Comments for Reviews of The Art Institute Online of Pittsburgh | Tips for Designing Websites http://www.aiostudents.com The Art Institute Online of Pittsburgh students provide reviews, tips, tricks, and more for your website design education. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:22:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by Chris http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-41456 Chris Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:16:37 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-41456 I feel so terrible for everyone of you that had to go through an experience like this. I wish that you all will not let a school like this take your passion away for your career you want to be in. Im only 17 and a senior in high-school but my dreams and hopes will not be crumbled up and thrown away because of a unworthy school. I believe in God and him having a plan for everyone and he makes barriers if he doesn't want you to do something. And maybe God used you guys, through your experience to help lead kids like me in the right directions. Well only God knows but I know for a fact that my lord Jesus will put me in the right school for my career. Thank you everyone for sharing your experience. :) I feel so terrible for everyone of you that had to go through an experience like this. I wish that you all will not let a school like this take your passion away for your career you want to be in. Im only 17 and a senior in high-school but my dreams and hopes will not be crumbled up and thrown away because of a unworthy school. I believe in God and him having a plan for everyone and he makes barriers if he doesn’t want you to do something. And maybe God used you guys, through your experience to help lead kids like me in the right directions. Well only God knows but I know for a fact that my lord Jesus will put me in the right school for my career. Thank you everyone for sharing your experience. :)

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by meg http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-40793 meg Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:40:50 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-40793 I am unbelievably thankful to find this website. The financial advisor is supposed to be calling me today with my "financial plan" and I will definitely NOT be enrolling in this school. I wish I had found this site before wasting the $50 application fee. Thanks for saving me from wasting my time. It's also nice to hear from someone who worked there and left because of their "unethical practices". I am unbelievably thankful to find this website. The financial advisor is supposed to be calling me today with my “financial plan” and I will definitely NOT be enrolling in this school. I wish I had found this site before wasting the $50 application fee. Thanks for saving me from wasting my time. It’s also nice to hear from someone who worked there and left because of their “unethical practices”.

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by CJ http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-40737 CJ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:38:28 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-40737 A new update if anyone wants to know. I have a $1,000 balance on my account that I have to pay. My bank issued my student loans, and the first disbursement of it was sent, and they should have received it. The second disbursement is set to be sent in a few weeks. Yet I withdrew from their school. Something shady is going on with AIO. A new update if anyone wants to know.

I have a $1,000 balance on my account that I have to pay. My bank issued my student loans, and the first disbursement of it was sent, and they should have received it. The second disbursement is set to be sent in a few weeks. Yet I withdrew from their school. Something shady is going on with AIO.

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by CJ http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-40537 CJ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:07:03 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-40537 I just recently withdrew from AIO. I had only spent two weeks total doing classes online, and I'm saddened that it was a total sham. I wish I had searched before doing everything to attend the school. The first quarter of classes were BS from what I read. The very first class was the dumbest, excuse my language, shit I've ever seen. $4,000 to teach you how to learn through classes online? It took two WEEKS for them to finalize my withdrawal from the school, which is horrible. I had to contact the financial aid dept, and student adviser several times to check the progress. As a lot have said, this school preys on the hopes and dreams of others. I won't make this mistake again. What a waste of my time, and money. I just recently withdrew from AIO. I had only spent two weeks total doing classes online, and I’m saddened that it was a total sham. I wish I had searched before doing everything to attend the school.

The first quarter of classes were BS from what I read. The very first class was the dumbest, excuse my language, shit I’ve ever seen. $4,000 to teach you how to learn through classes online?

It took two WEEKS for them to finalize my withdrawal from the school, which is horrible. I had to contact the financial aid dept, and student adviser several times to check the progress.

As a lot have said, this school preys on the hopes and dreams of others. I won’t make this mistake again.

What a waste of my time, and money.

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by DustinW http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-40406 DustinW Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:30:24 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-40406 I have been a student at the Art Institute Online Division for over a year now. I'm in the process of working on my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Interactive Media with a minor in marketing. From day 1 of my enrollment the Art Institute has been absolutely amazing, and really showed me that I can learn outside of the "classroom" environment. I hear from my financial aid officer and student officer monthly, and if I call either of them, I hear back THE SAME DAY, most of the time within a few hours after I leave a message. I read all of these problems that other people have had with the AIO, and it really sends the wrong message to perspective students that are looking for a degree online. Some of the problems that I have seen posted, are common problems that happen with EVERY college, either on-ground or online. So, to each it's own I guess you could say. I your are looking for an online degree from one of the Art Institutes, you should look into the program of your choosing, call them and ask in depth questions and if that still isn't enough to satisfy your needs, make them put it in writing, " everything they promise you, or tell you". I did, and haven't had the first problem. I have maintained a 3.95 GPA to date and have accrued 100 credits, some transferred in to the AIO. Just remember, you are wanting to learn online, don't expect to be hand fed the information you will be studying. It's not any easier than a ground school, the information is the same and just as hard. So, you WILL have to work extra hard to do the work at hand. They have tutors and classmates that are willing to help, at the clap of a hand, and teachers as well. Good luck to everyone in their educational journey! I have been a student at the Art Institute Online Division for over a year now. I’m in the process of working on my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Interactive Media with a minor in marketing. From day 1 of my enrollment the Art Institute has been absolutely amazing, and really showed me that I can learn outside of the “classroom” environment. I hear from my financial aid officer and student officer monthly, and if I call either of them, I hear back THE SAME DAY, most of the time within a few hours after I leave a message.

I read all of these problems that other people have had with the AIO, and it really sends the wrong message to perspective students that are looking for a degree online. Some of the problems that I have seen posted, are common problems that happen with EVERY college, either on-ground or online. So, to each it’s own I guess you could say. I your are looking for an online degree from one of the Art Institutes, you should look into the program of your choosing, call them and ask in depth questions and if that still isn’t enough to satisfy your needs, make them put it in writing, ” everything they promise you, or tell you”. I did, and haven’t had the first problem. I have maintained a 3.95 GPA to date and have accrued 100 credits, some transferred in to the AIO.

Just remember, you are wanting to learn online, don’t expect to be hand fed the information you will be studying. It’s not any easier than a ground school, the information is the same and just as hard. So, you WILL have to work extra hard to do the work at hand. They have tutors and classmates that are willing to help, at the clap of a hand, and teachers as well. Good luck to everyone in their educational journey!

]]> Comment on Being a Wife, Mother, Employee, and Student by Nelly http://www.aiostudents.com/school/student-profiles/wife-mother-employee-student/comment-page-1/#comment-40388 Nelly Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:53:57 +0000 http://aiostudents.com/cms/index.php/2006/02/22/wife-mother-employee-student/#comment-40388 This seems so hard Crys, i am your age getting married in December, going to school in january & have a 7year son. My fiancee is so supportive but am just usecured with it. i JUST FEEL HE MIGHT GET TIRED OF nursing the situation. This seems so hard Crys, i am your age getting married in December, going to school in january & have a 7year son. My fiancee is so supportive but am just usecured with it. i JUST FEEL HE MIGHT GET TIRED OF nursing the situation.

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by Cookie http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-40202 Cookie Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:44:47 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-40202 WOW, is all i gotta say. i am glad I found this site. I actually was doing research in Online schools a few weeks ago, and somehow I requested a Brochure from AIO not freaking calls 7 days a week from one of their Admissions Representatives. Anyhow, He was the nicest guy you could imagine, ran his mouth a bit too much, but hey, enough to convince me and get me suckered in for about 2 hors on my cell!! he kept saying he is no sales man, blah blah.. Next thing you know, I already applied for FAFSA, and completed their application process with essay and everyting. But this is where I STOP, I will email him tomorrow and cancel everything hahaha, I will not get trapped by their lies, even though they sugarcoated everything. Anyone can tell me if I'm better off gong to Miami International University of art & design? I live in Florida, so would I get more hands on and actual on campus experience? Please anyone who goes to such school for Fashion Merchandising in the Miami Campus email me at lolamartir@yahoo.com WOW, is all i gotta say. i am glad I found this site. I actually was doing research in Online schools a few weeks ago, and somehow I requested a Brochure from AIO not freaking calls 7 days a week from one of their Admissions Representatives. Anyhow, He was the nicest guy you could imagine, ran his mouth a bit too much, but hey, enough to convince me and get me suckered in for about 2 hors on my cell!! he kept saying he is no sales man, blah blah.. Next thing you know, I already applied for FAFSA, and completed their application process with essay and everyting. But this is where I STOP, I will email him tomorrow and cancel everything hahaha, I will not get trapped by their lies, even though they sugarcoated everything. Anyone can tell me if I’m better off gong to Miami International University of art & design? I live in Florida, so would I get more hands on and actual on campus experience?

Please anyone who goes to such school for Fashion Merchandising in the Miami Campus email me at lolamartir@yahoo.com

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by Rone http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-39873 Rone Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:08:53 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-39873 Interesting information, I was contacted by an advisor and after a very long and conversation I was interested. Upon further review I thought, this seems to good to be true. I thought I would check this online school out. Thank for your candid comments. Times are not hard, they are challenging. I'll keep looking! Interesting information, I was contacted by an advisor and after a very long and conversation I was interested. Upon further review I thought, this seems to good to be true. I thought I would check this online school out. Thank for your candid comments. Times are not hard, they are challenging. I’ll keep looking!

]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by Hopefull http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-39562 Hopefull Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:09:35 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-39562 OK so with all these things being said about AIO where do we (future students) look for a reputable school. I have looked at a few schools and of course all seem really great. AIO, WestWood, all among the top contenders for the web Design schools. I now feel lost in a sea of lies and betrayal. If every Online collage is after just our money where do we turn for a Quality ONLINE education. If there is any one that can help, PLEASE I could really Use it at this moment. I can not attend a brick collage for I have no time for that. Do I just Gamble on or what? PLEASE if you know of a good school please let me know! Hopefull www.neu-era.com 30 Day's Free Hosting! OK so with all these things being said about AIO where do we (future students) look for a reputable school. I have looked at a few schools and of course all seem really great. AIO, WestWood, all among the top contenders for the web Design schools. I now feel lost in a sea of lies and betrayal. If every Online collage is after just our money where do we turn for a Quality ONLINE education. If there is any one that can help, PLEASE I could really Use it at this moment.

I can not attend a brick collage for I have no time for that. Do I just Gamble on or what?

PLEASE if you know of a good school please let me know!

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]]> Comment on Pros and Cons of The Art Institute Online by Susan http://www.aiostudents.com/school/the-art-institute-online/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/comment-page-1/#comment-39064 Susan Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:20:35 +0000 http://www.aiostudents.com/index.php/2006/08/07/pros-and-cons-of-the-art-institute-online/#comment-39064 I worked for this school for 2 yrs in the admissions department. I finally quit b/c of the unethical practices by the school. DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL HERE!!! I can't say it any clearer. The admissions people and financial aid will lie right to your face. The admissions directors are paid on the number of students they enroll, so they don't care about you or your goals. Financial aid will lie to you about payments and loans and all sorts of things. The Dean at my school finally quit too after he just couldn't take it anymore. Most of the instructors were full of themselves and unhelpful to students, although there were a few that really cared. I felt so bad for the students who I befriended when they would tell me their horror stories in going to school here. Ai is backed by Goldman Sachs - they are totally in it for the PROFIT... they don't about you once they have your money!!! DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL HERE!!! Good luck to you and your endeavors. I worked for this school for 2 yrs in the admissions department. I finally quit b/c of the unethical practices by the school. DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL HERE!!! I can’t say it any clearer. The admissions people and financial aid will lie right to your face. The admissions directors are paid on the number of students they enroll, so they don’t care about you or your goals. Financial aid will lie to you about payments and loans and all sorts of things. The Dean at my school finally quit too after he just couldn’t take it anymore. Most of the instructors were full of themselves and unhelpful to students, although there were a few that really cared. I felt so bad for the students who I befriended when they would tell me their horror stories in going to school here. Ai is backed by Goldman Sachs - they are totally in it for the PROFIT… they don’t about you once they have your money!!! DO NOT GO TO SCHOOL HERE!!! Good luck to you and your endeavors.

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