Charter College

"I graduated from the nursing program with honors and passed the nclex with little issue. However, while I did graduate and make it through this program it was the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. Nursing school is supposed to be hard, but it isn’t supposed to be what charter has made it into. I dealt with several instances of abuse and harassment, as did my peers. Charter will tell you over and over about nurses bullying their young.. I’ve never experienced bullying in the nursing profession as much as I have since my time at charter college. I was told on my very last day of the program, by an instructor, who I’ll add, had previously told me about her sex life that, “You are the most unprofessional student I’ve ever seen and you don’t have respect for authority and you’ll never succeed as a nurse.” (Wildly untrue and so traumatizing, simply for control). There were other situations that the school should have been slapped with a class action law suit, but we were all too afraid to stand up and say anything, because if you do, your grades will suffer or somehow you’ll be kicked out of the program. If you decide to do the program, keep your head down and your mouth shut. I’d honestly do it again because it is the quickest way to become a nurse in the state of Alaska, and if you can teach yourself the information (because there is an insane amount of instructor turnover and lack of coordination) then you can can pass and move through the program. This is a money hungry school, there is absolutely no doubt about that either. I remember reading negative reviews before I signed up for the program and blowing them off, but they are all real. 5 years into my nursing career I am finally able to come back and write this because I was literally afraid of how writing down a negative review about this program could actually affect my career because anchorage is a small town. I am now a nurse manager pursing my masters degree and in my career have never had a single negative performance review. I say that because I have waited this long into my career to write a review and have it mean something. I am giving 3 stars for the speed of the program, and I am a damn good nurse whether or not any of that came from charter or just a few special instructors within the program. Proceed with caution to all who consider moving forward. Don’t ignore the red flags."

"I have attended Charter College during all my post HS education. I have always had a good experience and the instructors I have worked with have been awesome. I would say if you are interested in a fast paced program, to give them a try. You can always decide whether their programs are right for you."

"This is a great college, great people who works hard to make their students highly successful. I came here not knowing a thing about Medical Assistant and now I'm leaving here with everything to know about Medical Assistant. Because of the professors and the instructors who puts their minds and hearts into teaching their students both on-ground and online campus and to the amazing staff who are always willing to assist their students with any challenging obstacles, I feel absolutely confident to pursue my career with any given opportunities that are out there in the medical field. I've completed the MA program this year and I will be going back again for my Associates of Applied Science Allied Health this December. Who knows, I just may keep coming back with anything they have to offer, they're awesome. I love this college. So I want to say "Thank you" to Anchorage Charter College for your amazing and hard work and I also do recommend friends and family that Charter College is the right college. Good job, guys."

"Signed up for the MBA program last year and wasn't sure what to expect. I'd been out of school for 12 years and when I was in school my classes were in large university lecture halls. I was unsure of how successful I'd be in the online environment and tentatively started my classes at Charter. What I quickly learned is that I was in the drivers seat. Every Monday my instructor would post my assignments and I was able to plan my week accordingly. Working full time and having a family meant I needed a flexible schedule. The program was rigorous but well worth it. If it had been easy then it wouldn't have been a quality MBA program. I enjoyed getting to know my classmates located in different states and benefited from their extensive leadership and business experience. I wish Charter offered a Doctoral program."

"I have been working with Charter College now for almost 6 years. I've had so many wonderful opportunities presented to me, and I've been so humbled by the experiences I have had. I started out as an evening front desk administrative assistant. At that time in my life, Charter College presented me with the perfect position to be able to help my family out financially. As I became more invested in the college, as well as the staff and students, I set out for more growth. I wanted to be able to effect change, and help the school grow. One of my favorite events I've gotten to serve in while working at Charter is graduation. I've watched so many students come in nervous...making the decision to change their life. And, in that final day, watching them smile and be proud of their accomplishments is such an amazing feeling. Being a part of Charter College has been such a blessing, as I get to be a part of a team that truly cares about one another, and its students. From the beginning, all the way to finding employment, we get to work with our students to help them change their lives. As Campus President, I received an amazing call from a student that wanted to thank me for her Dean's Certificate, as she had never received such an amazing certificate. She had worked so hard, and I was so happy to have been able to present her with a certificate that will remind her of her hard work! And now going forward, I'll be running our Operations Center in Salt Lake City. This by far has been the most exciting adventure Charter College has sent me on. It is one more step in the right direction in reaching the many people that need help changing their lives, whether through one of our many up & coming ePods, online environment, Aviation, and much more! I'm looking forward to the future of Charter College!"