I always have troubles reviewing schools, but I guess I'll just speak to why I chose to do my…read moredoctorate at Kellogg over other peer schools like Wharton, etc. *They have a top (seen by many as 'the' top) Marketing program in the world. Northwestern is where the AMA was born. This is where Philip Kotler spent his storied career revolutionizing the maketing field. Their faculty are among the world's leaders in research. *The resources offered by Kellogg are amazing. If you're coming here for a doctorate, all the research resources you'll ever need will be given to you: computer, software, research funding, travel grants, IT support, and a very very generous stipend/fellowship to support your living expenses. If you come here for an MBA, then you should already have an idea about how heavily-recruited Kellogg is by corporations and the big consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, Booz&Co, and Bain&Co). *Aside from just Marketing, Kellogg is a Top 5 business school (as recognized by most MBA rankings), and Northwestern University is an elite private undergrad institution that turns heads. I really didn't look too much at these two rankings since the faculty and their respective department matters more for Ph.D. considerations, but it's nice to know I'm in good company all around. *Evanston is the type of college-town I fell in love with after spending a summer in Chapel Hill, NC (a nice change from my undergrad in La Jolla, CA). There is a small-town spirit, and the city is very very revolved around Northwestern (NCAA football season is underway, and all the businesses have their Purple on). *Unlike some other small college-towns, Evanston has a big bustling city in Chicago right in its backyard. The heart of downtown is located just 12 miles south of Evanston, which can conveniently be reached by the 'El' (Purple Line), Metra (UP-N to OTC), Northwestern Shuttle (Intercampus to Northwestern Memorial Hospital or the Chicago Express to The Loop), by car, or even by bike (Chicago is extremely flat compared to California, and I'm loving it). *The food scene is much better in Chicago and the surrounding area than it is in the other cities that house the programs I got into (Philadelphia, San Diego, Pittsburgh, Gainesville, Boulder, St. Louis, and Houston), and if you look at my reviews, then you know I LOVE my food. Chicago is one of the only three cities in the US that has a Michelin Guide; it's the home of famous epicurean destinations of 'Alinea' and 'Next' (chef: Grant Aschatz), 'L2O' (chef: Laurent Gras), and Charlie Trotter's namesake. Combine this with famous Chicago fare of Deep Dish Pizza (you can find Lou Malnati's in downtown Evanston, or go out into the city for Pequods), Chicago Dogs (Hot Dougs in Chicago and Portillo's everywhere), Italian Beef (Al's Beef and Portillo's), and everything else! Before applying, I thought I had no chance of getting into my dream school for my PhD, but here I am today. If Kellogg is a good fit for you, just apply and see what happens!

beautiful building - open unique architecture - makes up for inferior program relative to Chicago…read moreBooth

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Finally after so many years our beautiful El Centro campus is complete. Architecturally it is…read moreinnovative and green friendly with its solar panels on the roof. The classes are ample for so many students but if course Northeastern has small classes which tends to give the student a wonderful education that is tailored for them. We still are in need of furniture so as the days go by, this will happen. Industrial cement is all around us and the parking lot bots ample space for over 200 cars. This was well worth it and I am in awe in the structure itself. If you see the building from the I90 you will see out school colors represented on the panels of yellow and blue. NEIU has this satellite and others but of course this is the newest and most innovative structure yet. Chicago is on the map with a new school and we are very proud of what has been accomplished. Visit the school and ask questions, you never know- you may just take classes in this hidden gem! And on te third floor we have an outside terrace overlooking the I90 through glass window panes like in downtown high rises!

I had a great experience as a Chicago-Kent student. You really can't beat the location as a law…read morestudent. It is incredibly easy to get to campus and you're very close to tons of law firms, corporate offices, and government buildings which makes networking and externing very accessible. I really liked all of my professors and felt like they were all approachable and invested in my success. I particularly felt like the legal writing program and clinical programs were standout opportunities for me. I was not as happy with career services, but in their defense, they have just added a bunch of new staff who have put in a lot of work to revamp the office. The bar success office is also incredibly. I am so thankful that I had Erin and Kate to guide me through the bar exam process. Admin was also really approachable, in my opinion. I felt like they were very receptive to student feedback and did try to implement changes accordingly. The student success office was great and was really willing to coordinate with me to grant disability accommodations that made class more accessible. Overall, I have been happy with my decision to attend Chicago-Kent. While the school isn't perfect, no school is, and I felt like I was supported by my professors, classmates, and most of the administration.

Had a visit to Chicago-Kent College of Law down on Adams Street in Chicago. Very nice building just…read moreon the outskirts of downtown Chicago and right by Union Station for those that ride the train. It is also near a stop on the "L". You can drive and park but it would be expensive. Their facility is a ten-story building with tons of room. Most of the classrooms are laid out like traditional square or rectangle rooms...all seem to have up-to-date technology keeping students plugged in. The lecture and seminar rooms were very nice and on the newish side. The moot courtroom and other specialty rooms were also very nice. It is obvious Chicago-Kent is reinvesting in its property. The law library takes up three floors...from 8 to 10. On the 10th floor is the main reading room...a very large room with a soaring ceiling and a huge glass end fronting the north side of Chicago and letting in tons of natural light. The library has a series of large tables with nice lamps and chairs...students use mostly this reading room and other seating around the library...they really are not a library of carrels for each student. In other areas of the building are all the administration and faculty offices, along with the classrooms. They have a nice large diner on the 3rd floor with a lot of seating. Chicago-Kent is well-ranked in the second-50 tier of schools and the faculty is well regarded. Being so close to downtown Chicago they have the benefit of a lot of experienced lawyers coming in as adjuncts. We were out looking at law schools and stopped by for a visit...even though we showed up unannounced they had an admissions person give us a personal tour...very nice touch. It just showed a welcoming attitude, and a school that is not resting on its laurels. A good choice for a commuter law school in Chicago.

My last of four kids is graduating this year. Amazing place for special ed all the way to my high…read moreachieving student. Not only do they get an outstanding education but they are surrounded by the beauty of diversity in staff and students alike.

My daughter got an excellent education at ETHS and loved it there. There are tons of clubs, sports…read moreand activities -- something for everyone. The teachers are generally very strong as is the administration. No school is perfect but I think ETHS is one of the best.

Great Teacher. Very knowledgeable and also good sense of humor. Location is also very good, just a…read morefew steps away from the Davis metro station. Highly recommended

Northside really is an exceptional place. I was a part of the first class to complete four years in…read morethe high school, and I can say, without a doubt, that Northside had the kind of impact on me that I don't think I could have had elsewhere. The staff at this school is remarkable not only because of their depth of knowledge on various subject, but because of the fresh approach that they take to education and the compassion that they show their students. It was my experience that the teachers at Northside didn't punch out as soon as the bell rang (or the music played). As for the overall environment, this school has always been extremely progressive in it's approach to the arts and it's dedication to pursuing them. The open mics used to be something of legendary quality for Chicago high school students, and that tradition has been carried on by the annual arts festival the school presents. I found myself completely prepared for college, but more importantly, completely prepared to go after the things in life I wanted to explore personally and artistically. Northside always treated me more like a human than a statistic, which is rare in the CPS. If I ever made the mistake of procreating, I'd be sending my kid here.

Northside College Prep is an excellent and rather unusual high school. It's a Chicago public…read moreschool, with selective enrollment. Students must apply, have a great academic record, and score very well on an entrance exam in order to be accepted. All academic classes are taught at the honors or AP level, which provides the challenge needed by motivated students. My daughter is a freshman here, and so far I've been very impressed with the curriculum, faculty, and teaching methods. The schedule resembles that of a university: each academic class meets twice a week. Every Wednesday is dedicated to an alternative learning program called "Colloquium" which gives students an opportunity to sample a variety of subjects. The administration is well organized and supportive of the staff. In addition, there are very strong parent organizations that contribute to the life and health of the school community. If you know of an academically gifted grade school student, I would highly recommend that you consider NCP when evaluating high schools.

The Learning Clinic is a second home for sure. Every single person working in here has something…read moreunique to offer. This is the place where dreams become possible. There is nothing that the learning clinic cannot do. Whether it be ACT, SAT, math, science, reading, comprehension, the learning clinic will give you the necessary skills to make you a resourceful, proactive, and more confident individual. I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Jordi Kleiner, for two years and what we have been able to accomplish together is beyond what my parents and I could have ever imagined. I would also highly recommend Craig Elerkin for ACT and SAT (though he has been able to help me beyond preparing for these tests). The learning clinic grows with you. I have been able to use the clinic throughout high school and I am certain I will continue to use their services in college. Whether your child is 5 years old or 17 it is never too soon or too late to consider the learning clinic. Bring your kids here to allot them the tools to be independent learners and thinkers. The location, the experts, the environment, the guaranteed success, what is there not to love about the clinic!

Great school great teachers. They help with job placement and make sure you're set for success!read more

So I waited over 1 year before reviewing Symbol Job training school…read more I have to say it was a really great place to learn an excellent foundation for the machinist industry. Paul was my shop teacher and he explained everything very well and I currently use it all on my job. I also like how they taught us a few side notes about finding the right job where you can learn and grow as a machinist. To date I am on my 4th job and here is why: 1st job was just an operator and they taught us to get into a place where you can learn instead of just making the same parts all day. The pay at $14/hour was OK so it was tempting to keep it but I'm glad I upgraded after 3 weeks. 2nd job was working on HAAS mills for $16/hour which is exactly what we learned on at Symbol so it was easy but I found it a little too easy. Just mass production and I also bought a house 1.5 hours away so I needed to change again after 4 months. 3rd job was where I really learned a lot. It was a small "Job Shop" with about 7 employees and we made very different parts all the time with tight tolerances. I made $15/hour here. We also had HAAS machines and used 4th axis turrets in them. They saw that I was a fast learner and I was ambitious to start learning Mastercam Programming and I got a good foundation in programming from that. Just like the instructors said, get the right job where you can learn. They got slow on work so I was laid off along with some others so I was only there for about 7 months. 4th job making $18/hour is setting up 5 axis machines making and mostly editing Mastercam programs to make adjustments in part dimensions although I need to take some of the online classes Mastercam offers for 5 Axis programming which is only $250/class but I want to push myself anyway. I see myself here for a while as it's an excellent skill to have with Mastercam AND 5 axis machines. Overall I got a much better foundation from Symbol than many of the other coworkers who either went to a different school or learned on the job. Obviously there is always more to learn and I don't know everything but Symbol got me started. Well worth the money. Get the right job where you can grow your skills and never stop learning.