Neumont is a great school if you want to get your foot in the door of the Computer Industry, the last year is spent working for actual companies and many students receive job offers from those companies if they preform well. The job placement rate is close to 100% if you graduate with average starting salary around 50k. They teach you in a way that will help you go straight into the industry without a lot of re-training by the company you end up working for.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Be prepared to work your butt off, this school is not easy. If you're the kind of student who's always barely paid attention and still gotten good grades you're in for a rude awakening if you try that here. You need to put 100% into everything you do, but the level of education you'll receive and the depth that you'll know the subject will be rewarding. If you've never programmed before I would suggest you spend some time trying some basic programming before you choose Neumont as your school, not everyone is cut out for it.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This is an extremely challenging school, and is very fast paced. If you don't keep up you can fall behind very quickly. It is also a year round school which is hard for some students to adjust to. About half of the students drop out or fail by the time their first year is almost finished, either because they couldn't handle the work load or because programming just wasn't for them.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
The school plans to move to a new building downtown this summer, but the current living arrangements are off campus apartments about a mile away, where you live with three other students and share a room with one. Many students elect to live outside of student housing or change apartments to live with their friend after attending school for a while. The apartments have full size kitchens, balconies, washer/dryer and utilities are included because you pay through the school instead of dealing with the apartments yourselves.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There is no meal plan, you are expected to buy your own groceries and prepare your own meals, except for lunch when a lady will come in with a hot meal that you can purchase for 5$ a day. Feeding yourself is completely up to you, but I don't suggest living off ramen. Many students go shopping with their roommates after all pitching the same amount of money and having community food, others choose to all buy their own food and take care of themselves individually. If you are looking for freedom and responsibility, living off campus in an apartment might be what you're looking for.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
The school has a game room with a pool, ping pong and air hockey tables, as well as arcade games and another game room with xbox's, wii's, N64 and other consoles, however you are only allowed to use that room if your GPA is at a certain point. There are also a lot of beautiful areas to hike and go camping if you're an outdoors type. Not a lot of students are outdoorsy, but there are sometimes organized camping or skiing trips.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
This school is extremely expensive and challenging, but the fast pace makes sure you never get bored, and some classes are only five weeks so you're always learning new things and moving on. If you fail a class you are welcome to take it again and they will replace the grade. You can't argue with their job placement rate, especially in today's economy.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
The campus is two floors in an office building, so there's not a whole lot to do around the school but study and play games, but the school is next to a beautiful park with a great view of the mountains.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who love technology, games, programming. Many students were considered nerds in high school and are relieved that all the students here are nerds and think the things we were made fun of for in high school are cool. If you're into anime, video games, blogging, star wars, dragon ball z, pokemon, etc. this is the school for you. I myself have had numerous nerf wars both in school and in my apartment with my roommates. Just be careful that you balance your gaming and social life with your studies.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are some clubs and activities, but since it is a small school there's not a whole lot to choose from. However any student is welcome to make their own club/activity, all they have to to is talk to the student activities director and have a few students that also want to join. For example a few of my friends starting a fighting games tournament and a pokemon club.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
No frats of sororities. We're all geeky computer kids.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
You have a student ID which allows you to use the elevators and access the floor with classrooms on it. The administration floor is accessed without a pass, but remembering your student ID is important if you want to be able to get to your classes. This also keeps curious people out of the way unless they are on a tour with the school.
Neumont is a great school if you want to get your foot in the door of the Computer Industry, the last year is spent working for actual companies and many students receive job offers from those companies if they preform well. The job placement rate is close to 100% if you graduate with average starting salary around 50k. They teach you in a way that will help you go straight into the industry without a lot of re-training by the company you end up working for.
Be prepared to work your butt off, this school is not easy. If you're the kind of student who's always barely paid attention and still gotten good grades you're in for a rude awakening if you try that here. You need to put 100% into everything you do, but the level of education you'll receive and the depth that you'll know the subject will be rewarding. If you've never programmed before I would suggest you spend some time trying some basic programming before you choose Neumont as your school, not everyone is cut out for it.
This is an extremely challenging school, and is very fast paced. If you don't keep up you can fall behind very quickly. It is also a year round school which is hard for some students to adjust to. About half of the students drop out or fail by the time their first year is almost finished, either because they couldn't handle the work load or because programming just wasn't for them.
The school plans to move to a new building downtown this summer, but the current living arrangements are off campus apartments about a mile away, where you live with three other students and share a room with one. Many students elect to live outside of student housing or change apartments to live with their friend after attending school for a while. The apartments have full size kitchens, balconies, washer/dryer and utilities are included because you pay through the school instead of dealing with the apartments yourselves.
There is no meal plan, you are expected to buy your own groceries and prepare your own meals, except for lunch when a lady will come in with a hot meal that you can purchase for 5$ a day. Feeding yourself is completely up to you, but I don't suggest living off ramen. Many students go shopping with their roommates after all pitching the same amount of money and having community food, others choose to all buy their own food and take care of themselves individually. If you are looking for freedom and responsibility, living off campus in an apartment might be what you're looking for.
The school has a game room with a pool, ping pong and air hockey tables, as well as arcade games and another game room with xbox's, wii's, N64 and other consoles, however you are only allowed to use that room if your GPA is at a certain point. There are also a lot of beautiful areas to hike and go camping if you're an outdoors type. Not a lot of students are outdoorsy, but there are sometimes organized camping or skiing trips.
This school is extremely expensive and challenging, but the fast pace makes sure you never get bored, and some classes are only five weeks so you're always learning new things and moving on. If you fail a class you are welcome to take it again and they will replace the grade. You can't argue with their job placement rate, especially in today's economy.
The campus is two floors in an office building, so there's not a whole lot to do around the school but study and play games, but the school is next to a beautiful park with a great view of the mountains.
Students who love technology, games, programming. Many students were considered nerds in high school and are relieved that all the students here are nerds and think the things we were made fun of for in high school are cool. If you're into anime, video games, blogging, star wars, dragon ball z, pokemon, etc. this is the school for you. I myself have had numerous nerf wars both in school and in my apartment with my roommates. Just be careful that you balance your gaming and social life with your studies.
There are some clubs and activities, but since it is a small school there's not a whole lot to choose from. However any student is welcome to make their own club/activity, all they have to to is talk to the student activities director and have a few students that also want to join. For example a few of my friends starting a fighting games tournament and a pokemon club.
No frats of sororities. We're all geeky computer kids.
You have a student ID which allows you to use the elevators and access the floor with classrooms on it. The administration floor is accessed without a pass, but remembering your student ID is important if you want to be able to get to your classes. This also keeps curious people out of the way unless they are on a tour with the school.