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I've been going back and forth with the Cashier's Office today because they are in charge of distributing pell grant refund checks at the *beginning of the semester. It's now March and I have recieved anything because.no one told me until last week that if you have a second term split class that you won't see the check until AFTER that class starts. Even then no one ever answered.my questions until today when I had.to go see the Dean of Students. She wasn't in so they brought in the Financial aid person (should have been done since January). Long story short, that person told me to drop my class since it would be easier for them. I've had nothing but bad experiences at Shelton and it's no wonder that not many people after the CC dont continue their education. Today made me want to drop out on top of other circumstances with advisors.Adrian Gonzalez

Literally the worst school ever. The advisors do absolutely nothing to help you. When you call they just tell you what you want to hear and don't help at all. I called last week to make sure everything was in order for me to sign up for classes and I was told yes. This morning I go to sign up and there is a hold on my account keeping from signing up. I missed out on the classes I wanted to take because their staff is incompetent. Highly pissed off right now. Then I could not even get ahold of anyone who could take the hold offKolton Stephenson

The admissions staff is inconsiderate and rude. No one really wanted to help me with any questions. This school doesn't accept outside loans but don't offer additional financial assistance to those who less fortunate or don't stay at home with mom and dad. This school is about money to graduate. If you don't have money, you will not get in. I hate Shelton4mc m kxmcmcknzcc mdh kg sjTyeisha Sullivan

The staff never answers phones. I've been calling for weeks and can't never get in touch!!! Now school starts Aug. 22 and I think I'm to late for sign ups! I called again today and called every option just to speak to SOMEBODY there but, once again no answer. I heard great things about Wallace and that's why I choose to go there but, they are probably the worst in communication skills!!!! my name is charity enfinger and I would really like to be in the nail tech program but, due to poor communication skills from ALL the staff I've missed my opportunity to get a better career for my two baby girls. One is 7 months and the other is 2. I wish I could get in if only they'd answer the phone!!! 🙁Justin Walker

I am a current employee who graduated from Wallace Community College. As a student it was the best move for me to make immediately following high school as I was not socially ready to attend a major university. At Wallace Community College I learned how to study for collegiate level classes and manage my time in such a way that differed from high school. All of the courses I took transferred seamlessly to Auburn University which saved me money. Now as an employee I see all that goes on behind the scenes. I love my job and see all the time an effort faculty and staff put forth to make the learning environment and this college experience the best it can be.Brandy Dowdey

They need to offer more degrees like RV repair, Cooking school, Fashion Design, Sewing, Interior Design, Private investigation, Restaurant management, etc. They keep turning out the same degrees that over saturates the work force and brings down the pay so bad that a high percentage of graduates go into something else or use their degree as a side hustle. I don’t think it’s fair to Dothan’s growth to force students to leave town to get top paying degreesSummer Knight

I went to the Wadley Campus, and it was everything that it promised. Class sizes were reasonable, 15-25 people depending on the subject, no lecture halls of 200 here. The instructors cared that you understood the material and on multiple occasions I had instructors go out of their way to help me when I needed it. Instructors understand being an adult and having adult problems like kids and mandatory overtime getting in the way of classes occasionally. I needed to visit the Opelika campus a time or two, and they are bigger than Wadley, but I got the impression that they were more heavily trafficked, too. The original campus is in Wadley, my grandmother(!) got her teaching degree there when she still had to teach 3 grades in a one-room schoolhouse. However, the Wadley campus was rebuilt five or six years ago, and is -gorgeous-, with a friendly community that's sort of grown up around the college. They DO offer financial aid in the form of both Pell Grants and Stafford/Perkins loans, and the Wadley campus has dorms as well. To the other posters: You -should've- known only original transcripts records-office-to-records-office would be accepted, that's the way every college does it. Also, if you didn't feel part of the community in Opelika, it may be something about that campus which is in direct competition with Auburn and located along the highway. Wadley is idyllic and friendly in the middle of a rural county with very little else in town besides the college. I recommend it to anyone who asks, and intend to send my daughter here one day.Jonathan Gregg

This school is ridiculous. After mailing all transcripts and sending teas scores, I go for the mandatory info session for nursing. I get there and find out that my transcripts cannot be accepted because although they were official they were mailed to me first. So I asked for them back, only to find out they had been opened so are no longer official. But she said the envelope said issues to student. Also my high school transcripts could not be accepted because although they were office they did not come directly from the high school, nailed to student first. I graduated in 2008 and Fulton County has a records office, they wont come from the high school once the next school year starts. Here's the kicker, I submitted all documents 6 weeks ago and never got notice about an issue and the deadline for nursing admission is today, in an hour.. Annndddd I drove from Atlanta. Andddd the dean refused to talk to me. And the main campus told me I should know better being that I already have a degree. Sooo yes, with transcript fees, mailing cost and gas I've thrown away 102$. Wasted time can't even accounted for.Christen Johnson

It's a community college. What can you really expect from a public funded college in the state of Alabama with a grand total of a few thousand students? What you pay for is what you get, teachers and administrators compensated at a social worker rate, most likely as just some extra work as a side job. On that note, the campus itself is aesthetically pleasing and classroom sizes are small for optimum learning. Some teachers are superb, some are not, let not the difficulty of the class be the decider of proffesor quality but with how much more knowledge and better understanding you walk away with.Howell Scott

The department dealing with transcripts is very unprofessional and rude. I have been trying for four months to get three copies of my transcript. They sent one although I put 3 where it asked how many. I mailed in another request for two more. I never received them. I emailed the admissions department to see what happened. They responded back asking where to send it and I responded. However, I never received them. I then called and was told to do another request. I did another request in September. I just spoke with them only to tell me that they sent only one again on October 3rd. Her reason was because I only had one place listed to send and she didn't see why they would need two copies. So I then had to explain that it was going to the same place. Once received, the department would see to it that all three committee members got a copy. I shouldn't have had to explain that since on the request I asked for two. Furthermore more it's not for her to know why! What's the purpose of putting the number needed on the form if they only send the number they feel should be sent. No where on the transcript request does it ask why you need them. It just ask how many. I now have to send off another request for the third one. By the time I request another one and wait for it in the mail, it will be past the deadline at my job. I will have to wait until next year. This has been four months of nonsense.Khai Shade

I have tried to reach someone by phone in Human Resources for several days. No messages returned. The automatic greeting message tell you to press the # key to speak with an operator. You never speak to an operator which I am sure is by design. It just keeps reporting the options which no one answers! You call any other professional business you are at least able to speak with an operator. This gives a harbinger of the type of administration you will have to deal with if they answer the phone or you show up in person. Had awful experiences in past attempting to get transcripts. If you want excellence do better.sonya sims

I love the friendly atmosphere in this college! Staff are nice and kind, everyone is eager to help. Tarted at the door during the orientation every staff member was smiling and welcoming, I felt the passion of the speakers, they didn't want the new students to go wondering about what they should do. I attending this college to complete some prerequisites for the graduate school, so I am not the regular type of students. But I can tell with confidence this college is an important pillar in the community! and they want to succeed, take the chance and enjoy the experience!Khalid AlOgbi

It's a cheap college and a good start to a college career. The financial aid office and basically anything coming from the Bailey Center is a nightmare to deal with. 95% of the time, they had no idea what I was talking about. And I just about had a come apart on multiple occasions with them. Make sure to hound them when you ask for your transcripts, it took them months for them to give me my transcripts. The bookstore is pretty outrageous in its pricing. Also, coming from someone who went to a challenging school system, the work was usually not hard. In fact, I am terrible with math, but I breezed through 75% of my first math class within two weeks at Wallace. Most of the facilities are updated except the men's dorms, theatre, and the computer science center, which are not well taken care of. Missing floor and ceiling tiles, parking lots in need of repaving. Almost all of the professors are great and actually care about your progress.Voltaire Vinci

Great school, received my Associates and transferred afterwards to UAH. Really sweet people. If you live far away be prepared to only communicate in-person for Financial Aid and Admissions. It's very difficult to reach people by phone or email but once you walk in (unless it's right before the semester starts) there is usually no line and a short wait to talk to the right people. Also, this school is known for its nursing program and they take great pride in that. Be aware that the course load for this major is at university-level (minimum). Seriously, it is very aggressive but the job placement and license pass-rates are stellar. I enjoyed the faculty at this campus, especially in math. I took business classes too, and most of those instructors were super friendly and easy to follow. Best of luck to your future education, this is not the easiest community college but I think it is absolutely worth it! 🙂Ashlee Jana

It was great! My son and I went there today to get him settled in, prior to classes starting on the 19th. The campus is small. The grounds and buildings are in good upkeep. His dorm room was nice and fairly clean and he seems to have been blessed with a friendly roommate. In fact, all of the people we met thus far on campus were very personable. Other than the three and a half hours drive there and back the overall experience was great! I pray that my son is surrounded by only the best people who wish him no harm and will only help him along this path he chose to pursue his goals. Thank God we made it safely there, especially back, considering the storm we are having. God's Blessings to all of you.L Erkins

So so many reasons I would suggest against going here. Private school only out for money. You use the same books for most classes yet you are charged for books every term. Instructors are about half and half. Some are ghetto and unprofessional, others are trying to teach you what you will be doing on the job, and others only want you to do things the way they do them as if it's the only right way. Extern sites are horrible. Once you graduate good luck getting a job unless you were lucky enough to get one on your own. My extern site wasn't hiring so after finishing my hours about a month later the school helped set me up with a job making a whole dollar an hour more than I was making while in school for a job an hour away from me. Job also had nothing to do with my field. Had to move out of state and get a job in a factory. Still not having ANY luck getting a job in my field as most employers require experience. Frustrated doesn't even begin to explain how I feel owing student loans for pieces of paper I can't use.Sherra Randall

I’d give zero stars if I could. This school’s electrical program is a joke. Teachers don’t even show up for class, in the 9 months I attended not ONCE did I receive a lesson. Not ONE. The lab was empty, no supplies to even work on anything. Spoke with the head of the trades, and his response on many occasions was “I agree entirely, this isn’t acceptable” yet not ONCE fixed anything. Then one of my teachers who never showed up for class decided to text me and ask if I was done with school…so he could hit on me. Disgusting. I wasted so many months doing homework and trying to learn the material myself, and so much of my hard earned money just to feel like I’ve been had in the end. This school is a scam, go find an apprenticeship and do it the right way. Be warned.Amanda Sensabaugh

I enjoyed my experience at Fortis, I was in the dental assistant program. I had been to another school and did a fast track program, which was not worth the money. With Fortis, not only did I get experience from the classroom, but was able to work in a dentist office for hands on experience with real patient's. As long as you do your work and be an adult you can be successful with your diploma or degree. I have been with the same place since I graduated in 2018 and I am the lead surgical assistant in a periodontal dental office. Also shout out to Mrs. Sturrock, she will bend over backwards for you to help you succeed. Respect is something that she will give you as long as it is given in return.Becky Johnson

I'm a patient of Dr. Allison Wilkins. I was referred to her a few months ago. She's nice and all but I've never experienced carelessness from any clinic the way I have since I've worked with her staff. I complain about pains, nothing's done about it. I had blood test which were done about a month ago. My ANA test results came back abormal along with a high CRP results. Of course, I saw the results about a week before I received a response from her or her team. It seems like I'm more concerned about my health than her and her staff. In addition AFTER I complained to patient advocacy she reached out and apologized and referred me to a Rheumatologist for further testing. Once I was contacted they stated that the first available appointment was in December. Why on God's green earth would I wait that long to be diagnosed on whether I have an autoimmune disease or not? The staff were careless when I told them my concerns. Long story short, I spoke with my PCP in hopes that she would have been able to speak with that specific clinic to book an earlier appointment however she couldn't do it. She referred me to another "rheumatologist". This past Tuesday I called to check on the status of the referral only to be advised that I was supposed to follow up with the clinic to see if they received the faxed paperwork for my referral. This doesn't make sense. Clinic staff members are RESPONSIBLE for faxing paperwork to other clinics, in addition to following up with referrals for patients. This is bogus and in addition I'll be searching for another PCP. I guess they want me to die. They don't care about helping you but you're going to be charged an arm and a leg for tele-visits.Mick'ael

My first visit here was with Dr.Bart Combs. He was extremely rude and sarcastic. Did not pay attention to any of my health concerns, canceled my labs, and lied to my face about a referral. I also overheard him speaking badly of me to the nurses. He told me I would be referred to a ob/gyn Linda Sue Kirkman. Met her on 02/01/2021. She explained to me that she wasn't an Ob/Gyn she was just a nurse practitioner. She was also rude and very dismissive of my concerns. She was cutting me off as I was explaining to her that Dr. Bart Combs lied to me and that I felt I was being treated unfairly and passed of to different people. They scheduled yet again another follow up with the gardendale clinic. We'll see how that goes. This experience was heartbreaking to say the least. I don't know what personal biases they have against me a Young black women trying to get a check up. No one should have to go through an experience like this. Those are not the kind of people that we need working in our medical systems.LifeWith Kayla

I waited until my 2nd visit to post this just to make sure the doctors and staff were really this great. Im a rheumatology patient and have rheumatoid arthritis. The pain often makes me grumpy and mean but at Whitaker I always end up smiling and laughing with the dr and nurses. If you are ill it's worth the wait for an appointment but I've never had to wait a long time to be seen. It took 2 years to establish a good relationship with my dr. Dr Mullen I guess because so many people fake pain for meds but after going consistently we finally have a good relationship. I am not pain free and I don't know if I ever will be but I have less pain. So if you are reading this and need a good dr call and try Dr Mullen because if you are really ill he will do whatever he needs to do to make you well. Edited to say that he was my dr in Montgomery and moved to Birmingham that explains the 2 years. ThanksNo Name

I'm a new graduate of the CCMA program that Fortis offers . I also graduated from the Cosmetology school. I really enjoyed my experience both times . The instructors are awesome and are ready to teach you and get you ready for the field you are training for. The office staff is ready to answer any and all questions you have. The Career Services department is on point and stick with you all the way through from beginning to graduation and even after that to make sure you have placement in your new career. I hope everyone that thinks about going to Fortis of Mobile doesn't hesitate cause if so you will be missing out on a great opportunity. Hope you make the right choice like I did.Vitiated (Vitiated)

This school is SO unorganized! I went here for 1 year and the teachers were nice but i never fully LEARNED how to do anything until it was time for externs. My whole college experience was books that’s it! I was supposed too graduate early since I finished all my hours for externship but they kept making excuses “oh we aren’t in school this week”, “the dean is on pto right now so you’ll have to wait”, etc.! They say they will help with getting you an extern site and even make sure you learning this and that before they send you off but they don’t. Im now stuck paying off loans from a college who isn’t even worth the money. DO NOT RECOMMEND!!!supa girl

A money scheme ( pit) & very very messy ratchet hole in the wall shack.I made a very detailed comment I noticed it's gone so I shouldn't get in detail but I wish it was possible to give a – 0😑🙂 but browse more by typing in the School alone you will read allot of bad results from students not employees that juice the program and school up for pay😅 if you enjoy being over educated or overcharged for there gain and pockets go right head manipulated if you're not financial stable do not go burden stressful especially juggling your education alone with normal life activity in the midst of financial issuesAlex White

Dr. Davis performed BHR surgery on my left hip around 7 years ago. I’m from Memphis and area surgeons didn’t give me much hope other than a full replacement. I was told the BHR procedure wasn’t even an option for me because of a previous fracture and the hardware in my hip. Being in my mid 30’s I wasn’t comfortable with a full replacement just yet. I’m very active and work full time in the plumbing industry and was told a total replacement may not last 10 yrs as well as all the other precautions I just wasn’t ready to live with. After my wife doing months of research we had an appointment with Dr. Davis and I left with hope. He didn’t come out and tell me he could fix me but he said “he believed he could”. At the moment I was living with bone on bone pain that was very hard to work through and was quickly causing my whole attitude to change for the worse. Dr. Davis pretty much saved my whole outlook on life as far as I’m concerned. I owe this man for being able to walk and do absolutely anything I did before with no pain. From the moment he came in and asked if he could pray with me I felt I was in good hands and I’ve been blessed every since. Thank you Dr. Davis for giving me my life back.Chad Lovelace

I can't say enough about the professionalism and excellent care we received from Dr. Davis, his staff and St Vincent's hospital staff. My husband had hip replacement surgery in April 2017 and has recovered very well, thanks to the excellent care and advise from Dr. Davis and his rehab team. My husband is a professional tennis instructor and former pro player and because of the surgery, he can continue to play and teach. Several other orthopedic doctors told him he would never play again or be able to move on the court as he did in the past if he had replacement surgery. Dr. Davis was the only one that assured him that he could play and teach again in a professional manner if he followed the recovery process as he should. He was back on the court within a few weeks of surgery and has resumed all activities. Thank you to Dr. Davis for giving him his life back and to all the staff at Andrews Sports Clinic and St Vincent's. God bless you for what you do.Karen West

I think Anna must be mistaken and have seen a different doctor. I researched the best doctors for my husband's hip and Jeff Davis was the only doctor we visited that was willing to answer my many questions. He was not at all intimidated by my wanting to know about every muscle, and leg length, and dislocation chances and rehabilitation needs to get my husband dancing again. When I recommended Jeff Davis to a friend, also a dancer, he was very caring particularly about her finances as she was out of work at the time. He worked wit her. I have scheduled my own surgery soon. It has been years, but he remembered my husband and me and was very supportive yesterday. I am truly glad I have someone I feel I can trust. I have never once thought he was more interested in money than the patient. And I am glad he respects us enough to give us all the information we need to take charge of our own health decisions. I recommend him highly!Diana Green

Herzing university is a nonprofit college and this is not the route to go. State and Community college are the best route to go very affordable. This school is not ACEN ACCREDITED. They will lie just to get you in because the worker get paid through your loans. I visit Birmingham campus and the Campus was the nasty, disgusting and the advisor are very unprofessional. I never seen an adviser dress in pant and a tshirt. Stay away from Tobias Roberts and Mrs Jackson they are unprofessional advisers. It don't even look like a college. I'm not pay 30000 for tuition.Ke Moving

I've been trying get enrolled for the last week and recieve info about the nursing program.. they call you from all these weird phone numbers and when you do answer the phone..I was told someone will contact me from the school well this whole ordeal has change my mind about attenting herzing college..Karen Bishop

Their Nursing program is NOT ACEN accredited and, tuition is expensive. Not to mention, their pass rate is TERRIBLE. Do not waste a dime on their Nursing program.NoPantiesOn

DO NOT GO TO THIS FACILITY. I went to this facility with my son when he was sick with a high fever and severe sore throat. The nurse practitioner tested my son for strep, flu, COVD, and mono. All negative. She sent him home with an antibiotic. He was not any better, actually worse, 48 hrs later. I called to inquire about a steroid. I was told the NP would have to call me back. She never called. The next day I called back. My son had barely eaten for 4 days at this point bc his throat hurt so bad. The staff there kept transferring me to someone in the office and the phone would ring and no one would ever pick up and no voicemail. I had to call back 3 times. Then I was told Dr. Morris was not there that day. Then I was told that he was busy (obviously someone was lying). Finally someone called and said he would not call in a steroid b/c my son was allergic to penicillin. I am a registered nurse so I know that these 2 things have nothing to do with each other since they are 2 different classes of medication. I was told instead he was calling in another round of antibiotics which my son was already on. When I questioned the MA that called me and asked her to please confirm with the Dr, she was very rude and refused. I ended up taking my son to another facility to see another Dr. He prescribed a steroid and my son was remarkably better within 24 hrs. That Dr stated that Dr. Morris at AFC clearly had not read his chart at all and was blindly treating him and basically was going to double dose him on an antibiotic that wasn't even working. Bottom line is that the staff here are completely incompetent and rude. Do not waste your time. Go elsewhere if you want to to be adequately diagnosed and treated appropriately.Jennifer Humber

Honestly a great experience all around, was gotten in to see the nurses and the docs really quick and everyone was super nice. Just had an upper respiratory issue and they helped me take care of it really good. Cameron (hopefully that’s how it’s spelled for her) was a fantastic nurse and no complaints from me on the whole experience. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone needing an urgent care to go to.Andrew Russell

Just moved to this area and don’t yet have a pediatrician for my little girl. Took her to AFC on 280 and had the best experience. Everyone there was so kind to her. From the receptionist to the medical staff including the doctor (Dr. Andrea), I felt at ease. My little one was well cared for. We will definitely be going back.Corrie Collins

I called days prior and the receptionist stated that she would make me an appointment. I asked if I could come the next day because I read where it was a walk-in office. She said no the shoulder doctor comes on Friday. I arrived early with all required documents, including my prescription list. I waited over 2 hours in the lobby in pain. My shoulder burning and hurting. Finally went back, had X-rays then waited on Dr. Rogers. He came in did 3 test looked at my x-rays and advised me that my collarbone was not broken but the test he performed indicated a possible rotator cuff tear. He said I need a MRI. I thought ok we can get this over with today because I read where they do MRIs on site. Well I was told by staff that they would call me Tuesday because they would have to call my insurance for approval. Well my thought was call them now. Then she rushed us out of the office. My spouse and I had just heard all of the staff outside the door complaining about how behind they were and how tired they were No one offered me anything for the pain or the burning. I would have taken a steroid shot or anything to ease my misery. But I know that those little girls were ready to go home and probably the doctor also since I was rushed out after waiting over 2 hours. I'm pretty sure my BC/BS would have covered my MRI I was not trying to get out of work. God knows there is no one to fill my spot since Noone wants to work. I'm not a drug addict or you probably would have gave me something. I just wanted to stop hurting. Just because a patient does not come in your office screaming and crying does not mean they are not hurting Today was my off day. I was not calling off. I came to your office for help and left miserable. Thanks for NOTHINGKatherine Snider

Everyone very pleasant, kind. Very organized. Saw Billie the nurse practitioner. He went over the xrays, MRI with my husband and I. Answered our question and we discussed my options for my plan of care. Very professional but fun also. It felt good to know he knew my referring physician. I am a retired nurse and worked in home care in every capacity, including management. Billie is a gem, give him a raise. Looking forward to meeting my surgeon Sept 1. Thank all the staff for me.marie picard

Embarrassing to call this a medical facility. The doctor only wanted to talk about football and not my injury that I went in to get help with. They took x-rays of my back even though it is my knee that is injured. He gave me no straight answer to what problem my knee is having and tried to schedule a follow up appointment ( to get more money) without helping me at all. I will never come back here they do not care about anyone they just want your money.Tucker Simmons

There have been many, many times that I will call and I'm on hold for 30+ minutes. I asked the allergy doctor multiple times to get community care because I struggle even going here in the passenger seat and walking around because it's not organized and everything is chaotic. I told her that my mental health is way more important than going here, and I would not come back, and she kept repeating that I need to come in and do this. The allergy doctor said she would try (said this multiple times) but never told me if they denied it or not, I have a feeling she never tried. I went through my Tuscaloosa va primary (they referred me to here at first) and told her the situation and I got community care. What is even worse is that I was told I have asthma by the allergy doctor here, but did a breathing test and had no asthma related symptoms while off those medications, and she wanted to put me on new asthma medications. Why put me on those when I have no asthma related symptoms?Sarah “CookieChaos”

I recently had a Colonoscopy done. It was my second time in four years. I can say that the staff there was friendly, caring and very professional in their duties. They gave me very good care while in their hands. They explain everything to me to the point. I want to thank each and everyone that did their job to a outstanding performance. Not a one moment did I feel nervous or any Anxiety because these Nurses and Doctors are very professional in what they did for me. And I want to say a big "Thank You" to each and everyone of them while under their care. I'm so appreciated to have some of the best people at my VA hospital that took great care of me. Again I want to "Thank you" your a great team.Scott Cortimilia

Do not become ill on a Holiday. Staff will discharge you before Holiday and tell you that they are short staffed and will not have specialist available for consult. So, just go home and come back later. My husband came home and suffered severe heart failure on Memorial Day and later died. They knew he was weak, dehydrated and could not eat. But discharged on Friday before Memorial Day. Nurse was cold and uncaring. One star because Bonnie in outpatient wound care is fabulous and Dr Moats is kind. Hospital doesn’t deserve stars. So sorry he went there. He was mistaken about VA caring for Veterans. Our loss.Donna Butler

Wonderful Metallica Scholars concert. Great music, great outdoor space and convenient parking. I look forward to many more from the college.Cindy Green

THIS COLLEGE PRESIDENT, THE DIRECTOR OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES, AND THE DIRECTOR OF MLT (Medical Laboratory Technology) AND WERE ALL THE OTHER MLT TEACHERS WERE ALL, CROOKED, CRUEL, AND CORRUPT IN THERE DEALINGS WITH ME AS A STUDENT! THEY HAD TOTAL CONTEMPT FOR AND HAD ABSOLUTELY NO RESPECT FOR ME AS A STUDENT! I PASSED ALL BUT ONE REVIEW COURSE WHERE THE TEACHER WAS ALLOWING THE STUDENTS TO CHEAT WITH EACH OTHER. BECAUSE HE WAS LETTING THE OTHER STUDENTS CHEAT ON THE LAB REVIEW EXAMS, THEY ALL MADE GOOD GRADES SO HE (TEACHER) DIDN'T HAVE TO SCALE THE GRADES. THEY TOOK MY MONEY AND FLUNKED ME OUT OF THE MLT PROGRAM AND LAUGHED ABOUT IT! FOR THEM IT IS ALL ABOUT GETTING YOUR MONEY! THEY ALL STICK TOGETHER AGAINST THE STUDENTS! IT IS A GOOD OLD BOY CLUB! IF THE MLT DIRECTOR DECIDES SHE DOES NOT LIKE YOU, SHE WILL LET YOU GET ALL THE WAY TO THE END OF THE PROGRAM, LET YOU SPEND ALL OF YOUR MONEY AND THEN FAIL YOU AND BLOCK YOU FROM PASSING AND LAUGH ABOUT IT! IT HAPPENED TO ME! I AM GETTING READY TO FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST TIHS COLLEGE! DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND FIND ANOTHER COLLEGE! DON'T COME HERE!Rick Eastburn

There needs to be alternating options besides accepting ACT score of 18 for the nursing admission program. Many technical and community colleges are accepting TEAS, Accuplacer, PERT, and HESI A2 as another option for their nursing admission program. Many students are graduating with post- secondary degrees in another healthcare field due to a very competitive job market. I graduated with postsecondary degrees in a healthcare field, but I have to complete additional training for employment in Medical Assistant or Pharmacy Technician related to my postsecondary degrees because I have no employment history.Tropical Ascendant Aries 12th House

I attended a CDL refresher course here. It was a great experience for me. The tarchers are excellent and extremely knowledgeable in their field. They use well maintained clean and safe equipment and are willing to do whatever it takes to get you where you need to be. The prices were beyond reasonable 1/5 of the price of their closest competitor and much better instruction. Could not have chose a better school to attend.chris cline

Love the new campus. Oneonta keeps growing and growing. It's such a relief that we don't have to drive all the way to hanceville (for most classes) to get our work done. All the instructors are nice and respectful. The building is gorgeous and a great addition to the city.alex heard

Please, if you are not having a high risk pregnancy, DO NOT HAVE YOUR BABY HERE! I feel like if I did not leave when I did, I would be dead. I was admitted with pre-eclampsia. Now, my nurses on the maternity unit were good and so were the nurses on the neonatal unit. My baby is biracial, and one of the neonatal nurses did not believe that my son was my son. She said are you sure you are here for that baby…. But that's another story. While on the maternity unit, a patient care tech charted my blood pressure as normal and did not actually check my blood pressure. SHE FALSIFIED MY BLOOD PRESSURE! DO YOU KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THAT IS ON A PRE-ECLAMPSIA PATIENT!!! I emailed Terri Poe, the chief nursing officer, and the nurse manager for that unit. No one EVER called me to follow up with me. The charge nurse offered me a parking pass, which is ridiculous. Bottom line DO NOT HAVE YOUR BABY HERE……Jennifer Dean

Went there for the first time ever on 1/25/21. I babysit 3 boys 5, 3 & 1yr old brothers. The youngest ones both have medical issues & I went with their mom to take them for a checkup. When I say that I've never seen a more caring staff, and I mean from the cafeteria workers to desk clerks to Dr's….I mean it! The nurses & physicians (sincerely) pay attention to *every word you say to them & every question you ask! It's extremely apparent how much they care about their patients and that's hard to find anywhere!!! I love these kids as if they were my own & I'm so happy that they are in such loving, capable hands❤Holli Sanders

The best hospital I've ever been to. The staff is awesome and the bedside manner is great. They make you comfortable knowing that you're probably going to be there for some time that it being a critical hospital. The love they give is an understatement. If I was rich I would tip the doctors, nurses, techs, etc. for my gratitude.If don't nobody else realize there job I do and I salute them to the fullest. They are definitely Heroes. They gave my baby the best treatment and they taught me how to handle him when I got home. They are the best!😍💞Kesh S

I started college here in 2015, and graduated in 2017 with an associates in allied health science. I am currently back again, in the process of earning my second degree! This college has a lot of availability for classes that will fit your schedule. The admissions staff are truly caring and willing to help you succeed. The same goes for all of the financial aid staff as well. Both divisions are very competent and willing to help a new student get everything they need to enroll completed in a timely manner. There are several outstanding instructors at Drake as well. Mind you, I was only taught by ones for the area in which I studied, but they really deserve 5 stars! They were always willing to help me study, to help others study and gave clear instructions about what is expected from each student in order to succeed. This is a great college to earn a further education from. The classes are small, which allows more one on one time with instructors. They offer many free resources to better aid in their students success as well. You won't find either of these things at a university. This college can really help people make a better future for themselves, if the students are willing, so is Drake!Natalie Herron

I cannot recommend this school based on my and our son's experience. My wife and I were involved in the admission process and it was awful. We had to provide the same admission documents multiple times over several months. They continually lost or misplaced them. We had many many calls and visitx to admissions and they very pleasant but didnt seem to know whow to accomplish what we needed. They said everything would be fine and were good for registration. When our son tried to register we couldn't. The system would not let us. They had to do a last minute override to get him registered. It was all very stressful. I also cannot recommend the welding program. My son was planning on transferring to another program because he didn't believe he was getting the necessary training for a number of reasons. The most ridiculous reason was they had run of money for the gas needed to do certain welding. My son was blessed to get a job welding half way through the semester but as his parents who private paid his tuition we were extremely disappointed in the education he received and the administrative problems.Gordie Mengelt

I have my bachelor's degree already. However I was wanting to attend here to further my education with certain classes. Admissions 100% ruined any chances of me being here. Some young child who works in admissions was….let's just say, I wasn't about to waste my breath on her. Also, they lost my transcript from UNA and I had it sent electronically. How?? Very flakey people and students were trying to leave drake because "they were not learning anything" while I was in admissions trying to get things fixed. WOULD NOT SUGGEST ATTENDING!!!!Courtney Green

Staff is rude I also have been having trouble with getting an advisor and with trying to get into classes dr. Swanberg canceled my appointment with her twice telling me 2 c dr waluyn when I've done nothing 2 her if I cant get into the summer semester then I'm gone this school is rude they will block your number and (maybe) your email address … if they don't wanna deal with you it's like they don't want to deal with you and they will blame it on you I agree with Cheryl huies comment thoughDavid Jimmerson

Update! Some teachers are ok but, very unorganized school. The business department is a joke and so is the student government. If going for a business degree please go somewhere else. They don't care for students who work. Now a days its more like an high school than a college. Not a great school if your trying to figure yourself out. They really suck the fun out of learning!EPICSHE

Experience is good if you don't count the rude and ill-mannered administrators. You have to pretty much bend down and kiss their behinds to get a smile, or "you're welcomed" out of them. I'm sure there are plenty who'd love to have their jobs and would do it with pep and pride. Why are they still employed there? Oh well. Maybe one day my joy will rub off! 🙂Wendy B

I waited months and drove 2 and 1/2 hours each way this past Friday to come here. I have an extensive amount of dental work needed and was over the moon about finally being able to get the help I need. I wasted $100 on absolutely nothing. Not to mention missing a works day. They have highly increased the rates. It was more than affordable dentures and equivalent to my local dentist prices. (I have been to a few) How can a website advertise savings and why would I allow students to do my work if I can have any dentist do the work for the same price. Not to mention multiple trips because it is students. I’m ok with the drive and allowing students to do my work and multiple trips if It saves me money but this felt like a total scam. I addressed the front desk with my concerns as I was in total disbelief and she had “sh*t to do” so I was supposed to receive a call yesterday. That call never came as I expected. Just beware because this program is not what it used to be. I am unbelievably disappointed. I didn’t want free work but I thought this was a place for me someone who works HARD but can not afford 4k. The resident just left me sitting in the chair upset and never came back. Do your research before thinking your receiving a good price here. I have multiple estimates for my dental work and UAB dental school was the same price as everywhere. 🙁Brittany Stroud

If you want cheap dental care feel free to go here, but keep in mind that the cheap route isn’t always the best. My experience with UAB has been awful and I wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy. I had 3 root canals performed over 6 months ago and still haven’t gotten my crowns! (Partial or permanent). Also the bonding agent they used for the post and core build up is terrible and chips off in a week at the most. And they don’t mind making you wait in pain. Also, the students that I worked with were so unorganized with terrible manners while always making excuses as to why they weren’t there on the days of your appointments. (Jenai & Taylor)** Horrible decision if u decide to use this placeChris Wilder

The dental school is a blessing for the working poor of Alabama. I am blessed to have access to such a wonderful experience here. I neglected my complete dental care until a emergency treatment was necessary. 11 October 2022 most of the Dental school students were on fall break. I was fortunate to be cared for by a highly specialized emergency oral surgeon. The "Pina colada" numbing agent applied prior to the needles going into the upper jaw bone 😳 no pain. A little pressure but,no pain. Totally recommend 👌 for your to visit here if you have limited income, zero insurance. I had a top shelf surgical procedure for pennies on the Dollar. I promised my Dr. 5 🌟bill williamson