Review of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
from Covina, CA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
Although this is only my first year, I have already had top-notch professors. I love that this school is all about hands-on learning. Since I plan to major in animal science, this is especially important to me because I need as much experience as I can get. This school is devoted to making sure that their students graduate. There is free tutoring and the staff members encourage their students to visit them during office hours for extra help.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
College is what you make it. Although Cal Poly isn't a party school, there are still tons of perks that allow for a rewarding learning experience. It is a beautiful campus and the weather is almost always perfect southern California weather. There is something for everyone on this campus, such as the Bronco Student Center (which has a game room), the recreation center, and the library. I also enjoy the fact that this campus embraces diversity.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The cost of tuition was one of the reasons I chose to attend Cal Poly. Why pay $30,000 a year to sit in a lecture hall filled with 400 other students when you could pay $5,000 a year for the same education and smaller class sizes? In the end, a bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree, no matter which school it comes from. Might as well save yourself a few bucks.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you're thinking about attending Cal Poly, my first advice would be to earn good grades. It is moderately challenging to be accepted into Cal Poly because six of their programs, including animal science, have been impacted by the California budget. My second advice would be to visit the campus just to get the feel of it (you should visit any school you wish to apply to). My third piece of advice is to take orientation and welcome week seriously. I did not pay much attention during orientation and skipped welcome week. I missed a lot of vital information and I was forced to find the answers to my questions on my own time.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Cal Poly Pomona is perfect for fast-learners and students that just want to finish school and get on with their lives. Its quarter system keeps students focused and motivated because it is easy to fall behind if you are not on top of things. If you're looking for a party school, you've come to the wrong place! Cal Poly students aren't exactly shut-ins, but they're not party animals either. Nevertheless, there are plenty of opportunities for campus involvement.
Although this is only my first year, I have already had top-notch professors. I love that this school is all about hands-on learning. Since I plan to major in animal science, this is especially important to me because I need as much experience as I can get. This school is devoted to making sure that their students graduate. There is free tutoring and the staff members encourage their students to visit them during office hours for extra help.
College is what you make it. Although Cal Poly isn't a party school, there are still tons of perks that allow for a rewarding learning experience. It is a beautiful campus and the weather is almost always perfect southern California weather. There is something for everyone on this campus, such as the Bronco Student Center (which has a game room), the recreation center, and the library. I also enjoy the fact that this campus embraces diversity.
The cost of tuition was one of the reasons I chose to attend Cal Poly. Why pay $30,000 a year to sit in a lecture hall filled with 400 other students when you could pay $5,000 a year for the same education and smaller class sizes? In the end, a bachelor's degree is a bachelor's degree, no matter which school it comes from. Might as well save yourself a few bucks.
If you're thinking about attending Cal Poly, my first advice would be to earn good grades. It is moderately challenging to be accepted into Cal Poly because six of their programs, including animal science, have been impacted by the California budget. My second advice would be to visit the campus just to get the feel of it (you should visit any school you wish to apply to). My third piece of advice is to take orientation and welcome week seriously. I did not pay much attention during orientation and skipped welcome week. I missed a lot of vital information and I was forced to find the answers to my questions on my own time.
Cal Poly Pomona is perfect for fast-learners and students that just want to finish school and get on with their lives. Its quarter system keeps students focused and motivated because it is easy to fall behind if you are not on top of things. If you're looking for a party school, you've come to the wrong place! Cal Poly students aren't exactly shut-ins, but they're not party animals either. Nevertheless, there are plenty of opportunities for campus involvement.