Getting Into Culinary School

Deciding on a culinary career might not take much thought, but how do you choose the right school from more than 1,000 postsecondary culinary, restaurant, and hospitality programs? Factors to Consider First, ask yourself some fundamental questions. Why do you want to go to culinary school? Is it to become a chef, hotel manager, pastry artist? Do you [...]

Getting into a culinary program or school depends on a number of factors, starting with what kind of schools you’ve chosen. Some schools are very competitive and so can afford to be highly selective about applicants. Others are not so selective and only request that prospective students fill out an application and pay a fee. [...]

You love the hiss of the stove and the clang of the pots and pans. You can stand the heat, and you want in to the kitchen. You are ready to launch your culinary career, and that means you need to earn a culinary degree. So you’ve made the decision; it’s time to go to [...]

GED Practice Test A GED Practice Test is the best way to prepare for the real thing. Widely recognized as the equivalent of a high school diploma, the GED can help you further your education and advance your career in the culinary arts. The GED is made up of five sections: writing, reading, social studies, [...]

Tossing together a little dinner of amaretto shrimp almandine doesn’t overwhelm you. Stuffed puff pastries don’t faze you. You relish the thought of a career standing in front of a hot stove. You are ready for a culinary career! Job Outlook The National Restaurant Association notes that an estimated 12.8 million people make the restaurant [...]