Bismarck, North Dakota News

" I have a MS from ND college, 28 years of teaching experience and principal credential- tried to get job in Bismarck system and was told that I am over qualified and I was not what they were looking for. Some principal positions were open this past spring along with teaching positions and never got considered. What a way to treat a tax payer from the school district! "

" "HuntinDawg" If you cant see the similarities between IBC and Aakers then you have MUCH to learn. They offer the same criteria, the costs are simialar, the credits DON'T transfer, and judging by the posts of people who have attended college there and seem to be having problems finding a job I'd say it's all sounding pretty familiar. IBC had a reputation in this town that almost guaranteed you would NOT get a job if you graduated from there and it seems Aakers reputation is following that same path. Where I'm from if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it sure as hell isn't a cow buddy! "

" paying for nothing - you did get ripped off. Your rant is all about IBC. After the $28,000 you spent there, you didn't even learn to tell one school from another. Aakers has nothing to do with IBC and never has. "

" By reading all the posts on this story, I tend to agree that the campus director should state whathe thinks is not accurate. There is not one positive post here for Aakers. I have not attended Aakers, but the prices are very high. And if those credits do not transfer: there is something rotten in denark.. "

" There is a misconception in our community that Aakers has some link to the Interstate Business College. It does not. Aakers is part of a ten college system with campuses in four states. The college is nationally accredited and authorized to conduct business in the state of North Dakota. Moreover, Aakers has been providing career education to students in North Dakota since 1902. Aakers is a subsidiary of Rasmussen College, Inc. Rasmussen has been providing career education in Minnesota since 1900. Rasmussen College, Inc. is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, as are BSC, UND, and NDSU. Aakers College is no longer a business college; it provides career education in a variety of programs ranging from allied health fields to supply chain management. It is unfortunate that the IBC debacle hurt so many good people in our community. However, it is essential to note that there is not now, nor has there ever been, any connection between Aakers College or IBC. If you would like to learn more, please stop in and visit with our staff. Dr. K. Long Dean of Academics, Aakers College "

" An admissions person at another school tld me the same thing, that Aakers wasn't accredited. It is - because I had to check so I could get financial aid. If a school isn't accredited you can't get student loasn. And you cant just wait for somebody else to get you a job , you have to get your own. The school does help. "

" On 2nd thought if your willing to toss that kind of money away just bring me yer $25,000 that it will cost you to go there and Ill give you a few books entitled "Windows for idiots, C+ basic for Idiots, and Unix for Idiots" belive me you'll learn more from those 3 books then you will attending college there and youll probably find a job easier. Do I sound bitter? hmmm? Go figure I tend to get that way when someone screws me for $28,000 dollars. I would have been better off if they would have just come to my door and p!ssed on my foot. "

" I would also urge people to look closely at this school before attending it, If anyone remembers Interstate Business College then this should sound VERY familiar. I was one of those unlucky enough to fall victim for their so called education. I was talked into it being such a great deal, a fast education by an accredited instatution with a 90% placement program. It sounded fantastic so I signed up right away to begin a career as a Computer Information Specialist. NOTHING!!! I didnt learn a single thing that would allow me to become a computer information specialist. The classes were completely outdated and when I asked if we were going to learn things like unix or c+ I was told "those are outdated programs NOBODY will use them anymore". All of those programs are still in use today and here I sit a comptuer information specialist who has no idea how I would operate either of them, what a great educational instatution that was. NOTTTTTTTT! As far as job placement went, Oh ya they were real sharp at that too, the one and only job they tried to place me at was DRIVING A LIMO?!!!! What in the heck does that have to do with the education they gave me? The answer I got? "We said we'd place you but we never said in what field". Out of the 38 people who graduated with me in that quarter from IBC, NONE of them are working in the field he/she went to school for. So beware my young high school graduates looking toward the future. Go to a school that has a good reputation and credits will actually do you some good if you decide to persue your education further then an accociates degree, or youll end up like most people from an instatution such as this. PAYING FOR NOTHING. "

" I I got a worthless degree from the University of Mary that doesn't translate to the real world either. A business degree from that institution is no more valuable than the one from Aakers "

" Jim, if you are claiming that you wish to speak with people on their claims, why not address the transfer credit issue right here, where all can see? After all, you are only hurting your company by not publically addressing it! Having someone one on one on the phone and sweet talking them, and conning them to think they can transfer credits is only making your company's problems worse. Look at it this way. For every one person who find out the hard way through attending the school, listening to your advice, and then finding out the truth once 'finished', they will turn and at least tell 10 or more people, who will in turn tell 10 or more, and so on. Stories are constantly brought up about your organization, and unless you address them to the public, you are not helping create a better image for your company. "

" I learned my lesson with this type of trade school-just like IBC or Interstate Business College. Went there and paid alot of money to do so and then couldn't do anything with the so called Degree/Diploma. I went back through the traditional route to complete my bachelors degree and had to start from zero, zip-no credits transferred. If I would have known that I would have never wasted my time with the trade school. I would warn everyone to please do your research. School is so much work and alot of money and time to invest that you don't want to make the wrong decision and have your education not suit your needs. I think it is unfair of this college to advertise a degree program when it really isn't in the REAL WORLD!!! "

" I am the Campus Director at Aakers College. I’m disappointed to see that there are some inaccuracies posted on this page. If anyone would like to discuss these statements or Aakers College in general, I welcome your call: 701-530-9600. Thank you. "

" credits do not generally transfer because it isn't an accredited college/university. It is a business tech/trade school, which serves a purpose. (very targetted education in a specific field). "

" It seems they have the funds for marketing. Why is it that their credits are not transferable? I have also heard first hand about the placement. My friend completed the medical transcription program, there was no placement and since their program was not accredited nobody is hiring her. What a waste! Do your homework before chosing this school. "

" The school has no job placement services! I went there, still looking with NO assistance! Don't go! "

" $785 per class for classes that won't transfer to most other colleges/universities? I hope students are very informed before they start. "