DCIU- Marple Education Center (MEC) — Local services in Marple Township

I did 8 months in this program. I failed one class in May was supposed to return in September and Kathleen McNamara told me I could not return because I left the school two days for an emergency with my daughter and the one day I left half of the class was sleeping because we had nothing to do. We were just sitting there for hours waiting for somebody to dismiss us. I had the proper documentation to prove that I had an emergency but she didn’t care. She is really inconsiderate and not compassionate at all about the students real life situations outside of school. I was never late I made it to level 3 and I was so close to finishing. I have talked to multiple people who were kicked out and people who even graduated that have had the same problem in the program. Now I am 13,000 dollars in debt and I won’t be able to transfer my credits or graduate in February. I would not recommend this school to anyone who doesn’t want to be robbed of their money and time. I completely understand the 1500 clock hours but it goes both ways. If a teacher had to leave early it was ok but if a student had to leave early they made it seem as if we were irresponsible and we should have somebody outside of school that could handle...

I was so interested in going to this school and was so determined to get in . Once they accepted my Teas score I started to get everything done they needed for admissions ahead of time . K Mcara called me and informed me about my back round and that the clinical cite is refusing to accept me so I called a lawyer and started a expungement process almost paying $1000.00 for that . 2 months before the program they tell students about the $2000.00 fee , so I asked could I be moved to the February class because I know at the time I didn’t have it . Clarissa foster said yes and informed that the Teas score is good for only 2 yrs and the documentation was good for a half of year . I was fine with that , but 2weeks later she contact me saying I have to pay another $260.00 to hold my seat for the February class , so I said to her I thought I just paid $260.00 I even sent my receipt; she said no that was only to hold my seat for September class none of it made since to me . On the website it says the $260.00 is to hold your seat period . This school is money hungry all these hidden extra fees something...

I give 3 stars and here's why. The director Kate is absolutely terrible!!! I mean be almost done with the program and she still won't even know your name. She'll probably say it wrong at graduation as well. Really she's selfish and disorganized and I've never seen a program where even the staff doesn't like the director. BUT there are a few teachers that can REALLY teach, and they teach well! This program is not easy and there will be some classes where you completely teach yourself, but the teachers that care will take the time to really help you to succeed. I graduated from there and passed my NCLEX from my own preparation, but I can not say that I didn't learn anything. Whether you choose to go there is your choice because there are highs and lows everywhere but just be prepared for poor leadership unless they change...