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| Your Top Five Questions about Beauty Schools |
| by Genevieve M. Blaber |
Confused about getting into beauty schools? Here are your top five questions answered...
1. How do I get into Beauty Schools?
Although beauty schools will differ on admissions guidelines, the majority will only accept applicants who are 17 or over, and who have received either a GED or a high school diploma. Beauty schools that don't have such educational requirements will often ask that a student satisfactorily complete an Ability to Benefit (ATB) exam instead. The Accuplacer, ASSET, COMPASS, and CELSA tests are all considered ATB exams, and passing one may even qualify you to receive financial aid depending on state regulations.
2. How do I choose a beauty school?
Whatever you do, don't just choose the beauty school closest to you. You should thoroughly research schools in your area in advance, and take into account things like accreditation, teacher-student ratios, equipment, and internship possibilities. The best beauty school for you will be a properly accredited institution that offers you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with real customers. Accreditation is especially important if you decide to enter a nutrition program.
3. How do I know if attending beauty school is the right decision?
If you're someone who has a taste for style and a concern for bringing out the best in everyone, beauty schools are the right choice for you. You'll keep on top of the latest fads, learn the basics that make fashion possible, and discover how to create and enhance a customer's look.
4. How can beauty schools help me get a job?
Many beauty schools consist of internship programs and/or career placement departments that will expose you and your talents to area employers. Whether you get a chance to work in a real Salon or spa thanks to an internship -- or land an interview with help from career advisors -- beauty schools will always help you get a foot in the door of the industry.
5. Where can a beauty school take me?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment within the personal appearance and beauty industry is expected to increase by 14 percent through the year 2016. As a result, graduates of beauty schools will see an increase in employment at places like spas, salons, cruise ships, and hotels. Best of all, the BLS estimates that nearly 50 percent of personal appearance workers are self-employed -- a job path that will give you a flexible schedule and the opportunity to choose your own clients.
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by Elizabeth Honecutt submitted on Apr 10, 2008