Institute of Technology Reviews

"What is wrong with these people? What a bunch of BS! My friend told me about this site and I had to write something. Instructors are great - checkStudents services are great - checkTutoring help - checkCareer Services awesome - checkPatch and Gale are instructors and they are awesome. Someone should by them their own taco truck or something! King is a little cranky sometimes but he's cool and knows his stuff. I hit a rough patch and needed help, the lady in student services did alot. I got food boxes and resources that really helped. Thank you. I can't tell you how much my family appreciated it. Mike and Tim in career services are the coolest dudes. they were there to help me and I found a good job and have even moved up in the company now. Anyone that's griping about not getting a job...did you know the ecomonmy in Fresno sucks? You have to do way more to get way less. That's just how it works. I worked with Mike and Tim alot. They got me interivews and tought me how to sell myself and talk to people in the HVAC industry. Guess What? I got a job! I'm happy and my family is happy. I checked out an HVAC program at another school and it didn't compare. It was cold and the people were not friendly. When you go to IOT, you can tell that the people like their jobs and what they do. If you are unhappy and alwys think the world is againist you, you won't be happy anywhere and i feel sorry for you. Go to IOT! It's a great school. This is from someone that looked at other schools."

"I have seen first hand the immense level of support and dedication that every staff member at IOT gives to it's students and graduates and am disheartened by the clearly negative people that have posted here. To me, it seems like they have no accountability for their own situation. If you need help, all you have to do is ask. The instructors are very knowledgeably with many years of experience in their field and the NEW Career Services staff that came in about 2 years ago is phenomenal! They are truly dedicated to the success of each student and graduate, but you only get out of if what you put into it. I've had classmates complain but then I've asked them, did you go see anyone? And the answer was always no. The fundraisers and parties that are referred to in a previous post are to raise money for the school so they can provide food pantry items, bus passes and other items to students desperately in need. Go to a graduation ceremony for the school before enrolling if you REALLY want to see how good this school is. Its inspiring to see so many people (100's and 100's) happy to complete their education and take the next step in finding a career. I stayed in touch with my instructors and worked closely with the people in Career Services and I found a great job. I feel so fortunate to have been supported and know that these people at IOT cared. Don't listen to all these bitter people. This is a tough economy and you have to utilize ALL your resources and not expect the school to hand you a job when you graduate. No one can be guaranteed a job. If you don't help yourself, how can you expect others to help you?Remember there are always two sides to every story. If you really want to know if this the right school for you, you need to go check it out for yourself.Signed - A very happy, employed graduate that would recommend the Institute of Technology in a heartbeat!P.S. for the Administrative Office Professional, you clearly have the wrong school. Institute of Technology has never had a campus in Mather, CA. If you are going to write a bad review of a school, be sure to get the right one."

"To begin with: The admissions reps were overly enthusiastic to get me to enroll in the culinary program. I was not told about some very important things pertaining to the program, such as the amount of homework, and that the classes would change from my night class to the afternoon. (I am a single mother and worked fulltime during the day, that is why I took the night classes.) Also, the catalog stated that at the end of the program, we would have the opportunity to go to Germany and France, expense paid trip to further our culinary experience. The catalog also stated that no more than 15 students per class. My classes had 20 - 30 students per class. This was a potentially dangerous situation working in a small kitchen with hot pots and pans and knives. Well about a year later after my graduation in 2011, the president, Joseph Haydock, had a meeting with us and informs us that the Europe trips will no longer take place and that they were not included in our $30k tuition but were a bonus from the corporation....really. I cannot believe that this private college institution would do something like that to the students in which it was promised. They should have changed the policy for new enrolling students. Its about the bottom line for this greedy private college."

"School is a joke. Youll pass the program as long as you show up everday. Staff is always throwing fund raisers and parties, there very strict like no walking and chewing gum. They tell you theyll help you get a job and dont cant even get a hold of anyone in there carrer services. Oh yeah to Vets. stay away theyll rob you blind like me took my enire pell grant even though i owed not a dime never failed a class. You know what they told me "Its our right to distribute the money the way we wish thats why you didnt get any." so yeah they teach moral and ethics its there big thing but they steal $2,000 from you and say its there right. Worst school ever."

"I was very happy about a year ago getting back into school after 10 years of being out of school.Now that I have graduated with Pharmacy Technology certification and 3 weeks later I received a bogus looking parchment paper diploma. I was throughly disgusted when I received it in the mail. Man even both my High School diploma and Junior college Asscociate's degree carry more weight than that. To make matters worse I am not able to find a job because most of the jobs that are posted require 3 to 5 years experience. They are a total waste of money that I now have to pay back. A word to the wise stay away from these for profit schools. Your better going to college some where else that in my case means i should have went back to get my bachelor's of science that i only needed 3 semesters to finsih."

"absolutely would not recommend this school. no one in my graduating class would recommend it. They do not have their stuff together and are not there to make sure you are happy and successful. total waste of money and completely regret ever wasting any of my precious time."

"I have been reading these reviews with mixed feelings. I started taking classes a month ago in a newly designed (first class) ASNursing program and I have nothing but GOOD things to say! Sure there have been snags and weeks where no one was really sure what was going on but that was due to it being a new program and the kinks needed to be worked out. The head of our program emails everyone almost daily. The instructors are very knowledgeable and have impressive stats. I am 40 yrs old and haven't been in a classroom in a very long time so it's tough but, like anything else it takes working hard to get anywhere. I go to classes 3 days a week and spend the next 4 doing almost nothing but homework! Yeah it's a lot but at the same time your only going to get out of something what you put in to it! As for the cost factor yeah it's 50k BUT look at other nursing schools they are just as much if not more! Plus I like the fact that books were factored into the tuition. I have a friend who is going to a community college for her LPN and she just spent 700 on books and that was only for one semester! The books they gave us were brand new, still in the wrappers! So for all you out there that are bad-mouthing ITT for one obviously your not serious about your education and for two if you don't want the hassle of paying back the loans, then stay out of school! I don't care what school you go too, your still going to have to take out loans! I for one like the idea of not having to be on a waiting list and keep putting off something I've always wanted to do. I wanted a school that focused on just nursing, and that is exactly what the program here at ITT does!"

"In my 3rd quarter and have not learned a single thing, yet I have a 3.9 avg. the instructors teach as if your already supposed to know the material. the school is unorganized, not helpful with and problems you may have. ITT is a for profit school which makes it a business, a business whose only concern is making money and it shows. They will be quick to drop students but even quicker to accecpt new students as long as you pay up. please do some research before aquiring a massive debt with ITT."

"I had attended this school in 2001 and at that time this school was extremely good. I held a 4.0 Gpa and graduated with honors and perfect attendance. I believe that the school worked harder to help me find a good paying job because the staff saw how dedicated I was. I came to school well dressed, and stayed dedicated.I found the classes to be easy to understand and fun. The instructors also worked at Fresno City, and worked at IT as a second job. I found a job within a month working for a mortgage company making pretty decent money. I believe that some people arent finding jobs because the economy is so bad right now, but if you want it, go after it. Dont wait on the school to do it for you. They have you and 100's of other students that they are trying to place. Be your own leader, dont play follow the leader."

"Please, I urge you....do your homework. Ask the school how many sign-up for the culinary program, how many graduate on time, how many drop out. They will provide something in writing, but ask them to quantify these questions. Then ask them why they feel the AOS is worth the cost ($30K). Do they really think a chef in Sacramento can pay this financial aid back? Be aware that this cost will accrue interest and depending on the type of loan, will eventually cost more than double. Are you prepared to pay double? Don't let them talk you into the AOS, the credits are not transferable and the trip to Europe isn't worth the $. You can take yourself to Italy, Spain and the south of France for a lot less. Also, talk to the instructors and ask them to be very honest about the program. My instructor (name withheld to protect identity) advised me the AOS program isn't worth it. The instructors who teach it need to be fired. So, I changed my contract to the shorter program. Then, after two weeks and a keen business mind, cancelled the contract. That's right; their contract gives you 7 days from the first class to cancel. I cancelled the AOS signed a new contract for the shorter class and got another 7 days to make my mind up about the program. It just doesn't make good business sense. Let's face it, is a chef or business owner of New Orleans, Miami, Los Angeles or San Francisco really going to appreciate it when you tell them you attended Institute of Technology in Roseville, CA? No, IOT will not hold the weight of Le Cordon Bleu, even if it's Le Cordon Blue Sacramento. You are much better off attending Community College. Infact, most CC's have good programs and are better known in the industry to provide quality training. Good luck and do your homework before you sign-up with IOT. P.S. they recruit convicts, as most restaurants do not require a background check, so culinary is a good job for ex-convicts. This is true for most kitchens. Be prepared and informed about the cost and clientele."

"Don't waste your money. They do not help you at all to find a job or even to where to apply for jobs. They say call around, see who is hiring, and then they will fax your resume for you??? Like you can't do that? Of all the classes that graduated this past year, I don't know anyone that has been able to find a job as as medical assistant..and the school doesn't care after you graduate as long as they get paid. And just so you know-I am not the student-I am the parent that wasted the money although my child now has a job that they found on their own oh but not as a med assistant."

"I attended this school in 2006-2007 and I am still having a hard time getting a job. I think their school is not teaching the right classes required for a job in the real world. I've had to take a job as a cashier to pay my bills. I am still looking. I am not getting any help from their job placement program after they shut down the Mather campus. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL."