So first things first?…read more What exactly is The UNT New College at Frisco? Think of it as a school where all the big businesses in the area got together, told UNT what kind of things they'd love to see in graduating college kids, and then UNT made programs tailoring to that. Bam. You've got the Frisco campus. No, it's not just a business school, although a heavy focus of the curriculum is put on accounting, finance, things like writing press releases, fund raising, public relations, etc. All sorts of things are taught there that corporations have a huge desire to see more focus on. Another key thing about the Frisco location is that it is predominantly all night classes, so it's tailor made for those already in the work force, maybe those wanting to get a different degree or even further an existing degree. You can still come here and do some basics (I took chemistry and a psychology course here) but they are typically afternoon to evening courses. Lots of the commuter students at the main Denton campus like the Frisco campus because parking is free and PARKING IS FREE. Yeah. It's worth putting twice. Plus they are super freaking friendly here. They always great you with a smile when you walk in, they give you free swag all over the place and I swear...It's like they remember you paid them to go there or something. Amazing. They cater food in all the time for all students and you can rent a laptop, use a printer, get scantrons, all free. Instructors are fantastic. I hope they offer more daytime options for core classes. It's a great facility.

Even after I read the reviews I tried to give Collin College a chance…read more The few staff members I interacted with were helpful, prompt in getting back to me and gave insightful advice. They also added some information that needs to be updated along with information on who to ask for what. This is the most the most draining and absolute worst time applying at this college. There is a huge lack of coordination and experience applying to this college. They request so much information... repeatedly. It's ridiculous. Worst application process ever! Not sure what to say about the admissions, tech support and the veterans office, except all around, very little to non existent engagement, along with a huge lack of coordination on doing anything that I spoke with them about. These people seem to like to pass their roles onto you for applying as well as on other departments. Plenty of repetitive emails about the same issues. No one in these departments seem to keep track of any information related to my transcripts that had already arrived or the one that they needed for which I gave them the response I received from CCAF. They also never passed this information on to another department who contacted me about this. I was not aware that the veteran's department at any college did transcript evaluations. I thought that was the job of the admissions department. Here it seems to be a different case. So for that matter why doesn't the admissions staff get with the veteran's staff and send one email to include all staff who needs to be involved in one email to me? I had to suggest this approach to them to streamline the process. This information I gave to them went nowhere, since I was still contacted from the veteran's department on what I already emailed to admissions. Now, it does not take having a degree to use common sense on how to get things done efficiently, but apparently at Collin College it seems to be that way. Once called the veterans department and asked what services they offered and the young man basically said what questions do you need answered. This your department's job not mine and you need to know what you offer or just find another job somewhere else. The other times were just emails between myself and the veteran's office. I already have a higher level degree from a very reputable university here in Texas. This same university already did the work of seeing what credits from my lower degree would transfer to eliminate taking the same prerequisites. The other universities for which I left due to changing my degree plan we're also looked at for this same reason and I was able to complete my BAS degree. But at Collin College, where I was seeking a lower level,AAS degree to accommodate my current degree, experience and job options, they requested transcripts from the other universities I left and never returned. How does that make it any logical sense? It does not make any logical sense. You saw my BAS degree where those other places I left were already evaluated on the transcripts and still thought it was a good idea to ask me for those transcripts to evaluate. I have to wonder though if this is some planned attempt at getting their acceptance numbers up on paper to justify job security and to get VA money. Also it's either laziness, a lack of competence or who knows what to try and understand this place. From the beginning and still dealing with uncoordinated departments, robotic replies to the same questions I have asked, I am disgusted and no longer going forward in attending. I will contact the appropriate people on the process of applying to this place and the lack of helpful engagement to prospective students which it does not provide. Also, remove my name from the acceptance list, since I am no longer attending. If down the line this issue with Collin College comes up as to why they made it seem like I dropped or stopped applying to make it seem like I am unaccountable. I will also take the needed actions to correct this misinformation! Brandy

Our daughter goes to UNT but was advised that if she completed 2 math classes over the summer she…read morecould graduate early. She found the classes she needed at this McKinney location, registered and enrolled online. Easy! The campus is very small. We had to use Google maps to find its physical location. Theres no obvious signs that this is the McKinney campus. We drove around the circumference of the property trying to figure out which building is the main building. We gave up, parked, and walked in. We figured out where we needed to go and then figured out where we needed to park. The library is an independent building, not connected to the main campus, but it is walking disance. The outside elevation of this library is exquisite! The inside is just as impressive, definitely a great place to study. They offer many services to students like computers, printing, as well as renting GoPros, video cameras, etc. Theres an a area next to the library currently under construction. I couldn't find anything about it. My guess is more classrooms. Also under contruction is a Starbucks and Cafe that might be up and running by Fall of 2022. The Computer Lab at this campus is state of the art! Looks like they got new computers this semester -- by the smell of it, lol. There were approximately 55+ Dell & 10 Macs, not counting the computers in the classrooms next door. They also have printers for students (FYI: $30.00 spending allowance per smester). Nice! The campus in general is very outdated, but they have invested a lot into updating the furniture, new flooring, paint and equipment. If you rely on an elevator, I only found one. The campus has many many many, wide, open stairwells but no elevators nearby. There is a call button on the wall if you need help specifically your wheelchair. I have no idea how that works? Looks like the latest addition to the campus is the parking garage. I'm sure during the Fall & Spring semesters the parking situation is insane. This campus has a police "office" on campus, and a strong police presence even over the summer. I did notice that the main McKinney Police station is across the street. Nice to know...

Fantastic technical school serving Collin County. In my line of work I am exposed to a lot of…read moreschools and I am privileged to behind the scenes knowledge of what they are doing for their students to prepare them for real world experience. The instructors, staff, and faculty all are passionate about what they are doing and creating innovative ways to prepare their students. For example, they have partnered with industry partners who underwrite part of the setting up educational programs and costs in order to provide the school with great resources and in exchange the school creates programs that are immediately needed and employable in the job market. It is a win/win! This particular campus provides educational opportunities in Automotive Technology, Collision Technology, Welding, HVAC, Construction, Nursing, IT, and more. Being a technical college the per hour tuition is a fraction of other colleges and universities. To me that seems like a win for the students and a win for the community!

I would not recommend coming here for a correspondence exam or using this testing center. As a…read morestudent at an online university, I needed a testing center to take an exam. The supervisor I spoke with multiple times while trying to schedule my test was very unfriendly and unwelcoming. After finally getting the exam scheduled, I paid $30 for the appointment. When I arrived, I spent about 20 minutes going through an extremely uncomfortable check-in process. I was asked to lift my hair, show parts of my skin, pat myself down, empty my pockets, and spit out my gum before being allowed to take the exam. The man checking me in even had to "check with his supervisor" to see if I was allowed scratch paper and pencil for an ALGEBRA exam... I understand the importance of preventing cheating, but with cameras everywhere and a full staff present, the level of screening felt excessive and unnecessary. To make matters worse, the testing center does not clearly communicate all of their rules and procedures ahead of time. In the end, I wasn't even able to take my exam because they would not allow the lockdown browser required by my university. While I understand there may have been complications on my school's side, the interactions I had with the supervisor were unpleasant and unhelpful throughout the process. Overall, the experience was frustrating and a waste of time and money. I would strongly suggest students look for another testing center if possible.

SEE THIS FIRST BEFORE ENROLLING (read their Licensure and Certification Section (THEIR WEBSITE…read moreSTATES) 1. Students who complete this program receive a Certificate of Completion CORRECT but if you're already hired, if not, you have to wait 2-3 weeks after completing class. Sounds fair? NOPE. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association - this is a certificate of completion keep that in mind, you are NOT CERTIFIED!!! 3. Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license upon passing the RDA exam through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE). YES, CORRECT. 4. Additionally, students will need to pass the radiology exam through the University of Texas Health Science Center- San Antonio (online course), which is approved by TSBDE. The exam cost is covered by the school (WRONG)! I called about this and they had no clue what I was referring to until I pointed this out on their website and was told that you don't have to do this in addition to your license and if you do decide to pursue this it is NOT covered by the school!!! Don't be fooled. Next, I loved my Saturday classes. Instructors were friendly and fun, formed friendships with students BUT online weekly classes were a disaster. I would recommend doing your weekly online course for that week a little each day because they are known for running maintenance that shuts everything down so if you wait till Thursday night, you won't complete your assignment by Friday at midnight if the system is down. There's constant issues with submission of work, colors are off and you don't know where to drag and drop, videos are outdated and a lot of the material reviewed is not what is used in today's modern dental industry. I could provide a list of things wrong with the online material. If things got complex, your advisor was OUT, she/he would only respond if it was clear what the answer was! Lastly, on your last day of class, you do not go over the next steps. You have to figure everything out.

From the owner: Dallas Dental Assistant School offers dental assistant training at its McKinney location for…read morestudents searching for a dental assistant program in McKinney. The program combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience focused on real clinical environments commonly found in the local area.

I really love this building, and the reason it exists!! I've taken classes here as part of their…read morepartnership with other colleges to offer 4 year degrees closer to home, and love it. It's so easy to get to and it's just a simple learning environment. Class sizes are small and they offer evening classes. This place obviously caters to the non-traditional student. The building looks brand new. They've got some break rooms that are very nice, and comfy I might add. I so wish my degree were offered here so I could take all my classes here instead of only a few here and there.

I came here for a training presented by Mckinney ISD. The building is beautiful and the classrooms…read moreare spacious. It has many meeting areas on each floor for eating lunch and reading. One of my biggest problems when I was in college was the parking. It is not a problem at this location. It has a parking garage adjacent to the building filled with ample parking.

We came out here for some peace and quiet and walk the nice new path…read more It's so peaceful and calming. The College is so pretty, just a nice community over here. Not packed with other people like a lot of the other places recently. Will definitely come back!!