Career Options, Inc.
2644 East Dempster Street
Suite 116
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Suite 116
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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http://www.careeroptionscenter.com/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Vocational |
| Date founded | 2013 |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, National Healthcareer Association |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 37,839 |
| Public transportation to campus | Buses |
| Campus size | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | www.careeroptionscenter.com |
| School visit availability | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Jeremy Dadivas 847.297.3900 mailto:jdadivas@careeroptionscenter.com http://www.careeroptionscenter.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 10 |
| Number of full time, female students | 35 |
| Total number of full time students | 45 |
| Asian | 20% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 10% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 10% |
| Other age of student information | 16 - 24 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 30% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program $1,375; Phlebotomy Technician $1,400; ECG/EKG Technician $900 |
| Tuition refund policy | Stated in the Enrollment Agreement |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 5% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Grant from the school | $1,375 |
| Other proprietary school aid information | Health Care facilities |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Jeremy Dadivas |
| Admissions contact title | Chief Managing Employee |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 847.297.3900 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 50 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 47 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 47 |
| Number of female applicants | 210 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 206 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 206 |
| Total number of applicants | 260 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 253 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 253 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Admission is available | CNA-5 weeks, Phlebotomy-6 weeks, EKG Technician-7 weeks |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| Other information about exams | Basic English test |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Eva Dadivas |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Program Coordinator |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Find more information on this website |
| Academic calendar | continuous |
| Grading system | numerical |
| Number of faculty on campus | 6 |
| Student faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | CNA - 20, Phlebotomy - 5, EKG - 5 |
| Laboratory | same |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Video tape | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 80% |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |