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 Harrisburg Area 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
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Harcum and Manor.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Harcum and Manor.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Harcum.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Westmoreland County Community College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Manor, and Luzerne County Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Manor and Harcum.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Commonwealth, Harcum, and Manor.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Harcum and Manor.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Commonwealth, Harcum, and Manor.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Community Education Counsel (CEC) • Saint Mary's, PA
Studying Dental Assistant (completion in 2004)
• 7/9/2011
"In this area, there are not many full-time jobs so if you choose to go to this school, you will not be able to find a full-time job."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | If you are willing to travel, then go to the CEC for classes. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | The reputation is not in high demand due to the poor economy of my area. The school has very high ratings for learning and support. It has a good success rate. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The classes were very well taught. I learned everything I needed to know in order to start my career. |
| Instruction | 10 | As stated above, the classes were very well taught. I learned everything I needed to know in order to start my career. |
| How Difficult | 10 | The work load was very difficult. There was a lot of material to be learned. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was a mix between hands on learning and book learning. Teachers were there to teach and help you learn. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 2 | There are set class dates and times. There are different semesters in which one can attend classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The facilities were good. There was a computer lab, libraries, and classroom space. |
| Social Life | 5 | The social spirit was average. You could attend social outings if you chose to. |
| Placement Services | 9 | The job placement was done on my own. The school provides a reference if needed. |
| Alumni Network | 9 | The support was good. I was satisfied with the network and support. |
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