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Highly overated facility - offers overcrowded conditions (dorms and classrooms). With exception of few staff, most are unresponsive AFTER the grant money and tuition payment is made. Would encourage parents to look at other options. When one's child is out of control, a parent can be vulnerable to the counsel of places like this - wanting relief from the chaos.

The Elan School like anywhere else is what you make of it. It's tough, it's emotional. There are no short-cuts or easy ways out. And that is why a lot of former students have such negative things to say about it. For those that found themselves, got into college, were successful, put in the work and the dedication to their own lives and used it for what it was meant to be, those are the ones who have positive things to say about it. Each person is different and each situation is different. But, if you're out of hope and you are desperate to save the life of your child, this is the place to send them.

As a former student I will tell you that Elan saved my life. I struggled in the program because it's tough, there are no shortcuts. I learned vital life skills, I made it to college, I am happy with my life. To think of where I was at my first day at Elan is scary. I have come a long way. Still in touch with many former students it seems that most are making it. It is sad for me to hear or read negative things about Elan, especially from former students. Elan is a school. Elan teaches. What a student does with that education is up to them. Those who choose to apply their knowledge will make it, no doubt.
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