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Old 10-05-2009, 02:25 PM
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Basically I am in pickle right now. I really dont know where to go to school. I am originally from Michigan, so if I could find a place out there that would be best. So here's what I am looking for in a school

Automotive (both gas and diesel tech)
Transmission (well driveline)
Paint and Body
Fabrication
Welding
Interior customization

Thats what I am looking for in a school. Thanks for your input guys
Old 10-05-2009, 04:04 PM
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I was in the same situation. I lived in troy, michigan but then moved out to arizona. Right out of high school I attended GM ASEP which was the best choice ive made. I am currently finishing up my 3rd semester, one more to go and i will be GM certified. Then after these semesters, im moving to flint, michigan for Kettering university (formerly known as GMI) for the Automotive mechanical engineering...

Let me know if you have any more questions!
Old 10-06-2009, 09:00 AM
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If you're want to do any high performance engine work, look into the School of Automotive Machinists (www.samracing.com). We specialize in building race engines. Our graduates leave here and go to work for some of the top names in the motorsports industry. Let me know if you have any questions.
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ive ben talking with SAMracing and im going to probably make the semester that starts in november. im just waiting on my student loans to go through.
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UNOH.EDU I went there has to be the best well rounded racing scool around. They own a track and have a GIANT facility. University of Northwestern Ohio
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Where to go to school "at"? -at

Not trying to be an ***. I just thought that was a pretty funny title.
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Originally Posted by ahhwataday
Where to go to school "at"? -at

Not trying to be an ***. I just thought that was a pretty funny title.
I was thinking the same thing.
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Originally Posted by ahhwataday
Where to go to school "at"? -at

Not trying to be an ***. I just thought that was a pretty funny title.
So my english isa no good...lol. Would "where to attend an educational facility of higher learning" been more appropriate?

Thanks for all of the input fellas. I do really appreciate it.

Didnt really like the guy that was advertising the school that he worked for on this thread, but oh well. I'll check it out anyway.

If anyone else has more inputs, please let me know.
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yeah but that school is the best in the nation if you want to learn how to build real engines haha. look in any GMHTP magazine and half the articles are on their engines...

Originally Posted by jwindbigler
So my english isa no good...lol. Would "where to attend an educational facility of higher learning" been more appropriate?

Thanks for all of the input fellas. I do really appreciate it.

Didnt really like the guy that was advertising the school that he worked for on this thread, but oh well. I'll check it out anyway.

If anyone else has more inputs, please let me know.
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Originally Posted by jwindbigler
Didnt really like the guy that was advertising the school that he worked for on this thread, but oh well. I'll check it out anyway.

If anyone else has more inputs, please let me know.
I'm actually a graduate of the program, so I know exactly what we do and teach. I'm not trying to sell you on something you're not into. This type of job isn't for everyone. I was just trying to give you some options of other things to look into.
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Didnt mean to insult, but the way that I took it was like a spammer coming on a thread. Like if the University of Phoenix came on this thread and advertised. We all know that college is garbage, b/c they accept everyone. Like I said, I will look into your school, and I apologize if I was rather rude.
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How much do these schools cost to attend? Also how do you qualify to get in?
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Originally Posted by a98ws6
How much do these schools cost to attend? Also how do you qualify to get in?
Wyotech ran $25K per 9 month program. To qualify, it seems that all that you have to do is apply and have the ability to pay them.


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