College Overview: IIT - Illinois Institute

IIT - Illinois Institute: All Work and No Play
This is a safety school, and that is what you get out of it. Every student here has some sort of financial package. Basically, they were all bought. It is not a name school, and you could get a better education elsewhere. You will get in, and you won't have to work hard, however you won't take away much.

IIT - Illinois Institute: IIT's Alright.
I would say come to IIT because of the academics and the experience. I chose to come here because of it's focus in the engineering and science field. Also, the architecture program is one of the best in the nation. The workload is tremendous so be ready to work for your grades, but there are many times where students find ways to have fun.

IIT - Illinois Institute: Calling All Nerds
IIT is a great place--for some people. I chose IIT because of its proximity to Chicago, and in that regard, you can't go wrong (we have an "El" (train) station right on campus). However, the student body and the workload are reflective of a tech school, and potential students should bear this in mind. Student participation in extracurriculars is less than stellar, and it's easy to become disheartened by student apathy. However, if you were a geek or nerd or just less than popular in high...