Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Executive Secretaries And Administrative Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Bluegrass Community and Technical College and Western Kentucky University.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Western Kentucky University, Eastern Kentucky University, and Murray State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Hopkinsville Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Bowling Green, WKCTC, Southeast Kentucky, and ECTC.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Murray State, Hopkinsville Community College, Western Kentucky University, and Eastern Kentucky University.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Murray State, Eastern Kentucky University, and Western Kentucky University.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Murray State, Eastern Kentucky University, Gateway Community and Technical College, and Southeast Kentucky.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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University Of Louisville • Louisville, KY
Studying Secretarial Science (completion in 1973)
• 8/15/2011
"I feel proud to be a graduate of the University of Louisville and feel like that carries a certain amount of prestige. The University is very well known for many areas - engineering, law, medical, and business."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Although it has been almost 40 years since I graduated, I feel confident that the University has only gotten better since I left. There is no doubt that they are competent in their training for whatever field you choose to pursue. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | I did not have any issues with obtaining a job right after graduation. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The school did away with "secretarial sciences" by the time I left, but it was always proactive and I felt very confident when I went to work. |
| Instruction | 10 | I had a very well rounded education which allowed me to be promoted from a secretary to an industrial engineer. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The program provided courses that gave me some liberal arts training and other managerial classes. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | When I began my career, I was familiar with most of the tasks I had to perform. There were a few things that I had not seen in terms of equipment but, as it turned out, that particular equipment was out of date already so they did not have it in their curriculum. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I was able to work the entire time while I went to school. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Although I did not live on campus, I had access to the facilities and the professors were flexible when I needed to make changes from time to time. For example, I took one final exam a day early in order to catch a flight out of town. The professor allowed me to come to the office and take the exam there. |
| Social Life | 10 | The University of Louisville is well known for their athletic teams. Because I worked, I was not really able to participate in may other campus events. |
| Placement Services | 10 | My professor actually had me go to take an interview in order to get "comfortable." As it turned out, the employer called me back two months later and I was offered a job. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The University of Louisville is very good about keeping in contact with its graduates. |
University Of Louisville • Louisville, KY
Studying English (completion in 2011)
• 10/1/2011
"The financial aid isn't perfect. That being said, I had a great experience."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I wouldn't necessarily recommend becoming an English major. However, I would recommend the University of Louisville business program, one of the top rated business programs in the country. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | The University of Louisville is not known for its English program. That being said, we do have great professors in the Arts and Sciences programs. |
| Program Quality | 8 | The University of Louisville Arts and Sciences and English programs are fantastic. My English major helps me in my position to be able to relate to visitors to the office, and also taught me how to communicate effectively. I had many great professors and many great experiences. |
| Instruction | 8 | Most of the instructors were great. Though I had some professors that didn't seem to care as much, I also had professors that really helped me hone my communication skills. |
| How Difficult | 7 | There was some hard work, including a lot of paper writing. However, I believe that the hard work paid off to get me to where I am today. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | As an English major, it was very book-based learning. We read a lot of material and discussed it. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Many classes, especially general education classes, are offered at many varying times of the day or night. Classes are also offered in the summer. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library system at U of L was wonderful, with a few different libraries to fulfill my needs. U of L also offers free tutoring and support, and most of my professors were also very helpful. |
| Social Life | 9 | I met many new people at the U of L. This is in part due to the many events organized by the Student Organization, including parties and other events. |
| Placement Services | 3 | The University of Louisville does offer job fairs. However, I didn't get any assistance in job placement. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I'm not terribly involved with the alumni program. That being said, alumni seem to be reached out to me fairly often and there seems to be a variety of alumni programs through the school. |
Western Kentucky University • Bowling Green, KY
Studying Folklore And Anthropology (completion in 2006)
• 9/21/2011
"I would not recommend this program to anyone. I worked very hard and graduated with honors and have been unable to break out of the federal poverty level since graduating. I made more with a high school diploma, as I wasn't paying back crippling student loans."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | There is nothing to recommend at this school. The program is poorly run and without value in regards to preparing individuals for life outside of school. |
| Program Reputation | 3 | The program is one of the worst in the country. It is renowned for turning out poorly qualified, completely unemployable graduates. |
| Program Quality | 1 | The school is one of the few in the country to offer a degree in Folklore. Very few people who go through the program end up working in their field. The school should at least offer classes in Microsoft Office so we're prepared for the jobs we can get. |
| Instruction | 4 | The professors taught us all about folklore theory and how to be respected academics. They didn't tell us there were no jobs in folklore and didn't prepare us for the reality of the job market. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The work was grueling at times. In the first semester 2/3 of the class dropped out of the program. We worked very hard for very little pay off. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The program was predominantly focused on book learning and memorization of concepts. Once or twice a year an event would occur that would allow for hands-on learning opportunities. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | The classes were offered once a year at best. If the student could not adjust his/her schedule for the class schedule, the two year program could take four or more years. |
| Academic Facilities | 7 | The resources were fairly decent. It is probably worth noting that there are only a handful of respected texts in the field and they are rarely updated. |
| Social Life | 8 | The program was very insular, but it did know how to entertain. My only positive memories of the program are from social functions. |
| Placement Services | 2 | The school offered no assistance in the job search. Professors individually offered some insight, but were unable to offer anything of real use. |
| Alumni Network | 3 | There was no support for students while attending the program and upon graduating the only contact with the school is through occasional requests for money. This is not a good program. |
Jefferson Community College • Louisville, KY
Studying Office Systems (completion in 2001)
• 11/26/2011
"I cannot complain, I just did not participate in much of the on campus activities."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The campus and classes are small. The school has a very flexible schedule. |
| Program Reputation | Have not kept up with the program. I have not seen anything that would indicate it has a bad reputation. | |
| Program Quality | 8 | I liked the hours that were available. I liked the closeness of the students. |
| Instruction | 5 | I did not receive enough training on basic equipment. The first time I tried to use a very large copier I was definitely aggravated. |
| How Difficult | 5 | Did not seem to be that difficult. I enjoyed hands on work. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Some equipment was hands on. Most was text books and computer programs. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | They had both weekend and evening classes. I enjoyed the evening classes more. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The advisors were there on certain days and were helpful. There were plenty of computers on campus. |
| Social Life | 3 | I did not participate in any. Did not know of many. |
| Placement Services | 1 | We did not have any of that. Positions were posted on a bulletin board that was not kept updated. |
| Alumni Network | I do not participate in the Alumni network. When I worked in the development office it seemed to be a large network. |
University Of Kentucky • Lexington, KY
Studying Marketing (completion in 2011)
• 12/29/2011
"It was my dream school and had my dream program. It was a little big."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | They provide excellent training. They help you every step of the way. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | They are known around KY for their business school (Gatton). Many have been able to do well in this field after graduating. |
| Program Quality | 10 | I chose my university because of the great business college they offered. They helped me find the job I currently work at now. |
| Instruction | 8 | There is always something new out there and something new to learn. I believe I could have chosen better classes. |
| How Difficult | 7 | It was a fairly easy program to complete. The coursework was small. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was evenly distributed. You were given the opportunity to learn what you needed to learn from the book, and you were given hands-on experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | I was given a vast array of options when I could take classes. They offered many courses online and during the summer. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Everyone was very knowledgeable and very helpful. They offered assistance whenever it was needed. |
| Social Life | 9 | They have an organization or club for everything and anything. You never felt out of place. |
| Placement Services | 9 | I was able to find internships and jobs through my university. I was given direction and help through the process. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | I was given many opportunities for internships. I still have connections to my school, even after graduation. |
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