The New School Reviews

"Great professors and campus, but high monetary cost."

"I love this program. I am very satisfied with my education. However, the tuition at The New School is among the highest in the country. Therefore, I am left with lots of loan debt coming out."

"The Urban Policy Program is very hands-on. It is a wonderful experience that prepares you for the workplace. The courses are challenging and the networking opportunities are awesome! Love this Grad school Program and would highly recommend it if you are interested in Urban Policy."

"The New School allows you to create your own curriculum and focus on what matters to you most. The faculty is fully supportive and always there to lend a hand or just have a quick chat about life. This was the best decision I ever made and I am so happy I stepped out on faith to attend this school. I recommend this school to anyone who is looking to actively participate in their education and create stepping stones for those students behind them. Proud to be a part of the New School network!"

"It's a very flexible program, allowing students to complete classes online or on campus or a mix of both. The surrounding area can't be any better for access to media companies. Does not seem to help much in terms of financial aid. The department communicates frequently with students regarding extra educational programs and networking opportunities, but not so much in terms of social school life."

"I have had some excellent professors and some that are very much operating on auto-pilot. So I'd say the quality is very hit or miss. That said, the class offerings are very good overall and the vibe of the school is great. Feels like they're shaking it up. I'd say that the price is a big issue. A single 3-credit class will cost about $5,200. Also, you have to get a masters degree to be able to apply for the PhD in the Psych department. I'm not sure how much that MA degree affords you in the end..."

"The Photography MFA at Parsons The New School for Design is a great opportunity. It connects students to an established art community here in New York City, while also providing unique opportunities abroad. Also, being connected to the New School, with its focus on social research, provides me with an access to resources to develop my documentary projects. I am happy to be a part of the Parsons community."

"The New School is a wonderfully unique environment. The management program is led by an impressive staff who are very invested in their students and their success. The New School is extremely student-driven, they truly value and act upon the suggestions and concerns from students."

"The Sociology program at the New School is a challenging and progressive program."

"The program is great for those working full time. Most of the classes are offered in the evening. Its tough networking if you don't live in the city. I think that is true of any college. You get more out of it if you on campus often to take advantage of the many events and guest speakers."

"The sociology department at the New School offers a very unique program; rather than the quantitative approach which is dominant in many other sociology programs in the country, the sociology program at the New School has a qualitative, critical, and theoretical approach which at the same time tries to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and concrete societal issues. The student population is truly diverse and the faculty is also generally very helpful and supportive. The school is located in the heart of Manhattan which itself creates lots of opportunities for students' social and academic lives. However, the living expenses in New York city combined with the New School's inability in providing financial aids for students is the biggest con and many students' major problem during their graduate studies."

"Pros: Courses offered are distinct from those generally offered at other graduate sociology programs in the USA. Great for students with specific interests. Small number of students in each class. Diverse origins of students as well as faculty. Good quality of the faculty. Cons: Not oriented to the mainstream sociology or quantitative sociological studies. Not very strict regarding the timeline to accomplish the program. Financial aid is very limited."

"Pros of being a New School student are that the school is very connected and active within the city, New York City. The school cares about politics and culture and makes a profound effort to contribute and involve its students. Most the faculty of New School is currently are has been actively working in the environment and/or field they are teaching. This does a great service to the students, keeps the school present and evolving with the times. Cons, The New School wants growth and power in the city and at times I feel this is a distraction and causes the school to be unfocused and difficult to navigate. The school had not found its grounding yet, it is still searching for a legitimate identity."

"The pros of partaking in a graduate program are continuing my education to reach my career goals. The cons of partaking in a graduate program is the cost of education and lack of financial aid."

"The most impressive quality of The New School for Drama is the care the faculty and professors have for the students and their success in the vicious world of New York Theatre. They are there to help you succeed. The classes, workshops offered, and optional sessions all are geared to not only make you a better theatre performer/director/playwright, but to make you a better theatre professional."

"I am satisfied from my program. I wish there were a better finance support for international students."

"The quality of the instruction is high, but there needs to be something to increase students social interactions and feeling of camaraderie within the school."

"The program I'm enrolled in -- the Graduate Program in International Affairs -- is an excellent program with outstanding lecturers who are leaders in their field."

"The New School is a vibrant learning environment taught by working professionals with real world experiences. I just wish the tuition would stop rising steadily."

"The diversity that the New School offers is outstanding. As a student in the international affairs program, I am surrounding by both interesting professors and students from around the world and I am able to gain invaluable knowledge and experience."