The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division

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• Reviewed by: A B, Associate in Web Design on July 31st, 2010 featured
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  I resorted to online schooling to pursue a rather "online" degree in Web Design. I was a student of a state university, and it became too expensive and I felt all the extra curriculum was just wasted time. The great thing has been learning different software, learning what goes on in the business, and putting things together. Sadly, there have been some negatives to this for me. One has been that probably half of my instructors were not all that helpful-- luckily the tutorials and other students CAN be helpful and you can learn something. The other problem was trying to keep in touch with my advisor(s). Not only can it be tedious work sending all your stuff via fax/scanned copies, but when you want to cancel a course you have to be very prompt and tedious in getting the message across, or you're stuck with the bill. Lastly, they are very hard on changing your degree. I realized I'd rather stick with graphic design, well, I have been unsuccessful on SEVERAL attempt to change it. Being I live hundreds of miles away, I can't just prance in and say "Enough is enough! " Thankfully I'm only going for an Assoc. degree. I would still continue to use AI Online for future education, but you must be ready for the typical bad teachers occasionally and be ready to do lots of reading and have patience exploring other resources on the internet for tutorials, etc. It's not handed to you by all means, but you do get a good teacher here or there that redeems the lame.

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• Reviewed by: Jane C, Bachelor in Interior Design on September 2nd, 2010
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  Starting out with the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online was a good experience. I wouldn't say that it was great, but it wasn't bad. Toward the middle to end of my time there, things started to get worse and the costs started to skyrocket! Many of the teachers give "cookie cutter" answers to things and don't put forth any effort to help you learn - often docking you points without giving any reason. I have had a couple of good teachers but have really been disappointed with most of them.

  The advisors and financial aids are horrible! If you try to put any interest in the process of anything you find that they either don't know what they are talking about, or never get back to you! If you do go to the school, I suggest that you do everything over email (they will try to call you instead of responding to emails but don't let them). You really need the paper trails.

  I went to the AIO out of necessity since I wasn't able to move to a place where my degree was offered - given the opportunity, I would take it all back.

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• Reviewed by: KynDarryl H, Bachelor in Video Game Design on August 29th, 2010
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  So far I have attended this school for about a year already and I am proud to say I enjoy every bit of everything I am learning. The courses I am taking are helping learn what I need to know and I am gaining exceptional knowledge. The only problem I have with the school is getting my financial aid and award letters. Over-all this is a great school.

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• Reviewed by: Jason M, Master in Animation on August 2nd, 2010
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  Worst school ever! They are nothing more than telemarketers. They don't care about your education. They just want your money. Even if you tell them you're not interested or enroll at a different school, they will not leave you alone!

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• Reviewed by: Jessica S on May 11th, 2010
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  To Mick A. - I am sorry you feel the need to be judgmental toward other reviewers...and truly unkind. I believe the purpose of this site is to review the school- not criticize the people trying to do just that.

  I have a bachelors degree from Penn State, and wanted only to very casually gain access to more info on supplemental art education from this school. After including my phone number on an online questionnaire, I thought I might get a phone call. Never did I expect to be harassed and contacted repeatedly with the aim to have me complete a financial aid application. I was patient at first, but eventually got down right irritated. What reputable school needs to stoop to these lows to gain students? More importantly, with much of our country's population already falling into financial ruin and debt, is it really ethical for an education establishment to employee a staff of essentially, "telemarketers" to pray on those simply seeking to educate themselves? I find it unacceptable, and would never consider attending such a school.

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• Reviewed by: Em Y on May 3rd, 2010
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  I too fell into the trap. Filled out the application on line, then it started: tons of phone calls, 7 to 10 of them a day, pressured beyond pressure to attend, and I finally caved. The first course session, was a total BORE. I mean a total BORE. It was more like some damned Carnegie course than anything I needed. The second session started, and once again, I was bored out of my mind, and the instructor did anything BUT instruct. The book for the second session was OUTDATED, and worthless.

  I withdrew today. I want a photography degree, but I want a degree that actually MEANS something. Look over the job placements for AiOPOL. Again, worthless. If you want to be a photographer in a shopping mall, or be a traveling photog for some store, and make only about 20 grand, you're in luck. Want to do serious work? Forget it.

  Don't even look this one over. Its a waste of time. All they want is the money the loans and grants will give them. "For Profit". That speaks volumes.

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• Reviewed by: Nicole F on May 3rd, 2010
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  Hi every one, I found this site.

  I Do work with AIPOD. I can tell you that I'm shocked reading some of these reviews. Most of these things I read do not normally happen.

  This is just like everything do you in a normal day to day... Pick a favorite place to eat, have drinks, food, cars... Everything is going to have some bad reviews that some see eye to eye on and others well just don't.

  If you having a hard time getting ahold of some one or maybe just the right person to speak too please feel free to call me

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  I hope this helps!

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• Reviewed by: Nicole F on May 3rd, 2010
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  Hi every one, I found this site.

  I Do work with AIPOD. I can tell you that I'm shocked reading some of these reviews. Most of these things I read do not normally happen.

  This is just like everything do you in a normal day to day... Pick a favorite place to eat, have drinks, food, cars... Everything is going to have some bad reviews that some see eye to eye on and others well just don't.

  If you having a hard time getting ahold of some one or maybe just the right person to speak too please feel free to call me

  1877 872 8869 25450

  I hope this helps!

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• Reviewed by: Alan E on May 3rd, 2010
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  I think it is a great school and serves the purpose intended perfectly fine. I really like my instructors and the format.

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• Reviewed by: Brandon P on April 28th, 2010
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  I just wanted to say I have been a student here for almost a year, I love it. I have taken six classes so far and am doing well, financial aid covered over half of my tuition and the loans taken out, half of those are interest free. Yes, they are a lot, but not that hard to pay off, I could pay $100 a month and could have EVERYTHING paid before I get my degree. There is a trick to it. First, tell the financial advisor what your situation is, they will work with you, and find ways to save you money. After that, if you don't have a job, get one, preferably in whatever degree you are going for, or very similar to it. Then, make sure you update your resume, keep a portfolio, and pay at least a small amount toward your loans per month. Right now, my stipend payments have got my loans covered. If you follow these rules, you will meet your goal early in your life, have plenty of money, and that's not mentioning how impressive your resume and portfolio will be after getting your degree. This school is a great choice, and to prove it, after only five classes, I have eight job interviews this week alone, for designer openings, or printers in companies that can promote you to designer. However, No, most of the time credits will not transfer over, but 85% of colleges are like that. This school has a long history of really great alumni, and for me, just to be considered a part of this elite group is very gratifying. So, if you can multi-task, learn at a quick speed, and want to succeed while pushing your creative boundaries for the better, GO FOR IT.

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