The New School Reviews

  • 128 Reviews
  • New York (NY)
  • Annual Tuition: $54,347
89% of 128 students said this degree improved their career prospects
96% of 128 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Ella Colley
  • Reviewed: 1/27/2015
  • Degree: Public Policy
"The New School for Public Engagement is a great place for graduate study. If you are willing to put in the work and put yourself out there then I can't imagine a better environment for you. Faculty and staff are helpful, approachable and accessible. I have had a couple of average classes but I think that was because I choose the wrong classes. It seems quite easy to get good grades. New York is expensive."
Natasha Park
  • Reviewed: 1/24/2015
  • Degree: Psychology
"Pros: Student have a lot of say in their education and are treated like junior colleagues. In the heart of New York City close to everything you could need or want. Student body is diverse and active. Cons: Student funding is poor and tuition is high."
Vered Snear
  • Reviewed: 1/23/2015
  • Degree: Art & Design
"The biggest pro is the community created amongst the fellow students and the facilities allowing you to expand your practice"
M Varano
  • Reviewed: 1/22/2015
  • Degree: Communications
"A program that recognizes the importance of media fluency and marketing strategy."
fabiola tavara
  • Reviewed: 1/20/2015
  • Degree: Art & Design
"The graduate program in media management is one complex program. It give you the opportunity lo learn all aspects of the media industry. From production to management and how to manage yourself in the industry. On the opposite side I think they need to have more of an organize program when it comes to the availability of classes and give better guidance when it comes to the path you want to encounter in the program."
Judy Villeneuve
  • Reviewed: 12/19/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"I absolutely loved attending this school. 98% of the teachers are amazing. I recommended the school for my husband and he is now enrolled. He also has become a huge fan of the school. They provided ample support to their students from academics to employment assistance. They provide lots of social activities, stress relief painting and massage sessions, mid night breakfasts during exam times. I got amazing training to reenter the workforce in my new career. I have nothing but complements for this school. I am going to law school in the fall. I would go to law school at The New School if they had one."
Mark D
  • Reviewed: 10/21/2014
  • Degree: Education
"The New School is one of the top schools in the field of TESOL. Mostly all of the professors are noted pioneers in this field. The program is 30 credits and a student has the option of choosing one of two concentrations: Teaching or Curriculum Development.. The MA TESOL program at The New School offers classes online and on campus. The program was fairly rigorous and I was constantly busy with projects and assignments. I took one class online with Professor Pat Moran. Believe it or not, an online class is harder in some ways than an on campus class. The expectations in the MA TESOL program are extremely high as are the stakes, in my opinion. I am confident that my education at The New School will open many doors for me in the future. I am sure I have grown as an educator and my professors have provided me with the necessary tools to become a make a difference in the world."
Elizabeth Quinn
  • Reviewed: 10/13/2014
  • Degree: Art & Design
"Great network of alumni and fantastic professors. However, support for equipment and spaces are surprisingly lacking -- there are very few spaces that students can use to showcase their work. There are not many courses that prepare you for life after graduation. However, the connections for internships are amazing, so you must be proactive to excel in this competitive environment."
Swapna Boinpally
  • Reviewed: 9/5/2014
  • Degree: Public Policy
"This is a great school for those who like to think outside the box."
Karen Lorena Mercado Campos
  • Reviewed: 9/1/2014
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"The workload is intense but the program is so good, it's a perfect combination of the two areas (design and technology) we learn to code and to think. The only con I see so far is that it's super expensive."
Natasha Park
  • Reviewed: 8/24/2014
  • Degree: Psychology
"Pros: Great faculty, classes and student body. Cons: Too many students in a single cohort, program cost."
Ricardo Habalian
  • Reviewed: 8/22/2014
  • Degree: Economics
"The main pros are the program's encouragement of critical thinking and availability of professors for enlightening discussions. The main con is the high cost of the program and the limited availability of financial aid."
Nadia Elokdah
  • Reviewed: 8/16/2014
  • Degree: Fine Arts
"Excellent educational value and support from colleagues as well as faculty. Non-traditional program provides great insight into alternative methods of urban practice and intervention into current, real-time urban processes."
Michelle
  • Reviewed: 8/15/2014
  • Degree: Fashion
"Overall, Parsons provided me with a fantastic education and a strong work ethic. The rigorous curriculum can be overwhelming at times, but it makes you that much more prepared for when you do graduate. There is not a lot of emphasis on the business side of the industry, so you have take it upon yourself to seek out courses in business for your electives. The program has been reformatted since I started. I luckily was on the old program, where you begin with "foundation" year taking all fine arts courses and history electives, and then went into my major in sophomore year. The new program is more conceptual and gives students more freedom with less structure. I personally think that it is really lacking in structure that is needed, but this also depends on the student. There are teachers that you will love in the program and some that you will not get along with. You just need to take everyone's feedback and use it with your work, and not take it personally."
Katia Kull
  • Reviewed: 8/11/2014
  • Degree: Fashion
"MA program would cultivates the large-scale analytically research needed to resolve my theoretical interests. So, like the equilibrium between  practice and  theory, or fashion and science, Master‘s degree studies  in  fashion theory  creates a unique intersection  at which  I could  further navigate towards understanding and explaining  all aspects of  Fashion Industry."
Naromie Andre
  • Reviewed: 8/11/2014
  • Degree: Art & Design
"Like real estate everything boils down to location, location, location. When I made a career change to the arts I needed an environment where I could immerse myself in all things art. My options were limitless at Parsons with a NY campus and Paris campus to choose from. I have access and a network all over the world."
Susan M.
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2014
  • Degree: Writing
"As a creative person, The New School knows just what to do to guide you to sharpen your skills and hone in on your career choice. There is a lot offered that is optional and it is up to you to take advantage of as much as you can. It's very worth it."
Judy
  • Reviewed: 8/5/2014
  • Degree: Education
"The MA TESOL degree program is an excellent program. It is better than most MA TESOL programs because of the caliber of the professors, which are some of the most noted in the field, and the curriculum offered. I was extremely impressed with the forward thinking in the pedagogy and methodology taught. This program is also one of the few that requires a practicum for teaching. For myself, it was wonderful to be able to study on campus as well as online. There is tremendous support given during your studies and after graduation. The support is life long stateside and abroad."
dolunay bulut
  • Reviewed: 7/31/2014
  • Degree: Political Science
"The NSSR is a great school for a social science grad student, the only problem is the poor funding opportunities. PhD students are supposed to be fully funded. Doing a PhD is a full time job!"
Tiffany Schiff
  • Reviewed: 7/19/2014
  • Degree: Visual Communications
"The curriculum is really good but it can be financially expensive."