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Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana Reviews

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  • 10 out of 10 people found this review useful.

    Charlotte-catresha from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for student aid early. They have a policy that could cripple your ability to start confidently-they do not disburse financial aid funds until 3 weeks into the semester.

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Samantha from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Will learn a lot

    I know some of the chefs and their teachings and its so much fun.
    Will enjoy being here

    This school is homey. To me it's a small school and students know almost everyone. It's enjoyable and fun.
    Bang for the buck

    This school is gentle on the pocket.
    Tips for prospective students

    You'll love this school.
    Great for these types of students

    Make the best of college and have fun and make experiences (right choices of course).

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Nathan from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    the courses have on a average 25- 30 students, so there is always more than enough chance for everone to ask their questions and recieve answers. Also there are always working tutors willing to go beyond their tasks
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being at Ivy Tech, because the crowd is diverse and everyone is mature with a destiny to obtain their degrees
    Bang for the buck

    Less than a thousand dollars a course, books on an average cost about one hundred and twenty dollars so ofcourse you will get your bang for your buck
    Tips for prospective students

    Financial adi is a privilage and their certain situations that can cause obsticals, such as, dropping a class so I wouldn't reccomend perfonrming this action
    Great for these types of students

    This is a great school for students who don't really won't the large scale class enviornment and for those who like to be heard. It is great for students who want to start collge but would like a more conveient price

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Gina from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Jami from Pittsboro, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am really enjoy the culinary program that Ivy Tech of Central Indiana is offering. All of the educators and the head of the culinary department, Chef Bricker are very involved and accredited for their positions. Everyone shows lots of passion and excitement for what they do. This helps me to feel the same and deffinatly encourages my learning. I feel as though they really care about the success of their students.
    Am enjoying being here

    I enjoy being at Ivy Tech because I know that I am refining myself into a more educated and disciplined individual through my work and studies here. Also when you are around people who are excited about sharing/teaching what they do, it makes it all the more enjoyable.
    Bang for the buck

    I chose Ivy Tech at first because I did not know what I wanted to go to school for and I did not want to waste a ton of money trying to figure it out either. Ivy Tech was a great chpice for me because I am now working on a degree that I love. I am happy with the culinary program here at Ivy Tech and am planning on finishing my degree here.
    Tips for prospective students

    My tip for school is to figure out what you want to do. Research all you can and find out everything you need to know for what you plan on going for. Be sure of what you want then go for it. Work hard and give it the best you've got. Don,t give up over struggle for struggle is what leads to new growth.:)
    Great for these types of students

    Ivy Tech is great for people still trying to figure out what path they want to take. A class you take and don't use costs a lot less here at Ivy Tech than it does at the big name four year schools. The Culinary program is for people like me who learn best through hands on involvement and close connection with hard working educators. I really appreciate everything that Ivy Tech and mainly their culinary program is doing for me the student.

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Ciara from Carmel, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Ivy Tech has lots of great classes that fulfill my needs
    Am enjoying being here

    The schedules are flexible and the people are really nice.
    Bang for the buck

    Low prices for great classes.
    Tips for prospective students

    Register early.
    Great for these types of students

    Great for students who want to be close to home.

  • Felice from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    IvyTech Community College- Central Indiana a school where everyone is someone. It doesn't matter if you are a first timer or returning to finish your degree you are important.

    Tips for prospective students

    It is important to have a general idea about what area you would like to pursue your degree and read or search out your career choice.
    Academic Rigor

    Your academic career can be the best only if you apply yourself.
    Dorm Life

    I am not sure about dorm life at Ivy Tech.
    Food and Dining

    The food is terrific.
    What to do for fun

    There is always something to do at IvyTech get involved.

  • Alexandra from Brownsburg, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Ivy Tech is very helpful when the students have problems. They have great professors and help every student that doesn't understand the material. The classes are the right difficulty.
    Tips for prospective students

    Remember to do your homework. It's so different from high school but the points add up if you don't do your work and your teacher isn't going to bug you to turn things in you just have to know.
    Academic Rigor

    The tests are fabulous and the right difficulty.
    Dorm Life

    I don't live in a dorm there so I can't fairly rate this one.
    Food and Dining

    there isn't dining at my campus.
    What to do for fun

    Go to places around campus to pass time.

  • Shelly from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Greatest, most inexpensive college around. They truly help you succeed! Great programs for students other than just classes!
    Tips for prospective students

    Get involved!
    What to do for fun

    There is always something going on!
    Bang for the buck

    This college is fantastic! From helping you find your way with your course load, to making sure you succeed in your classes, to extra activities for students, this college has it all! The diversity of students is amazing! You will not be disappointed in your time spent here.
    Great for these types of students

    Everyone wanting to further their education!

  • Anthony from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Ivy Tech is a great college, it offer the same courses as big university. Ivy.Tech also have a excellent professor to students ratio. Professor at ivy tech strive to see every. Student succeed.
    Tips for prospective students

    Incoming students should put in the effort and go the extra mile because it will be worth it in the end.
    What to do for fun

    Studying outside when it's warm out. Meeting up with friends is also fun
    Great for these types of students

    Criminal Justice and Culinary

  • Mara from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Ivy Tech is a supportive student college.
    Ivy Tech well accommodate to your needs.
    Ivy Tech has the most supportive and helpful professors.

    Tips for prospective students

    Do not let your fear consume you, Ivy Tech staff and faculty will always be there to help you.
    Academic Rigor

    Very high academic rigor I would say.
    Dorm Life

    Haven't had the chance to experience the dorm life, so I don't have a specific evaluation for it.
    Food and Dining

    The food Ivy Tech serves, is very healthy and nutritional, I would say they try to serve food that helps you concentrate with your studies. The dining are the cleanest dinings I have ever seen in any college.
    What to do for fun

    There are many events going on every week at Ivy Tech. Ivy Tech offers many discount tickets for events such as skating, basketball, football, and many other sport events. They also offer discount tickets and transportation for other events like water parks and others.
    Great for these types of students

    Ivy Tech has all kind of students: hispanic, native american, dominican republic, mexican, afro american you name it.
    Clubs and Activities

    There are many club at Ivy Tech.
    Campus Safety

    Ivy Tech safety really impression me when I started school. Security is always working hard to maintain safe their students, from every early in the morning till very late at night.

  • C from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    If you plan to attend IUPUI, do your first two years here to save much money. The pre-engineering courses I have taken have, so far, been demanding and rewarding. There is an amazing selection of courses, so consider trying something different (e.g., machinist classes), as the tuition costs are low enough that dabbling won't destroy you financially.
    Tips for prospective students

    Put your cell phone away and study. Purdue University is quite arrogant, so the engineering- and technology-specific courses here will likely not transfer there. Keep in mind Purdue-West Lafayette is so snobbish it even refuses to accept credits from its own branch campuses of the College of Technology (and who knows what else). Keep in mind that pre-engineering and engineering technology are different. The engineering courses may be allowed to fill certain engineering technology requirements, but it does not work the other way, which a few students I know have found out the hard way.
    Academic Rigor

    The pre-engineering courses have been rather demanding (and enjoyable), but I also try to do more exercises from the material than are assigned. As for other courses, I do not know, as I've filled my general education credits elsewhere.
    Food and Dining

    I've never eaten on the campus, because I have to watch my spending.
    What to do for fun

    I'm a non-traditional engineering student: I don't have a social life, so I don't know. However, Indianapolis is a large city with many possibilities. Ivy Tech makes clear efforts to involve students in more than courses alone and does a good job informing them of various activities on campus.
    Bang for the buck

    The Pre-Engineering programs in EE and ME transfer to IUPUI. You can knock out the first two years of study in these two engineering fields, get an AS degree, and transfer to IUPUI without losing time or much money. The Ivy Tech GPA doesn't transfer to IUPUI (you just get the credits), but that's a small price to pay for saving thousands of dollars to enjoy smaller classes.
    Great for these types of students

    Students who want to save money and transfer to IUPUI. If you have vocational interests, it's a superb choice.
    Campus Safety

    Perhaps very late at night in summer it would be a bad idea to hang around once the buildings are locked up. There are guards and the parking garages are patrolled.

  • MARTAYVIA from INDIANAPOLIS, IN

    Reviewer is A past student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    GREAT START SINCE IT IS A SMALL COLLEGE.
    VERY RESOURCEFUL AND MANY OPTIONS.
    GREAT PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES.
    Tips for prospective students

    WORK HARD AND NEVER GET DISCOURAGED. COLLEGE IS NOT ONLY TESTING YOU ACADEMIC ABILITIES, BUT ALSO YOUR LIFE SKILLS TO HELP MOLD YOU IN TO A SUCCESSFUL YOUNG ADULT.
    Dorm Life

    I LIVE OFF CAMPUS
    What to do for fun

    I SING, DANCE, DRAW, WRITE POEMS,LAY SPORTS,READ BOOKS,LISTEN TO MUSIC,VOLUNTEER

  • Merideth from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    I LOVE Ivy Tech Community College. Without it, I would not be able to afford college. Most of the professors are wonderful too!
    Tips for prospective students

    Utilize the tutoring center. The tutors know their stuff and can really help you.
    Academic Rigor

    Some of the classes are pretty tough, especially if you are taking nursing pre-requisites. Most programs are very competitive since the college is so affordable.
    Dorm Life

    Ivy Tech does not offer dorms or on campus housing
    Food and Dining

    The only food available is either Noble Roman's or vending machines. Neither of which are healthy or good.
    Bang for the buck

    I do believe it is the cheapest college in the Indianapolis area
    Campus Safety

    Pretty safe in my opinion. Use common sense and lock your car doors. Don't bring valuables and you will be fine.

  • Breanne from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    Class A for accredations of college, Outstanding teaching reference, overall inprovement of the newest foundation added to accomadate the school.
    Tips for prospective students

    Stay yourself don't let anybody deny what is no the truth from the publics eyes to achieve overall.
    Academic Rigor

    Preprally
    Dorm Life

    Dorm pillow fights
    Food and Dining

    McDonalds and Chuckie Cheese ( Show Biz)
    What to do for fun

    Ice Skating, eating candy, going dancing
    Bang for the buck

    Buying a used college texbook with all software still asembled for half the book price.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    I have met my student advocates of my college campus
    Great for these types of students

    I would enjoy a journal, and a movie after homework.
    Clubs and Activities

    Bartenders and servers carwash at Hooters.
    Greek Life

    Enjoying my lovely geek life of greek mythology.
    Campus Safety

    Downloading the Emergency Campus Assaistance Police to your smartphone.

  • Anthony from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Ivy Tech Community College is an awesome school. They are very flexible with your schedule and challenge you to do things that you thought you could never do. They have taught me a lot about being an adult and being a college student.
    Tips for prospective students

    This is a great start before something big, it is always great to have a foundation. Let Ivy Tech be that foundation.
    Academic Rigor

    The academics are very accurate, challenging, and will make you try your best.
    Dorm Life

    My dorm is at home. Your dorm at Ivy Tech can be anywhere you choose.
    Food and Dining

    OH MY GOSH, the food is to DIE for, it is so good, they have real chefs and they do an amazing job.
    What to do for fun

    There are a lot of intramural sports, clubs, and groups to get into at Ivy Tech. They college is very open minded and will consider any new group.
    Bang for the buck

    Bang for the buck? What can I say I saved over $8,000 this year, how about I am not in debt up to my eye balls.
    Great for these types of students

    Trying to get things on the right track, save money, and just about anyone.
    Campus Safety

    Very safe, the security is very kind, and they just built a sky walk to make it safe for students.

  • Rachel from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Academic Rigor

    not hard
    Food and Dining

    have not experienced food

  • Mashonda from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    Ivy Tech is a school that well prepares you for the next steps in life.
    Ivy Tech is an affordable school.
    Ivy Tech is really hands on in the education aspect.
    Tips for prospective students

    Look at yourself and become familiar with your actions so that you can well prepare and understand what you need to do to attain your goals.
    Dorm Life

    There are no dorms you commute to school.
    Food and Dining

    There is a nice little pizza shop on campus.
    What to do for fun

    There is a few things to do in the community, the downtown location has a lot of places nearby.

  • Robert from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    i am surprised at the quality of the instructors that the school has provided at such a low cost! they are extremely personable and understand that the only reason that you are there is to improve your future. therefore, they treat you with the attention and the dignity that you require and deserve.
    Tips for prospective students

    do not down-play ivy tech simply because it is a community college. it is still a higher learning institution and the level of study and work that is involved is comparable to any four-year school that i have experienced. you are receiving a quality education that you will be able to take with you anywhere in life.
    Academic Rigor

    while this may not be an ivy league school, it is still an institution of higher learning and thus requires more from you than high school did. the classes are competitive and the academic standards are high.
    Food and Dining

    there is very limited food. it only consists of vending machines.
    What to do for fun

    there are plenty of locations in the downtown area to go to. since this is a community college, campus is usually dead after 10 o'clock.
    Bang for the buck

    surprisingly enough, for the cost of the school (which is very low comparably speaking) the quality of education is very high. the education that you receive for the money you spend is exceedingly high.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    the new julia carson center has just opened up and is a beautiful facility that allows for a very relaxed atmosphere that is conducive to studying.
    Great for these types of students

    this is great for low income students who are trying to make it. it is also perfect for those people who have family obligations (i.e. you are a parent) and for those students who plan to be working while they are attending classes.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are very limited opportunities to get involved in any clubs or activities. at the very least i have not seen any advertised.
    Greek Life

    greek life is non-existent on this campus.
    Campus Safety

    security on this campus is very high profile. whether it is the middle of the day or late at night i have often seen two or more police officers on campus at all times.

  • Kharla from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    In three sentences

    ivy tech community college make possible the students of all ages with lower income get a professional education. the school keeps an open schedule from monday through saturday for all students who wants to have class time in their multiple locations. also, the online programs are really great, teachers provide multiple information and support to the students to succeed. in recent years, ivy tech community college has achieved great reputation, being compared to universities in indiana.
    Tips for prospective students

    first of all, it recommended that future students have in mind the choice of career, so it is easier entry to it. second, engaging fully in the study, seek guidance and direction of teachers as well as the right tools for research and development projects of the same.
    third, develop interdependence, that means: help each other in class, each partner makes his contribution a classroom, and that contributes to career success.
    Academic Rigor

    ivy tech as another academic institution demands a lot from their students, engage in research, academic support during search and after school. thus also study and prepare for projects and evaluations during the academic semester.
    Dorm Life

    i don't think ivy tech provides dorms. mostly students commute everyday.
    Food and Dining

    never try the cafe for a meal or anything like that. just probably to buy a coffee, but the atmosphere is nice and friendly.
    Bang for the buck

    ivy tech really worth every dollar that you spend on it. the credit payments are very affordable than regular colleges in the city.
    Clubs and Activities

    i never had the chance to participate in school activities, ivy tech had a drama club, a social service club as well. always oriented to help the community.
    Campus Safety

    the campuses that i had been are located in indianapolis and lawrence, they're very safe inside and out. the campuses count on patrols and guards around the parking place and inside the building.

  • Shana'e from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will learn a lot

    I have attended a great New Student Orientation and they helped me figure out what I needed to do to accomplish 2 of my 50 plus goals I have academically! It was so great to learn how to get a head start on my classes and know what I should be looking for because classes seem to go very fast in availability whenever they become available! They didn't rush me or interrupt and they helped me make sure I was on track for classes up to 4 semesters so that I wouldn't be aimlessly searching for classes that might not apply to my current major or future goals.
    Will enjoy being here

    I have been to the North Meridian Campus, it is always clean, quiet but has an air of excitement and honor to it. There is an overall great vibe about this school and the staff that I have met are very personable, professional and easy to get along with.
    Bang for the buck

    very gentle on the pocket, especially if you are an in state resident!
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for their scholarships, grants and the FAFSA application online and as early as possible or you will miss out on grants you qualify for! I am a 21st Century Scholar and I did not receive my scholarship simply because of the date for which the FAFSA was received by their financial aid office..... I am worried I won't get my books in time to start class right now because they have a policy where it can take up to a month for me to receive my loans even though I am taking late start classes. Kind of boggles me. They should implement a voucher program where they will charge our accounts for the estimated amount of how much books cost and then when the loans get there subtract the actual amount we spent from the amount of our loans or other financial aid.
    Great for these types of students

    Those serious about college will really benefit from this college because if you need help with anything someone at that school no matter how many people you have to talk to, WILL help you solve your problem whether it is paperwork or otherwise!

    Go Getters
    Working Adults

    Undecided Majors
    Criminal Justice Majors
    Early Childhood Education Majors
    Those seeking the CDA Certificate

  • Tryphena from Indianapolis, IN

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    I am a returning student to their Human Service field.
    Am enjoying being here

    Great place to study.
    Bang for the buck

    Tuition is lower here.
    Tips for prospective students

    Apply for F/Aid early.
    Great for these types of students

    All students are welcome here.

  • Jasma from Carbondale, IL

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Will enjoy being here

    I already know alot of people there
    Bang for the buck

    price isnt bad
    Tips for prospective students

    Learn all you can

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