. Huge shout out to the director, staff and teachers. They all are working super hard. If you are looking to enroll yourself then just go for it.

My experience at the Ace institute was great. At first when I started my course in Medical Assistant I thought it was hard but to my surprise the instructors make it seem so easy. I am so grateful for the help and motivation that I have received from Dr Gigi and because of you guys I am now a certified Medical Assistant.

I genuinely want to say that the experience there at Focus was phenomenal, everyone there so willing to help out the students, very professional and have a genuine hearts of gold. My experience there at Focus was such a learning experience, and a very confident one I really do appreciate all of the time that everyone has put in to understand certain needs for certain people willing to always help out and work with everyone no matter what their learning ability was or the current situation or home life if I could give this a rating 1 out of 10 I give this 1 million why because everyone there at Focus has help me get over trauma from my past experiences with school I now have new and positive memories that will last in my head for the rest of my life. I want everyone there at Focus to know that you always be Thought about and never forgotten I really enjoyed this school experience and if I can do it again because it was such a welcoming an amazing experience I’d definitely do it again thank you guys of focus a thousand times thank you
sincerely Teddie
sincerely Teddie

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I did the part time program at Focus and I have to say it was as such an enjoyable experience! It was such a welcoming environment and everyone from my classmates to teachers were so nice. I learned so much about personal training and health and really learned a lot about myself at Focus. I would absolutely recommend checking it out if it’s something that catches your eye.

FTPI is an amazing institution. Where do I even start? From the instructors to the application of what we learn in class on the floor, they really offer so much knowledge. This is one of those courses you can take if you have no experience or 10 years of experience. I feel that you will always have something valuable to take away from your experience here. I strongly recommend studying here if you want to get started in the fitness industry with a huge leg up.

I absolutely loved the Foundations Course at FPTI. There’s support from every department and everyone does everything in their power to help you retain & understand information. Every class was engaging (shout out to Kyle, whoop) and it’s nice to be in a room full of people passionate about the same things. I will definitely be coming back to take some more classes.

I came for information for my son he wanted to do medical. When he meet with the Director Dr.Gigii everything she was telling him about the medical program was interesting. So I can to support him and decides to join the program too. The school is nice, the teachers are very helpful. Dr.Gigii help a lot when I was very down thinking I couldn't make it & she help me a lot emotionally & I finally finish my internship I can't believe I finish

I studied and graduated from Ace Institute this past year. Dr Gigii was very help and motivated me throughout the whole program. She helped me so much in finding an Internship and pushing me through the right path. The teachers here are completely professional and caring with the education for us. The experience I had here was amazing, I had a family emergency with my son & they were so understanding, gave me time to catch up on the classes. The classes were understandable and so interesting. 100% Recommend.

Focus is without a doubt the best school for personal training. The staff there is a amazing and really help and push you to accomplish your goals. I made many new friends and the knowledge that I gained has helped me tremendously in the field of personal training. This school didn't just change my life but changed my whole perspective on the fitness industry.

A colleague of mine referred me to to REEDC for the p&c license . I was opportune to take the Property and Casualty License class led by Sara DaSilva Fuentes. She exceeded my expectations with her tutoring and professional skills. Sara was there to answer questions and breakdown the coverages bits and bits. I am glad I had her as my tutor and was able to pass the exam on my first try. Thanks Sara.

The teacher who teaches most of the classes is extremely boring. More than boring, annoying. He randomly raises his voice to stress words that aren't any more relevant than others in the sentence, or if they are not relevant, he's definitely exaggerating their importance.
EDIT: Although he wasn't the best teacher, he had some really great examples of real-life situations and he did make it a point to go through the most important material. A few of his stories were borderline shady though.
Their schedule makes it difficult to finish in a short period of time because there is no option to do online courses if you miss one. I had already planned to visit family in the middle of my time taking the course and would have greatly appreciated the option to continue online during my 2.5 weeks away.
So, far two teachers were really great but I've only had them for 2 out of 11 classes.
I guess the advantage of the place is that they have final exams every week and you can ask questions any time. The location is good too.
The practice exam helped a lot and I passed the course.
EDIT: Although he wasn't the best teacher, he had some really great examples of real-life situations and he did make it a point to go through the most important material. A few of his stories were borderline shady though.
Their schedule makes it difficult to finish in a short period of time because there is no option to do online courses if you miss one. I had already planned to visit family in the middle of my time taking the course and would have greatly appreciated the option to continue online during my 2.5 weeks away.
So, far two teachers were really great but I've only had them for 2 out of 11 classes.
I guess the advantage of the place is that they have final exams every week and you can ask questions any time. The location is good too.
The practice exam helped a lot and I passed the course.

This place is great the instructors are very well informed and have the students best interest in sharing information. You learn a lot not only for the test but tips and tricks on how to be a successful agent. The deal is great you definitely get a bang for your buck. There is great flexibility like a weekend schedule and evening hours for those whom work. Small room but the quality of education definitely worth it. Cynthia Ramirez is one of the instructors and she is amazing.

The professors & staff are extremely professional. The staff was there to assist with every question I had. The school offered flexible morning, afternoon and night class. They also offer examp prepration & career placement. At the start of some of the classes, brokers come out to introduce their firms. This allows you to know what to look for when looking for a sponsoring broker.

Stay away! They have deficits in their current administration including their insurance curriculum. They are not following state-mandated hours and academic protocol. In addition, the instructor must have a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter. Reading from a text without a constructive board outline and proper academic delivery is a failure! In addition, the school is currently under state review by the Dept of Financial Services. Please consider my argument. The current administration is failing to comply with the legal protocol and academic standards mandated by the state. The owners need to eradicate the flaws in their current venue. Consider another school for insurance education. Kaplan, Poohs, or online school! Don't waste your time or money. Nevertheless, this seems to be a systemic problem throughout the whole country. A failure to establish good academic standards and quality education. Being politically correct is not the solution for academic deficits. They have inferior administration and insurance program. Consider my argument. Don't be scammed by their unscrupulous sales staff. They have no knowledge academic standards or state curriculum protocol. They're good salesmen! Do your research!

Just finished taking my classes and it was a great experience. Friendly staff, knowledgeable teachers and flexible schedule. I also took the REO bus tour and that was one of the best classes i have ever taken. This school ROCKS

Today I worked with Scott and learned a lot about lighting. It was pretty awesome to see the different effects that lighting can create. Just had a wonderful conversation with Ron! We're having our first session tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

I wish to acknowledge the WOW quality service exhibited by Steven over a two-day process. I was on my way to register for the Real Estate license course in Queens. I have received a discount from Amazon promotional to attend this class. Steven in a very professional manner took my demographic information, and recommended that I allowed him to work on my confirmation number. Steven provided his email address and the information pertaining to the Amazon promotional was sent. I called Steven twenty-four hours later and was informed that I am ready to begin classes. WOW! He provided a follow-up email to my account. I recognize going above and beyond the description of one's position. I am thankful to Steven for his efforts. He has contributed to my motivation to make this educational opportunity so successful. If all the Real Estate Education Center staff are a reflection of Steven, then I am honored to partake in your educational program. Thank you,
Robert
Incoming Real Estate Student
Robert
Incoming Real Estate Student

This review is for the Appraisal courses. I'm here typing so you wouldn't have to experience what I am going through with something that suppose to be positive and pleasant . - DO NOT sign up with them until you make sure what happened to me won't happen to you. ( I wrote the details on yelp)
Total 6 courses, I paid in full fro $2000 on December 2013.
Attended the first course two weeks ago, it was the worst learning experience I had in my whole life ... after the school failed to changed the instructor as they promised, I decided to cancel the rest of courses but was told that I wouldn't get a refund because I paid in full and got a $100 discount from the total $2100. LOL
you might want to think it again before you sign up with them. If you do decide to sign up with them, ask for a refund policy and read it closely first.
Since this is a on-going situation, I will update.
Total 6 courses, I paid in full fro $2000 on December 2013.
Attended the first course two weeks ago, it was the worst learning experience I had in my whole life ... after the school failed to changed the instructor as they promised, I decided to cancel the rest of courses but was told that I wouldn't get a refund because I paid in full and got a $100 discount from the total $2100. LOL
you might want to think it again before you sign up with them. If you do decide to sign up with them, ask for a refund policy and read it closely first.
Since this is a on-going situation, I will update.