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Advanced Career Training is a technical training institute. The institute is also known as ACT, and was established in 1975. It is situated in Georgia, Atlanta. Apart from its campus in Morrow, Georgia, the institute also has a campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The Atlanta campus of ACT offers training courses in medical billing and insurance coding, medical assistance, dental assistance, and business office administration.
Students who are in need of monetary assistance for their studies are provided with financial aid at the Advanced Career Training. Those who qualify for financial aid can avail different kinds of loans and grants. The Career Services department at ACT provides career counseling and guidance for the students. Placement services are also provided at the institute.
Advanced Career Training is located in a large suburb, in Atlanta, GA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Advanced Career Training top out at the Certificate.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Advanced Career Training often study office and administration.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Advanced Career Training offers classes to 1,062 students (2,205 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
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
http://www.actglobal.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Support and Technology | 485 | medical assistant, dental assistant |
| Medical Administration | 83 | medical billing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 73 | massage therapy |
| Office and Administration | 55 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 20 | computer engineering tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Advanced Career Training in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 716 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Advanced Career Training had a total enrollment of 1,062 students (2,205 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 13% |
| Women | 87% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 81% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 60% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Atlanta, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 672 | 656 | 98% | 497 | 76% |
| Men | 99 | 98 | 99% | 66 | 67% |
| Women | 573 | 558 | 97% | 431 | 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 |
Financial Aid:
Advanced Career Training participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2502700)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus library
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