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Schools Concentrating On Automotive Mechanics
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Truman College, Moraine Valley Community College, College of DuPage, and Triton College.
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- 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 Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Kennedy-King College, Morton College, Truman College, and Prairie State.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider John A Logan College, Frontier, Rend Lake College, and Olney Central College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Danville Area Community College, Black Hawk, Lewis and Clark Community College, and Southeastern Illinois College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Illinois Central College • Peoria, IL
Studying Electronics (completion in 2003)
• 8/13/2011
"It was modern. There were a lot of new buildings going up."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The teachers are great and the location is convenient. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | The school is expanding fast. I also think their ratings just went up. |
| Program Quality | 5 | The technical part was good. I didn't care for the liberal arts part. |
| Instruction | 4 | I didn't understand why I needed writing for my field. The math was good to learn, though. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I could say it in one sentence: Have you ever taken physics at 35 years old after being out of high school 18 years? |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The technical aspect was hands on. The liberal arts part was all book work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | They had classes all day and all night, too. There were also weekend classes and summer school. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | They only had two shops, which were small. |
| Social Life | 5 | I was older when I went to school. All I did was go to classes and then leave school. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I don't know anything about it. I never needed to be placed in a job. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I don't know if they have one. I was never contacted by anyone. |
Southern Illinois University • Carbondale, IL
Studying Automotive Mechanics
Automotive Mechanics
Automotive Mechanics
Automotive Technology (completion in 2002)
• 9/29/2011
"If I decide to further my career though education I would return to Southern. I will recommend it to everyone who is seeking an Associate's in Automotive Technology."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would definitely recommend Southern to friends. This school offers a lot. |
| Program Reputation | 7 | SIUC's automotive tech program has a positive reputation. Employers seek graduates from the program. |
| Program Quality | 10 | SIUC is a great school. They are a leader in automotive technology. |
| Instruction | 7 | The instructors are very helpful. They want all students to succeed. |
| How Difficult | 6 | Some courses were more challenging than others. The instructor took time to explain everything. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The automotive tech program is very hands-on. Students are given plenty of time to use equipment. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | Most programs are provided to working adults. This allows adults to return to school to advance their career. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | SIUC has a great facility. The shop has top of the line equipment. |
| Social Life | 5 | SIUC is considered a party school and students have great school spirit. |
| Placement Services | 8 | There are many options available to students to prepare for employment, including resume writing workshops and career fairs. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | SIUC has an excellent alumni network. The alumni association gave out free Chicago Cubs tickets to alumni. |
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