Review of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
from El Cajon, CA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
I feel because CPP is on the quarter system, which means all classes are only 3 months long , it goes by faster in a good way. When it is time to take midterms or finals everything you have learned is still fresh and it does not feel like you have to re learn everything to be able to pass the exam. Also the professors and instructors there are very thorough and always willing to help after class or during office hours. There is free tutoring if you are an EOP student so I recommend you apply for the program at the same time you apply for the school. Cal poly has everything you need to succeed.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
Cal poly puts a lot of effort into getting its students involved in different ways. There is welcome week and bronco fusion that really get the year started the best way possible. It is also very easy to join clubs organizations or fraternities or sororities. There is not a football team but the basketball team is great and there are plenty of other sports you can do. There is always something going on at U hour (12-1 pm) either in the quad or the park or student center. You will not be bored here!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
I am sure we have all heard of budget cuts and how tuition is about to go up next year because of it. Only disadvantage at cal poly is that you have to end up buying books 3x a year which can get expensive but there is financial aid and the education you get here for the money you pay is definitely worth it. It is about the same in any other CSU campus.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
You should go check out the campus for yourself to be 100% sure. It is a very green campus, beautiful anywhere you walk. Which by the way you will do alot of possibly. It is a big campus but there are shuttle buses to take you were you need. Lots of hills for sure. Food at cafeteria could be better but there are plenty of other places to eat at: panda express, carls jr, subway, taco bell, starbucks, etc...
Weather is nice can get cold at night because of the hills so close by.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you want a beautiful campus full of trees, ponds, grass, with the fun of meeting such outgoing people who care about their education and success this is a great school for you.
I feel because CPP is on the quarter system, which means all classes are only 3 months long , it goes by faster in a good way. When it is time to take midterms or finals everything you have learned is still fresh and it does not feel like you have to re learn everything to be able to pass the exam. Also the professors and instructors there are very thorough and always willing to help after class or during office hours. There is free tutoring if you are an EOP student so I recommend you apply for the program at the same time you apply for the school. Cal poly has everything you need to succeed.
Cal poly puts a lot of effort into getting its students involved in different ways. There is welcome week and bronco fusion that really get the year started the best way possible. It is also very easy to join clubs organizations or fraternities or sororities. There is not a football team but the basketball team is great and there are plenty of other sports you can do. There is always something going on at U hour (12-1 pm) either in the quad or the park or student center. You will not be bored here!
I am sure we have all heard of budget cuts and how tuition is about to go up next year because of it. Only disadvantage at cal poly is that you have to end up buying books 3x a year which can get expensive but there is financial aid and the education you get here for the money you pay is definitely worth it. It is about the same in any other CSU campus.
You should go check out the campus for yourself to be 100% sure. It is a very green campus, beautiful anywhere you walk. Which by the way you will do alot of possibly. It is a big campus but there are shuttle buses to take you were you need. Lots of hills for sure. Food at cafeteria could be better but there are plenty of other places to eat at: panda express, carls jr, subway, taco bell, starbucks, etc... Weather is nice can get cold at night because of the hills so close by.
If you want a beautiful campus full of trees, ponds, grass, with the fun of meeting such outgoing people who care about their education and success this is a great school for you.