Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
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 Colby - Sawyer.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Southern New Hampshire University and Lakes Region Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider White Mountains Community College, Rivier College, Plymouth State, and Southern New Hampshire University.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Colby - Sawyer, Franklin Pierce, Southern New Hampshire University, and Keene State.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Colby - Sawyer, Keene State, Franklin Pierce, and Plymouth State.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of New Hampshire.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Colby - Sawyer, Lakes Region Community College, White Mountains Community College, and University of New Hampshire.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Keene State College • Keene, NH
Studying English And Secondary Education (completion in 2003)
• 12/9/2011
"I enjoyed my experiences at Keene and feel well-prepared for my career. It gave me the tools necessary to be successful."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | It is a great school for education majors. It is also a good school for film majors or minors. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | Keene is an excellent school for education majors. There is a real focus on education: the English program was strong and they offer an exceptional film program. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I feel that Keene State prepared me well for teaching. Their program allowed practice in the classroom before it was too late to get out if you did not enjoy the field work. |
| Instruction | 8 | With both secondary education and English, Keene offered many courses that were rigorous and interesting. The professors were helpful. |
| How Difficult | 7 | I found that the work was challenging but approachable. The higher level courses were difficult but extremely interesting. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Hands on, teaching and methods work in the classroom. Also many English courses required active participation and creativity. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Pretty flexible and willing to work with people who need to hold a job as well as attending school. Night classes that met once a week were also accessible. |
| Academic Facilities | 8 | My advisor was always available and willing to meet and help. Study groups were common, and we used the materials in the library. |
| Social Life | 8 | Many school-sanctioned social events were fun. Spirit is high, with a definite focus on basketball. |
| Placement Services | 8 | They were very helpful and resourceful when searching for a job. Consistently checking in and adding helpful advice. |
| Alumni Network | 2 | Not much contact or support aside from a few newsletters and requests for donations. |
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