HotCarl Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I'm in the process of searching for an Auto Tech school to attend in the summer/fall of '05. I would like some outside input on my decision, any other school's i should be considering? your personal experience with any school's (good or bad)? what would you recommend? So far my list include's: 1.Wyotech (blairsville, Penn) 2.Univ. Northwestern of Ohio (Lima,OH- No relation to NW in chicago) 3.Ohio Tech. inst. (cleveland) So far my main criteria is small class size, alot of hand's on interation, and geographic location, and some manufacter sponsored class/programs with some sort of job placement afterwards. Most of my family is in the process of moving to Cincy so it would be nice not to have a 3+ hour drive to go home. Any input/advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Wyotech ... I've seen a commercial for it smile.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I'm going to #2. Just visit each one and pick which one is right for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Total Sign Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Columbus State does offer classes too, might be a bit cheaper. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Nashville Auto Diesel College. My brother went there, and liked it. PM him on here if you want, Rarest Truck on CR. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 I will be attending UTI in Az in april. I looked at wyotech in Pa and would advize againest that location. The school was pretty good but there is so few houseing that they have you rent a room off a resident of the tiny town that it is in.As well as there appeared to be a BIG lack of jobs in a close drive from the school. Unless you plan on mom and dad supporting you that is a biggy Plus UTI places more students in the factory program than any other. If factory placement is important to you than you shold look at UTI's schools in Exton,Pa or Glendale heights,IL. I did hear good things about Nashville But I was impressed with what I saw first at UTI and also I kinda wanted to get to the west coast/outa Col for a while. So Nash. did not fit my wants as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted January 2, 2005 Report Share Posted January 2, 2005 Originally posted by buckeye: I will be attending UTI in Az in april. cool, I plan on getting into the BMW program in AZ when I graduate. I can't wait to get out of OH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted January 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Doug i have a friend who goes to NW of Ohio right now. im planning on going up with him in the next week or so. Also, the BMW program was the one that looked the best to me. While looking at their site it show's that only a few selected site's are able to do the BMW program. And the only one in/near ohio is Ohio Tech. in cleveland. I Don't really want to go to a school for a year or so just to move again for only 6 or so month's then have to move again. So, pending a tour of UNO and Ohio Tech. im leaning toward's Ohio Tech. I'd love to move to AZ for a year or so, haven't really checked out UTI mainly b/c all of their campus' are far away (save for the chicago campus). oh and scott, that is exactly what i wanted to stay away from. ie, small college town, not alot of jobs, not alot of student housing. At least in cleveland they have student dorms and part-time job placement while you attend school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbirdchick Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 UNO is a pretty good school. i know several ppl who just graduated from there. 3 of them had pit crew jobs for top fuel drag teams with in a month. one is working for Mike of the Army drag team. from what i heard the classes aren't too bad as far as class size goes. may wanna check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Originally posted by rallychick: UNO is a pretty good school. i know several ppl who just graduated from there. 3 of them had pit crew jobs for top fuel drag teams with in a month. one is working for Mike of the Army drag team. from what i heard the classes aren't too bad as far as class size goes. may wanna check it out.20 is as big as they get. I like UNO because it is a little more laid back. And their hi-po engine program is awesome. Wyotech on the other hand seemed very strict and had a great hot rod/body shop. UNO doesn't have a body shop, but we just bought a whole bunch of land so were probably going to get one. I will probably be graduated by then though.Also the 4 hour drive compared to the hour and a half drive played a huge role in the deciding factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJINOHIO03 Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Anyone go the Col State for the Ford Asset program? How much do most dealerships pay after u graduate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el aguila Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 If you like big belt buckles, 4 wheel drive, 33" super swampers, 6" lifts, cummins, corn, and chew then UNO is the place for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotCarl Posted January 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Originally posted by el aguila: If you like big belt buckles, 4 wheel drive, 33" super swampers, 6" lifts, cummins, corn, and chew then UNO is the place for you. I have a friend who attend's, he has told me all about it. I have also heard the stories about the 16 second "drag" celica, stripped and running slicks... sad. oh and CJINOH, i haven't heard any good things about that program. As far as im concerned Ford prostitutes their program to any/all school's who will take it. Cols State's auto program in general isn't too impressive from what i've heard. However dayton has an awesome auto program at their community college, Sinclair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el aguila Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Originally posted by harry's94tsi: I have a friend who attend's, he has told me all about it. I have also heard the stories about the 16 second "drag" celica, stripped and running slicks... sad. oh and CJINOH, i haven't heard any good things about that program. As far as im concerned Ford prostitutes their program to any/all school's who will take it. Cols State's auto program in general isn't too impressive from what i've heard. However dayton has an awesome auto program at their community college, Sinclair. Ahahaha...yea and what's sad is the teacher is the one working on it. Also forgot to add john deere, detroit, cat, and nut hugger jeans and mullets. Aside from all the BS that gets thrown around up here, the teacher to student ratio is great and they'll help you with anything. education=good students=bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JGR Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 One of my son's goes to UNO. Started Sept 2004. He likes the school, says Lima is a shithole and there are a lot of kids from small towns (pickup truck driving NASCAR types according to him.) They do 6 week sessions and you dont get to pick your classes, so he got a/c, sales,math,business classes first. It's also best to get your own housing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Originally posted by JGR: One of my son's goes to UNO. Started Sept 2004. He likes the school, says Lima is a shithole and there are a lot of kids from small towns (pickup truck driving NASCAR types according to him.) They do 6 week sessions and you dont get to pick your classes, so he got a/c, sales,math,business classes first. It's also best to get your own housing.Who's your son? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JGR Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 Doug, My youngest son is Matt R. Drove a Blue First Gen.RX7 with a homemade Turbo setup till it died. I think he'll do well with the Mechanic Trade and has found a lot of friends at UNO. If you know him tell him his dad said to slow down. Good Luck in school. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 isn't there a UTI in chicago??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentStateTsi Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 hey Harry its Brian...probably not the way to make a first post but I go to UNO and i love it. the hands on experience is awesome. yes the 33" swampers, 20" suspension lifts are a little annoying. but most of them do auto diesel. Mr. Morgan is a steering and suspension instructor and has written a book about drag cars that Jegs sells and has worked on many drag cars himself. so instructors do have the experience necessary. my $.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el aguila Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Originally posted by JGR: Doug, My youngest son is Matt R. Drove a Blue First Gen.RX7 with a homemade Turbo setup till it died. I think he'll do well with the Mechanic Trade and has found a lot of friends at UNO. If you know him tell him his dad said to slow down. Good Luck in school. JimI know what car you're talking about (or at least I think I do). Does your son live at S&P Apartments? +1 on Mr. Morgan's book. I took a look at it and it's very in depth and is awesome to having a teacher who writes his own material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryBMW Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 NADC > doug...period. -Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug1647545489 Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 Originally posted by MadMalibu: NADC > doug...period. -Marc3 yr Associate Degree> 1 yr diploma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JGR Posted January 7, 2005 Report Share Posted January 7, 2005 quote: ------------------------------------------------- originally posted by el aguila: I know what car you're talking about (or at least I think I do). Does your son live at S&P Apartments? Yes i think those are the apartments he moved into. He's trying to get another motor and get that thing running again. Hope all you guys in Lima are warm & dry. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nlc1179 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 go to NTI in North Carolina. thats where im going now. its a division of UTI. its sponsored by nascar. if you want learn about building performance engines go there. the school is really nice and the instructors really seem to know what they are talking about. this area is a lot nicer then the UNO area. the only bad thing about down here is that its the south. a lot of the people down here seem to think we are still in the civil war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 I thought the program at columbus stae was decent but that was a while back, it really depends on what your trying to do with the training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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