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I have been attending DeVry for almost a year now. My counselor Jamie and the VA rep Gabe have been excellent. Gabe has changed my classes to fit my needs and time lines. I pushed off Statistics tell the July session. I am glad I did because Dr. Shannon Burton was the best prof. I have ever had. He made complex problems look easy and he made them easy to understand to be able to complete the assignments. His love for teaching showed each time he stepped into the class room.
I have been attending DeVry for a while now and Diane and Gabe were two people that were absolutely amazing and very helpful!! Diane has this warm energy and she helped me by walking me through steps and taking the time out to explain to me the classes I needed to continue my education. Gabe was so helpful and we need more people like them. They are genuine people who take the time out to listen and answer your questions to their full potential. Diane helped me get through the Career Services and linked me
I am currently a student at Keller graduate school of management in the Manhattan campus pursuing an MBA degree. The counselors are extremely knowledgeable about the different programs that DeVry has to offer and they truly care about the students needs. Because of their guidance I was not only able to find the right program to pursue my degree in but they also helped me apply a scholarship which went towards paying my tuition. The professors have also been wonderful and extremely helpful with everything. I
I attended DeVry's Philadelphia location nearly 10 years ago one class shy of my Bachelor's Degree. (I know, I know, crazy right?) Finally deciding to return back I requested a call from a staff member and I am beyond grateful that Diane received my inquiry. Diane's diligence won't soon be forgotten. She cared about assisting me as if she were helping herself. Initially, it seemed as if finalizing that last class would be an arduous task. However, after explaining my situation Diane did all the leg work req
I matriculated to Devry in early fall 2018 and I must say the experience has been nothing short of perfect. DeVry has excellent advisors and extremely knowledgeable professors and academic staff. Although I am an online student I can't tell you the amount of times I received excellent support. I mean just today an advisor by the name of Alison Manzella gave me awesome and spectacular support. To anyone who is reading this review and are looking to return to or go to college for the first time. You couldn't
DeVry school of New York has given me an amazing experience of the new technology infused education. With good education, I have also gained some first hand knowledge about the use of some important technologies that increases the ease of understanding. DeVry also offers online classes which is as good as on site classes, thanks to the advanced technology that DeVry uses. Professors and the advisors are really helpful and supportive, never hesitates to help.
I was Very disappointed in my experience with this school. They promised to help you in any way possible but you get no help at all. You have a financial advisor that is suppose to manage your financial aid, instead you have to manage it yourself. You set up an appointment with a Career advisor, all she does is look at your resume, make some corrections, and makes you leave her office in 10 minutes. You put your best effort in getting homework done for your classes, instead your teacher is emailing you sayi
I like many older students had to re-learn how to go to school, due to taking Online/OnLive classes. I'm from the era of having a teacher in a classroom and that's it. But Devry offers both, which makes it convenient to possibly choose to either take the class online or head to the school for class. The Online classes are tremendously helpful for me, being a single parent. But I've noticed not all Professors record their classes. I don't care if only the first class was the "Live" class. When Professors hav
awful experience and poor customer service. Had an advisor pull me from the class in error and even though they admitted to it after several attempts to get in touch with that specific person the schools policy could not allow the problem to be fixed with no exception. I could not get a straight forward answer from anyone in the entire process of getting to the bottom of what happened. After finding out it was the school's employee that messed up the dean refused to correct it and basically said I could tak
I am currently a Student at Devry, getting my Associates in Engineering Applied Science in Electronics and Computer Technology and so far I am loving this school. Don't get me wrong the Courses are tough and very demanding but if your willing to put in your part 100% then you'll make it. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who isn't ready for a challenge, or for someone who expects to magically pass without putting an effort. The professors are great, at least so far lol they are patient and each one has
I was so excited on getting back to school and complete my career expectations VIRTUAL but this university is a rip off and Scam , I had a couple of college degrees from FL state and Canada that were supposed to count towards my program and decrease my time to get a degree and I was told that I CAN GET MY DEGREE IN TWO YEARS but now I was just inform it's not two years but three to four more years and the other issues is that this season and the previous I had a couple of professors that were out of the co
Improved from when I first attended. I recently graduated with a Bachelors in Electronic Engineering. The first two years was frustrating due schedule changes correlated to the manitiory class registration. There were times when you were informed a week before the start of the semster that your class was canceled because not enough people signed up. If you are an engineering major, be prepared to be treated differently than other majors. But as I mention in the beginning, things have improved through stude
Everything from enrollment to graduation was very easy and the advisors are really there to guide and help you. Depending on the class and professor, the class work can be cumbersome but the teachers are helpful and understand each student individually.
The entire team at DeVry, from top to bottom, is outstanding !!! Your education is their priority and they will do whatever it takes to ensure you have an exceptional experience that meets all of your needs !!! Students come first.
Devry, Keller School of Graduate in Manhattan is a highly recommended school. Its approach is pact with practical application. The DSO is very accommodating and easy to talk to. This school is free from requirements complications and school works toxicity especially if you are working or have a family.
I am currently a student at Keller graduate school of management in the Manhattan campus pursuing an MBA degree. I feel very grateful to the people who work at Keller because they always guide me to continue with my goal.
The IT Dept at the MADISON AVE location is by definition a small team with big responsibilities. It seems like the staff is always getting smaller and smaller and the responsibilities continue to expand and increase. How ever they do it, KEEP UP THE WORK and keep making it look easy.
Amazing school where you can groom yourself, improve on you soft skills. Exquisite professors with so much knowledge who are ready to share their knowledge, ready to help you in any given situation.
I been a VA student here for 2 years. So far it's been great. Classes have been great and student advisors have been friendly and proffesional.
My time here at Devry was awesome I would reccomend this college to anyone who is not just looking to go to a college but if you are looking for a college that prepares you for the world of career and a person that can give back positively to your economy, you found that place. DEVRY
I am the international student here, I am so glad to study at DeVry college. Everyone can me to success all my course. I am so happy to graduate here
Abha Chhetry Rai was a walking Angel for me today! After being hung up on twice, she took my call, helped me and figured out what happened! She is AH-MAZING!!!!
Beware of all for profit schools they will take ur money. You will not get a good education, you will be in debt and you will have an unemployable diploma.
Pay all this money to spend 2+ hours in a class, then have to complete mandatory discussions online...Why am I spending that long in a class to just sit there and to have most of my graded assignments come from homework or online discussions for a class you go to physically. It's asinine...
Good customer service, so far the professors I have had were very professional and understanding
i just graduated this year and had very memorial journey throughout the whole course.
I would put 0 star for academic adviser i met with.
My wife?s fave school!
Aweful experince I have ever had
Superb service. Great experience.
Had a good experience there
Don't be fooled by the commercials.
Outstanding support 5/5
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