Acupuncture School, the adventure begins...

So...I have been going around to acupuncture schools to check them out.  Thinking about the possibility of returning to school is always fun and in my checking them out, I discovered something...

Not all schools are created equal!

I am sure that is no surprise to you but wait, there is more.  You see...I look at schools in terms of not just what they do for acupuncture, but what they do to help Acupuncturists succeed in starting and building a successful private practice.

This brings me to Tri State in New York City.

Where I met Sandra Turner, Director of Admissions, a brite, crisp, professional, energetic lady who came out of her office and introduced herself to me.  The director of admisions took the time and come out and talk to me directly!!!

Everywhere else I went, I came in contact with some bored, uninterested receptionist. Let me explain why this matters so........

If a school wants to help acupuncturists succeed in starting and building a business, it should be a model of what that looks like. 

Acupuncture schools would do well to treat all new and prospective students how they would treat potential patients and no patient wants to come in contact with a receptionist who looks like they swallowed a wasp!  When students are treated like they matter, like they are important, they in turn will treat others that way.  This is the beginning of modeling excellent and remarkable customer service!

Way to go Sandra

Comments

[Erika Gabriello]

Hi, I'm wondering if you followed through with starting at an acupuncture school in NYC? Did you decide on TRi-State? Have you considered Pacific College? I can't seem to decide which is the best of the two. I know there approach and methods are different! Any further suggestions?

[Franchesca]

I actually visited both Pacific College and Tri State this past week. I suggest visiting all schools and asking questions. I was impressed by Tri State because of the small class size which allows you to develop an intimate relationship with staff and peers. I believe that it is extremely important in any academic enviornment. But ultimately you have to decide what's best for you!