Hello this is Whitney, I had a wonderful experience with Ashly today as she did an amazing job cleaning my teeth, she knew how to do all the e rays on her own and I am so grateful for such a good experience. thank you so much Ashley . I love coming to Carrington College for my teeth cleanings the 3hour time block is well worth it !!! read more

I originally planned to use my GI Bill for the Dental Hygiene program at SJVC in California. My experience with SJVC was wonderful from the beginning. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and made the application process clear and easy to understand and I was excited to start the program. Unfortunately due to my husband's military obligations, I realized I would have been about halfway through the program when we would need to relocate and he would begin a deployment so I reached out to SJVC to explain my situation and they were incredibly helpful. They told me about their sister school Carrington in my home state and explained that it might be a better option because I already had a strong support system there, especially with having small children. They made it clear that I was still welcome to continue with SJVC but provided me with information about Carrington so I could decide which option worked best for my family and timeline. Because of that positive experience with SJVC, I felt really confident exploring Carrington. After attending the information session I decided to take the leap and switch my focus to Carrington. In the beginning, everything felt promising and my communication with Donna was great, and I was able to submit my recommendation letters, fingerprint card, CPR certification, vaccine records, and other required documents. I don't think the Wonderlic exam I had taken in California transferred, so I retook it as requested. At that point, I was told that I was a strong candidate, that my score was good, and that everything looked promising. I was excited and felt that I was on the right path. Unfortunately, the communication changed shortly afterward. A couple of days before the application deadline, I was asked to retake the test again and after that I stopped receiving communication. I called multiple times, left voicemails, and sent emails but received no response. After waiting and trying again, I eventually received a voicemail shortly before the start date informing me that I had not been selected and should try again for the next start date. The voicemail felt off as if she didn't remember who I was despite previous conversations or maybe my application just fell through the cracks. I was still determined to pursue the program and moved to Arizona to apply again. When I asked for feedback about how I could become a stronger candidate, I did not receive any guidance. I called multiple times, left voicemails, sent text messages asking what I needed to improve, and emailed questions regarding getting a higher score on the Wonderlic, but again received no response. Donna eventually contacted me about a week before the next application deadline asking me to resubmit my letter of intent, but once again, communication stopped afterward. At this point, I realized that switching my focus from SJVC to Carrington may not have been the right decision for me. I understand that applying to a competitive program can be stressful and that admissions staff may have many applicants to manage. Still I am very disappointed by the lack of communication and guidance throughout the process, especially after having such a positive experience with SJVC. Because the two schools are connected, I honestly expected a similar level of professionalism and support. The final communication was even more disappointing because applicants were notified that they had not been selected through a mass email in which all recipients could see one another's email addresses. Applicants began responding to the email, meaning we could see each other's responses as well. Receiving a rejection in what is essentially a mass text felt very impersonal and, in my opinion unprofessional. I understand that not every applicant can be accepted, and I completely respect how competitive it is. My disappointment is not being denied but the lack of communication, feedback, and guidance throughout the process. I repeatedly asked what I could do to improve my application and was unable to get an answer. Ultimately I'll take this experience as a sign that Carrington may simply not be the right school for me. I am disappointed because I had such a positive experience with SJVC and genuinely expected a similar experience with its sister school. I have loved working in the dental field since leaving the military, and I am determined to continue pursuing a career in dental hygiene. I apologize for such a long review but I sincerely hope that other applicants have a more positive experience with the admissions process, and I wish everyone applying the best of luck. read more

WHATEVER YOU DO, DONT GO HERE! save your money and your time. I'm begging. Teachers are unprofessional. Go to any other school in the valley. read more

If I could give 5 negative stars - I would! If you want to be certified- DONT COME HERE. If you want teachers that are passionate and don't wake up on the wrong side of the bed ... DONT COME HERE! Every one is super sweet during the process of getting your money(enrollment) . But once you come in teachers don't care and will let you struggle to find your way. They also all minimize issues with in the dental field . The school says they are paying for the DANB certification, but really it's taken out of your tuition. So aside from all those issues, some teachers and academic advisors are bullies . I Wasted 9 months of my time coming to the school and wasted my money. The experience was bad. If this is what you get for 20k then just go to Pima for half the price . It's the same shit atleast cheaper. read more

audacity is at an all time this institution should be known as carrington daycare! please think twice before stepping foot in this place! this joke of a school lacks academic progress&professionalism. if i could give a negative score i would! beware of carrington-mesa! it's a true shit show. all of their employees who are passionate are resigning left and right. students are dropping left and right. students are in programs without instructors, students lack basic knowledge and reading fundamentals. please dont waste your time or money you will regret it tremendously. the academic dean is a joke, who only cares about retention rates regardless of competency, and academic integrity. choose pima! read more

On Thursday, July 31st, I had an appointment at Carrington College for a teeth cleaning--and from the moment I walked in until the time I left, the entire experience was exceptional. I was promptly checked in with minimal wait time and soon met my student dental hygienist, Olivia. From the outset, Olivia was professional, courteous, and well-prepared. She made me feel comfortable, thoroughly explained each step of my treatment plan, and clearly outlined every procedure she would be performing. Before beginning, a full set of X-rays was taken. Olivia's supervisor, Ms. Simone, demonstrated genuine care and attentiveness, actively guiding Olivia and ensuring that everything was done to a high standard. The support and mentorship between them was impressive and reassuring. The care I received from Olivia rivaled--and even exceeded--that of many private dental offices I've visited in the past. She communicated exceptionally well and provided valuable education on preventing dental disease--something I didn't expect to gain so thoroughly from a visit to a dental school. Dr. Younan, the overseeing staff doctor, carefully reviewed my X-rays and confirmed that the treatment was being performed correctly. His involvement added an extra level of confidence to the entire experience. This was my second visit to Carrington College, and it certainly won't be my last. My next cleaning is already scheduled for three months from now. If you don't have dental insurance--like myself--Carrington is an excellent, affordable option that doesn't compromise on quality care. And a special note: if you're booking an appointment soon, be sure to request Olivia! She graduates in October, so take advantage of the opportunity to receive one of the best cleanings you'll ever have. Highly recommended! read more

The students and their instructors are very kind. The gate keeper is a miserably unhappy person. If you do Get a deep cleaning make sure you are NOT the final grade for a student if you can not take the pain of the injections. The student will need to give double the injections so the instructors can go back in your mouth and probe and check The students work read more

Run.  Run far away and fast. I had the deprivilege of sitting shotgun on a journey with the Mesa, Arizona Carrington College Nursing program and all I can say is, RUN.  Point blank and period, run.  Do not give them your money and if you already have try to get it back ASAP. For a mere $43,000 Carrington College tells you they will provide you with everything you need to be become a Registered Nurse.  Here's all the stuff they FAIL to tell you... They do not have a permanent Dean or Director of Nursing.  They change regularly and often during the semester making the administration there a joke. Teachers are in the same boat.  For most classes during the 18-month curriculum the teacher quit or was fired and replaced; as many as three times during a single block.  As a result, there were teachers from Reno, NV proctoring online and by proctoring, I mean handing out PowerPoints and expecting you to learn. In fact, the ENTIRE curriculum is PowerPoints, and not good ones.  You could just get copies if you prefer to save yourself the money and just skip to the part where you teach yourself.  That's how it ends up when you go to Carrington anyway. Who cares about the classroom though when you know you are going to get all your experience and real learning during the clinical hours.  Wrong.  Here is what you can expect to experience for clinicals: Incorrect information of where to report and what is required of you to get set up to attend clinicals. A new preceptor/teacher for every clinical; sometimes people that Carrington just found to fill in for the day. Last minute cancellations or changes to your clinical schedule. In reality, most of the clinicals ended up being the student nurse sitting at home and doing simulators (v-sims) on a computer with no instructor available.  Great way to learn! And what was the end result you ask?  Well, way less than half the class passed the NCLEX on the first try.  Most struggled the entire curriculum to teach themselves.  Most had to take the test MANY times, trying to re-teach themselves along the way.  Many have not passed and will not pass. And here's just a couple more fun facts from our experience: Every single schedule changed.  This was sold as an accelerated nighttime nursing program, but Carrington College expected you to be at their whim any time of day.  If they wanted you at the school, you were expected to be there, even with less than 24 hours' notice.  They had zero respect for students' personal lives. Carrington College was previously disciplined for allowing student to cheat on tests.  As a result, the way they attempt to proctor tests is obnoxious.  Expect to not know where you are taking your test (at home, on site, at an alternative location) as they have a hard time getting teachers to come on site and proctor exams. As mentioned, Carrington College is regularly either on Censure or Probation with the Arizona state nursing board.  This is because of several factors but first and foremost is the fact that the student nurses they produce can't pass the NCLEX at high enough rates.  This is public information.  You can validate their current status through the Arizona State Nursing Board online. The bottom line here is $43,000 is a lot of money to invest in your education and there are much better places to get your education.  The community colleges here in Arizona are your very best option and are only around $15,000.  Get on the wait list now and don't rely on these ridiculously expensive schools to provide you a future. I'm having a hard time understanding how Carrington is still in business and in all honesty would consider taking legal action against them for false advertising of their program if I thought it was worth my time and money. So in conclusion, RUN. read more

On Tuesday April 1st, I came in for a cleaning. During my cleaning, the front desk lady came barging into the bay yelling about some patient that wasn't arriving on time. Her attitude and tone of voice towards the student was very disrespectful and unprofessional. There was literally sharp tools in my mouth when she came over and started getting into it with the student performing my cleaning. The student was amazing and handled the situation very well and remained professional at all times. Front desk personnel should not be able to interrupt a student during a cleaning. Especially when theres sharp objects involved. read more

Great school! I work full-time during the day and attend night classes. I know with this program I can and will be successful!

I love the school not only for its affordable cost but because of my instructor Ms. Williams , she was my instructor for the Dental Assisting Program at the mesa campus she really takes the time to get to know her students in a personal level and she treated us like we were one of her own . She makes learning so fun I can't count the amount of times she had the entire class laughing during our lessons and weekly knowledge checks and comps Wether it be intentionally or unintentionally.Her vibe is so welcoming and vivacious ! She also will NOT leave a single student behind she will work with you and your schedule and no other instructor probably would do the same . She will motivate you til the end , her unique style of teaching helps student to retain information the way that THEY learn because not everyone can learn by a teacher slapping a book and paper in their face and saying read and write! Ms. Williams makes the lessons more personable and hands on she took the time to teach us individually and make sure we not only knew the dental procedures but all the steps and materials that go along with it . She really is an amazing teacher and anyone considering going to carrington and entering the dental program should 100% take Ms. Williams class! ~ Cheyenne and Graci read more

terrible customer service. the lady scheduling the cleanings is so rude, i can't believe she is still working there. I wouldn't recommend to come here for a cleaning they don't care about doing it properly, my front tooth was chipped by a student while cleaning and they refused to fix it, do anything but be rude to me when I gave them this info. read more

I really love Carrington College. I have no previous medical experience and I have been learning so much. The class is really engaging and hands on. The teachers are always here to help you and very understanding. They are always willing to work with you and help you if anything personal comes up. read more

I would like to extend sincere thanks to Beth Lakefield for the professional service and operation of the Carrington College of dental hygiene. She always goes above and beyond expectations. read more

There are 3 dental hygiene schools in the Phx area. This one is the only free one, I believe, and I had attempted to get an appointment here the previous 2 winters. Never got thru to a human being. This winter, surprise surprise, the phone was actually answered by someone - the woman on the recording. As previously stated by another reviewer, this woman is just plain ugly to talk to or even attempt to talk to. I never succeeded in getting an appt because she determined that this school wasn't "a good fit" for me! After being rude, ignoring my questions and lying to me, I asked for her name. Her response was, "You don't need my name. Good-bye!" In reaction, I wrote a letter to the director of Carrington College - see the following. If any of you are willing to put up with this staff member, then I truly believe there's something wrong with you too. read more

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Firstly, I will go back to the beginning of my experience with Carrington, which dates back to the first week of December 2023, I called 3 times and left 2 messages before hearing back from anyone on the 11th. Later I understood her name to be Beth. Secondly, Beth stated that she didn't have any other message from me, aside from the 2nd one. She then told me that they no longer refer patients to Midwestern because they don't send the patients back for their cleaning. Thirdly, after that she curtly and with an unwelcoming if not unpleasant tone, told me about their time requirements and cancellation policy. If time is a challenge because she has to answer (as stated by the Clinic Director) 10 more incoming calls, I would think she doesn't have time to share details like that about another school. Fourthly, I didn't appreciate an insinuation that I would have lied about leaving two messages versus one. What would be the point? Next, I have no qualms with policies as they are made for a reason, however being rude or curt while stating them is completely unnecessary and may eventually result in similar behavior being returned which is ultimately what happened for me when I called back yesterday. Fifthly, the student I met with (Amy) had told me at the end of our first appointment that the next one, which was for the cleaning, would only take about 1 hour. I was surprised that it would be so short but when I came in for that appointment and asked Beth if I could verify what Amy had said about the timing. Beth came back with her standard 1-415 lingo. So, I let her know that the student had stated it would be shorter and I just wanted to check, if possible, to which I continued to receive the same "unpleasantness" from Beth. Sixthly, when I met with Amy, I asked her the same question, but this time she stated the exact same thing Beth said, 1-415. Interesting and confusing. Why now is she changing from the one hour she had stated the last time to the 1-415 lingo. I have a couple of ideas about that... one is I had let her know that I had sent in an email to a B Chavez regarding my prior interaction with Beth. With this being Amy's final rotation before graduating, who is she going to "back"? The patient? Or Beth, the Clinic Manager and B Chavez, the Clinic Director? Lastly and the worst part of all for me, was the email I received today from Brenda Chavez, the Clinic Director. Where she stated there were no messages prior to this week, that I had complained about how long the appointment was going to take, which I absolutely never did, and that I need to go elsewhere in the future. This all brings me to the other idea or reason for why Amy did what she did and possibly to explain the attitude that Beth exudes to clients and apparently may also extend to Brenda, is that I think they are accustomed to/expect people to give them flack for both their time requirements and their cancellation policy. Based on the response from the Clinic Director about what did or didn't take place, I am in complete agreement that I do not need to return there in the future. Free doesn't mean you get to treat people that way or lie about what actually happened. read more

Hi! I am student in Carrington College's Dental Hygiene program! I just thought I'd write a review for people considering coming to this school for a dental cleaning/exam/xrays. These appointments are completed by students (like myself) so unlike most offices we most likely won't complete you in one visit! The service of a free cleaning is to help us with our education and in exchange you get X-rays, exam, and a cleaning all completely free! It is also super important to make sure to make it to the appointment scheduled- students will get a bad grade for the day if they have a no show on their schedule (that's the reason for a strict no cancelation policy) Depending on your diagnosis it can take quite a few visits (up to 6/7) especially if it's been a while since you've gotten a cleaning! Each appointment is completely monitored by registered dental professionals who really know their stuff! You will be in good hands with caring students who want you in their chair! If you're on fence about scheduling let this be your sign to do it! Your dental health is important! read more

So this school is absolutely terrible. I started the school September 2021 unfortunately due to circumstances out of my control I had Covid-19 I was hospitalized put on a ventilator for 40+ days and then was in a rehab for about a month. I had my family contact the school about a leave of absence and about coming back when I came out of the hospital and this school decided to just withdraw me. The VA was helping me out with tuition here and because of the schools decision to just withdraw me instead of putting me on a leave of absence they screwed me over completely. Now the VA says that they cannot approve to help me anymore due to laws of being withdrawn and not being able to reenroll. The school has increased their tuition since kicking me out and charging nearly 3,000 more for a program that isn't even worth the amount they were charging back then. All with the excuse of needing to increase due to demand exc... I have the uniforms the iPad exc. The school has went from having class available nights 2 different schedules to just one they don't even have a steady MA teacher for their medical assisting program. The in class assignments are a joke they don't make sense and have many many errors. I have been trying to get a hold of someone anyone from the school all day calling multiple numbers even leaving a voicemail on the campus directors line but nothing no one here gives a crap. I just am looking to withdrawal from the school may be considering looking for help from the BBB or a lawyer because I feel as though I have been completely screwed over. The school at this point owes me. I wasted time and money here all to be screwed over, this needs to be fixed asap... read more

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My first visit at Carrington College became one of the best dental/cleaning experience I've had thus far. My student-hygienist, Alicia, was simply amazing! She was oh so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. Initially, I was nervous but it quickly subsided when I was greeted by her and the instructors. These are students and the service is free so be understanding to the fact that it might take extra time. Alicia was extremely thorough with the exam and cleaning. She walked me through the process and provided great feedback. I learned a lot and now understand the importance of flossing. Looking forward to the next visit. -Devin read more

Well, I'm sorry to say I had a bad experience. My actual cleaning experience was good, but a couple of days afterward, a piece of one of my molars broke loose. I went back just to have someone look at it and immediately I assured the portly woman I spoke to that I wasn't there to establish liability. She wouldn't hear any of it. She kept saying I need to speak to my dentist and they at Carrington wouldn't look at my tooth. Well, duh. If I had to go to a dental school for a cleaning do you think I have a dentist or could afford one? I was a nurse for 22 years and experienced a large quantity of gender bias and sexism. I just can't help but thinking that if I was a single mom or an illegal alien, I wouldn't writing this. Unfortunately, I'm a straight, white male and a veteran, so I'm everyone's socio/political enemy and I was turned away. bad form, folks, bad form... read more

The Mesa Campus is great - close to home, small enough for everyone to know who you are, and passionate instructors/staff that give you constant feedback and encourage while you're learning your new skills. I am so glad that I chose this program for making my career change. read more

Teachers and students are amazing.! The course is fast and full of information, dental assistant course is great.!

I am an RN student at Carrington College, Mesa campus. I chose Carrington because it offered a 22 month program and I didn't want to spend years going the junior college route with all the waitlists. I am not a young student:) This is a very difficult program. It would extremely difficult to work full-time and pass, especially when you get into the nursing blocks which are semesters 3-6. We have lost many students from our original class. Unless you're serious and can put school and studying first, you should not apply. The school has gone through three Deans since I started the program. Luckily, Dean Cooksey (the current Dean), seems like she's here to stay. She is reviewing every aspect of the program and making many improvements. I can tell she truly cares about the school, its professors, and the students. Like any institution, there are amazing teachers and some average teachers. All of the teachers have Master's Degrees and have worked in nursing for many years. My favorite teacher is Professor Richardson because I like her teaching style and I find her to be one of the smartest people I've ever met. I have learned so much from all of my professors from A and P, Med surg, OB, and mental health. It's been a tough year with COVID, but the professors and staff worked really hard to enable us to graduate on time. We went to online clinicals at one point, and the professors had to pivot and learn how to conduct virtual simulations. It was difficult for everyone, but they found a way to get the job done. Every school has its pros and cons. It has not always been a smooth ride, but at the end of the day, I think I got an excellent education and I will be ready to hit the ground running when I start my nursing career in a few months. read more

I went to Carrington College hygienist school and not only were the people inside not very nice but they did not do the cleaning appropriately and the teachers were not checking properly they made me just waste my time and they didn't even do it right I understand that it's free but I also wanna put in 34 hours of the day so they can get a good grade and the teachers don't even check them appropriately And the lady in the front office and the front desk she is just extremely out of this world rude and disrespectful it was the worst experience I had gotten my teeth cleaned before at other hygienist schools and they were all always so good and so nice this was a total shock of how horrible the experience was read more

From the time I called to the time I started when I say all the staff was amazing i me that my teaches are such understanding ppl and knows what they are doing from assignments to hands on it's the best schooling experience I have ever had am I'm not a school person but I loved it there this is definitely my greatest accomplishment bye attending Carrington college I have become a CMA working and make good money read more

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I was originally going with another school to become a medical assistant. In order to receive grant $ from an organization I was applying for I needed to fill out paperwork and call another college so as to have 2 school options given. Carrington college was the first school that came up when I googled MA trade schools. I was only calling them to get info about them to put as "another option" on my paperwork. But that phone call convinced me I was enrolling in the wrong school. They did not say that at all, they just let me know all that they had to offer and it was so much more than the school I was in the process of enrolling into. That was the best decision because I love it here at Carrington. From the professionalism to the hands on medical training, they do and cover it all. And I have a great teacher (Ms Medina) who is so invested in her students. Great choice I made in choosing Carrington! read more

I absolutely LOVED my instructors for the Medical Assisting program at the Mesa campus!!! They do everything to try and help you succeed and they really do care! I don't know if I would have completed the program without their encouragement and understanding. Mrs. Collins is FABULOUS at taking boring lectures and making them interesting! Her personality is fun and quirky. She went above and beyond what is expected for the weeks lessons to try and get all her students to understand by creating fun PowerPoints and some creative ways of remembering terminology. All the instructors are GREAT at easing nervous students in labs especially injections and phlebotomy, which can be scary. They all have a calm demeanor and won't let you give up. I wish I could stay in school forever with Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Morris and Ms. B. I will miss when I'm done with school because they are all so personable and easy to talk to. I would definitely recommend the MA program with these three!! read more

I was so exited that I was going to get a free cleaning. The lady that set up the appointment over the phone was extremely friendly. Felt a little dingy on arrival. After the tech sits me down to go over the paperwork with me, one of the first things she says is, "I can't read another this stuff you wrote what is it?" (Clearly under the medications section). I'm trying to be helpful and go over the list with her and she demands I spell each medication for her like it's a spelling bee or something. She goes to check my blood pressure at this point which can be high on my right arm, to which she smiles nods and slides the cuff exactly to the middle of my elbow on my right arm, so I help her move it up to the appropriate spot. 160/80 yup a little high at this point. I say we should check the left, she smiles and nods, and goes and gets her supervisor. We move on to Xrays. My mouth still hurts, we still didn't get the shot, I had tears coming outta my eyes from the pain on the last unsuccessful attempt. I asked the tech, what do you need? "Need on more root" was the reply. I still don't know what that means. Back to the chair. Now for a series of seesaw like events with gum stabbing, teeth whacking, and after speaking up a scratch to the face. At this point I asked to speak to whoever is in charge. I felt my tech, Who needed help with setting on almost every computer she worked with, clearly did not have a handle on her tools, was not ready to be doing this. I was very frustrated it had been 2 hours of random mouth pain for nothing at this point. I expressed my frustration and concern for my safety. And the director/manger/whatever, "Sometimes we're just not a good fit for each other", and had security walk me out. That's the quality of student/teaching staff they have there. read more

I have been a patient at the dental clinic at Country Club and Southern in Mesa for several years. I have a visit today. It's always great and was today, even saw the dentist. Everyone is very professional and cares about my mouth/and I learn good habits too. My cleaning was thorough and the dentist who I've seen before a good guy as well; a good day for me. They learn on my mouth and I get a great cleaning and exam...and pay nothing for that...I had my xrays at a visit early this year, also no fee. give them a try read more

I've been a student here since for the last eight months. I have a degree from the University of Kansas already, but was looking for a career change and came across the Veterinary Assistant certificate program. My instructor is really competent with a lot of real world experience that she brings to the classroom. My career advisor is very involved and hands on as well since entering the externship portion of the course. The courses have been very informative, and I feel I have learned a lot from my time here. I would recommend the Veterinary Assistant program at Carrington. My only concern has been the way financial aid has been handled for some of the other students, but I admittedly do not know all the details. read more

A friend recommended Carrington College for a dental cleaning. WOW, now I understand why. This was the most thorough cleaning I've ever had. The cleaning, X-ray's (360 and panoramic), plaque measurements, tooth measurement (grinding) AND fluoride treatment were all done for.... FREE. As for the staff, the students, teacher, Dr., receptionist were all so delightfully professional. They are also real people with a good sense of humor. My first appointment was 3 hours. No problem! I'm told that the next appointment in 6 months will go much faster. All the preliminary stuff is done. The patient has to call the school in 6 months to schedule the next visit. No problem! It's in my calendar. This was an amazing experience!!! I'd give them a 10! I felt like a patient and not just $$$ walking in the door. read more

There's an old saying: "don't look a gift horse in the mouth". This college offers free state-of-the-art dental cleanings complete with x-rays and a consultation with a real dentist at no cost to you. Expect to come back for a second visit in order to finish your cleaning and don't expect to leave early. The typical appointment lasts 3 hours per visit and like others have said, the second appointment goes much faster. The catch? Don't miss a single appointment or you will be blacklisted and never again allowed to take advantage of their service. read more

I love attending my classes here! It's been a great experience the instructors are amazing and the staff

Everything was great until the pandemic hit and we had to transfer our classes online. Although, the instructors and the staff were very helpful. read more

I'd give this school zero to be honest I applied for the dental assistant program I did my financial aid with some lady and she quit then I was forced to reapply several times and when it didn't work I dropped out in a month tell me why the school sends me notice saying I need to pay the amount of 5K by January or they will send me to collection but I never filled for any loan or anything save urself from the stress they cause read more

As a 3rd Semester these are my complaints. The AC has broken, multiple times, multiple class sessions start with the class room temperature in the 80-90s....Twice the temperature has been at least 100. Then there is the class size, I feel as though my instructor tries but gets overwhelmed with the sheer amount of students she has. There are 34 of us to the one instructor in class. This makes lecturing/reviewing/test taking an absolute nightmare. Our lab teacher is absolutely stellar, as are some of the other lab preceptors. My primary complaint this semester is that the dean/instructor constantly reinforces that 80% of the learning we have to pick up on is outside of the classroom. This is because the sheer amount of content, which is understandable, however when 2-5 (with each chapter easily 150+ pages) chapters are assigned a week and expected to be read/understand between 1/2 days. It's too much content. Its easy to say learn it outside of class, but then they constantly take our time outside of the classroom away. For example, when we do exams/quizzes we are unable see what we got wrong/right, because the staff fear we will cheat and publish the questions online, so in order to understand/cover what we got wrong (a critical part of the learning process) we have to come in outside of class, but then thats taking away from the time I'm supposed to be doing 80% of my learning. We've started our clinical rotations, which takes up an entire day on the weekend (which is great since i work week days), but now ill also have to come in to take exams on the weekends because we apparently do not have enough time during class. For the most part 80% of the content we are tested on is not from lecture its from the content we learn out of class, making it very erratic if we even self taught ourselves the correct content. Some of the content is timed, meaning you have to spend at least an hour reading some content before you can leave the screen when it only takes half that to read the content, but you're penalized if you don't spend at least the hour. The software we use for testing is constantly not working. Carrington constantly reiterates how they are trying to optimize the learning process but CONSTANTLY shoot themselves in the foot with dumb protocols that make learning as detrimental as possible. My recommendation is Carrington is bearable if you don't want to wait on the community college wait list (generally at least two) and want a streamlined enrollment. But everything else makes me unable to recommend the school especially for the cost we are paying for the education. read more

Free dental care - you get what you pay for??? I don't have dental insurance so when I saw this dental hygienist school offered free dental exams, x-rays, and cleanings; I made an appointment. When I made the appointment, the lady on the phone told me that my appointment might last two or three hours because the students are learning and a supervisor must check their work. All of that turned out to be true. But, there are some good and bad things worth mentioning about my experience. The Good: Yes, it really is FREE. There are no hidden charges or fees. Also, the clinic is clean with up-to-date instruments and equipment. The staff is professional and friendly. The students are polite and eager to learn; their supervisors are attentive and competent. The Bad: Yes, my dental appointment lasted three hours. But at the end of those three hours, I had NOT had my cleaning. Yes, after three hours of poking and prodding, there was no time left for the actual teeth cleaning. So, I had to make a follow-up appointment another day. That second appointment lasted another three hours. So, in a nutshell, it took a full six hours of examination and tests to finally get my teeth cleaned. How could it possibly take so long? Well, the first hour involved complete medical history, blood pressure, pulse, physical examination of head, neck: from the top of my head and down to my collar bone, even including my ears! Then came in exam of the soft tissues inside my mouth: cheeks, above and below tongue, roof of mouth, tonsils, etc. When this was done, the supervisor performed it all again. The second hour, the student examined my teeth, slowly and methodically one by one. X-ray time brought its' own set of challenges: first x-ray teeth and film were not lined up correctly, same with the second attempt, finally got it right on the third try. Following the now successful x-ray, the poking and probing and electronic charting (oh my the endless charting) was performed and repeated again with the supervisor. Lastly I chewed those red pills to identify potential hygiene problems. But alas, alas, the three hours was over and I had to set up another appointment. I won't go into the details of the second appointment, but suffice it to say that it was just as long and arduous as the first. To end this drawn out ordeal on a somewhat positive note, despite my aching neck, crunching jaw, and chapped lips, I now have beautifully squeaky clean teeth and the assurance that they have been thoroughly examined and turned out to be normal. read more

HORRIBLE! I am an alumni (2009) from the Medical Assistant program. As for the material went over throughout the courses, it was all pretty good. No real complaints there. Well except the fact that we went through about 4 different teachers. From start to finish it took about 10 months. Great. Staff was nice however they are are OVERLY persistant that you enroll asap. While friendly you cant help but feel like there's a TON of pressure put on you to enroll. Which is why I got sucked in even after having several other places in mind. I was very dissatisfied what happened after I completed the program though. I graduated in January of 2009 and here we are a little over a year later and I have yet to receive my certificate. After weeks of waiting and leaving voice mails. Michelle S. from Registar FINALLY contacted me. Only to tell me that I had owed $2450 which is why they couldnt send me a certificate. But she couldnt tell me what for. So she transferred me to the financial aid dept. The guy was nice. However he could not tell me anything more than you failed to provide the correct verification for the grant you recieved and we tried several times by phone and left the information with a roomate. Funny I never had a roomate in my LIFE, He couldnt even tell me the amount that I owed. Michelle was the one who told me. UPON graduation when you complete on the job training you HAVE to go to the office and make sure everything is taken care of and you have everything turned in. Any finanical issues surely would be brought up there (quoted word for word from the instructor). NOT! those ladies said all good to go no problem. I have left a voicemail with the Dean and surprise surprise he hasnt contacted me. They also offer a job placement program with the school. And once again, friendly lady, great on the phone, gladly gave me her email address so I could send her my updated resume. Well she has still NOT contacted me with any potential job opportunities or to even tell me she received my resume. Waste of time and money. I spent hours upon hours working towards becoming a M.A. only to be completely left with nothing but debt and frustration. The staff wont contact you, if they do their attitude quickly changes when a complaint or problem arises. Because of this I am left with nothing to show for the work I put in towards becoming an M.A. I can't even find a job because I do not have my certificate. Please stay away from this awful excuse for a college. Enroll in another program else where!!! Apollo College/Carrington College I leave you with this last statement.....I will make it my full time job to figure out how and why this happened and WHY you failed to contact me with any kind of information reguarding this situation. Since you people fail to call any one back you will be hearing from me on a DAILY BASIS until I am able to speak with some one. read more

I went to carringington college today in Mesa az. I inquired about the respiratory therapy orogram. It sounded good . but they want 42000!!!! for a 2 year program when gateway is only 7800 for the same program run far away!!! read more

This is in response to my last review. So yesterday I received a call from Baxter, the director of admissions from Carrington College. He mentioned that the customer service I was given could be better so they're gonna go ahead & make the time I put in count. So not only do I not have to take the five weeks over again, I got to start last night, which was when I was supposed to. The reason for the change of heart wasn't mentioned but I was well taken care of by a very nice young man named Stewart & Baxter as well. Everyone deserves a second chance, so that's why I decided to continue with Carrington. I hope i'm not disappointed again & that all goes well. read more