1, Report:
#1348965
Posted Date:
Jan 10 2017
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute Was unable to get employment using their certificate. Tacoma Washington
After receiving financial aid for this course, and having been promised it was an accredited program and that the credits would transfer, I started the classes with great enthusiasim. I found out a short time later that this was not the case, and when I inquired into this, I was tol...
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Categories: Unusual Rip-Off
2, Report:
#1334797
Posted Date:
Oct 24 2016
Bcti Business computer training institute Olympia WA WA
I went to the school and graduated in 1993 spent $12,000 on this college they garnished our income tax check was never able to use my credits towards another college and basically wasted all that money and time and one out in this lawsuit this is a bunch of crap thought I had a d...
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Categories: Colleges and Universities
3, Report:
#1320172
Posted Date:
Aug 02 2016
BCTI BUSINESS COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE Still paying student loans for nothing. Lacey Washington
I was a student of BCTI in 1999/2000. All I got from them is a pile of student loans and a resume that got me a minimum wage telemarketing job. I missed out on the last class action lawsuit against them and I would love for someone to contact me about another one. It seems on...
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Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
4, Report:
#1156337
Posted Date:
Jun 20 2014
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute of Tacoma WA DEbt for Nothing Tacoma Washington Internet
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Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
5, Report:
#1147452
Posted Date:
May 17 2014
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute Paying money I can't afford on a student loan that has served no purpose! Fife Washington
I received a certificate in integrated computer applications in January of 2003 at aforementioned training institute. Training seemed fairly comprehensive, grad services stunk on ice. BCTI obviously made no effort to promote itself to area businesses as not a single interviewer gave...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
6, Report:
#378831
Posted Date:
Jan 11 2013
US Dept. Of Eduction And Business Computer Training Institute, The BCTI debacle of the state of Washington Greenville Texas
I am a former BCTI (Business Computer Training Institute) student. I was also part of a class action lawsuit in the state of Wasington against this now defunct school.
The Court has previously ruled that the following people and entities are class members: All persons enrolled ...
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Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
7, Report:
#976146
Posted Date:
Nov 30 2012
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute scammed into going to institute and still paying the loan in 2012 seattle, Washington
I was scammed into going to this school back in 2001, and have been paying on this loan ever since. I missed out on the class action suit back in 05' 06' because I was recalled in the army and deployed to Iraq where I was stop lossed. I didn't even realize there was a class act...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
8, Report:
#917318
Posted Date:
Jul 25 2012
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute BCTI withheld information, failed to deliver real useable instruction beyond typing and powerpoint, nearly ten thousand dollars for learning how to type? Apparently, you could leave unpaid at the 1/2 Everett , Washington
I am disappointed that a company can sell itself as an extended learning facility without any oversight by the lenders,(our government). They were held to no standard, they lied, they constantly reminded us of delivering GOOD attendance BECAUSE if a student missed a certain number o...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
9, Report:
#789895
Posted Date:
Oct 18 2011
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute Recruited me at the Unemployment Department, signed me up for student loans and have now apparently vanished into the night. Vancouver, Washington
I completed my three phase course at BCTI in 1994 and learned nothing other than basic typing. I ended up finding a low paying telemarketing job on my own after graduation. During my 6 month Training Program I observed several students who had previously completed the co...
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Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
10, Report:
#767928
Posted Date:
Aug 22 2011
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute FRAUD! RIP-OFF ARTISTS!! SHOULD BE BEHIND PRISON BARS!! Lacey, Washington
I went to school there between 11/2000 and 6/2001. Yes, I did get the certification for the first year. I was the top of the class. We had a change-over in teachers AND curriculum several times, but we made it through!! Another student & I reported a teacher for inappropriate be...
Entity
Categories: Computer Training & Education
11, Report:
#615957
Posted Date:
Jun 22 2010
BCTI (Business Computer Training Institute) scam,promised grants that I would not have to pay back, using welfare office to trap poverty stricken. FIFE, Washington
I was approached at the welfare office, i was at a major downpoint and was excited to have the chance at a career. I was made to believe that half my financial aid were paid by the government when in reality i owe over $10,000.00 and will not get any taxs back until that is paid, so...
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Categories: Trade Schools
12, Report:
#597276
Posted Date:
Apr 27 2010
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BCTI (Business Computer Training Institute) I attended this institute in 2000. I am now re-enrolling in college to further my training. I have to borrow more money to get the proper training and I am still paying on my student loan from BCTI. Fife, Washington
I would like to report this school as not up to date on the software and over rated. I am currently re enrolling in a college for Business Administrations and Management. My certification at BCTI has not helped me at all in my career. I feel like money was wasted o...
Entity
Categories: Computer Training & Education
14, Report:
#414437
Posted Date:
Mar 06 2009
Bcti Business Computer Training Institute fiiled bankruptcy and I am still paying for the schooling. they never found me a job Salem Oregon
I graduated bcti in 2003 they promised to find a job for me. After I graduated I did hear from them again. I talked to somebody I went to school with and found
out that they went bankrupt and she hasnt paid any school loan back. I on the other hand have been paying a loan to bcti f...
Entity
Categories: Computer Training & Education
15, Report:
#252974
Posted Date:
Jun 07 2007
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute false credentials, job promises, instilling false hope, preying on the weak Tacoma Washington
I graduated from BCTI Tacoma, Wa in August of 1996. I was a 23 year old single mother of one, high school drop-out on welfare; you get the picture. A case worker at the WORK FIRST program suggested that I enroll in an attempt to better myself for my children. Sounded like a good ...
Entity
Categories: Trade Schools
16, Report:
#249385
Posted Date:
May 19 2007
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute Disabled Person Scammed into debt Vancouver Washington
I worked as a Nurses Aide for 35 years when I got breast cancer and couldn't do the work anymore. Even though I had no high school diploma, BCTI said I could take a test to get in. I passed the test by 1/2 point, signed a bunch of loan requests and started school. I cannot get a ...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
17, Report:
#192393
Posted Date:
May 24 2006
BCTI (Business Computer Training Institute) The $30,000.00 question Salem Oregon
I'm glad to have finally found this place. It took a little bit of searching, but my girlfriend and I definitely have a story to tell as well.
My girlfriend and I met while she was in the middle of her Phase II education at BCTI, Salem. She had started Phase I a couple of years...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
18, Report:
#154100
Posted Date:
Dec 08 2005
BUSINESS COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE - BCTI Misrepresented themselves, did not follow thru with promises made, ripoff SALEM Oregon
BCTI missrepresented themselves by saying they garantee everyone a job before the end of the course.
They had us sign documents saying that we could do course work that we havent even covered yet. they told us to lie on applications saying that we could ten key, when we hadnt ev...
Entity
Categories: Computer Classes
19, Report:
#149924
Posted Date:
Dec 06 2005
BCTI BUSINESS COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE ripoff SALEM Oregon
We had attended BCTI in 1998 and had found jobs with very little assistance from any of thier so called career guidence counselers,by the way now what about thier so called lifetime job placement assistance, It was my understanding that they would be there with available facilities ...
Entity
Categories: Trade Schools
20, Report:
#166803
Posted Date:
Dec 04 2005
Business Computer Training Institute Tony Curry (Ex Director of Career Services) Speaks about BCTI Tacoma Washington
It has been interesting to read everything that is happening to BCTI. In Washington state this originated because a student came to me to ask me about my thoughts regarding what he read on this website.
I can honestly (and remorsefully) say that before reading the report the stud...
Entity
Categories: Trade Schools
21, Report:
#142805
Posted Date:
May 19 2005
Business Computer Training Institute, BCTI ripoff Salem Oregon
I would like to be involved an any class action lawsuits involving BCTI. I was a November 2000 graduate.
I searched for 4 years before I finally found a job I like. But does it involve computers? Not in the least, I work at a animal shelter. I have not even begun to pay off my...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
22, Report:
#142343
Posted Date:
May 11 2005
BCTI, Business Computer Training Institute Computer Training I can't use. I was ripped off. WHAT A JOKE Ripoff Vancouver Washington
Back in 1999 I went to the Employment Department in Downtown Portland and as I was about to enter a guy standing out front told me about this place called BCTI and explained to me that they teach you everything from typing to learning organizational skills and how to use computer pr...
Entity
Categories: Trade Schools
23, Report:
#142106
Posted Date:
May 10 2005
BCTI Business Computer Training Institute ripoff, put me in debt, lied about what I would learn, waste of money Everett Washington
I attended BCTI in Everett from April 2004 - October 2004.
When I signed up with BCTI the Career Consultant assured me that when I graduated I would have learned enough to start my own small business. It wasn't until PP3 that I was informed by an instructor that I was misled, I ...
Entity
Categories: Adult Career & Continuing Education
24, Report:
#140076
Posted Date:
Apr 24 2005
BCTI-Business Computer Training Institute ripped me off and Decieved Vancouver Washington
Where do I start? I guess I will start from the begining. I was just got layoff off of my job and was on my way to the unemployment office. When I was stopped by a person telling me about the great benefits of computer training. The I could get an awesome job, with great money. I wa...
Entity
Categories: Trade Schools
25, Report:
#137959
Posted Date:
Apr 16 2005
BCTI, Business Computer Training Institute Ripoff Misrepresented Students Waste of Time & Money Disappointment Tacoma Washington
As a former graduate of BCTI, I hope that none of my former instructors or classmates takes any ill-will towards this report, as I have some fond memories about attending BCTI - although there were more bad than good. Anyways, here's my graduate success story:
In October 2002, I ...
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Categories: Trade Schools