Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Fashion Designers
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Michigan State and Kalamazoo Valley 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 University of Michigan-Flint, Madonna, Ferris State, and Michigan State.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Lansing Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Spring Arbor University and University of Michigan-Flint.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Gogebic Community College, Michigan State, Spring Arbor University, and Ferris State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Cranbrook, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Spring Arbor University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Michigan State and Madonna.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Ferris State.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Cranbrook, Michigan State, Ferris State, and Madonna.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI
Studying Photography & Design (completion in 2010)
• 10/12/2011
"It is categorized as a party school, and that it is!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I believe that this university has the potential to change the world, but it is focused on improving certain departments and not the school as a whole. It is very irritating to see development in only one area. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | The program's reputation was not that great. |
| Program Quality | 5 | The program should provide more creative means for students that lack the ability of being creative. |
| Instruction | 5 | They could be better. |
| How Difficult | 5 | It was fine, but there was a lot of material to retain. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | All assignments were computer based. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | There was not a lot of flexibility which resulted in a hectic schedule. |
| Academic Facilities | 4 | A lack of resources in the department was a frequent issue. |
| Social Life | 10 | I love talking to people and being friendly. |
| Placement Services | 5 | The center was helpful, but did not provide good information. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | The community should be more interactive and personal with fellow spartans. |
Ashworth • Online, MI
Studying Fashion Merchandising (completion in 2014)
• 1/7/2012
"I really think the school was a scam. I would never do an online school again."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | Go to an actual campus. The materials that are in Ashworth's text books could be found on a simply online search. |
| Program Reputation | I really have no idea. I am guessing poorly from my experiences. | |
| Program Quality | 1 | I found errors in the text books they sent. It does not seem like a legitimate school. They actually over drafted my checking account for money I had already paid. I paid for the whole tuition and books and they are still trying to rip me off for the text books. |
| Instruction | 3 | I am mostly on my own. I choose for it to be that way because I am an entrepreneurial fashion designer. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It was way too easy. The answers were basically on the tests and the reading was middle school level. Please do not waste money on an online fashion program before looking into it. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was all book work - very sad. The school made it sound like I would get to design stuff. I taught myself all there is to know about actual designing. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You can do the work whenever you want. They send you books based on tests you have passed. |
| Academic Facilities | I am not sure. I never had to get tutoring online because the work was so easy. I am not sure if they have a campus. | |
| Social Life | 1 | It was an online school. I talked to no one but bill collectors. |
| Placement Services | 1 | This school does not help with anything. Just a bunch of unnecessary headaches. |
| Alumni Network | 1 | I am not sure if they even have one. I was never contacted about anything like that. I would not care as I have no respect for that school. |
Monroe Community College • Monroe, MI
Studying Science (completion in 2014)
• 1/19/2012
"I love the school I attend, I'm very pleased."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I'd recommend it because other students would have access to all the great things I did. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The reputation is very good. |
| Program Quality | 10 | They provide everything I want and need. |
| Instruction | 5 | I can't always understand what the professor is saying because she speaks quickly and with an accent. Other than that, if I read the materials myself then I'll be OK. |
| How Difficult | 7 | It's ok, sometimes it's hard but I just have to get it done. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It's a mixture. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You choose your classes and when you want to go. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | You can use anything u need. |
| Social Life | 10 | My school has great school spirit. |
| Placement Services | 9 | They help you with everything. |
| Alumni Network | We don't have an alumni network. |
Ashworth • Online, MI
Studying Fashion Merchandising (completion in 2014)
• 1/7/2012
"I really think the school was a scam. I would never do online school again."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | no | No, go to an actual campus. The material that in Ashworth's text books could be found on a simple Google search. |
| Program Reputation | I really have no idea. I am guessing poorly from my experiences . | |
| Program Quality | 1 | In the text books they sent me I found errors. It does not seem like a legitimate school. They actually over drafted my checking account for money I had already paid. I paid for the whole tuition and books and they are still trying to rip me off over the text books. |
| Instruction | 3 | I am mostly on my own. I choose for it to be that way because I am an entrepreneurial fashion designer. |
| How Difficult | 1 | It was way too easy. The answers were basically on the tests and the reading was at a middle school level. Please do not waste money on an online fashion program before looking into it. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was all book work. The school made it sound like I would get to design stuff. I taught myself all there is to know about actual design. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | You can do the work whenever you want. They send you books based on test you have passed. |
| Academic Facilities | I am not sure. I never had to get tutoring online because they work was so easy. I am not sure if they have a campus. | |
| Social Life | 1 | It was an online school. I talked to no one but bill collectors. |
| Placement Services | 1 | This school does not help with anything. Just one headache after the next. |
| Alumni Network | I am not sure if they even have one. I was never contacted about anything like that. I would not care as I have no respect for that school. |
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