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Atlanta, Georgia is home to Advanced Career Training. Atlanta is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Advanced Career Training go up to the Certificate.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Students commonly pursue studies in office and administration and medical assistant and technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Advanced Career Training has broad appeal.
The school has 1,195 enrolled students (as of 2005). Advanced Career Training has a large minority student population.
More complete details are provided below.
Advanced Career Training - Atlanta Campus
2 Executive Park West Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30329
General Phone: (404) 321-2929
Admissions Phone: (404) 321-2929
Financial Aid Phone: (404) 321-2929
http://www.actglobal.com
Advanced Career Training awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 749 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Office And Administration | 142 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 65 | computer engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Advanced Career Training in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 956 | 4 |
In 2005, Advanced Career Training had a total enrollment of 1,195 students (1,195 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 15% |
| Black | 80% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 63% |
| Florida | 35% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 55% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,698 | 1,698 | 100% | 1,313 | 77% |
| Men | 193 | 193 | 100% | 153 | 79% |
| Women | 1,505 | 1,505 | 100% | 1,160 | 77% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (404) 321-2929
Financial Aid:
Advanced Career Training participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2502700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (404) 321-2929
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Medical/Clinical Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Advanced Career Training Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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