Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Dental Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Wilbur Wright 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 Wilbur Wright College and Elgin Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider John A Logan College, Wilbur Wright College, Kaskaskia, and Elgin Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Lewis and Clark Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
DePaul • Chicago, IL
Studying Spanish (completion in 2007)
• 7/7/2011
"The education I received was top notch. The program is set up such that we received a very well rounded education."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | A four year degree is not necessary to be a dental assistant. A four year degree, however, will be a great stepping stone to other careers in dentistry. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | DePaul is known for its solid liberal arts and sciences program. Being in a major city, the school attracted many renowned professors form all areas of the world. |
| Program Quality | 10 | There is a wide variety of classes available. Professors are always available. |
| Instruction | 10 | The professors were easily accessible. I was able to choose from a wide variety of subjects in the Spanish language. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The classes I took required a reasonable amount of time spent outside the school environment. I was working full time as a dental assistant while attending school full time, so time was limited. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Some classes involved more book work. Most classes were a mix of books and hands on learning. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | The school provided many evening options for me. There were some online courses available as well. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Tutors were available at all times. Professors are extremely available. |
| Social Life | 10 | The fact that the school is in Chicago made it easy to organize social events. Athletics were also important. |
| Placement Services | 4 | I do not know how to go about contacting the career services department. I am not aware of there being the opportunity to find work through school. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | It has not been very long since I graduated. Therefore, I have not had an opportunity to fully utilize this network. |
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