What's the deal with Platt College in Aurora?

I went to their information meeting when they 1st open and they had just started their program and hadn't even graduated a class. They have monthly information meetings I think. If my mind serves me right their program is somewhere betweeen 60-70k and you really can't work while you are in the program so you pretty much have to either have many many loans or money sitting in the bank.

There is a lot of info floating around on the board if you search 'PLATT' I have heard from somoene that was looking at going there that they have a very low grad rate....like they started with 30 and only 7 made it. Also from what I have heard is you cant go on for your Masters and also several hospitals wont hire there grads

Hello! I have never been to Platt College before, but I have been to a similar college (another private, for-profit technical/trade college). As far as I know with Platt, you do have to go through interviews and testing. Platt's entrance requirements are different because the prerequisites are rolled into their BSN program. It's an accelerated, fast-paced program. Also, because it is a private, for-profit college, the nursing program is extremely expensive (I'm talking up in the $60,000 range, if I remember correctly). I'm not sure if they offer federal financial aid for their program. Maybe someone who is in the program or who has been through it can answer that. I can't speak for the quality of education at Platt because I've never been there. However, after reading previous forum posts about Platt college, I can see that some students love the program, and some hate it.

I know this is not much help, so I hope someone who has been to Platt can answer. Good luck to you in your search for the right nursing school!

I know there are a few threads on here about Platt. I would do a search and see what the students from there have to say.