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- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Dekalb, Albany Technical, Sandersville Technical College, and Savannah Technical College.
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School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Columbus Tech, South Georgia Technical College, Southwest Georgia Technical College, and Flint River Technical College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of North Georgia Technical College and South Georgia Technical College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Altamaha Tech, Southeastern Technical College, Sandersville Technical College, and Southwest Georgia Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Valdosta Technical College • Valdosta, GA
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 1994)
• 9/13/2011
"I feel the teachers could have been more involved in the salon experience, they strongly emphasized learning from the book."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | I'm not sure if I would recommend it. I may refer them to another school where the teachers were more attentive during the salon experience. |
| Program Reputation | 5 | I'm not really sure. I haven't lived in this town in eleven years. |
| Program Quality | 5 | I thought the teachers could have been more involved. I think when you tell someone how to do something without showing them, it makes it more difficult to learn. |
| Instruction | 5 | I think the instructors could have done a better job. I learned more in a real salon than I did in school. |
| How Difficult | 3 | I was surprised at how well I did. I was an average student in high school but above average in college because I really loved what I was going to school for. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had both hands-on and textbook learning. In the first part of the year, we learned in a class room and the second part of the year, we learned out on the floor in the salon part of the class room. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 5 | I'm not sure about flexibility, as I went only during the day. I'm not sure what the evenings, etc. were like. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | I don't recall ever going to the library in my school. If I did, it wasn't for a very long. |
| Social Life | 7 | It was okay, I guess. I was always a loner in school and I never really cared to participate in these types of events. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I tried using the job placement services. I didn't get much help from the school but found a job on my own. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | I chose average because I don't really know. I don't keep up with the alumni network. |
Athens School Of Cosmetology • Athens, GA
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 2012)
• 3/13/2012
"I'm satisfied for the most part. I just wish we had trained professors."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | maybe | In terms of learning the trade, I would not recommend the school. But if one wants to network and enjoy themselves, then this is the school for them. |
| Program Reputation | 4 | Based on my peers, we all think the school has a decent reputation. And the major itself is a nationally known one. |
| Program Quality | 5 | My school just opened. I do believe that they need a few more years to develop as a top cosmetology school. |
| Instruction | 5 | Like I said previously, the school is new. Therefore, the staff is new as well. We are all learning together. |
| How Difficult | 8 | I have limited history in cosmetology, so I am learning as I go. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Everything we learn is through hands on work. Our school provides only one book and that is a book on safety. Once we learn that, we use our hands. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | The flexibility is amazing. I have friends who take only weekend classes. I personally take classes from 4 pm to 8 pm nightly. |
| Academic Facilities | There are no tutors or anything like that on campus. The "professors" are actually recently graduated students as well. | |
| Social Life | 8 | There are no social gatherings at the school. But for myself, I think the school is great in helping create new friendships and networking opportunities. |
| Placement Services | I haven't had access to the job placement services within my school. I do not believe we have that service, actually. | |
| Alumni Network | 1 | The school is new and I am among the first to attend this school. |
Empire Beauty Schools • Morrow, GA
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 2012)
• 4/8/2012
"Because I chose to go to this school, I feel I was far more prepared than what I thought. They had all the materials that I needed that made me the success I am today."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I absolutely was. There's a place for everyone who wants to be there. The school provides a fun and very educational environment anyone could enjoy. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | They school is acclaimed and I've never really heard anyone give a bad reviews. Thousands attend in many different states so the school can't be all bad. |
| Program Quality | 7 | They are accredited and very knowledgeable. The instructors are very helpful also. |
| Instruction | 6 | Extra instruction or tutoring, so to speak, is available. Instructors are always happy to help. |
| How Difficult | 4 | Like anything, the coursework can be challenging. But there is flexibility and even if you are good at something, there is room for improvement. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | It was definitely a mix. There is book work but also practicing on classmates and mannequins. In order to know what you're doing you have to know the ins and outs that you can only learn from having a hands on experience. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 7 | I have other things I have to do during the day. Instead of having classes back to back, I can do one class, leave and take care of what I need to , then come back for my other classes. I appreciate the flexibility in scheduling. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | The school is very clean and neat. It give a feel of actually working in the field. It also gives you an idea of what is expected of you once you start working as far as cleanliness and order. |
| Social Life | 5 | The class was like a family. There weren't any official clubs but there was a close-knit camaraderie. |
| Placement Services | 5 | I never really used it but I do know that the service was available. This is usually where students learn about internships and other job openings in the area. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | Many hairstylists and nail techs graduated from this school. They occasionally offer internships and apprenticeships for students. |
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