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Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Saint Paul College and MCTC.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Northland Community and Technical College, Minnesota State, Southeast Technical, and Rainy River Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Rainy River Community College, Northwest Technical College, Itasca Community College, and Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Itasca Community College, South Central College, Minnesota State, and Northland Community and Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Anoka Technical College • Anoka, MN
Studying LPN And Surgical Technology (completion in 2005)
• 10/23/2011
"They provided me with an education I can be proud of. Any employer would choose a graduate from my school over any other!"
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | Everyone deserves a solid education. Anoka Tech is a great place to get it! |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Accredited education programs. |
| Program Quality | 10 | Highly challenging. Top rated. |
| Instruction | 10 | Top notch instructors. Excellent teaching skills. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Very hands on after general classes are completed. Excellent lab facilities. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | Online classes. Day and evening classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | Excellent school for LPN/ST. Beautiful campus. |
| Social Life | 3 | It is a technical college so there are not many functions going on. |
| Placement Services | 3 | Not very helpful. No assistance after graduation. |
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