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8 years 8 months ago #448789 by Ruby Grace
In terms of students getting placement (aka jobs) after attending, which photography school has the best track record? 

Any idea on this one?  I have a friend who wants to become a commercial photographer and was asking me about this.  I told her either Halmark or Brooks.  Those are the only two I could think of.  
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8 years 8 months ago #448873 by Carlos
The two you have mentioned are very good, but on different ends of the field.  What area of the country are you looking at?  
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8 years 8 months ago #448942 by Don Fischer
My brother did the New York Institute many years ago. Never asked him how it went but he has been a successful portrait and wedding photographer all his life, he's in his mid 60's now.
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8 years 8 months ago #448953 by Luca
Does NYIP give you a degree? 
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8 years 8 months ago #448967 by Little Kate
Huge difference in cost?  Halmart is close to $40k?  NYIP is $1,000?  

Whats the catch?
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8 years 8 months ago #449041 by EOS Man
All of these schools are completely different.  You have NYIP which is the least amount, then Brooks, then Hallmark
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8 years 8 months ago #449059 by Ruby Grace
Any others worth suggesting to my friend?

Thank you
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8 years 8 months ago - 8 years 8 months ago #449079 by icepics
I'd suggest your friend look into the job market to figure out if this is even a possible career choice. Business/marketing courses might be a better option.

NYIP is adult continuing ed. Students would get a certificate stating courses were taken. Might be OK if someone wants to learn photography (from what I've heard it's changed over the years). I've taken adult continuing ed. courses, they're for personal enrichment, that's why it's not that costly.

Hallmark is PRIVATE, accredited as a CAREER school, licensed in its state as an OCCUPATIONAL school meaning a technical/vocational school. They don't issue college degrees. I don't know how/why this would cost $40 thou.

Brooks, same thing, PRIVATE, run by a CORPORATION that's in business to offer courses. So called 'degrees' issued don't seem valid outside the state.

There are plenty of good technical schools and jobs that require technical training that might be a good option for someone interested in medical or tech fields of work.

If your friend is interested in commercial work try the Photo District News http://www.pdnonline.com since they cover commercial photography.
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