Tennessee College of Applied Technology Elizabethton - Main Campus — Local services in Elizabethton

I would strongly recommend either the phlebotomy or electrical classes. The instructors are extremely dedicated to their students and respective fields. I found my experience with the LPN course, however, to be nothing short of nightmarish. I saved and visited the campus for over 8 months, to ensure a smooth transition into the course, and meet all requirements. During that time, I suffered multiple metatarsal fractures, and received 2 stitches-which I removed myself. I attempted to discuss my concerns, and informed the instructors of my financial limitations on multiple occasions-only to be ignored. I also had a number of unpleasant experiences with the student services coordinator. During one incident, I intervened in what could have been a physical altercation at a graduation ceremony. I myself stood in line for forty minutes in a fracture boot, to resubmit documentation for the 4th time-only to have a rolling chair jerked away from me, by the same student services coordinator. On the day I was fitted for, and purchased scrubs that cost a weeks salary, an instructor intentionally marked me absent and refused to hand me a work study sheet. The instructors were often late, had students print their own homework and study sheets, were dressed unprofessionally, were discourteous and disrespectful, and exhibited frustration-when asked simple questions. I struggle as to why anyone would pay for this level of service. I dropped the class, forfeited my assistance, and lost most of my resources to avoid the continued frustration of dealing with the instructors. An infinitely more qualified young woman and mother from my phlebotomy class had a similar experience. The school president and board of regents somehow find this acceptable. Their sense of obligation to working class students and the communities they represent is...

I have attended this school and I can tell you from experience that it's a great school. I had a bad experience with even getting started at another school. The process is very simple at TCAT. The school is so popular that they many times have a waiting list to get in. But quality is worth waiting for. My experience with enrollment and financial aid has been great. They guide you through every step and will help you fill out whatever is needed for financial assistance. I even took off when I had some medical issues and was able to get back in.

The instructor I had was very helpful and provided high quality hands-on instruction. It's a great school for people who learn better by hands-on. The book work can be challenging, but the instructor will do everything you need to help prepare you. Basically if you want a school where you can learn a good hands-on trade and after learning it make a great wage like $20 an hour or more then this is for you. Many of the trades students graduate with companies waiting to hire them making at least $20 an hour. Some jobs you must be willing to travel to make more money. Millwrights, welders and pipefitters from TCAT can easily make $30 an hr doing travel jobs.

I speak from experience. I hope this helps someone who might be considering what...

If you want to relive high school, this is the place for you. It seems stupid and childish to complaint about, but this place is worse than high school. Be prepared to be laughed at and made fun of if you have any physical defects or if you need help with something. I was literally laughed out of class. The teachers are snotty and only interact with favorite students. There are no lectures. You basically spend six hours working through the course material with no teacher guidance. Horrible experience. The students are mostly comprised of toothless Carter County rednecks. If you're not from Carter County, you're not anything. The only positive experience I had was with Student Services. I feel as though that was just to get me in school so they could get grant money. Financial aid is moody. The guy there only responds in grunts. Horrible experience. Don't...