Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

I requested information for this school.
I was contacted by Carla, who didn't listen to me when I answered her questions. She also asked if I was married & if I had his permission to be researching schools. I had to tend to unexpectedly tend to my child during our conversation, and when I told her I had to go, she said "well, you're going to have to talk to me eventually." She then called and texted me relentlessly the next day.

I called back and spoke to Katherine, who was very helpful. due to my experience with Carla, I'm unsure if I'll be considering this school.

Writing a further update.

BEYOND FINANCIAL AID, this school has acted so unprofessionally and I'm disgusted. I have received many outreaches and have now responded so please review if you sent me an email.

The enrollment process is quite predatory and full of misleading and false promises.

Career services will not help you with job placement as they market nor with finding a substantial externship.

The admin staff is unresponsive and cannot even simply update an address. Now, my partner cannot even receive a confirmation after being on the President's List if he could even receive his certification after he completed all requirements WITH top grades which is completely illegal.

ADDITIONALLY EVERYONE, PLEASE GO AND COMMENT ON THEIR INSTAGRAM AS WELL. THEY NEED TO BE EXPOSED

I have been going through a battle with this school from the start. To begin with they lie to you about a "grocery stipend" PLEASE check your paperwork as the boxes the financial aid department tells you not to worry about and check off, is your FEDERAL REFUND THAT THEY CLAIM IS A STIPEND FROM THEM. It is a gross misuse of authority and a full blown illegal practice. Secondly, there is supposed to be a patisserie kit, tool kit, spice kit, blah blah. The spices were so old they were grey. I had to go out and replace it all because at the end of the day this is an online program, I have to eat it, not them. The patisserie kit, never came. The "mystery box" at the end of our classes? Never came. While being a part of this 3 ring circus I have contacted many people all resulting in zero actions. Then upon class completions, I was given a career services advisor named Joe Powell, to help me find an externship. He told me it wasn't on him to find me a job and verbatim, told me to be dishonest about it being an externship and get the job first, with their resume template. Then tell them after, I was externing for school. Once I did this my job told me, they don't hire externs and I was let go.(due to the advice given by Joe Powell) After this I was contacted by Jane jepson for a capstone program. So while stressing about finding work for my externship, I was completing more assignments for school to keep up with trying to get this clearly useless piece of paper from this school. I now have had a job for a month working double shifts as a line cook, WHILE trying to come home and complete the capstone. Upon my completion they never updated my address for my diploma after calling maybe 6 times to update it. I got an email yesterday from the campus president KIRK BACHMANN (after threatening legal action) He told me he understands my concern about my diploma and read back my updated address. IT WAS COMPLETELY WRONG AGAIN. So after I finally told him I am filing a lawsuit against them and demanded he direct me where to file an administrative complaint he told me I could file it with him. Clearly I wasn't taking that for an answer. So what did they do next? Jane Jepson sent me a fake made up email to speak to their "ONBUDSMAN" and cut all contact with me. I emailed it and it was rejected by Gmail with a message of it not existing. PLEASE SAVE YOUR MONEY. DO NOT FUND THIS SCAM SCHOOL. If you made the unfortunate decision like I did, please contact me for a class action lawsuit as I have 15 other participants ready to go as well. I will provide photo evidence of this below along with my email. When I log into my dashboard my capstone program has been completely removed as if I didn't complete it. I also have photo evidence of me completing it shown below as well. chefabrams89@gmail.com PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO HELP US GET THIS SCAM SHUT DOWN.

In regards to Carole J telling me she can't figure who I am and having an auto reply. My name is ANTHONY ABRAMS. FEEL FREE TO GIVE ME A CALL

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts is a fantastic school that offers two campuses--one in Boulder, Colorado, another in Austin, Texas, and online classes. Thanks to the Zoom classes provided, I can attend this school even without living in any of these cities.

The instructors and tutors at Auguste Escoffier are passionate about their craft, caring, and willing to share their extensive knowledge. I've had the privilege of building great connections not just with my instructors but also with my classmates. Together, we have shared experiences and knowledge, enriching our culinary education.

Enrolling in Auguste Escoffier was a decision I do not regret. The support and encouragement from my instructors and study coach have been invaluable. From the beginning of my culinary journey, I have felt supported every step of the way and beyond. The school provides all the necessary tools for success, and it ultimately comes down to one's dedication and drive to achieve their goals. The only one that will hold you back is you.

In conclusion, I highly recommend the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts to anyone passionate about the culinary arts. The school's dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching learning environment is commendable. I am grateful for the opportunities and knowledge I have gained at Auguste Escoffier. I wish the school continued success in shaping the future of aspiring culinary professionals.

This school is a scam. I was yelled at over the phone by a lady named Gloleecia because of problems with my paperwork and she was trying to coerce me into paying for school with cash payment plan and that I could not attend otherwise. I called the financial aide department they said she isn't even apart of the department and was spreading wrong information. I was also constantly being told I was not approved for a school loan but kept receiving calls about my disbursements. (Which I never received) She then called me back and made excuses for her behavior and never once apologized. Then after I left the school I was trying to arrange the payments and was on the phone with a lady named Irma; she was extremely rude. I was relaying to her the information I had received from another person in the financial assistance department and asking if I was understanding correctly and she got frustrated with me and said that my balance was going to collections and told me I'm refusing to pay. It got to the point when this lady was yelling at me and talking over me because she was so pissed off. I asked to be transferred to a supervisor and she said she would and then hung up on me. Luckily when I called back I was connected with a very nice lady named Kathy, and she was able to answer my questions and help me.

Have been in this school for a month now and have learned nothing. The recipes you must follow are bland and so basic it feels like home economics class in junior high. Then you recieve criticism when you describe the food as boring and bland. The cook book that they teach from has amazing recipes in it that they could teach you from but don't. This is a scam school just like all other for profit schools. Easiest way to tell is how fast you get a call back when you show interest and that they are ranked "military friendly" just like Phoenix, CTU and the rest. Save your money and your GI bill and just buy the cook book and watch the food network.

So I started the baking program last year....I wish I hadn't. The only reason I'm finishing is so I don't owe a ton of money back in student loans. This school is a joke. I barely learned anything. Trying to get in touch with anyone is impossible! I once called the financial aid office 4-5 times before finally talking to someone. Another time I was put on hold for about 30-40 minutes. Just sad. When I did talk to someone they made me feel stupid and the gentlemen I spoke to had a awful attitude, like he hated his job. The teachers are okay....but nothing to brag about. I really feel like the school was a waste of time and money....wish I hadn't gone here. The recipes are so meh. It's stuff you could easily find on YouTube or even in cook books. Just don't go here!

After getting my diploma in culinary arts, i didn't want to stop! People think culinary is about teaching you how to cook. No that's not it. To be a chef you need to know your food and where it comes from! I enrolled in the associate's program and I love it. Escoffier really prepares you for the industry. After getting my degree this past winter I recently became a Chef Manager with a well know company in which I start in July! Thanks escoffier

Was going to enroll but then as a mom to a seven year old with medical issues and other family matters I decided to wait. Then I politely told Shannon the guy who I spoke to that the same things and yes I also mentioned that we have a new puppy and so it would be hard to take online classes at this time. His response was ok well when you are ready to take your schooling serious let us know I thought was a bit out of line and now I will never apply for online classes. My life as a mom is more important right now and honestly this was just a extra thing for me but I know way better cooks yes they are not professional but their food is made with love and it is homemade. That is my mom and my Grandmother and that beats any stuck up cooking school who treats people like numbers

I would give 0 stars if possible.

This school is absolute trash!! I enrolled in hopes of receiving my pastry arts degree and I 100% regret attending this school! I attended it until the final class in hopes to receive said degree and nothing. The teachers were very difficult to get ahold of to answer my questions since the live sessions were always at a time that I was at work.

Outside of the tuition you are also paying for additional tools (they send you a few, but not nearly enough... Not even a rolling pin!) and expect you to put in 35+ hours a week for each class when I was instructed that it would be a part time program.

I have had countless issues with this school and I would not recommend this school to anyone that I know... Escoffier will be getting a letter from my lawyer soon regarding multiple issues that I have had to experience during the pre-enrollment, attending the school, and leaving the school.