ACE Graduate
"When I was 16, my mother and I had a big fight that led to my absence from home. I had dropped out of school, and I thought I would never look back again. I was merely a child. I struggled for a long time feeling like I wasn't going to make it. I told myself that I needed to do something, and I tried my best to go back to school. It didn't work out well at all. I was having an extremely difficult time trying to balance school and my job since I had to make sure rent was paid. While in school, I became close to one of my counselors, and she recommended I apply at and attend ACE. During my time at ACE, there was a lot I was going through in my world. I honestly felt as if I was in a never-ending cycle. The teachers at ACE made me feel at home and the help I received was immaculate. I really felt that I could get school over with and move on with my life. Every single teacher I met built a relationship with me. I knew at that point they actually cared."
ACE Graduate
"My time at ACE has been phenomenal. For the first time in a while, I've had motivation to actually finish school. The teachers are great here. They do everything in their power to help any student and are very reasonable. I like the fact that I can work"
ACE Graduate
"I knew my potential was going down the drain drip by drip ignorantly along with everyone else. ACE stopped the water allowing me to see the stepping stones they laid out for me. The change in the environment held me accountable to myself and constantly allowed me to push myself to meet the expectations I think I'm worth. The journey of self-improvement and self-comfort started with ACE but will never end even after I leave ACE. After I graduate all my attention will be set on me to keep my occupied time filled with endless hobbies that fulfill my happiness. Though my stance is confident there will always be people or experiences that make me dance. With these, I shall dance freely to beat in my own way.”