(American) At American University I expected a certain level of

How this student rated the school

Educational Quality	C-	Faculty Accessibility	B
Useful Schoolwork	B	Excess Competition	D-
Academic Success	C	Creativity/ Innovation	C-
Individual Value	D-	University Resource Use	C+
Campus Aesthetics/ Beauty	A-	Friendliness	D+
Campus Maintenance	B	Social Life	C+
Surrounding City	A	Extra Curriculars	B
Safety	F

Describes the student body as: Arrogant, Snooty, Closeminded Describes the faculty as: Arrogant, Condescending, Self Absorbed

Female

ACT:29

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Quite Bright

Lowest Rating Safety	F

Highest Rating Surrounding City	A

She cares more about Safety than the average student.

Date: Oct 31 2008
Major: English (This Major's Salary over time)
At American University I expected a certain level of sophistication with a balance of genuine concern for the students. Much to my dismay, I find that University official offices, especially those dealing with students, financial aid, student accounts, housing, admissions, are all unhelpful and give meaningless and shallow explanations to many questions. Students are treated as tuition payments, not as productive members of the university's community. The professors are mostly focused on publishing and promoting their own work and often miss class for conferences, interviews, panels, etc. The student body is large and diverse but the university in general should be more focused on them then the university's affect on the D.C. metro area.

If you are a student who is concerned about receiving a higher and valuable education, I would not recommend American. If you are an adult student who is serious about their future line of work, I would not recommend American. If you are financing your own education, I would definitely not recommend American. If you are a trust-fund kid, who doesn't have to worry about money or their future, and just want somewhere to waste your 18-24 years, American is for you.

Responses

Thanks for your comment. I could not agree with you more! As an Alumni, I can say that students are seen as "tuition payments," rather than members of the student body. I have never gone to a school that cared as little about the success of their students as the American University. There are colleges and universities that create a community for students to succeed. However, The American University is not one of them.

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