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 Eastern Maine Community College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Washington County Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Kennebec Valley Community College and Central Maine Community College.
School Setting
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Washington County Community College, Eastern Maine Community College, and Central Maine Community College.
Excellence
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Eastern Maine Community College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Washington County Community College and Eastern Maine Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Maine At Presque Isle • Presque Isle, ME
Studying (completion in 2010)
• 12/10/2011
"I have recommended two others for this program. I felt this was a great school for the value it provided and the experiences I went through."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I would recommend this to all. It is a great price and place to have an academic setting. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | The reputation is tops in the area. People come from all over to study at this school in this area. |
| Program Quality | 10 | This is one of the best schools in the state for this program. The school has excellent connections in the community. |
| Instruction | 10 | I felt totally prepared on day one in the classroom in my career. The curriculum included a lot of field work, which was very beneficial. |
| How Difficult | 8 | It was a difficult program, learning about the learning disabilities. This was a great deal more difficult than anticipated. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | Great mix, with lots of field work. This was a good hands-on and book learning program. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | Class schedule was fairly rigid. This helped me formulate my work habits, so it was beneficial. |
| Academic Facilities | 5 | The technology lab could use some updating. Overall, the facilities were average. |
| Social Life | 10 | Great social experience; no fraternities, however. I did enjoy working in the student council. |
| Placement Services | 10 | The job placement was great, both during and after my time there. There is a great counselor to help with these issues, and school systems are looking for young leaders from this school. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | I receive invites 3 or 4 times a year to events. The alumni network helped me secure my first job. |
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