Touro College

I decided on Touro college because of how the school expressed themselves and their willingness to work with teachers. However this is not the case. It is very difficult to receive effective feedback from professors and help from anyone. I have feel my education is not taken seriously by the professors and feel a lack of empathy. I’ve expressed this feeling to my advisor and professors and was left feeling even more alone and confused. I feel my experience has been stressful and have no one to help... Read More or turn to. If I do contact the Touro one help desk, they never answer their phone or call back until 2 days. It is very frustrating and very disappointing, I feel I am not getting the education I deserve.

From admission to Advisement before attending and after this administration is by far the worst in communication, following through emails and providing clear and concise instructions and information. From the very first semester before I was matriculated, to after, which was my fifth class, the administration was unhelpful. I mussed the first semester because the admissions department didnt folliw through on emails. While getting matriculated, the department lost paper work, didn't check in other... Read More departments for my information (where they initially told me to send it), and then didn't send ny welcome letter in a format for me to understand that it was a welcome letter. The department also accidentally sent me a response meant for someone else along with that person's same issue. Therefore, that semester I was two weeks late for registering and had loads of work to catch up on. Some professors are understanding. Others are down right rude. Unprofessional college. I had an easier time in 1999, when I picked my classes out of a card catalog for CUNY college.

This school has some good things about it. Among these pros are the helpful Professors and the small class sizes that enable you to establish close, personal connections. Also, if you hold a Level three Teaching Assistant license, attending Touro College is a must! First, Touro College is accepted by the New York State Education Department Ofice of Teaching, which approves any academic credits you obtain. For every three credits you receive, it is worth 45 CTLE towards your license. This is crucial... Read More to anyone who holds a teaching license. Lastly, you will receive a great education, but you will establish your goals in obtaining your degree in education.