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Andrews coding grads/students: Questions - sm

Posted: Feb 03, 2015

Okay, I wrote the previous post, but I have a few more questions. Any help is appreciated.

How much does the coding program cost?

How long did it take you to complete, full-time or part-time?

Did you feel job-ready when you finished the course?

Are there any hidden fees for exams, etc.?

If you went the Andrews for MT as well, how would you compare the intensity of the two courses?

I did attend Andrews for medical transcription 8 years ago, and I loved the program then. That is why I would be going back there for coding. I just want to have my ducks in a row before I call them.

All the info you need is on their website - nm

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I am looking for personal experiences - OP

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A website can promise me unicorns and rainbows, but I am looking for real-world examples from people who attended the school.

I will answer some of your questions again but... - sm

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...a huge part of coding (just as it is in MT) is researching things on your own. When I was debating which school to attend, I did a ton of research before I chose Andrews.

How much does the coding program cost? $4500. This is available on the website. Please Google Andrews School catalog.

How long did it take you to complete, full-time or part-time? Just over a year part time while working as an MT.

Did you feel job-ready when you finished the course? Yes and no. School coding and real world coding are two different things, but I do feel that my education at Andrews probably put me ahead of the game. I certainly have a whole lot more to learn, which I'm doing every day on the job.

Are there any hidden fees for exams, etc.? I paid the tuition and nothing more.

If you went the Andrews for MT as well, how would you compare the intensity of the two courses? N/A.

Again, best of luck to you.

Thank you for replying - sm

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I have definitely done my research and am in touch with Linda. Part of my research was asking questions on this board. I am not solely relying on these answers to make a determination as to whether or not I am going to enroll. I just wanted other people's experiences.

Thank you again.

You're very welcome. Glad to help! - nm

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Answer - Andrews Grad

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Cost is exactly what the website says. There are no hidden costs. Everything Is Included. You do not need to supply anything ... no books or references. There are no fees for "extensions" or exams or retakes. No surprises.

No coding graduates of any program ever feel job-ready. However, you will be job-ready for a beginning job and you will have the skills to continue learning on the job.

Thanks for posting this comment - - Soon2BMTtoCoder

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I'm a current struggling student and really appreciate that outlook/perspective.

That pertained to Andrews ... - Andrews Grad

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Well, that pertained to Andrews, so as long as you go there, you should be fine. I can't say that other programs end up with such good results, having seen some that don't.

I think, too, that Andrews' standards are so high that it causes students to be more concerned than necessary. You have had feedback all along and see reality, so to speak. You want to be perfect.

Programs that have no instructors and which teach less have so little feedback that students get to the end unconcerned, pass the final, get their "high honors" and think they are fantabulous. Then they can't pass a certification exam or barely pass, struggle to get a job, struggle on the job, and don't really see that something is wrong because the rah-rah program conveyed that everything was unicorns and rainbows.

I understand - I am a current Andrews student - Soon2BMTtoCoder

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preparing for the CPC certification exam.

You will do fine. - And if not ...

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...remember that you get a free retake with a year to take it. That should take the pressure off. Just take it with the attitude that you are just seeing what's on it, no worries.

If your local chapter offers a weekend review, definitely take it. It will be worth it. They point out all sorts of little things. It can bring it all into perspective.

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