Potential culinary arts school students seem to have an inclination toward the kitchen before they graduate high school. But what you may not know is that your interest in culinary arts cooking schools can translate to a very exciting and lucrative career. "I spent my freshman year at New York University (New York, NY)," say Debbie Shure, a graduate of Johnson & Wales' (Providence, RI) culinary program who now works at Chocolatier magazine. "I had a kitchen in my dorm and I would always cook for my friends. It was a great hobby but I never knew that I wanted to make a career out of it."

The same held true for Nathan Rhodes, another  

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You may have a knack for whipping up late night mac n' cheese or adding just the right amount of cream and sugar in your morning coffee, but culinary arts schools will probably be a bit more demanding. "CIA's associate's program is about 85 percent hands on learning," says Nathan. "The day starts with a lecture that reviews recipes and answers questions, and then for the next five hours you'll be in the kitchen. Then there's a lecture to close the day."

But the hard work at culinary arts cooking schools pays off. "The thing about culinary arts schools is you get out what you put in," says Debbie. "If you work hard, you'll learn a ton. You're instructors are completely willing to help you as long as you're motivated."

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