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Complaint Review: Pioneer Computer School of Visual Arts - Hooksett New Hampshire
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1461 Hooksett Road Hooksett, 03106 New Hampshire, U.S.A.
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Pioneer Computer School Of Visual Arts ..false promises -Department of Education investigation
After paying $4500.00 for an 8 week certificate course in Web Design at the Pioneer Computer School in Hooksett, NH we (11 0f 13 students) relized we were ripped of by a deliberate scam. The curriculum, which promise to teach, HTML, Javascript,Flash, LiveMotion fell way short of their promises.
Our instructor, who claimed to be a web master (site: www.drum1.com) was lost during most of the course. Our complaints fell on deaf ears and now the school is being investigated by the Department of Education.
A major newspaper got wind of the Scam-School and will be releasing a story very shortly. What sparked their interest was the fact that the school actually had them (the newspaper) listed as a company that recruits from the school. To add insult to injury, yesterday.... graduationday, no one recieved their certificates because "the printer didn't have them ready". Thousands and thousands of dollars are being sucked from the pockets of young people in the area by this school.
Please, check out the credentials of a school before you enroll and check the background and education of it's instructors. What was suppose to be a joyous day yesterday for many young graphic design people turned into a nightmare.
Our instructor, who claimed to be a web master (site: www.drum1.com) was lost during most of the course. Our complaints fell on deaf ears and now the school is being investigated by the Department of Education.
A major newspaper got wind of the Scam-School and will be releasing a story very shortly. What sparked their interest was the fact that the school actually had them (the newspaper) listed as a company that recruits from the school. To add insult to injury, yesterday.... graduationday, no one recieved their certificates because "the printer didn't have them ready". Thousands and thousands of dollars are being sucked from the pockets of young people in the area by this school.
Please, check out the credentials of a school before you enroll and check the background and education of it's instructors. What was suppose to be a joyous day yesterday for many young graphic design people turned into a nightmare.
2 Updates & Rebuttals
Daniel
Manchester,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
A Satisfied graduate and former intern!!!
#2UPDATE EX-employee responds
Wed, March 31, 2004
I graduated from this school and learned a lot, later worked there as an intern. It does not pretend to be a college, only a training center. It is a VERY GOOD training center with plenty of opportunity and follow-up assistance helping graduates with questions and job searches. I am now getting further COLLEGE education to build on what I DID learn at Pioneer. Good advice to do your research before paying! If you are a professional, then you will want to go to college. If you are a young amature, then Pioneer is a great place to learn and get exposure, and if you work hard at the learning, even be succesful! I am another succesful graduate, in the industry, furthering my education. Disgruntled students want to be spoon feed easy learning. Learning takes work on everyones part! Thanks Bonnie, and Crystal, and the rest of you Pioneers!
Steven
Weare,New Hampshire,
U.S.A.
I am a Masters graduate of this school
#3Consumer Comment
Mon, March 15, 2004
I am a masters graduate of this school and was shocked to read this report. There is a big difference between a "scam" and someones bad experience. After I took the courses at the school I was able to change my career to web design and I am doing quite well. The description of the instructor mentioned is totally false and slanderous. I was fortunate enough to intern in the web lab and was able to see his interactions with several different students and he answered all questions posed to him. I would not avoid this school due to this report, it is inaccurate and I am proud to be a Pioneer Masters Graduate!
