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I went to Paul Mitchell in 2017 for night cosmetology classes. DO NOT PAY TO GO HERE.

The entire school is run by one group of friends and family, they certainly play favorites, and teachers are constantly quitting, getting fired, and slacking off. I can honestly say I learned little ton nothing here..... but I did get to basically work a full time job taking clients to make them money. My class was begging them to stop triple booking us every single night because it was giving everyone anxiety and we werent actually learning anything just giving cheap people the same 2 haircuts and colors.

The receptionist claimed she was told by the dean to book as many appointments as possible because they were paying customers. Because of this we had to cram clients in and work late almost every night, even though we were already staying until 10pm. The staff is incompetent. The financial aid office just left random files and papers everywhere and constantly lost things.

Multiple students were told halfway through their term that financial aid didnt go through because they forgot to file forms, cash payments were lost. Halfway through my term someone from financial aid came in and made me sign a paper in the middle of the class, he pressured me to do it quickly, then after i sign it he gives me a copy that they raised the rates and I was expected to pay more? The last financial aid officer they hired was a family friend... he had no degree or experience, and previously worked at a gas station.

Then after graduating and thinking my bill was all set, I get notice a year later that they sold $3000 worth of debt to a collection agency for owed tuition. Never once did they try to contact me by phone, email, or mail to notify me I owed them anything and now my credit is ruined! This school should be dismantled, and a class action law suit should be obtained from the criminal neglect they have towards their students. Over the time I was there three separate night classes were canceled because the dean determined they were too small (5 people each class) &;;; werent worth him keeping the school open at night.

He waited each time until they had attended classes 3-5 months before telling them were cancelling your program, you can attend day classes if youd like or well refund your money but you will receive no credit for any hours. How do you waste 5 months of someones life and then tell them they dont get any credit for it? Seriously they are all money hungry and poorly managed. I highly suggest going to any other local cosmetology school If youre looking for hands on education.

Going here actually made me afraid to work in a salon because I was not taught anything and If I ever asked a question teachers would embarrass you in front of clients. This isnt a personal opinion either, it was multiple classes and day and night students who had this complaint.

After reading reviews I see this is an issue across multiple states. Such a terrible school.

Reason of review: Work Experience or Job Application.

Monetary Loss: $5000.

Preferred solution: Full refund.

Paul Mitchell Schools Pros: Some of the students.

Paul Mitchell Schools Cons: Staff.

Location: 411 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

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What Paul Mitchell Achool are you talking about. You donโ€™t mention the school location, which is very important.

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