VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academi

VoicED Academy

VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in elite education, the academy provides comprehensive support for high school students navigating the competitive admissions process to selective universities worldwide. The organization is grounded in a strategic, thinking-driven philosophy that prioritizes long-term development over simple checklists. Services include personalized college strategy and admissions planning, expert academic writing and essay coaching, and structured group programs. Founder Ava Gencheva, a former school director and UCLA admissions reader, brings a unique dual perspective to her consulting, having supported thousands of students in achieving their academic goals. Her expertise extends to helping students build authentic voices and clear direction, with a track record that includes guiding more high school students to the TED stage than any other educator in Silicon Valley. Families can expect an integrated, high-touch experience that covers everything from initial planning to final application submission. By focusing on fit, purpose, and original thinking, VoicED Academy helps students stand out with confidence and clarity throughout their educational journey.

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VoicED Academy is a specialized college guidance and academic strategy organization founded by Ava Gencheva. With over 20 years of experience in...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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