Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Medical Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Middlesex Community College, Holyoke Community College, Quinsigamond Community College, and Massasoit 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
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Mount Wachusett Community College, Bunker Hill, Springfield Technical Community College, and Fisher.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Northern Essex Community College, Cape Cod Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Springfield Technical Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Fisher, Northern Essex Community College, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Bristol Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Fisher.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Quincy Community College • Quincy, MA
Studying Neuroscience (completion in 2008)
• 12/28/2011
"Good atmosphere overall. Great location and the environment was clean."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It's a nice little school, whether getting your certification or associate's degree. |
| Program Reputation | 8 | They do their thing to get their name out there. They participate in a lot of programs for students. |
| Program Quality | 8 | They provided us with enough knowledge. It's just the matter of wanting to learn more or not. |
| Instruction | 8 | Most of the teachings are of great importance. They are all professionals and are knowledgeable in that field. |
| How Difficult | 5 | It depends on the week. One week we have challenging projects; the next, we don't. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | I always preferred their book learning. You can always go back if you are confused about something. They did a great job with hands-on teaching as well, but that's just a personal choice. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | It's for everyone who is willing to sacrifice. They have morning, afternoon, night, midnight and weekend classes. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | Their budget seemed to be more than enough for the students' needs, as they were very accommodating. They had a lot activities and good resources. |
| Social Life | 8 | It was very good. They offered a lot of sports. I joined basketball and tennis. |
| Placement Services | 8 | After graduation, they give you options. These options created a lot of possibilities for me. |
| Alumni Network | I have not tried to go back there after graduating. I would have not a clue on their support system after graduation. |
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