Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Chefs
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Atlantic Cape, Bergen Community College, Brookdale Community College, and Burlington County College.
Student Body
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Mercer County Community College, Burlington County College, Atlantic Cape, and Brookdale Community College.
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Ocean County College • Toms River, NJ
Studying Restaurant Management (completion in 1998)
• 12/5/2011
"My school was horrible and did nothing to prepare me for the work environment. It was a complete waste of money."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | It was a worthless experience, which taught me nothing. I would suggest that others research other training opportunities! |
| Program Reputation | 1 | The school was not known for this program. I wish I would have researched more programs. |
| Program Quality | 1 | I was taught basic restaurant skills, but nowhere near what is needed. I have learned much more on the job. |
| Instruction | 1 | I'm not very sure that the instructors were qualified to teach this subject. I do not think they had much field experience. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It was an extremely easy course, which anyone could have passed. I found it to be very boring and pointless. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | This class was completely taught from a book. There was no hands-on experience, which would have been more helpful. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | This course was only offered one time per week. They should have had more choices. |
| Academic Facilities | 1 | There were no resources for this program. It was held in a classroom with a book. |
| Social Life | 1 | It was a community college, which offered no social activities. I would not recommend it to anyone. |
| Placement Services | 1 | There was no job assistance available at the time. Graduates were on their own to find a job. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | There is no alumni network. They do not offer any assistance to past students. |
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