Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
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 Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Moraine Park Technical College, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, and Northcentral Technical College.
School Setting
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Southwest Wisconsin Technical College and Northcentral Technical College.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Nicolet Area Technical College, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Gateway Technical College, and Northcentral Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Lakeshore Technical College • Cleveland, WI
Studying Automotive Maintenance (completion in 2005)
• 3/4/2012
"I was very satisfied with my school. I believe it prepared me very well for my career."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I believe it prepared me well. I also believe the school is the reason I am doing so well in my career. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | In this area the school has a good reputation. There is another school that is equally as far away that has a much better reputation. |
| Program Quality | 5 | They provided lots of hands on learning. They taught plenty of theory in class. |
| Instruction | 8 | The instruction was very good. Teachers provided me with plenty of experiences and knowledge. |
| How Difficult | 4 | The program specific classes were of average difficulty while the general education classes were extremely easy with little work loads. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | They had hands on learning nearly everyday of class. They also had enough book learning so you knew what to do. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | The school's class schedule was very flexible. They offered morning, afternoon, and night classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The school's facilities were very nice. They were very modern. |
| Social Life | I did not participate in social events at my school. I had a full time job while in school and did not have time for any. | |
| Placement Services | I have not had to use any job placement services from my school. I do hear they have a very good program, though. | |
| Alumni Network | Luckily I have not had to use any alumni support. |
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