Bryan College

I’ve been a student in their Court Reporting program since August 2013. I can say, with all honesty, this program is lackluster, at best. They seem to equate «online» to mean «hands-​off.» Their online methodology to teaching court reporting is completely hands-​off. In addition, their teaching staff, educational advisers, and IT staff lack the teamwork necessary to run a successful program.
Here’s the kicker everyone: I have decided to transfer to the College of Court Reporting’s online program, based on recommendations I got from previous Bryan students and a current instructor.
In short, if Bryan wants to claim to be the leader in this industry — they need to lead. For all your prospective students out there, please do your research. This program is very hard, costs a lot of money, and you don’t want to waste any of it and your time.

Bryan College, Bryan University, whatever they call it this week, DO NOT bother with this school!
This used to be a great school with a great Court Reporting program, however they’ve been «restructuring» their program over the last year and it’s totally downhill. They’re charging students over $ 1,000 a month for what’s basically a glorified self-​study program. They will purposely try to hold students back in classes because the longer it takes you to progress, the more money they make off of you.
Please believe me when I say there are dozens of other Court Reporting programs, many of them are online, many of them are not set up to be so difficult, many of them have full instruction with qualified teachers and NONE of them cost near as much as Bryan does.
Keep searching!

This was a weird place to work. It was what I would call stressful. At times, it was even a bit hostile. Management was all over the place with experimental team building ideas. Raunchy jokes by management were tolerated… similar jokes by non-​managers could mean the end of a job. Certain members of management are either still there or have been promoted… although they were not in it for the purpose of educating clients more than to look good – blowing their own horns… a whole lot of cocky bragging and blatant stupidity. I have not seen that kind of behavior from employees at real colleges or universities. Perhaps it is for the best that they are phasing everything into the Bryan University – a University of Phoenix wannabe.

Went for massage therapy. If you are used to getting professional massages like me, then you are going to be disappointed. I prob wont go there again even with a groupon.

School is always going to be what you put into it. Seems like many students that don’t like this particular school simply can’t handle what they signed up for. If you spend your time looking for reasons why you can’t do something you will likely not succeed. I on the other hand am dedicated to what I do therefore I will seek help when struggling and help others when I excel. I think this school has an amazing staff that are all dedicated to their work and their work is their life they live it daily. When going to any specialized school you need to make it your life in or to succeed. You have to commit your very being to your plan and don’t let anything get in your way. If you look at what this school has to offer compared to other schools in the area without question this is the best school you can possibly attend. So what are you waiting for come and join us and advance in your career!!!

Bryan college has student massage «clinics» at which students training to be a CMT practise on customers for a fee of $ 30/​hour. I’ve tried these several times. Sometimes pretty good massages and somtimes just ok massages.

I was an online court reporting student for over a year and a half after doing their theory for court reporting on campus. Their teaching philosophy (at least the instructor I had) was absolute crap compared to the school I am at now. They want you to pass real time tests before you can advance in speed, and their requirements to just be able to take tests are ridiculous. (You have to have transcript credit points, 8 per month, to be able to take a test. However, if you miss more than five errors on one that you turn in, you cannot correct it to get any points.) Real time is not required to be passed when you take the CSR.
It seemed as if the only thing the faculty and the instructor was concerned about was making sure we had good attendance so that they were able to keep tapping into our financial aid. No matter how many complaints we had about the curriculum and our instructors teaching methods, they all fell on deaf ears. They had one instructor for 3 different speed levels which was crazy. The amount of live dictation that I got pales in comparison to what I get now at my new school.
Bryan College is a business and they are totally into sucking out all of your financial aid. Then after you are tapped out, they point the finger at you as if it is your fault you weren’t successful there when they never gave you the tools in the first place for that success!
If there was an option to not give it any stars, I wouldn’t! Protect your college money and go somewhere else… Bryan College sells you false promises and provides no tools for passing their lame Court Reporting program!

I have been going in for massage therapy for back pain and they have done wonders, highly recommend them for a massage.

I am currently attending Bryan College and it’s sad to hear about other people’s reviews about a schools that you have enjoyed being a part of. Bryan College has been one of the most exciting places I’ve attended. Ms. Stacy V. lacks to mention that this school had only been established at that location in 2007. Being that I am a current student there, my opinion brings more value to the table than from someone who has came in, looked, and decided. However, In all fairness, everyone has the rights to their own opinion.
So, in my opinion the teachers have been more than great with helping me exceed in my expectations as a pupil. My representative has always had an open door for me and if i didn’t know where else to go or who else to go to, she would be my first thought. It has changed for the better. I know that the school’s staff members realizes what changes are needed to be made and the student’s educations is always their number priority.
I feel like in any business you set your career as, you should never take it lightly to where you attend school. I believe i chose the right school for me.

After reseraching vocational schools that offer massage therapy programs, I’ve determined that Bryan College is completely overpriced and gives a lackluster education.
While visiting the campus, I was impressed with their aesthetic appearance. But my opinion of the school quickly dwindled upon further observations. They are seriously lacking in professionalism. Their apparent lack of dress code for their workers and their students is sloppy.
While sitting in their lobby I over heard students complaining about paying too much money and then attending classes where they receive photocopies instead of actual books. I had to wonder if what Bryan College is doing is even legal. I mean I think their massage therapy program is over $ 20,000 to complete and yet if they are making up their own curriculum and using copyrighted materials that they photocopy and then pass them on to students, I gotta wonder what their accredidation people would say about this?
I followed some students outside and asked them about the school. One student told me that they would’ve quit the school except they only had a few months left to complete and they really wanted to earn their AA degree. They told me they were really disappointed in the quality of educatoin they were receiving.
I had heard and seen enough. After researching other schools, I chose another one

Bryan College has a beautiful facility which houses a learning environment for massage therapists, physical therapists… and go figure, court reporters! I signed up to attend as a court reporter, not really realizing the hard work it entails to become one or even be prosperous after becoming certified.
Because BC has had a long standing reputation from their LA branch, I assumed that things would be just as great here. I love the teachers and the staff is nice– its just that admin has a hard time figuring out an elbow from a bunghole. Processes aren’t streamlined yet. There isn’t much in our area as far as court reporting schools go and this school does offer REALTIME classes… so if you’re going to come here, come with the knowledge that all you have is YOU to stay focused.
It’s a nice facility, they have the tools you need– you just have to be very proactive about getting your own supplies and administrative support after you’ve been sold on the idea of becoming a part of the BC student-​crew.