Florida State University

FSU offered me an amazing opportunity when I was accepted. When I was a Freshman, many brochures I was given had the Political Science and International Affairs post graduation job placement at an average of 45K. In fields of business like, the FBI, CIA, LAW, etc. With that motivation, I graduated with an above average gpa(and now folks with above 3.5) who in the same field have found zero jobs. If you stayed in Tallahassee, all you have is government jobs and even they are hiring folks with quantitative degrees(i.e. Economics,Business,Math,etc) The average state employee makes 35k per year and when you start...you start as OPS which means, no benefits and below the aforementioned average. I started with a 60k worth of debt getting paid 28k. My cousin graduated with his Master's in Public Admin and couldn't find a job...he ended enlisting with the Marines and NCO getting paid dirt for literally menial work.

But here's the worst part. FSU treatment to us graduates post graduation. You'd think that after becoming a booster and spending sooo much money to the university that you'd have a better chance to get into Master programs...boy was a wrong. I have desperately tried to get into the mba program to advance in my field, given how they screwed me by giving me a degree that was worthless in the eyes of employers, they won't even accept me to their program. One you graduate, you are nothing to them unless you give them money, money, money. Even the Alumni association costs money, can't really network with any of them unless you have money or a business degree.

Honestly, FSU has hurt me deeply financially. You graduate with a ton of debt, a useless degree and then they turn their backs on you when you need a second wind. They do it because the Master's programs are ranked based on a new pool of candidates and whoever brings the best candidates with the best tests scores has the edge. If you do not test well on the tests...tough luck. Do expect a rejection letter. Syracuse University may be a little more pricey, but they recruited me as did UNC. Much better programs, much better job placement and they have normal GMAT waiver options. Where they will review your application in it's entirety, with 7 or less or 5 years of relevant work experience, if you do not have their(FSU's) required 8, they won't even look at you and it's an immediate rejection.FSU just lost 5,000k which I was already paying for as a booster member, plus University Center Club membership and any future apparel and merchandising a year. I you have an option, do not come to FSU.

4th Year Male -- Class 2010

Faculty Accessibility: A+, Education Quality: F

I came here from Maine to study for Poli Sci. I had relatives who went here, so no big deal, right? If they'd gone and liked it I should too. Big mistake. Welcome to FSU, where conservative billionares bribe the school to hire only political conservatives on their staff. Just look at the Econ dept. I got graded down on a paper because my opinions were "too biased" (read: liberal). No wonder the education quality is so one-sided. Also, the kids here are thick as bricks. Business dweebs, religious nuts, and druggies/bums who think FSU is a vacation hotel. Campus safety sucks too but mostly just because of vandalism and kids yelling in public. What a mistake. So many other places I could have gone instead.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2012

Campus Maintenance: B+, Education Quality: F

This is a decent school and the atmosphere is real friendly and fun. The city and university is aesthetically beautiful and we have a renowned football team. The biggest drawback about FSU is the administration. For one, you won't get much help at a 40,000 campus, besides being no more than a number. But my biggest discontentment is being a public school, it will suck the expenses out of you if you are not here living on mommy and daddy's money. Who would've guessed that even at a public school, individuals would still fall through the cracks financially. Sure you can take loans as they will tell you, but then after $80,000 to graduate, the degree at this school will be lucky to make you half of that, it's certainly no harvard or yale. I do recommend FSU however would only suggest it for 1) in-state 2) undergrad 3) on a trust fund basis.

1st Year Male -- Class 2010

Campus Aesthetics: A+, Individual Value: F