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I am currently enrolled at one of the the Miller Motte Technical College campuses in North Carolina, however i have been hearing some mixed messages when it comes to their accreditation, credits, and financial handling. I would like to know the opinions of anyone who’s graduated, knows someone going there/graduated, or is just familiar with the school.

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I’ve never heard of it, but a quick Google search reveals that it’s a proprietary school. Were you aware it’s a for-profit? What are you planning to study?

I almost NEVER recommend anybody spend money on a for-profit institution, not if there’s a viable community college in the area. Does your local state college not offer your intended major?

You might want to read this to get some context for how proprietary schools work: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertfarrington/2014/09/10/be-selective-in-choosing-a-for-profit-college/#4761436b3837

It looks like Miller-Motte schools have accreditation in several areas: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/SearchResult.aspx?6d6f64653d5365617263684279496e737469747574696f6e267264743d372f33302f323031362031313a35353a343820414d

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Here’s an old (2010) thread you might want to read through, too, if you didn’t come across it in your searches: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/discussion/comment/11700119#Comment_11700119

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Thanks for the information. I’ve actually haven’t started yet, i was just accepted. I plan to study veterinary technology/veterinary assistance, and while the local community college i have gone to does offer a degree in associates science, it does not offer anything purely in veterinary major, and i wasn’t really getting anywhere. I haven’t done too much research into universities as i am unsure if i’ll have enough to pay tuition costs even with financial aid. The costs of this type of degree is generally pretty high, and so i want to make sure the school i’m going to is able to give me an accurate education, and credits/a degree that will transfer over to the career world.

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You should look into where the veterinary assistants in your area went to school. I suspect you’ll find that a degree devoted to that specific career path is largely unnecessary.

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I don’t support for-profit colleges, either. They’re more expensive than regular colleges, with higher average debt.
New Jersey has several chains of these schools. My best friend nearly attended one; I could tell it was a for-profit when we visited. The application literally asked for “contact details of friends who may be interested”.

Miller Motte is accredited by ACICS, which is currently in danger of shutting down. I do see many reviews mentioning lost credits and “bogus accreditation”.

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whenhen You are right in saying that a degree for vet assistance is not necessary. Vet assistants, as far as i know, do not need a degree. However, vet techs do, and that is the main carer i’m looking for.

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Thank you. I have some friends, and family that are currently going to this school for a different degree than myself, and while i am worried for them, they are already a year into it, and don’t show any signs of stopping. Plus, like me they don’t have a lot for tuition though theirs i assume would cost less than mine. Veterinary career degrees are expensive ones to get, and i don’t want to waste my money on a school that isn’t going to do anything, and on top of that, be in complete debt coming out of it.

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Proprietary schools are almost never the most affordable option. I agree with others that you should survey local veterinary practices and see where their technicians have been educated.

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OP, check this out: http://www.navta.net/?page=faqs

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You may want to read this about for-profit schools:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-search-selection/1906970-for-profit-institutions-why-do-they-have-bad-reputation.html

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Below are the schools that offer your major in NC. Notice the only one that doesn’t have a full accreditation is Miller-motte. The tuition for the 1st 2 is $1272 per semester. However, Miller-motte tuition for the year is $10,771. They accreditation is iffy and they’re overpriced. And I would bet my bottom dollar that they are not well respected in the industry and most employers a view them as a joke. You might want to rethink miller-motte.

North Carolina
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
340 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28801
828-254-1921 ext. 273
Lori Tapp, DVM Director
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation March 3, 2006:Next Evaluation: 2016
FULL ACCREDITATION

Central Carolina Community College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
1105 Kelly Dr.
Sanford, NC 27330
919-775-5401
Kim Browning, DVM Director
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1974;Next Evaluation: 2015
FULL ACCREDITATION

Gaston College
Veterinary Medical Technology Program
201 Hwy. 321 South
Dallas, NC 28034-1499
704-922-6200
Melanie Skinner, RVT Director
Associate of Applied Science
Initial Accreditation-November, 1996;Next Evaluation: 2020
FULL ACCREDITATION

Miller-Motte College
Veterinary Technology Program
3901 Capital Blvd, Suite 151
Raleigh, NC 27604
919-855-2504
Carrie Fellows, RVT Director
Diploma
Initial Accreditation: September 7, 2012;Next Evaluation: 2017
INITIAL ACCREDITATION

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LucietheLakie Yes, you and the other commenter have a good idea. I will definitely try to do that. Also, thanks for the information.

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Thank you!

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I was afraid of that. I already had a bad feeling after reading about the school online. I believe, if i remember correctly, the full tuition cost for the two years is around 30 something thousand. Quite expensive.