Western Career College Reviews
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They Are Only Interested in Your $$$!
School not recommended by
jessica
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November 19, 2009
Review not yet rated
I wanted to start a career as a Dental Hygienist and decided to go to Western Career. My advisor lied to me along with 10 other students saying that a Dental Assisting certificate is mandatory to get into their D.H. program. We didn't realize the truth until halfways into the program. The Assisting program was $15,000 and were never able to get a refund. what a scam!
Learn More about Western Career CollegeThey don't care about education, just the $$.
School not recommended by
Anonymous
on
September 24, 2009
7/7 people found this review helpful
One or two of the teachers and one counselor were very caring and supportive. The administration doesn't care about helping the students learn. They only care about federal regs and getting their money. They don't communicate. They don't give students any help or counseling when they are nearing failure. They set out very strict rules and then don't enforce them, so students don't know what's acceptable as far as attendance and what is or is not allowed in the classroom. Overall, a horrible experience and waste of money!!!!!
Medical Assisting
School recommended by
a
on
September 12, 2009
6/6 people found this review helpful
I had a wonderful experince at school, i had the hands on experience required. I had Mr. Sanchez as my istructor and he spoke nothing but the truth about the field. He was on point, very educated sometimes i thought a doctor was teaching our class bacause of the way he spoke. He understands his students, works harder then some the other instructors and goes out of his way for his students. There are students that want to be in his class because they heard of him. Yes, he is a hard teacher and really wants his students to know their stuff to be successful out in the field. Just liek i am.
LVN
School not recommended by
Anonymous
on
November 20, 2008
49/61 people found this review helpful
I'm a two termer in this program right now. Please, let me share my experiences with this school = HORRIBLE!!! DO NOT ATTEND! Spend your $42000 on something else.
Right now we have one instructor named Ms. Michaels... she's a joke in her self. She much rather be your friend than teach. She has got to be the worst teacher I have EVER had in my life. She kisses everyone ***. We're now in our fifth week of class and haven't done a thing besides a little video watching and one assessment on a friend. Oh and lets not forget the 3 hour myspace study hall session the class gets because our teacher is too lazy to teach.
Somebody went to speak to an upper about getting some instructions on what and where we should have been at by this time. We got retaliated against by the teacher by her giving us a 1" thick packet holding 11 chapters, due by monday at 8am. It was thursday at 5pm when we received the packet.... fun times. And the doh doh birds in the back don't want anything to be said of it because they feel they'll get retaliated against even more. So nobody gets to talk to the people in charge of our education because some crazy lady has a bad day and wants to take it out on one paticular person who then gets it sent down to the people she hangs out with.... lemmeee tell ya... wonderful!
Although Ms. Sanders, Mr. Filbert, and some others rock and generally care about your money and education. But until Mr. Michaels is fired, stay away!!!
Dental Assisiting; Registered Dental Assistant
School recommended by
Garrett
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June 16, 2008
15/15 people found this review helpful
This is a good school if you want to learn how to become a dental assistant. This school is challenging and the instructors are helpful. I did not like that the price is so expensive, but I was able to get a job right after finishing school. It did help me prepare for my future.
Medical Assistant.
School recommended by
anonymous
on
June 12, 2008
21/22 people found this review helpful
I went here 5 years ago and had no trouble getting a job as a Medical Assistant. They prepared me so well it was almost like no transition shock when I went to work. The instructors are very knowledgeable and helpful and they gave me a great education.
Pharmacy
School recommended by
Roger
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June 12, 2008
13/17 people found this review helpful
I was pleased with the level of academics and the support from instructors and my advisor. From the beginning to the very end of my degree program I had one advisor. She was consistently there for me when I had absolutely any questions. Having one point of contact was very convenient and made a potentially impersonal situation (distance learning), quite personal.
My classes were attended and taught by professionals from all over the country.All of my online courses were research and writing intensive. Since there is no reliable way to take tests from a remote location, the bulk of my grades came from papers and online class participation. In addition to reading, writing, and review work, instructors used tools like peer reviews, sessions, and weekly journals to keep students involved. The online community at Bellevue University is unique and high quality. The degree program is intense and sometimes difficult, but well worth it.
Dental Hygiene program Certified Dental Hygienist
School recommended by
Rhonda
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June 12, 2008
15/18 people found this review helpful
My favorite thing about Western College was the faculty. They were all either involved or had been involved in the fields they were teaching. They allowed them to pass along real world information and learn more than just what they taught in books. I do think Western College needs to schedule more evening classes to help those who work. Westerns job placement found me a position quickly and I was able to jump right in and feel very prepared.
Associates Degree
School not recommended by
anonymous
on
June 11, 2008
17/20 people found this review helpful
In all the teachers are really good , they have a lot of information 2 share, and care about their students. But the schools guidance counselors, and the other school administrators are'nt really there for helping the stuidents , they are pretty much there for their own paycheck.
It's been almost 7 yrs since I graduated with my A.S. , and I still haven't been able to get into the working field. Now I am a single mother with a little over $20,000.00 in federal loan debt ,and can get a job, or get out of hole.
