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Poor service! I cannot explain the frustration myself and family endured while earning a degree I BARELY had a chance to use. This is one of the most disrespectful, greediest schools I have ever been to! The parking costs for students is outrageous. Staff in all parts of the university are lazy, some were not friendly, disrespected other cultures of people, and then some. I was lied to by multiple professors that I had to only purchase books from their book store and not Amazon. Amazon saved me tons of money for the same book! One time, I got water on one of my text books and that bookstore charged me $184 to replace the book!!!! Not to mention their clothing is overpriced! The material is just sweatshirts! Get real!! A lot of mean students attend school here. I noticed students bully other races of students, throw items at each other, teachers bully students and talk to them as if they are nothing! I am sorry, but that school costs too much to deal with BS (Not the degree either). The tutoring labs are the worst! They are not friendly, racist and do not seem to care if you have a paper due. Also, they provide those players with free tuition, but refuse to help families whose kids have straight A's. I am not talking about "wealthy" families either. That Business office needs to be shut down. That Gwendolyn or whatever her name is terrible! She has spoken to people like dogs and never smiles. I have seen those Business Professors snap at students. Terrible and unprofessional!! I hope someone snaps at your college kids as well and you will see/understand the feeling! I still owe this school money after years of graduating. Oh, but wait! Other schools helped me find work and I barely owe anything! We spent thousands of dollars for a fuc….you know the rest degree that provided no access to jobs over $40,000 and they did not help us find work. Oh, but wait! You can mail us letters asking to donate money to the school and those players. No worries! Life is still great and we eventually made better money! This school is not worth it! Do not be fooled!Blair

From the first time I visited Ohio Dominican University, I was impressed by the atmosphere and interaction between students and professors. I loved the classroom sizes, which fostered the ability to ask questions and interact with fellow students and professors. This is something that I strongly feel is a key component for any young person to grow, learn, and figure out what path they want to pursue. Throughout the course of my time at Ohio Dominican, I developed many skills that I still use today.Joe Bell

I want to say my granddaughter was there to take test for school. I found that the Ohio Dominican was very well kept. The building was excellently kept. The food Cort excellent clean. Landscaping was beautiful kept. Students were very helpful and polite. Very respectful I would highly recommend it to anyone. Great Catholic University the staff outstanding. Thanks again for all you do all of you.Ralph. Blamer

Veteran Review: I attended COTC and graduated with an Associates in Nursing. I can say that it was very cumbersome to attend COTC as a veteran. I utilized my Tuition assistance and needed to "push them along" the entire way. Every semester I had to contact veterans affairs and tell them what I needed them to do to approve TA. My understanding is that they needed prompted in every way and every time I needed something completed to allow me access to my tuition assistance. This includes having to pay for a semester out of pocket do to their delay in assistance and lack of ability to complete my necessary needs on their own. From my understanding, they should understand this. I am currently attempting to apply for my bachelors 2 semesters later and I am unable to receive tuition assistance, because COTC has not submitted my graduated status to TA and I am unable to attend classes as a consequence to said incident. All said and done: If you are a veteran, be prepared to coax COTC along to get what you need.SSG Ben Moran RN

I had a very close immediate relative die during summer semester. When my immediate relative had a stroke, I did not notify my professors on the matter. Sorry, my thoughts are not on telling my online professors about my relative bleeding in the brain. My time was spent in the hospital, hospice, and at work. I missed a few assignments but notified my professors at my earliest convenience. The work was completed. Professor Sample for PSY-210-NA failed me on multiple assignments, accused me of plagiarizing from a blog, and is the reason I will not be graduating this semester from COTC. The plagiarizing accusation is because I had "similar sentences of a blog post." What a joke. Never take a class as Professor Sample as your professor. Do yourself a favor and just go to a different school. I will NOT be going back there. President Coe and other faculty members at COTC I contacted did not help in any matter. Of course, they took the side of Professor Sample.Adam A

I… HATE… COTC! Its the nightmare that will never end. My husband leaves for the military in one week… His recruiter needs his college transcript, so that he can get a higher ranking, more pay and one of the jobs he wants. All he needs is the transcript. We went in on the 22nd and paid extra to have the transcript sent. They told us they would send it out that day or the next. Well today we saw his recruiter and he STILL hasn't received the transcript. We went into COTC and had to talk to them AGAIN about this. Oh did I forget to mention that when my husband first started seeing his recruiter, he paid extra to have his transcript and then they handed it to my husband, therefore making it unacceptable to the Air Force. This is not even close to the first problem either of us has had with them. Oh, maybe you all should check out there 'graduation rate.' Less than 20 percent of people even graduate! That is horrible.Samantha B

A majority of the positive reviews on this site are biased and are from the staff. Please, heed the warnings that you see here. Some of these positive comments come as a result of the staff coercing someone to post a positive review. Please, do not believe the positive reviews – for the sake of your wallet and academic progress. Coming to this college was nothing but a huge waste of time and money. By far the worst college ON THE PLANET. Please, go anywhere else but here. A lot of the credits do not transfer, the staff is rude and doesn't care about you, and a professor at Sinclair told me that they consider these classes to be sub-standard. Don't waste your time or money. The only thing they care about is your money. I understand that you may want to attend a community college because it's cheaper, but do keep in mind that you only get what you pay for and at clark state that isn't much! Low tuition fees = low quality institution. The professors are not here because they want to ensure the success of their students. They're here to collect a paycheck and enhance the appearance of their resumes.John S

It is so incredibly difficult and annoying trying to contact ANYONE at Clark State. Trying to speak with anyone at all via phone during normal business hours during the day on a normal weekday is just a string of voicemail after voicemail and no one ever calls back. The only way to accomplish anything, even having a simple question answered, is to physically go to the school and deal with someone directly. And even then, probably 90% of the staff are not helpful and talk to you like you are incompetent. I am finally finishing up my 2 years at Clark State in order to get the classes that I need to transfer into a 4 year school. It has been a constant battle to get anything done at this school. The teaching staff HAS been very helpful, but the staff that work in the offices (testing center, records & registration, cashier's office) are so condescending it is unbelievable. After spending thousands of dollars every semester to attend classes here, you would think the staff would be just only SLIGHTLY more respectful.Alisha Scott

My daughter has been trying to reach out to Clark to attend this Fall and NOBODY has returned her messages or calls. So I decided to check into the ratings on this community college. After reading some of the reviews with low ratings I’m understanding why Clark will not return my daughters calls or messages. I’m willing to try one more time in the hopes of getting an explanation. However, if I cannot get a hold of anyone, then I will take it that this is my sign that Clark is obviously NOT the college for my daughter. I would rather look for another college for her to attend with a much better education. if Clark cannot get their stuff together to return messages and called to students that are wanting to attend a hen how can they have their stuff together to teach students. Like I said…. Some of the reviews I read here pretty much tells it all. Thank you for some of the warnings in the reviews.C J

This college as a whole has been amazing. My instructors and the rest of the staff and faculty really care about your education. If I ever have any problems and I go to someone they either know the answer I am looking for or they will find someone who does. If I have any suggestions on how to make things better or easier for students they are always ready and willing to listen what I have to say and make improvements that will better students experiences. I wish I could further my education here farther than an associates degree because I have had such a great experience here. If you are on the fence, sign up! You won’t regret it.Danielle Lambrite

Amazing school. I graduated and walked already after my two years. Every teacher was supportive and there for me. You can just walk in to talk to an advisor (unless during semester start/end). Then it's by appointment. That is so much better than other schools. Osu only has very picky walk in times. MTC teachers put books in the library or I borrowed their copies so I spent nothing. They are friendly and the school is very pretty. Only a couple teachers were annoying, but every place has 1 or 2. I loved my time there.Molly m (YYH)

Do NOT go through this nursing program. Just take the few extra prerequisites that the other programs require and go somewhere else. This is the most unorganized program I've ever seen. They will reschedule clinicals and classes with absolutely no notice. They also give you lists of books to buy and change the required books the beginning of class. All they say when they mess up and change things around is "what do you want me to do, it's nursing school, you have to be flexible" it's nothing but frustration.Aletha Perry

I put $114 down for Housing a couple months ago but decided I wasn't gonna be going to this college so I asked if I could get a refund and at the beginning of March they said it would be refunded to me by the 16th of March and it was never refunded I have contacted Housing and they have told me to contact Cashiers Office about it and when I call the Cashiers Office they say I need to talk to Housing I'm getting annoyed with these games they are playing then I called them about a week ago and they said they would have to write their boss to handle it and they would call back within 24 hours they NEVER called back and I still haven't received my refund I'm glad I decided not to go here I'll be attending a nice university I got accepted into instead the price is outrageous anyways for being the college this is and also has a lot of bad reviews I've never left a bad review before but this really irritated me that money could have helped me outMackenzie

I have had a very positive experience with Hocking College my first year. I love the program I am in and am having lots of fun learning the material and connecting with students and my professors. I will say the environment is rough around the edges and difficult at times to stay focused and stay positive, which is why I am living off campus so i can come home to much more uplifting environment. Like with every profession and career you find good and bad employees. With that said I have experienced questionable behavior that was not above approach from faculty at times, but my overall experience with the housing, registration, and financial department has been positive and I have felt supported. The staff here at Hocking College are genuine, positive, ready to support you the best they can. Keep up the good work Hocking College. Thanks Mikhail V ReimanMikhail Reiman

I love Hocking College! It is my first year here. I have attended a 4 year school prior to this one. I must say, the classrooms here are much smaller. The instructors are nicer, and the workload is much easier. I feel at home here and I'm looking forward to obtaining my degree. The learning has a "hands on" feel. The buildings are close together so you never have far to go. The campus is beautiful and the buildings are kept clean. Even the bathrooms are nice! I reccomend Hocking College to anyone who feels overwhelmed attending a 4 year school. Also, Hocking has a great transfer module program, where you can transfer to a 4 year college after obtaining your associates degree. I'm glad to be here.Valerie Dixon

Horrible school. I attended the school for about 2 years and have a better experience at the DMV. I was told in high school by a Cincinnati State that my credits would transfer from Cincinnati State to University of Cincinnati seamlessly – they did not. In fact when I went to UC, they stated they could accept me as a transfer student but none, zero, NADA – of my credits would transfer. I applied to Miami University (Ohio) and was able to have 3 classes transferred. Miami was also cheaper at the time than Cincinnati State. I had to start all over from scratch after 2 useless years at Cincinnati State. The staff at Cincinnati State, including the teachers, were low quality. Staff seemed to brush off any concerns you have. Asking for help? Only the minimum is provided to guide you in the direction you need. Teachers mostly seemed to be low quality and bottom of the barrel – I only had 2 teachers that were okay out of 2 years. A few teachers I was able to show issues with tests or exams – although they agreed that I was correct at the time, one refused to fix the exam grades for everyone because "That is what the test key answer is and she would have to go back and regrade all the tests"… Sorry? That is literately your job… The next teacher could not understand the wording of their own test question that they provided (online) and would not correct the answer for the students. I communicated this error via email and was pushed away. I pushed back stating the teacher was incorrect and provided the work as to why the answer was wrong, in a professional tone. The teacher responded unprofessionally by changing the color of the text in the email to red, downplaying my proof, not using punctuation, and using unprofessional language. I dropped the class as this is not a teacher in my eye; but someone who is there for a paycheck. Cincinnati State had a graduation rate of just over 12% when I attended. 12% of students graduate from this school…. For the 2019 year it is now 17.9%. The odds of you attending this school for 2-3 years and graduating are very low. You are better off attending a real college if you are serious about your future. The overall poor quality as well. I have never experienced so many arguments between teachers and students in a classroom before. After class is over, everyone leaves campus immediately unless they have another class within the next hour or so. The current ad campaign that is on TV does not portray the school correctly. The average age of students is middle age. There is very few labs due to limited budget. Little to no student engagement events. Printers were not free. Book store was a COMPLETE ripoff, some classes did not require the book due to costs. Teachers would not communicate to students about schedule changes in tests and exams effectively for online classes (I missed my final Physics exam due to this). Save 2 years of your life and go somewhere else. I am not the only one with a really bad experience. If you know someone that attended or attends Cincinnati State, talk to them. You will typically find they did not graduate or they think it is okay but plan to transfer to another school before they finish. Take my advice and stay away from Nati State. -Brad, MSHIBrad Mueller

My experience at Cincinnati State was something of a mixed bag. I had previously attended a 4-year university but was seeking a career change. Given the low cost of attendance that community colleges provide, I figured that Cincinnati State would be a great option. My first year of studies were great. I had some very kind professors who genuinely cared about the students and the material that they taught. Some faculty members could be a bit rude at times, but that is to be expected in higher education. After my first year, I truly felt like I was on the way to great success. My second year on the other hand turned out to be quite the opposite. During my first semester back from co-op, I received notification that I had been dropped from two classes without explanation. Upon reaching out to the registrar, I was told to contact my program chair/advisor. Upon reaching out to my advisor, I was not given any guidance. I felt like I was really left to my own devices to try to figure out how to schedule my classes. In addition, I found the teaching quality to be quite disappointing. In the one class that I was able to take that semester, my professor did not once hand out a syllabus or explain the grading rubric. I persistently asked him when grades would be given back, and he would give me a specific date. Only once did he ever give back grades on said date. The rest were given at the end of the semester, thus leaving all students in a state of anxiety over what our final grade would be. He stressed the importance of attendance and punctuality but was hardly ever on time for class. On some occasions, he even made me late to work because class would run over. For these reasons as well as the problems mentioned earlier about the administration, I decided not to return to Cincinnati State. In short, Cincinnati State is a good option for those seeking a low-cost education, and there are some great programs and professors here. However, the unorganized and highly bureaucratic administration combined with some exceptionally unprofessional professors keep the school from being as great as it could be. Please tread lightly if considering Cincinnati State now or in the future.Nick Workman

My review was removed probably by google because I mentioned that I don’t appreciate how their curriculum is trying to indoctrinate you. It’s other wise a good school. I got my degree in two years and had no problems. The instructors for my program were great. But it’s absurd in my opinion that a college feels the need to assert their opinions in to every core class. My English class was consistently wanting us to watch TED talks that talked about political standpoints. My sociology professor was the absolute worst. Even if you did an assignment and followed the rubric, but disagreed with her opinion, she would give you a lower score. Then try to justify it by using her own opinion as sources. She also said that anyone who believes in God is likely uneducated. Overall, my experience was good and I’m glad I got my degree here. But it’s just too liberal for my taste.Britt Jones

I love Columbus State and this is why: Before Columbus State: Growing up, I was never interested in the information taught in school, because I did not feel like it was applicable to the real world. After a year at a private college, I was originally apprehensive to restart college at any college. I was also scared of a community college. I grew up in Michigan, and I felt like our local community colleges had negative stigmas attached to them. Luckily, my older brother took me into the application office in Delaware, OH to take the entrance exam. I believe I tested out of an english and/or a math class. While at Columbus State: I would like to note that I always attended C-State as I held a part time job (10-20 hours a week). I originally attended an EMT-B class at Columbus State. The class was more challenging than I had anticipated and was pretty time consuming. I received a B in this course, but found employment immediately in the field and felt confident in my skills. A year later, I returned to C-State with the desires to go to nursing school. Thanks to ample meetings with advisors in Health and Human Services, I decided to take some prerequisite nursing classes as there was a waiting list to apply for their nursing program (while I worked part time as an EMT-B). During this year, I found more confidence in my work and studies, feelings of support and encouragement from staff, and rewards from hard work. I was also able to sign up easily for academic accommodations for the first time in my life! I loved my time at Columbus State within this year! I never thought I would love school or receive my first 4.0 GPA in the spring and summer semesters. For the first time, school finally felt fulfilling for me. After Attending Columbus State: I decided to leave C-State after a full academic year, and I pursued a BSN degree through another local school. I often look back at my time at C-State and regret that I did not take more classes here while saving a decent amount of money! I would suggest night classes if you are willing and able. I found that students were more likely to be hard working, more mature, disciplined, and also employed. I also found professors who taught night classes were often from OSU and more understanding. Generally my teachers were all very competent, funny, and held experience in the world. The only negative experience that I found was dealing with C-Stat's Police department staff and accessing their gym/locker room. Students must sign up manually for the gym locker rooms every semester at C-State's Police department and then wait for several days for your card to be accepted from security/police. This system seems dated and non-productive. I feel like this process should be easily automated. This issue led to a negative experience I had with a police officer that identified as Sergeant Diamond. I felt like this officer escalated my personal situation while being disrespectful and patronizing. Another time I was eating a meal in my car between classes when a police car pulled up to me and asked why I was parked between two spots in an empty parking lot and then asked me to pick a spot. I'm sure the police department deals with things they don't want to. I could have been lucky and experienced two poor attitudes on hard days, but I do not feel like the police department is fulfilling their mission that states they want to provide "exceptional customer service" for their students based on my only two experiences with them. I would take a look at how the police staff is trained at C-State.Connor Hill

I have enjoyed Columbus State and majority of the people I’ve met here while on track to my BA but this college needs some serious restructuring. The biggest thing I wish Cstate would look into is their faculty. When I go to ratemyprofessor.com and see many of them at a 1 to 2 star rating, that concerns me. I have personally had good and bad professors here and majority of the good ones were adjunct professors, the bad ended up being tenured faculty. I wish the college would look into the gripes students have and start to question whether or not they should be hiring adjunct professors to replace them. The only other major issue I’ve had is from advisors. The point of the advisor is to advise the student on their education path, but when I have a genuine question or concern, interrupting/having a snarky attitude doesn’t come off as professional to me. One last thing, please talk with the finance department about putting a budget together for another parking garage. I don’t go during peak hours anymore but when I did parking was atrocious. Pros -cheap -effective (sometimes) -some great professors Cons -unprofessional faculty at times -parking -communication from facultyEric Hudyk

It will be 6 weeks this semester (Spring 2019) before CSCC releases financial aid refunds. I cannot believe they get away with this! OSU is 9 days after the start of the semester! Some people rely on these excess funds to survive another semester of school! This should be illegal and I’m pretty sure it is because according to federal financial aid funds are to be released up to a max of 14 days after the start of a semester! Insane to make people wait 6 weeks+ to receive their refund. Also, parking is obnoxious here any time of day. It also seems to me that each department does not have a good linear structure of teaching so each professor is just kind of doing their own thing whichever way they feel like doing it. Some classes are too long some are too short. It really feels like no one is in control here it’s just a free for all I guess. Employees are not friendly in any way shape or form. Honestly the only good thing about this school is how cheap it is. “You get what you pay for.” 🤷‍♂️614 Realness

Unless the problems are resolved, I will be leaving my review at what it is. I started at Terra in January 2019 and currently still enrolled. At this time, I just want to finish and graduate. When I first met with Terra, my advisor was rather "pushy" which I'v dealt with before, no big deal. The thing that stood out though was that she had to tie her success's into every little thing, and not in a good way. She bragged more than she used the information to make me feel better about trusting her. Her tone, to me, implied that she knew more than I and I just need to do as she says. Something I couldn't quite understand though is how none of my credits from Stautzenberger College could transfer. There's quite a few classes I had to re-take because of it. How does nothing transfer from such a highly accredited school like Stautzenberger? Upon showing my schedule to my husband, who had also had scheduling problems at a different college prior, he pointed out some flaws. How was I being scheduled for classes that I hadn't taken the "pre-reqs" for yet? I was also being scheduled for classes during times that they weren't even available. I had also been told that I was looking to graduate Spring of 2020, possibly summer depending on internship and when I decided to do it but because there were classes that I couldn't take when I was scheduled for them, I actually wouldn't have graduated until Spring 2021. Then later finding out that there was a class I NEEDED to complete before even doing my internship, something I wasn't told about either until now. I reached out to this advisor and didn't receive an e-mail back until weeks later, after I sat down and completed my schedule MYSELF. I have half a dozen other students in 1 out of the 6 classes I'm taking that have had similar or exact problems with the same advisor. Flash forward to financial aid. My paperwork was sitting in the "finished" pile while it was actually incomplete. This wasn't realized until I went to the financial aid office in person to find out why nothing was being posted so I could get my bill paid and schedule summer classes. They had been sitting there for weeks. Okay, frustrating but mistakes happen. However, the other morning, I woke up to an email from FAFSA that corrections have been made……on my schools behalf. I logged into my portal and see that the Pell Grants that have been listed for weeks now and that I was TOLD I was going to get (by the same gentleman who left my paperwork sitting unfinished for weeks) for summer and fall are no longer there and everything turned to un-subsidized loans. I reached out yet again (side note: getting quick responses from financial aid OR admissions when you have a problem is extremely difficult), to which I finally did get an e-mail back. In a real short sentence, he apologized, said he had made adjustments that was actually an error on his part, and went back in to adjust it, I should see my grants back up in a few days. Another email this morning, changes again, back into my portal, absolutely nothing has changed. 2019/2020 FAFSA was done, completed and filed, why go back in and make any changes period. Plus, where is the communication? I would love to understand what is going on with MY financial aid and MY classes but nobody seems to want to help and explain anything. I could very well not be entitled to any Pell Grant, but that needs to be communicated with me and told why it's changed even after I had already received them in an award letter. I am beyond tired of this run around. The stress and extra effort are completely unacceptable. The only reason I'm giving 2 stars vs 1 is the fact that unlike my last college, I feel MOST of these professors actually care about my education and me as a human. Update: after a couple weeks of back and forth, the Pell Grants finally posted. However, an issue I was having with my online classes can't really be traced to anything specific. I was actually booted from one of three classes then had to be re-added, and almost booted from another but nobody seems to know why.Heather Myers

Poor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….They make it very difficult if you are a busy adult (no online or phone registration/deregistration for 1st time students). The tuition is low, but the headaches you will get from the college (applying, registering, high book fees, travel to the middle of no where) make it not worth the price. I have a 4 year Bachelor's Degree and work 40 hours a week in a professional job. I'm also working towards a 2nd Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems by taking evening/online/summer classes. I filled out a application, paid a application fee, and had it in 5 weeks before the start of classes. I was never sent a acceptance letter, phone call, or any information on registering for classes. I was never given a password to apply online. I called the Registration Office several times, but was met with a answering machine. My phone calls would be returned a day or more after I left them. They would leave voicemail messages while I was working. Eventually they told me I would have to get registered in person since I was a first time student. All first time students can only register in person even if you are only taking evening classes part time. I applied to Owens, North Central State, Marion Technical, and Terra for different computer information systems classes. North Central State and Marion Technical are way cheaper and you will be able to talk to a person over the phone. Owens College has the same quality classes for the same price with less hassles.Matthew Clark

I'll give one example of many of why this school is the worst decision you can make in your educational career, today I called for my transcripts and the manager there who name was mark was so idiotic that he didn't even know how to log on to check my transcripts, when he couldn't figure it out he claimed that the school actually can't check the transcript (lol) and that I had to go to a government agency called "student records clearing office" to get the record, all sucking on a lollipop. The sad part was I knew this was going to happen right before I called lol….. Most of these reviews are fake 5 star ones, so I will give an honest review. The staff of this school are uneducated and have no idea how to function in their positions, they are also extremely lazy and disorganized to the point where it is like something out of a movie, they are actually infamous for this and everyone who calls in tells the manager the same thing. The office may also charge you extra and create mistakes for you, I actually personally experienced and had to call to get the fee removed ( I actually educated their financial aid manager on how to actually calculate fees, he apologized and admitted his mistake and then never removed the fee).A Sayed

I would like to recognize Andrew Williams, the Senior Executive Advisor who helped me through every step of my admissions process. From the first moment I spoke with him I felt comfortable and at ease about making the decision to go back to school. He is very knowledgeable of all the programs offered at DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management. Throughout the whole admissions process he kept in contact with me every step of the way, whether by email/phone/text. He is very good at what he does and his sincerity is evident!! He made sure I was informed and satisfied with the whole process!! He went above and beyond to help me with applying for student scholarships and getting me in contact with Robin Petrucelli to set up my financial aid. Robin was also very friendly and professional. She helped me with the financial side of things and went over all the different loan options for me. I highly recommend DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management! I'm very excited to be embarking on this new chapter of my life and I'm looking forward to classes starting March 1st, 2021!! Thank you!! 🙂Kate Yonker

I am super pleased with the staff at Devry/Keller Graduate School starting from Andrew Williams Executive Advisor who was my first contact person when I was to looking for information on their programs to all the Student Support Advisors I've had to pleasure of speaking with. Every single person has listened to my concerns and have addressed them in a timely manner, not once have I had a complaint. The professors communicate with you give you all the resources you need to be successful as well. I recommend Devry to anyone who wishes to further their education. I started June of 2018 graduating Feb 29th and March 2nd going on for another certificate program which ends in June and hopefully in July going for my Associate's Degree best part everything I have done till now transfers over for my associate's so I'll be half way done. There hasn't been anything they can't answer or help me with so if u not sure if u wanna attend Devry I say go for it.Ari Sanchez

I have had the pleasure of attending DeVry Columbus campus in my undergrad program back in 2011. I can honestly say I would not be as far, nor what I have the career I have now if it were not for the focus and concentration within the degree fields offered here at DeVry Alum Creek. Coming back and getting my masters degree was a no-brainer for me. A recent graduate as well as the commencement speaker representing Keller Graduate Students, I have found all positives throughout this entire experience. The staff maintains professionalism and the professors make sure the number one priority is for their students to succeed. No matter how hard the journey has been throughout my college career, DeVry Columbus has played a phenomenal part in making sure I am successful not only in my current career, but all of my future endeavors. Highly recommended!B T

I have been a student at Herzing since September of 2018 and I have watched that school go down hill. They can not keep consistent nursing instructors and have to make changes to student schedules 2 days before classes start. When they know most of their student population are parents with the majority of us being single parents that work and go to school. But they have made it abundantly clear that they do no support students unless they have money to pay out of pocket. I have watched faculty that has been there since I started grow more and more stressed with the “behind the scenes” politics that go on inside the school. I have watched instructors walk out the door and not look back. Herzing advertises that they are family oriented and all of that but it’s all a joke. They hired the nursing chair to add “ diversity” among the faculty. They have students file complaints on instructors because some of the instructors and other faculty is the rudest people I have ever met. They claim to be a nonprofit organization but have increased cost of tuition twice in just under two years. Oh and don’t have nothing go wrong in your personal life when you fail a class because they don’t care. You can have plan after plan but it won’t be enough for them to let you finish your program when you only have one semester left. This school has been the biggest waste of money and time of my life. I use to enjoy going to school in the mornings I loved the things that I got to learn on a daily basis.. but as their instructors left so did my pride in the school. They do not follow any of the standards that they hold their students to. They don’t educate you if you make a mistake they reprimand you and fail you. They will show you over and over again that you success means nothing to them.. they just want the paycheck.Misty Romigh

Recommended for real people that have real lives and real responsibilities. I attended the online program for my bachelors and masters degrees in nursing, though there is a stand alone campus here in Akron. I was able to attend both programs full time and I will consider returning when it's time for any post-masters certificates. The admissions department was easy to work with and did not use tactics that made me feel pressured or rushed with deciding to enroll and then re-enroll for my advanced degree. The professors were as helpful as they could be and did everything they could do to prepare me to pass my certification exam (which I did on the first attempt!). The resources that we were provided surprised me because they were so accessible and effective. Lastly, the very important behind the scenes staff-accounts, student services and advisors, library, and tech support were amazing. They always addressed my concerns within a timely fashion and what was not known, they sought out an answer and closed the loop for me. My student services advisor (Meaghan G.) continued to answer questions in this same manner even after I completed the program. Thank you to all of the staff. A challenging journey could have been worse without all of your support and efforts!H M Q

Save your money and time!!!!! Students don’t mean anything to them besides a hefty paycheck. They will side on the faculties side every time. The nursing chair is the biggest joke of all the faculty and is the most unprofessional person I have encountered at the school. Some professors care and want you to learn the material, while others play favoritism among students. Don’t worry about signing the syllabus, addendum, nursing handbook, or the P.R.I.C.E. to success paper because the school doesn’t support the policies if its against a faculty member. They can’t keep professors and the student turn over rate is beyond high. Finally if you want to take general education in a classroom setting, not going to happen here because they let go of their general education professors and it’s done all online. So be prepared to pay a ton of money to teach yourself.Danielle Crow

Don't attend this school for anything outside of pre-licensing real estate classes. They now have an accreditation for an associates degree but the program is severely lacking. Moreover, they have instructors that do not provide instruction. But they do have a couple who seem very knowledgeable in their field and are actual professors. You take an online class, which attendance is based on a weekly online discussion post, and your instructor gives you assignments. The thing is, the work given is graded by a person who can grade more heavily weighted on assignments based on their opinion. I've found that one of the instructors of the financial management courses grades very harshly (deductions are fine but hers are not consistent or fairly weighted) in an effort to make the class seem harder, yet she provides no real instruction. It took me more than three requests to get more info and explanation from this instructor about work that she assigned. She graded with a heavy hand and still only provided a YouTube video. Her initial response was to look at a two line blurb in the book. It's sad because this person has no consideration for the fact that she is not actually instructing anything. All the info and instruction comes from YouTube and the book, but she is the one who casts your grade. This is a very hard environment to learn in and to feel good about learning the info. If financial management or business finance is a part of your curriculum, consider choosing a different school. For reference, I have a B.S. in Chemistry so Im capable and have done "the work" for a degree prior to now. This instructor completely sucks the enjoyment out of learning the material because you only become focused on, "What's she gonna deduct for today?" Or, "How much is she gonna take off for our differences in opinion on an open ended question?" I feel disheartened. I'm over the red pen grading method. I'm over the lack of instruction and the poor curriculum. If you don't enjoy feeling depressed or defeated everytime you log on to your class, DO NOT attend Hondros or take these classes. It's worth the little bit of extra money to take it somewhere else.Shannon Crutchfield

I am taking the most affordable option for a mandatory Life and Health and Accident insurance pre-licensing. My gripe with the program is that it sold itself as self-paced, but it is anything but that. It is true that you can do it on your own time versus keeping to a schedule with a formal class. However, it limits you to a snail's pace with (slowly) timed continue buttons through the course. I did not appreciate this as I read at my own pace, and the course DOES NOT proceed at my pace. Granted, it is very explicative.. but for someone getting relicensed and mandated to take the course by PA I am disappointed I cannot speed through as I already know 80% of the information. Hondros, explain that you are metered to x amount of minutes per course. It is not truly self-paced.Joseph D

This review is only for accessing their online training through mobile phone. It is impossible to navigate, it is one of the buggiest, and user unfriendly platforms I have ever used. When it asks you to click “accept I am the person taking this course” it will not let you scroll down long enough to click the submit button. If you do make it to the mobile training site, the middle of every page is covered with “you are on page 1 of 10. Would you like to see the material? Too bad, but now you’re on page 2 of ten” Maybe android is better, but you should avoid if you’re using an apple phone.ryan hupp

My family's experience with Amada Senior Care has been incredible! After having a bad experience with another local home care provider I was desperately looking for a new company. Fortunately, I was referred to Amada. Amada's owner and staff were quick to respond to my inquiry and set up an initial meeting the next day. From my first conversation with Kirby, the owner, I could tell that Amada's business philosophy was different than other companies I had interviewed. Kirby and the team at Amada sincerely value patient/family care over the 'bottom line.' They were able to get 24/7 care coordinated for us within two days. All of the home aids were professional, courteous and seemed to genuinely care about my aunt and uncle. I felt very comfortable leaving my aunt and uncle in Amada's care. Amada set up a consistent schedule of aids coming each week. With the other company I had used it was a constant revolving door of different aids who were sent each week (and missed shifts). Amada never failed to fill a shift–if someone called off last minute they had staff available to fill in. This was a great relief to me as I didn't have to constantly worry about being stuck without an aid on-site. For anyone who has ever had to use a home care provider, you know it's not easy to leave your loved one with a stranger. But, after my experience with Amada I would recommend them to anyone in a similar situation, without hesitation.Matt Hedman

I was desperately in need of 24/7 care for my husband who was home on Hospice. I just stumbled on Amada as I was searching for a good Agency, then my friend referred me to Kirby at Amada. They were very prompt in helping me with very pleasant qualified caregivers. My daughter and I were shocked at the excellent care they provided. I was raised in the medical family and worked in the medical field for 50 years and I was very pleased to witness such awesome outstanding care. I have referred to them and I would call them in a minute if I needed this type of care again.Maurine Strom

Simply put, the entire team at Amada is genuinely wonderful. Both caregivers and clients are treated like family and there is never a shortage of compassion, kindness and professional, quality care. Amada prides themselves on being as supportive as possible to both clients and caregivers. Not just knowing but being reminded that you are valued, whether you are in the office, a caregiver, a client or a family member, it makes all the difference in the world. It has been a pure privilege to work for this company.Kari Stuart

Thank you AMI for accepting me and for being the foundation of my nursing career. It was definitely an exciting experience for me moving from California and making a new life here in Ohio. Not only have I had a great education from AMI, I have learned about a lot of different cultures and appreciate that AMI was very inclusive of different cultures when teaching us about patient care. Be prepared to work hard and never be afraid to ask questions. This is not the type of school where you can just miss assignments or show up late and it will all be okay. No, this is a nursing school that truly prepares individuals to enter into a career as nursing professionals. It was tough, but the instructors were always willing to help out students whenever they needed. Shout out to Dr. Elnaggar for being the best A&P instructor. To my other instructors and staff Mr. Ali, Dr. Gates, Dr. Tiya, Dr. Crayton, Professor Pauline, Professor Carol, Professor Jan, Mrs. Rosemary and Elfreda thank you all so much for your hard work and dedication to your students. AMI really helped build me into not just a nurse, but a GOOD nurse. Since graduating and passing my NCLEX on my first try I have so far received a handful of job offers from OhioHealth, Mount Carmel, and Nationwide Children's to name a few. I truly feel that every graduate that walks out of AMI will have a good nursing foundation along with strong morals and ethics. I am proud to be a part of the AMI LPN alumni and recommend this school for anyone interested in starting their nursing career. Nurses rock!Jeraldine Leovao

I’m so happy I chose Academia school of nursing. It’s was affordable, great instructors (shout out to Dr Elnaggar!). I definitely learned everything I needed to be successful in completing the program and passing the NCLEX in 75 questions my first time. I made lifelong friends on this journey (Hey cohort 10). Without a doubt I will return to complete the RN program . Thanks Academia!!!!vanessa washington

This is one of the fairest nursing schools in Columbus the instructors know what to do and they are so lovely, patience and excellent feedback to their students and they are delivering you all the skills and knowledge you need to pass the nclex and to achieve your dream to a incredible nurse if you want to become a nurse this is the best place to be I am so glad nd excited to be hereHabiba Mohamed

I was not pleased with this school at all. Teachers constantly changed, and unqualified teachers were teaching classes (english teacher taught us psychology). There were mixed signals about dress codes and the dean of the school humiliated me in the main lobby over a minor dress code infraction while MANY other students were out of dress code. Our class began with 25 and only 3 original students from that class graduated. You are required to pass ATI proctored exams to continue in the course, but if you fail those exams they make you retake classes that are not associated with the exam you failed. I’m thankful i was able to get through the program, but I felt like a major disservice was done to myself and my classmates. There were a select few incredible teachers that really cared about the students, but they were bogged down by the horrendous upper management. I hope with the new DON change that these things change, but this was my experience.Sara Lawson

I completed the bridge program at OIAH. I earned my RN diploma, and I had a wonderful experience. My instructors went above and beyond for me, offered continual support, and gave me the tools and information to succeed. I passed the NCLEX on my first attempt without studying additional materials. Six students were in my class. Three graduated and passed boards. That is a fairly decent ratio for nursing school. Out of the three that didn’t pass, two quit for personal reasons. I have recommended this program to several friends including my own mother. She also graduated from the program! I have been offered positions at UC, Trihealth, Premier, and Dayton Childrens. I have moved on, and I am completing my BSN. Awesome program!Rebecca Daniels

I wouldn’t recommend this school, staff plays favoritism, if you don’t pass the standard ATI test then you fail the whole class. They only believe their staff you will not be prepared for success, this school prepares you for failure and I’m not joking. CTC, Fortis and Omcc are all better options! You will waste your time and will have to began at a better school!Jerry Stolkes

Mrs. Haja Conteh was truly the only reason why this place gets 3 stars. She is a great instructor and laid everything out simply, I had her for the night class. The place itself is sketchy, costs way too much, we don't get to keep the textbook, and the AC was out for the entire 2 weeks. It was hot and gross and certainly a health code violation. It was a fast 3 weeks though and the material was not hard at all. Overall, since it's cheaper than Alia I recommend it. But ask for an itemized list of why they are charging you around $400 for nothing. The place needs to be revamped, it's hella run down and all the materials are old and gross. Get the damn AC fixed for future classes. If you take the classes, ask if Haja is teaching the day class or night class before you enroll.Abby Ray

I had Miss Haja as an instructor. She gets 10 stars. Loved her! Super cute and helpful and informative. Also had Miss Brenda who I also loved. 3 stars for the management of the actual facility and classes; unorganized due to Eric. He’s a nice dude, but wasn’t helpful when the snow came and snowed us out. All of the classmates waited for about 45 minutes (doors were locked and lights were off) we were dismissed and told Miss Haja wasn’t answering by Eric but he told Miss Haja we all ‘just left’ on our own. Frustrating as Miss Haja was on her way and late due to snow, and had talked to Eric! We had to make up hours and it was lame. Otherwise, good experience with the instructors.Grace Allison

Chambrell was a wonderful teacher! Really glad I decided to get my training here. Also, for the cost of STNA training it was cheaper compared to other places nearby. They give you everything you need to prepare for the test and Chambrell creates a fun learning environment. She was very helpful and loves what she does. Highly recommend! I felt very prepared for the tests and passed no problem! Thank you 🙂Shannon B

The staff at the Wesley Ridge truly care about the elderly and show a lot of patience and love towards them. My mother-in-law moved into the Wesley Ridge in September 2014 because she could no longer live by herself in her home. The staff was very accommodating with her transitioning into assisted living. They were also helpful with addressing family member's concerns regarding the care of "mom". There are a lot of activities to keep my mother-in-law engaged in throughout the week. My family is very pleased with the level of care provided by the Wesley Ridge staff!Mrs. D

I have been a member at Harcum since 2017. I absolutely love the yoga classes. Debbie and Ashley are skilled and knowledgeable instructors that keep the classes fun and incorporate a variety of poses to keep your body challenged. The ambiance of soft candle lighting and music and their awesome personalities enhance the class experience. It’s a great de-stressing tool I use to find peace and relaxation from my busy day while also exercising my body.C

I spent close to a month at wesley Ridge. I've never been treated so well. I always got my medication within the hour of dose time. The food was great. Always got showers. Clean bed linens. My list could go on. They have a amazing staff that care. Really care, not just a paycheck. The Physical therapist's were so fun. I was blessed to have been cared for by such an amazing group of people. Thank you all for being my extended family.Tina Holmes

After taking mom to The Claremont for dinner a couple of times to get a feel for it, we moved her there in November 2019, and simply could not have made a better choice! Like almost any senior struggling to live on her own, she was not in favor of moving, but she loved the activities and quickly made lots of new friends. Her one bedroom independent living apartment is fantastic, complete with her own screened in patio. The food continues to impress as well. Mom has since gone through hip surgery and is almost finished with rehab, and with dramatically declining memory, we will be moving her into memory care in the same building. I can't imagine a home for seniors having a more caring and helpful staff than The Claremont! The attention and caring we receive has been second to none. They've done extremely well keeping COVID-19 out of the building and we feel very safe having mom there. They are a little less expensive than similar facilities, but don't let that fool you. We looked at a lot of places, and have friends who've had parents both at Claremont and other facilities, and Claremont competes very well on all important factors. It doesn't feel like a senior facility; it feels like home. We feel like family there, and continue to believe it's the best place for mom.Kyle Andrews

I moved my father to the Claremont in late October 2018. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's dementia in May of last year and we initially placed him in a different memory care facility. The move the Claremont turned out to be a very positive one for him. He is now actively participating in activities, which he refused to do at the other facility. I receive a monthly newsletter (with pictures) of the activities he has participated in. I really like how the Claremont keeps the family informed. I have also seen my father out of his room working puzzles in the common area, which tells me he is comfortable leaving his room and is willing to socialize (again, something he was not willing to do before). I also witnessed his participation in a themed party in the main dining hall last week. I give a lot of credit to the staff and the great care that he is receiving. I would highly recommend the Claremont to anyone looking for a memory care facility for their loved one.Heather Duey

Claremont Retirement Village was where my stepfather lived the last few years of his life. While he resisted leaving his longtime home, in his heart of hearts he knew that he could no longer care for himself and his home. He lived in the Independent Living area and grew to love his spacious apartment. Even with his profound hearing loss he enjoyed the camaraderie of the many friends he made. One of the last activities in which he participated was the Veteran recognition program that was held on Veterans Day. While a humble man, he really enjoyed and appreciated the recognition. The excellent caring staff put my mind at ease knowing that if he fell he would be swiftly helped. After his death I was so touched by the many expressions of sympathy that I received from the staff and the residents alike. If you need a caring, comfortable, and reasonably priced home for your aging loved ones, there is no finer choice than Claremont Retirement Village!Mark Pendleton

I found this school very informative and helpful. The instructors definitely cared for the students and actually WANT you pass. They take it very seriously. Being the best price around, the quality of the class is almost better than some college classes that I've taken, it's definitely worth it. The instructors bring in their own experiences that help you learn quickly. Passing the state test along with patient care are their top priorities. If you're looking for a great STNA school in central Ohio, this is the place to go.C.T. Stone

Chambrell did an excellent job and was extremely helpful during the entire course. She was professional and very knowledgeable (and funny!). The course can be overwhelming, only if you don’t study hard, but they provide so many resources to help you and you will feel more confident by the end that you can become a nursing assistant. I enjoyed this class thoroughly and would recommend anyone to take it if you are looking to state test or just become better within patient care :). I will miss it!Lanee Williams

Premier Choice is a top-tier instiution for STNA Training. My instructor for the day-time class, Chambrell, is of the highest caliber — always taking the time to answer questions and review skills. She also has great outfits which is a huge plus 😉 The entire staff is professional, kind, and eager to help with career planning following completion of the course. You can tell that they truly care about the success of their students!Haven Rodocker

Choosing this care center for Dad was the best decision for our family! I’m so glad this rehab center came to this side of town when we needed it most. My sisters and I live on the far west side of the city so location was a big deal but care is a bigger deal. This has been a long road to navigate with Dad but he’s on the mend thanks in big part to this team. They’ve listened when we need them and give advice that we are in need of when we are dealing with so much. Nothing is perfect but when people truly care it shows. The people here care alot and when we need something or most importantly when Dad has needed something they’re right there. We’ve had peace of mind and that’s always the best feeling. Thank you everyone for what you’ve done.Sheela Parker

I am pleased to promote The Laurels of West Columbus as a world-class rehab and respite facility. Whether you are living in or outside of the Columbus area, The Laurels is a must-see! The friendly and professional staff and services have been awesome! As a heart transplant recipient, I enjoy my interaction with everyone here! The food quality and variety of menu options are well planned, and the variety of menu options are quite desirable. I strongly recommend The Laurels for a short and long-term rehab and Care environment. The Laurels should be one of the first on your list of care auctions and I would encourage a visit! Michael O'ConnorDaily Advisors LLC A Life Enhancement Company

VERY well taken care of, people that have cared for me have turned into family. The Nurses have bent backwards to make sure i was comfortable. Aides kept me clean and well cared for. Housekeeping kept my room spotless at all times. Therapy was great and got me back on my feet again so I could go home. Overall Administrative staff was attentive to all my needs and available when needed. I would highly recommend this place for your therapy needs. Overall Covid policies within the facility have kept me safe during my stay. THANK YOU!John Strawser

Update: Probate court notified me that a employee submitted a statement noting my son participates in counseling services at their entity and she provided input on my guardianship. She submitted a false statement to the court. My son has never participated in counseling, group, therapy here. No outreach to participate ever occurred either. It is like pulling teeth to get case management and even post complaint to ADAMH Board the new assigned case manager was to show last Friday and never did nor did he call to reschedule. There is no individualized care plan in place for my son here r/t counseling mf or therapy and case management is offering a sheet of paper with non existent resources or numbers with red tape or numbers that don’t work, long holds or no call backs. Or referral to food pantry and free store (have you been to the free store of dirty, junk should have been thrown in the trash items yet?). This employee had hill to submit a statement noting she did not feel I would force my son to take his meds. WOW!!! She has been reported Not impressed! Case management is questionable at this point as no return call to date relative to unmet social determinant of one of their patients- my son. These poor quality entities pretending to advocate for quality care will be exposed. The vulnerable populations at places such as these are treated less than and as if his/her needs are not priority. Well, you got the right one. A patient dealing with psychosis has to wait 2 weeks for a psych appt while he suffers with agitation and insomnia due to paranoia? This entity and River Vista have no genuine compassion for you or your loved one it appears. The level of disappointment in the mental health services of both entities are alarming and heartbreaking. Public awareness is necessary and all interested parties with interest in this facility just as River Vista will be alerted of the poor business practices. The unprofessionalism starts at the front desk with a young lady with no interpersonal or communication skill set to speak with me so imagine how she treats the patients that may be dealing with a issue. The young lady sat on the far left hand side and was loud, rude and obnoxious. Leadership would be doing a grand service by considering retraining or terminating this person. If possible seek alternate programs with quality as TOP of MIND such as OSU. Update: Still no reach out from case manager Joyce and it has been a month. She advocated for me taking my son to the Emergency room vs simply emailing the psychiatrist my concerns with agitation and request for Vistaril. I now know she should have. The psychiatrist is aware of her poor advocacy for patient’s post appointment. Joyce Cumma still has not assigned a case manager for my son and it has been over 1 month!!! No one has called to check up on him or address his unmet social determinants. This place needs eyes on them from shareholders and investors as they are not worthy of funding! *Still no case manager YET for my son. What social determinants is this place addressing for this vulnerable population? Putting on shows for funding is what this entity is doing. Garbage!April Clark

My own personal Mental Health facility. Love the faculty and the staff, they are very helpful every visit and willing assist people in a many of different services. Offering Primary Care, substance abuse treatment and counseling, Professional talk therapy with a psychologist or just a counselor up to your needs. Also have a dentist a Furniture Bank and have programs available to help with vocational training and you're assigned a personal caseworker who will help you navigate all they have to help you with your mental health needs and your life goals and helping those who are in need of it. Recommend this to anybody and everybody that asks about somewhere to go for therapy sessions and any of their other programs they can help was not just a mental health facility also help people without those needsCorey Coverdale

I've been going to Southeast for some time now I have a case manager it's my primary care doctor the new Suboxone they have all kinds of different things that if you want to help they will really give you the help I have I have a one bedroom apartment it's regularly $900 a month in Southeast help me get it through chn and I pay nothing they just goes to tell you that they really help you if you need bus passes to give you bus passes all you got to do is stopping I go there at least three times a week and just sit with my counselor and they're on duty nurse and do a puzzle just to keep me busyRonald Christian