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I really like the flexibility of the online courses, the affordability and the variety of degree options they have. My advisors and teachers have been very great but communicating with the other staff at this school is very frustrating. The employees in the financial aid department are very rude and condescending and they hang up on you abruptly whenever they get frustrated with you. The registar’s office is by far the WORST. Very nasty employees in that department who talk down to you and treat you like a child. They seem to forget they work for a college, not an elementary school. One spent 10 minutes arguing on the phone with me just because I wanted my new advisor’s phone number and email. The “career counselors” offer no type of help or advice and they just tell you to “google it” whenever you have a basic question about a certain major. They are also very judgmental if you express a desire to finish with only an associates degree and not transfer to a 4 year, not considering not everyone has the financial means to do so. The call center employees are very disrespectful and seem like they want to find reasons to argue with callers. There are also huge issues with miscommunication at this school and everyone seems to have different answers about certain topics which causes a lot of errors. Certain departments are also not great about contacting back even after leaving numerous voicemails/emails. Overall I like the school itself but they need to either retrain the employees on basic respect and customer service or they need to hire new ones.Resident Anon

The teachers here are all outstanding and they make you feel like they want you to succeed. I have taken College Algebra, Biology and Spanish in the classroom and the instructors were all topnotch. There is also additional help available to students in the free math lab and writing centers as well as Spanish tutoring. The online classes are not that confusing but you do need to pay attention because sometimes you are required to take classes through third-party online textbooks via the access codes. The only problems I had were with transferring credits to the school and getting contradictory information from the financial aid office on one occasion. I do wish the school did a better job with advising students but I understand the logistics issues. Everyone at the hub is friendly and helpful! Use them they are a great resource. To all the people that left negative reviews, I would say "you get out what you put in". This is college and you get treated like an adult.Linda Brady

Mrs Jagal never cease to amaze me. I can’t count on her to get registered for the correct classes, motivation me, and share some knowledge on everyday life. She exceeds the title as an advisor and for that, I am forever grateful. She is authentic, sensible, and overall a down to earth amazing persons. She has been the perfect push I need to get my education I need to support my family. She approached. She is direct. She is Trident Tech. Thank you again Mrs. Jagal for Trident Tech the best part of my educational journey. The world needs a little bit of you everywhere. Continue to be, you!A Boss

I can't say enough about this group, which I refer to as JICO. They have assisted me extensively regarding Food Service to make ends meet. The one person that comes to my mind that always has a wonderful attitude, a grace of God, and an overall positive attitude is Jack. He has always made me feel welcome, blesses me every time he sees me, and never ceases to give me a wonderful hug to start my day.Dorothy Burris

If it were not for James Island Outreach, there would be times that I would not have eaten some weeks. Scott, the Director, is amazing! They offer financial assistance as well. The volunteer staff is awesome!Dorothy Burris

Such a wonderful place that helps the community. They have a bucket outside the door for after hours drop offs which is really convenientAshly Dennis

(Translated by Google) It has been the best choice to learn English. The teachers are excellent and very patient when teaching. (Original) Ha sido la mejor elección para aprender inglés.Las maestras son excelentes y muy pacientes al enseñar.Ketsy Ramos

Staff is extremely caring and helpful. They genuinely want to help you succeed in life! Go here for GED Prep classes, Work Keys, Language courses and more, and also they have a great daycare conveniently in the same building.Samantha Moore

(Translated by Google) I want to learn English and do my ged I can register (Original) Quiero a prender inglés y hacer mi ged puedo inscribirmeOsorio DLO

I have read the reviews and sounds to me as if Daran is bitter. His comments was distasteful and not at all articulated. Burke is a great school. Burke was my high school and I am very successful because of the teachers that pushed me to always give my all. And by the way….Burke have several successful students that go on and become pillars in there community. What school doesn't have fights….all kids fight. Name a school that doesn't have fights. Rude, Ghetto, and Poor. That is something that I'll ignore and wont even speak on. By the way, Burke does have a mascot….Bulldogs…#and if you don't like the bulldogs….don't go to Burke High School….Meniafaye Washington

@Daran Knight, the kids at Burke High School are far from ghetto. Also, you should not call a school bad just because some of the kids are not as financially stable as you. Attending Burke was definitely one of the best decisions I ever made. I have teachers that would bend over backwards just to make sure that I fully understand the material. The students here are full of energy and all have the same goal, to become a better student and to attend the college of their dreams. Burke is a great place to get an education despite what Daran said.Jordan Brown

I'M SORRY Daran but Burke does not have any fights, #2 we do have a mascot, we don't say " LETS GO BULLDOGS" for no reason. #3 we have 4 classes because we are on a BLOCK schedule, 4 classes that are 90 minutes. So in defense of my school, I would say burke is an excellent school to send your child to. #LETSGOBULLDOGS Also , We have do white kids that attend burke. So your statement about white people not sending their kids to burke is very ignorant and absurd.Aamani Hamilton

The education and overall experience at this school is good. As a warning to prospective engineering students, this school is not ABET accredited which could potentially greatly limit your career options depending on the field you go into. This information is not advertised to potential students. The attention given by most of the faculty is excellent especially the directors. My review consists of 3 stars due to the financial aid department. Following the completion of my degree nearly $350 of mysterious charges were added to my account. Part of this was due to an IPad I wished to purchase but was never sent the proper documentation so I was automatically charged a full amount. I have attempted to make contact over the course of 3 months and have managed to speak with a person two times. During both of these conversations the person was not able to provide an explanation for the charges. The department has never returned a phone call or responded to a voice-mail. Luckily for me the school shipped my diploma and provided a digital transcript even though I refused to pay this amount. I definitely have gotten the impression that once their money is made and you're done, they don't care about you anymore. I will be attaining further education elsewhere.Sebastian Stimpson

I always known that I wanted to be a nurse. I took years before I was allowed the opportunity to attend nursing school. I started at Trident Tech but was not happy there with the program. Then one day I was riding in my car and heard a add about ECPI. I immediately called and made and appointment. Within a month I was a student on my way to having my dream job. I can honestly say it wasn’t easy but it was well worth it. I became a nurse in 2016 and ECPI was the best decision I ever made in reference to my career. Thank you ECPI for all that you did to make me the nurse that I am today.Geralah Hazel

My whole experience has been incredible. Veterans make up a sizable portion of the student body, and the college is notably veteran friendly. This college has provided me with several opportunities to develop and expand my knowledge via my studies (Cyber Security-Cloud). Professors are extremely supportive, devoting their time and skills to assist students with learning course material. The professors take the time to get to know you, which makes a significant difference. The small class sizes foster an environment conducive to hands-on learning and collaboration.Lucinda Anderson

I enjoy every aspect of this very unique environment of empathetic and nurturing educators. Acceptance, compassion, and dedication are it's foundation. Definitely this atmosphere will produce some of the most amazing people. Honored to be a student.🚪💼🎓Elizabeth D. Brazell