Vista College

Another scam school like Everest Institute. You'll b 12-18 k n debt with a bogus degree or certificate that most jobs don't take seriously. If you work with staff for job placement as I did, they can and will find u work, however it probably wont b in your degree field (as mine was not) so your accrued hrs go to waste n it was all for nothing. Read the fine print!!! If it sounds to good to b true, then it is. 6-9 months acquiring a "certified" certificate compared to the actual amount of time it takes to obtain same degree from a university. If your going to give the money away and owe it, go with the university at least it is legit, and won't b shutting down or be sued within next decade. I truly believed as the others rating this place high in stars while attending. However after graduation finally i came to my senses, there was no help, they didn't follow up, and they weren't committed in assisting me locate a legitimate job in my field. (No background flags or any type of charges- clean record. Not to mention i was at top of my class. It was all a scam. Please do your research people!!!
1 8 years ago (24-04-2017)

I am halfway through with my medical assisting certificate program, and from day one I have been impressed by the staff and their desire to see each student succeed. I am a non-traditional student, and haven't been in a classroom in 36 years. I was afraid I would not be able to keep up with the fast pace. Instead, the instructors make sure every student feels comfortable asking questions. They go out of their way to make sure we understand. They offer free tutoring times every day. They care about every student. From the front desk staff to the campus director, and everyone in between, I have been very impressed with Vista. I highly recommend this to anyone who is looking for new opportunities and a new career path.
5 8 years ago (06-04-2017)

The school is great. It is small but growing fast. The teachers I have had so far are great. The school is more like a technical school instead of a 4 year term school. They teach you what you need to know, you take classes you need, skip the ones that you don't need (unlike some of the 4 yr schools), facualty is friendly, open, and always greet you with a smile. I am close to my 50's and I thought it would be hard to go back but Vista has made it great. There has been some bumps in the road to success but if a person follows the chain of management (like in any job), the bumps can be smoothed out. I have seen some bad reviews on here and this is what I have to say about them: WHAT YOU GET OUT OF VISTA DURING YOUR TIME HERE, IS WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT. If you only put half the effort into the classes, then all you are going to get out of it, is half the learning and information. I would recommend Vista College in Fort Smith, AR to anyone. If you want the learning to get a better job or move up in your job, come see one of our representatives.
4 8 years ago (21-06-2017)

Working at Vista College in Fort Smith has been great. Building the campus from an empty grocery store into a thriving and growing catalyst for change and opportunity has been one of the best experiences of my life. I love working with the people who come in every day not to "make a paycheck" but to affect change in people's lives. We all work to help our students and each other make better lives for ourselves and make a difference in the Fort Smith community. At Vista College we believe that people can overcome anything with a positive attitude, the right training/education and hard work. We are all here to help people find a an exciting career, whether they are coming straight from high school or they have already been working and are now looking to change their career field. The campus is staffed with a group of talented professionals, and the instructors are experts in their fields. It is a great place to work if you like to help people achieve their goals. Vista is a wonderful employer who creates opportunities not just for our students but also for the people who work for us and our community partners. If you really want to help make a difference, and participate in improving our community, then Vista is a great place to work!
5 8 years ago (27-03-2017)

I came in Vista College scared, being a 43 year old woman wanting to better myself. The staff, instructors, and the students have shown me that there's nothing to be afraid of and guess what I'm a thriving proud student of Vista College. The classes are fast pass yes, but you can learn more than you can imagine in that amount of time. You don't get a chance to get bored in a subject. That keeps me on my toes and that's what the real world does as well. I was greeted with kindness and smiles and they haven't stopped.
5 8 years ago (10-04-2017)