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When you imagine your future career, you likely have some kind of idea as to what area of fashion you want to be in. Once you've got a basic idea, determine what kind of education is necessary. While many careers don't technically require a degree, it is a rarity for people to make it big without the experience that comes with education. Think outside the box. If you'd like to branch into fashion by becoming a hair stylist, you can skip a bachelor's degree and go straight to a technical school. If editing a magazine sounds like something you'd like, you may want to consider working towards a degree in communications. If opening your own store sounds like your dream job, skip the design classes and trade them for a business degree. If you're unsure what kind of education is needed, hunt down job postings for your desired career. They will often list prerequisites and required education. Consider also reaching out to mentors within the field and ask what they recommend. Experienced people within the industry will have a better sense of what is appropriate and what to avoid. Fashion schools aren't located on every city block. The quality ones will often come with a high price tag and be at larger cities. The name of the institution may be worth the extra cost. Less expensive schools may not offer the immediate prestige of a higher profile school. By considering the total cost of your education, you can weigh the pros and cons of attending a high profile school versus a community college. When analyzing the cost of education, ensure that you consider what exactly you are paying for. This includes, but is not limited to, tuition, student fees, books, material costs, and all living expenses such as rent and food. Before enrolling to get a fashion-related degree, determine if the institution is reputable or not. Ask yourself basic questions such as if the school is well-known and respected, and who has previously graduated from it. Also consider if the school is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. A good way to check out the respectability of a school is to look at who the alumni are. If you find many of your mentors have come from a certain institution, it is a sure sign that the school is respectable. Picking a reputable school is as important as anything. Going to school may be considerably expensive and lengthy. Wasting your precious time and money on a degree from an awful institution will come back to haunt you. Always ensure that you have put in the groundwork to find an institution worth investing your time and money.

Summary:
Know what is required. Consider the cost. Evaluate the school.