Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
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.
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 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.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
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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