Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Automotive Mechanics
- 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 Thomas Nelson Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Northern Virginia Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College, Tidewater Community College, and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Patrick Henry Community College, Danville Community College, Southside Virginia Community College, and Eastern Shore Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Northern Virginia Community College, Tidewater Community College, and Thomas Nelson Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
New Horizons • Hampton, VA
Studying Automotive Technology (completion in 2004)
• 2/19/2012
"I learned a massive amount. It took only two years to graduate."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I got a good-paying job upon graduation. People should consider being an automotive technician. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The school has an excellent reputation. |
| Program Quality | 8 | Excellent classes. Good Teachers. |
| Instruction | 7 | Excellent teachers. Thought out instruction. |
| How Difficult | 6 | I wouldn't consider it hard or easy. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They offered more book knowledge than hands-on, but there was plenty of hands-on work. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | It's not flexible at all. Day or night classes are your only options. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The facilities are fitting. The resources are sufficient. |
| Social Life | 8 | They offered a co-ed social experience through class interaction everyday. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They will help you find a job. Apprenticeship programs are available. |
| Alumni Network | The alumni network doesn't exist, I've never heard of one. |
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