Some schools enroll only women, others only men. The type of institution best suited to your child depends on his or her individual needs and talents. In order to choose a college, you and your child should ask the following questions about the nature and quality of the schools in which your child has an interest. Ask about the college's specialties, which types of classes the school offers, and in which fields students can earn a degree or certificate. Students should know how much time it takes to complete a program before they enroll in it.
Programs can last anywhere from a few months to several years.
Job placement rates are particularly important for vocational programs. If a very low percentage of students are employed in their area of training a year after completing the program, there may be a problem. It can also be useful to ask about beginning salaries of program graduates and the institution's career advising and placement services for its students. Students applying to four-year colleges may want to know how many graduates go on to graduate or professional education. A high drop-out rate may suggest that students are dissatisfied with the education an institution provides.