I've always had a positive reaction from potential employers when they hear of my attendance at Penrose. Even more so with my excellent grades and achievements after. I learned so many valuable things at Penrose that I've applied in the field and other areas of my life. I think what stands out the most is something Jill always said: "get comfortable being uncomfortable." And of course, fierce conversations. Without learning that technique, I would not be where I am today.

My favorite thing about Penrose Academy is their love and passion for the industry and mostly for each other. There is so much love and encouragement that it makes you feel much better about yourself. They are setting us up in real life scenarios and situations and bringing in outside professionals to give us a glimpse into the real world. Also, they are preparing us at the end with test out and mock interviews.

Penrose prepares you for the beauty industry in more ways than just in technical. You are educated on the business of this field. You learn how to conduct yourself during a professional interview. Also with the expectation of our GPA and attendance, we are held to a high standard and pushed to be the best individual and cosmetologist we can be.