
Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Administrative Services Managers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Northern Virginia Community College, Tidewater Community College, J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and Centura College.
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 James Madison, Regent University, Bluefield, and Virginia State.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Mary Baldwin and Centura College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Virginia State, Hampton, Ferrum, and Longwood.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Regent University, Bluefield, Shenandoah University, and Virginia Western Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Centura College, Washington and Lee University, University of Richmond, and Hampton.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Ferrum, Emory and Henry, Bridgewater, and Lynchburg College.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Washington and Lee University, William and Mary, University of Virginia, and University of Richmond.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Washington and Lee University, University of Virginia, William and Mary, and University of Richmond.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Washington and Lee University, University of Richmond, Emory and Henry, and William and Mary.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA
Studying Social Sciences (completion in 2005)




• 4/29/2011
"I loved the teachers and staff at my school. The classes were educational but also fun!!!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | This school offered all the classes But most of all they offered many different schedules. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | I know many students who have graduated from this school with a social Sciences degree. Many teachers were educated at Virginia tech. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I always enjoyed the staff. There was always ample support at my school if needed. |
| Instruction | More than 5 years ago | |
| How Difficult | 6 | I could hardly pass the math/calculus classes. I also had an extremely hard time with physics. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There were times that I didn't understand a lesson until the teacher opted for a hands on approach. In most of my science classes the hands on approach was administered. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | I always got Te schedule I requested. The school offered many different choices for my required classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The library was always open when I needed them. The computer lab always was available. |
| Social Life | 9 | I was in one of my colleges music programs. I also was a cheerleader. |
| Placement Services | 5 | They did not offer me job placement services. I do know 4 students who's career started out after a referral from the college. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | When I needed tutors the school provided them. I also had many teachers stay with me after hours. |
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