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Contrasting Cooking Programs

By now you should have made a decision regarding the type of degree that you wish to earn, and whether or not you would like to enroll in a private or a public institution. Since there are numerous cooking colleges in the Badger area and across the Country, you will want to develop a checklist of important qualifiers so that you can start limiting your choices. A few obvious qualifications, including location and cost are a good place to start. But selecting a school because it is the nearest or the cheapest is not the optimal way to decide on your education. There are other factors, such as reputation and accreditation that you should evaluate as well. So below are some critical areas that you must investigate for each school as you compare and contrast them and make your ultimate selection.

Accreditation.  It's very important that the cooking institute you decide on has some form of accreditation from either a local or a national agency. As previously mentioned, the accrediting organization should be a U.S. Department of Education acknowledged authority, for instance the American Culinary Federation (ACF). ACF accredited schools have passed a thorough evaluation regarding their course of study, teachers and facilities. So not only does accreditation help ensure that you will receive quality training, but it can also help in obtaining a student loan or financial aid which are generally not available for non-accredited schools.

Age.  Newer schools generally have the benefit of having modern facilities and equipment. However, they may not have been operating long enough to garner an accreditation or to establish a reputation. On the other hand, older schools may still be using their original, dated equipment, but have established a long track record of success and received one or more accreditations. Also, the longer a school has been in business, the more graduates the school can reach out to for its job assistance program. Naturally there is some give and take dependent on the age of the culinary arts schools. And older, more highly regarded schools typically modernize their equipment and facilities. The important takeaway is that in the best case scenario, your selected school will have an exceptional reputation, accreditation and a modern facility with modern equipment.

Job Placement Rates.  First off, ask what the graduation rates are for the cooking institutes you are reviewing. Lower graduation rates are indications that numerous students were dissatisfied with either the colleges or the programs and quit before graduating. They may also suggest that the instructors were not qualified to teach the curriculum. Ask the schools to furnish their job placement rates also. If a college has a high job placement rate, it will help confirm that it has a great or outstanding reputation within the cooking community, in addition to a large network of professional associations. Watch out for any school that will not supply this information.

Location.  The cooking institute that you attend must be within driving distance of your Badger residence, unless you are able to relocate. You may consider attending classes online, but you would still need to travel for your externship training. Conversely, maybe you have opted to go to a particular culinary school located in a different state because of its reputation and programs offered. It would be a good idea to check out the campus before enrolling, to make certain that you are satisfied with the location and your future living conditions. Inspect the training facilities personally to make certain they are up to date and that the equipment is state of the art. Consider also that some schools target their job placement programs within their local communities, so pick a location where you will be happy working.

Class Sizes.  The ideal approach to learn how to cook is with plenty of one-on-one instruction. If the culinary arts school you enroll in has bigger classes, you will probably receive little individual attention from the teachers. The best manner in which to evaluate the interaction and communication between teachers and students is to audit some of the classes. Ask some of the students what their experience has been. Ascertain if they are satisfied with the level of attention they get in class in addition to the overall training. Also, speak with several of the teachers and learn what their teaching approaches are together with their histories and qualifications.

Flexible Class Schedules.  There is no sense in enrolling in a culinary arts institute if you will be unable to attend the classes. So make certain that the school you pick has available class scheduling that will work with your active lifestyle. If you can only attend in the evening or on weekends near Badger AK due to your job schedule, verify that the school you select offers either weekend or night classes. If you can only attend on a part-time basis, verify that the culinary school has a part-time alternative. Also, find out what the make-up protocol is if you need to miss a class because of family, work or other obligations.

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