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Schools Concentrating On Hairdressers And Cosmetologists
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Jones County Junior College, Holmes Community College, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and Pearl River Community College.
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- 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 Pearl River Community College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider East Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, Holmes Community College, and Pearl River Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Southwest Mississippi Community College, Meridian Community College, Pearl River Community College, and Copiah-Lincoln Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Pearl River Community College, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, East Central Community College, and Southwest Mississippi Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Pearl River Community College, Meridian Community College, Coahoma Community College, and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
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Spotlight Mississippi Schools Related to This Career
- Locations: Gulfport
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- Degrees: Diploma
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Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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Corinth Academy Of Cosmetology • Corinth, MS
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 2008)
• 11/8/2011
"I was satisfied enough to recommend the school to many of my friends and family. I am not ashamed to say I attended there."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | CAC is more than a school, it's a family. It's a wonderful place, where you don't have to worry about drama or issues with other girls because everyone is there to learn. Instructors may be constantly busy but they are there for you. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | When I started CAC, there were 30 other students. By the time I graduated there were over 60 and night classes had been implemented. It's the best school in our area. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My main instructor has been in the business for over 30 years and has much experience to share. The owner/instructor worked in Chicago for a while and had that experience to share with us. |
| Instruction | 10 | The curriculum was broken down and explained perfectly for each student. Certain areas of study, such as the hair color section, were turned into creative projects, which helped us learn much more easily. |
| How Difficult | 4 | I've always been a quick learner who rarely had to study. The most I studied for anything during my schooling, was during the bone chapter. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was much more hands on work than book work. Cosmetology isn't really a "learn from the book" kind of career. You need experience to figure it out. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | At first it was about a 4 but when I left it was higher. Night classes were started to help out those with day jobs. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | Classroom space was very limited due to the number of students coming in. We didn't really have a chance for one on one with instructors either. |
| Social Life | 9 | CAC was an amazing school. The other students are now life long friends of mine. |
| Placement Services | 9 | The owner made sure to help with placement if needed. We would take "field trips" to salons in the area and meet with owners to develop a rapport. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | All of the former students stay in touch and the owner helps with job placement if needed. She made sure we were in competitions and the newspaper constantly to keep our business up. |
Academy Of Hair Design • Pearl, MS
Studying Cosmetology (completion in 2005)
• 12/3/2011
"Overall, I was extremely satisfied. I had amazing teachers, and the owner of the school herself showed personal interest in each and every student."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Academy of Hair Design is an awesome school that prepares you for a fulfilling career in cosmetology! I highly recommend this school to anyone pursuing a career as a stylist/cosmetologist. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The Academy of Hair Design has an amazing reputation in Mississippi. It is ranked one of the highest in its class. |
| Program Quality | 10 | The Academy of Hair Design has a wonderful cosmetology program. The program is optimal in preparing students for a career in cosmetology. |
| Instruction | 10 | The school has a knowledgeable staff of wonderful teachers. They are very hands on and personable. |
| How Difficult | 7 | The cosmetology program of study is challenging, but rewarding. The workload fits each student and how much or little they can do. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The curriculum consisted of a well-balanced mix of book learning and hands-on learning. The teaching techniques used covered every learning style. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 9 | The class schedule is accommodating to different students' needs. They offer part-time, full-time, evening, and day class schedules. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The school provides adequate classroom space and competent professors who work hands on with each student. The school also provides tutors and study groups. |
| Social Life | 7 | The school has a loving, friendly, open atmosphere, conducive to learning. There are a few parties during the year. |
| Placement Services | 10 | They have an awesome job placement program. They offer field trips each semester to surrounding salons, as well as an affiliate program where salon workers and owners work closely with students. |
| Alumni Network | 5 | The school's alumni network is average. The alumni are used to provide encouragement to aspiring professionals. |
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