Platt College-Berks Technical Institute (PCBTI) Academics and Admissions

Academics

The Berks Technical Institute (BTI) is an educational institution located in Wyomissing, PA in Berks County. The eight-acre campus is surrounded by rolling hills and towering trees. The main building is a 50,000 square foot structure. Students have the opportunity to study a number of disciplines, from internet engineering and paralegal training to Allied Health programs and criminal justice.

Accreditation is granted by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) to award degrees and certificates. In addition, the Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Allied Health Education

Information Summary

Ranks 182nd in Pennsylvania and 2610th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	55.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$12,070
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	12 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	66% / 33%
Enrollment Total (all students)	777

Admissions

Admissions are handled on a rolling basis and students will be guided through the process by an Admissions Representative. Students must be eighteen years of age and in possession of a high school diploma or GED equivalent in order to advance to classes in higher education. Transcripts from any previous colleges or universities will be requested. Applicants still in high school are encouraged to contact the school to start the application process early. Further info is available by filling out the online form.

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available to any students who qualify. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be completed to qualify for state and federal grants, scholarships and loans. Pell Grants are available, as well as student loans like the Stafford and Perkins. Some of these federal loans may be subsidized by the federal government and include a break on the accruement of interest until after a student graduates and the subsequent grace period ends. In addition, PLUS loans for parents may be available and the work-study program may allow a student to work on campus to help to defray the costs of tuition and expenses.

Beyond standard financial aid programs, Berks Technical Institute also awards numerous scholarships to students entering straight out of high school. A scholarship test is given at the school to see if an applicant will qualify. Opportunities to take the test are given throughout the year. The Imagine American Scholarship is another opportunity, with $1,000 awards available.

Students

There is no single type of student at the institute. While some students may enter straight from high school, others are coming back to school to advance their professional standing or change careers. Instructors are accustomed to working with a diverse student body. The Student Services Center on campus is a place for students to address issues with commuting, academics and finances. SSC coordinators are there to listen.

Local Community

The borough of Wyomissing is part of Berks County and has been noted as one of Pennsylvania