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Tulane University

Better known as simply one of the most respected Education Private Institutes, Tulane University comes highly recommended by almost everyone around, and they have a point. The education Quality at TU is reputed as one of the best, and if that was not enough to put this University in a league of its own, it's considered one of the friendliest Universities out there.

Few people have complained about tuition fees, but everyone seems to agree that TU is hard. hard being an understatement. Challenging is what some students expect, but when their program turns out to be incredibly hard, homework handed out in piles and course work as well as projects with crazy due dates, students have a tough time here. That may turn you off from attending TU but you have to realize, it's a tough University for a reason. Faculty members here are among the best in the country, and TU spares no expense to keep the students happy.

The campus is old, but very well maintained. Everyone is friendly and very helpful, if that was not enough the social life at Tulane University is reported to be amazing. So if you have $40,000 and you want one of the best education and experiances money can buy, the Tulane University is the place for you.

The University of Chicago

Without a doubt, The University of Chicago, incorporated in 1890 is one of the best in America, we all know that though. So what makes it better than the rest, and what drags it back from becoming the best, that's what everyone wants to know. We'll start off by saying that the Education quality at The University of Chicago is outstanding, making it a very competitive University. Students find the schoolwork very useful here, and with professional faculty and some of the friendliest professors students can't go wrong. It's numbers are not huge so classes are a great experience and students really get the most out of their learning experience.

Now, even though we really had a hard time pinning something on this university, we did find a few thorns in its bush. Having a social life is not easy here at the University of Chicago, mainly because of the sheer amount of work there is to get through! Another thing would be the price. Yes, it is not surprising for such a great University to be so expensive, almost an arm and a leg. Most students come off as being arrogant, but then again most come from wealthy families, so to an outsider it can be an intimidating factor, one that makes it hard to make friends.

For about $35,000 (roughly $12,000 a quarter) you get one of the best educations money can buy, sounds great doesn’t it? But remember this is not an easy school to attend, on the contrary it is one of the most challenging Universities in America.

Duke University

Duke University has excellent academics, there is no doubt about that at all. The DU campus is a beautiful historic one, and also well maintained. Some may go as far as saying Duke University is one of the most prestigious and challenging schools in the world. This all sounds great, but there are always two sides to the coin.

Duke University is located in Durhan, North Carolina which is knows for it's high crime rates, one of the highest in the state. Students did not complain much, but it was hinted that the majority were uptight, and somewhat a generally egoistic student body, which isn't always a bad thing though. It is expensive for instate students but some would say, you get what you pay for. The education quality is of the highest caliber and DU has some brilliant professors, a split liberal-conservative campus (which is often difficult to find these days), and a great atmosphere as a whole there.

This is a fine academic institution, expensive but for the level of education students get, it is worth every penny. Whatever program you end up enrolling in at Duke will prove a challenge, nothing is easy there, and the students are all very competitive as well as being on the snobbish side somewhat, so you will have to work hard to earn your grade, and social spot. Overall Duke is one of our most respected Universities!

Oregon State University

Founded in 1876 OSU is located in the wonderful town of Corvallis, Oregon. Now, Oregon State University is one of a kind, in that it is extremely friendly, more so that most universities we have reviewed. Student body there is among the most open minded, approachable level headed in the country, not to mention the faculty is up there with the best.

The campus itself is not that well maintained, a shame really because almost everything about this University is a delight. It is said that the Engineering program is the most popular one there but the sciences also hold their own. Study hard though because the professors at OSU do not kid around! Classes are small in size and the faculty are always there to help though making things that much simpler for students!

Besides that, there is not much else to it, OSU is affordable, clean, a little out dated but somewhat maintained. The students get a great education in a great environment, taught by professional instructors and professors. We're happy to say that for a state university such as OU it ranks as one of the best. Things change in time as does Oregon State University, and in this case, for the better!

Louisiana College

A very friendly, very helpful Educational Institution. Louisiana College has one of the most accessible faculties we have ever come across. The quality of education at this rather small school is amazing and the Campus alone speaks for itself, it's very well kept and also well maintained!

However, there are always two sides to the coin. The surrounding city at Louisiana College is not favored at all by the students, actually, that's another thing, the social life at the school is rather dead. This however is not a bad thing for many people, remember, this is a religious school and things like dancing are considered sinful, but there are many other fun activities and classes to take so don't worry too much. Some would say that a portion of the student body is somewhat closed minded, and that it's not a school for all.

We think the students for the most part are very friendly and approachable, faculty there are also very friendly, all of whom speak great English too which is good to see. Schools we have come across in the past have had a rate as high as 40% of the faculty that did not speak satisfactory English, Louisiana College is well bellow 6% which is brilliant! It's a private, affordable solution, but not for those that plan to party all the time. Then again, think about it, who goes to college to just party? Thumbs up to Louisiana College!

New York University

With just under 21 thousand undergraduate students, situated in a nice urban setting, New York University seems like an ideal candidate for anyones new school. NYU is one of the best universities in the country, ranked as one of the top 40 Universities, but enrolling in a university such as NYU does not come without a price. You will be looking at paying around $35,000 in tuition and fees which by any Universities standards is not cheap.

Students were happy however with the $11,000 (approx) fee for room and board, which is very reasonable. Now the good part, although the faculty's teaching quality was not up to par with the likes of Princeton or Colombia, they are capable and professional. The Education quality is beyond dispute and students seem to get along with professors and faculty alike. Rumors have it that most students their are stuck, but coming from just a couple of students, this assumption can be safely ignored.

Students had pretty much the same thing to say about NYU, it's fun, hard at times as the work load only increases as the year progresses, and most importantly the quality of education was high. They were happy that professors got through to them, real explained the material and not just give them paper work and solo projects.

The school facilities are not huge in number, but they are of the highest caliber. This is truly a University that cares about it's students, as it is always trying to look for ways to make everyones learning experience, a valuable and memorable one. Simply one thing left to say, NYU is, one of the best Universities in America.

The University of Houston

At U of H learning does not come without a price. Be is the high annual fees or the price students have to pay to attend a public institution. At The University or Houston all the professors are well-educated in their fields, but some students complain about how unreachable these professors are, others complain they are closed minded, who's to say, at least they dub them as professionals educators.

Up side is UH has a great campus to boast, it is well kept and a great deal of care is taken to insure the safety of its students. Academically UH has some of the best programs around, no one can take that away from them, and their engineering program is at the top of the education chain. Students majoring in engineering of any sort almost definitely get offered internship by the end of their stay at UH, that has got to tell you something about the level of education there.

The verdict; The University of Houston's campus is a well built one and the buildings are conveniently distanced from the student dorms making it easy to get around. The faculty there know everything there is to know about offering the students a great education and an experience to remember, as long as the students are willing to work hard and achieve their goals. If you're looking for a school and your soul interest is having fun, socializing and meeting lots of new people, UH is not for you, as the work load at UH can get exceedingly large, falling behind is not an option. UH is an above average University with a good learning base structure, helpful professors and value for your money, if you plan to study hard that is!

George Washington University

George Washington University (GW) is far from being an average university. It boasts a great financial aid system for first time (full time) students. With a great surrounding city, George Washington University is one of the favored universities. It's a huge school to go to, and as most students there told us, it's expensive ($50 thousand+), very expensive, but the bright side is instate students and out of state students end up paying pretty much the same fees, which is always a good thing. That said, it has been made clear that if you want to study the social sciences there, you'll get an amazing education!

GW in our view is a great upper-tier school. Keep in mind that GW is THE fastest growing school in the rankings and will continue to do so. The school is constantly expanding and constantly getting better.

Our take on George Washington University would be that it's a great place to get a part time undergrad or graduate degree. Centrally located in a great city, well organized, and some very good professors that actually know what they are talking about make up the huge faculty body there.

Like any other college it has its faults, but it does try hard to maintain its academic standings. It is a beautiful urban campus and has a diverse student body, so a thumbs up to George Washington University.

The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Fifty miles west of Detroit, the 3,129 acre campus is located in Ann Arbor. When it comes down to what the students there think about the University, their voices and opinions vary. Some say the degrees are overrated, others say that as an out-of-state student, it can be very expensive. Then you have those who say that the University of Michigan is long on reputation but short on education, others will argue that it is a world-renowned academic institution with an abundance of extra-curricular and social activities.

After reviewing what hundreds of students and several faculty members at the University of Michigan had to say, we at America.edu have come up with a short and to the point conclusion as to how this review should be graded.

The University of Michigan (UM) is a very diverse campus where most students there are smart and approachable. You can remain focused on your studies and find plenty of things to do for the weekend. Agreed, it is over crowded and some advisor's are usually unhelpful due to the sheer number of students seeking help, but they get round to you (or so they claim). Although introduction classes can be quite big with lots of students, higher level classes are small and have a LAC type of feel to them. The campus is for the most part aesthetically pleasing, lots of cool architecture and very nice building layout. The museums are impressive and places to eat are numerous. UM is a little over priced ranking among the most expensive public schools, especially for out of state students, but for the most part, you do get what you pay for, and the high level of education there compensates for that.

Cornell University

Academically the is a great University although the classes are overly crowded at times. There were only good things to say about the professors there by the students, but like any other University, you have to seek help from a professors and ask before you're helped in the first place. Cornell's range of diverse courses is unbelievable, students take classes ranging from marketing, finance to wines and cinema. What other school provides such a good balance.

Cornell University offers a lot of stimulating seminars which only help boost its students educational level and make their stay an even more enjoyable one. Cornell University has a beautiful Campus, the facilities there are of the highest standards and it is an architectural gem to behold. Yes, we've heard it gets really cold during winter time, but where on earth does it not get cold?

Cornell prepares the students there for the real world, and graduates of Cornell are for the most part very career minded and focused. Granted Cornell is expensive (~$40,000) but it's competitive and without a doubt one of the top universities in the country.

American Intercontinental University

First off, we would like to note that AIU is currently going through development changes because of the change in management. We hope that after these changes the school will bring itself up to satisfactory levels.

Right now, the quality of education at AIU is not up to par with others. It is safe to say that the education level is below average. As much as we hate to say it, the professors there seem distant and hard to reach so students have difficult time in acquiring help. The environment in general is said to be great.

There is not much to say, financial aid is disappointing and the faculty is not the best. We will not give a full review yet hoping that after these changes to management have occurred the school will shape up. We at America.edu hate to see an institution that is lacking in every aspect, and right now, AIU sadly falls into that category.

The University of Wisconsin

About two years ago UW was voted the number one party school in America. Today, the quality of education at The University of Wisconsin is one of the highest in the nation, with hundreds of great activities still available for students, it has now found that balance that makes a University great.
UW is a huge university, and it usually scares most students, with that said most students that are willing to learn and research hard the opportunities are limitless. The workload can get stressful if you fall behind but with great professors and them being on call whenever you need them, one tiny down fall is that not all the professors language is primarily English, so communication to some may pose a difficulty.

UW is really a decent school to attend, and don't worry about the huge classes, when you get into more advanced classes, more so in your own major, you will find the class size shrinking to sometimes less than 20 students which means one thing - awesome learning experience!

The University of Wisconsin is an amazing school, lots of amazing opportunities and to top that fun nightlife. Don't forget to work hard!

Baltimore International College

Give it up for BIC. Yes a small college, very small (less than 1000 students) it has appeared on our radar with over 38 reviews. We were surprised to find out how well established and highly spoken of BIC was. It is not at all expensive to attend, although getting in is the hard part as BIC do not accept just anyone, which is a good thing. It's not expensive and not crowded. Faculty there are a delight to interact with and the professors are said to be some of the best around.

Ok so you do not have a wide choice of areas to study in, you can major in either Science and Technology or Business and Social science among a couple other things, but that's all. Yes that may pose a problem to some students who wan to major in Medicine and Health, Arts and Humanities or even Engineering, but with a constant updates on are of studies and level of courses offered you may get lucky and find what you are looking for.

Both local, and international students love life at BIC. We at America.edu applaud Baltimore International College for providing such high quality education and support for its students.

Brown University

Brown University, is a private, Ivy League, liberal arts university of the highest caliber. It's campus is located 45 miles from Boston. It has a unique competitive Program in Liberal Medical Education which in turn provides students with the opportunity to receive an undergraduate degree and a Medical degree in an eight-year continuum.

When speaking to students there, you get the impression that everyone is extremely bright, competent, with many achievements, but seldom do they display arrogance or competitiveness in the negative sense. The campus seems to have this uplifting vibe to it, everyone there is more than happy with the education, the campus itself and the faculty, which is a first. The opportunity to craft and customize your education, and benefit from ivy league resources all the while, is truly unparalleled.

That's all well and said, however not everyone had something good to say about Brown University. Some say that members of the student body censor those (other students or guest speakers) whose ideas do not conform to left-wing ideology even though the majority there would disagree. But what University does not have students with apposing point of views? If thats all the so called 'bad stuff' a few students could throw out at us about Brown, then there's not much left to say.

Brown is not cheap, but it's far from being dubbed an overpriced Educational Institution. It's possibly one of the best university's we've had the pleasure of reviewing. Most of the students we asked there, almost 98% of them who gave us a review, had only good and great things to say. The faculty as it seems is one of the best we've reviewed, not a bad thing to say about them. Brown University, as of today, has the best ranked review on our site.

The Georgia Institute of Technology

There was a lot of controversy when reviewing GT. Actually, no, there was not. Most of these students went on to tell us how the professors there did the bare minimum at educating them. One student even said, "All they do is read power point slides,they don't explain anything, and some barely speak proper English."

We were surprised, with the first response we got from one of the faculty members there. After asking what their general view was on GT, the said professor smiles, and said "It's a great research institution, helps me a lot with my own research." (We have that on record too.). It baffled us at how unorganized the entire campus was. Enough said, our take on this Institute is simple, it's not the best, contrary to the rest of the globe's opinion, but there is hope.

Overall, the Georgia Institute of Technology focuses more on its own fame and glory than the students. GT however is very determined in pumping out engineers, a determination that borders on madness and doesn't care if its engineers have been driven into the ground.

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