Fashion Institute of Technology Reviews

"I’ll be so honest, if you’re considering anything other than design, FIT is absolutely not worth it. I’m a business major and I didn’t really get an idea of what the industry would be like until my 3rd semester as a sophomore and by then, too much time was already wasted. Do not enter this major if you hate math/science. New flash, retail can be very math heavy depending upon what you want to go into. It’s not the hardest math in the world, but still. Do as many internships as you possibly can early on. THAT will be the determining factor to help you decide whether or not you like the industry. I personally didn’t take any because I hated what I was learning and didn’t want to waste my time. If you want to become a fashion business management (fbm) major, be prepared that the people are not friendly. If you’re quiet and mind your business, people are extremely judgmental and you will not make friends. There is so much job competition within this major and I’ve heard internships can be extremely competitive and you almost need experience BEFORE entering an internship and for many this just isn’t possible since they’re looking for first-time experience. If you cannot handle networking and talking to people just for the hell of it, FBM isn’t for you. It is possible to succeed in this major as an introvert, but understand that on top of class work you need to hustle constantly and that can be too much for many. It was for me. I know this review seems cynical, but it’s honest. The professors can also be extremely rude and disrespectful towards students at time because they’re also industry professionals who put themselves on a pedestal and have inflated egos. Hopefully, you get the good ones. Most of the time, you get what you get. Housing is also extremely scarce so keep that in mind. A lot of currently enrolled students missed out on housing because priority was given to freshman. Hopefully whoever reads this sees a different view of this school because it’s absolutely not everything that everyone else will tell you.Read Less"

"Studying at FIT in a hybrid format has been great. The mix of online flexibility and in-person creativity really works. Professors are supportive, classes stay engaging, and the balance makes it easy to manage school, work, and life while still feeling connected."

"Fashion institute of technology (FIT) provides stunning combination of creativity and practical abilities. The staff is highly educated, and the campus develops a teamwork-oriented and motivational atmosphere. It truly sets you up to be successful in the fashion world due to the hands on and industry contact. This has taught me so many things and I have flourished here in terms of growth personally and professionally."

"In some ways, the Fashion Institute of Technologys Advertising and Marketing Communications program both underwhelmed me and exceeded my expectations. I was underwhelmed because I had unusual--but probably common--expectations. When I applied to FIT, I thought I would be immersed in the world of fashion--from its history to its theory. I could not have been more wrong. After all, it was a marketing program, so I really just took Marketing 101-type classes. Thats not to say that these classes cant be fun or useful, but dont expect to get a whole fashion education when youre just talking about a topical politicians latest PR stunt. That being said, there are still many more opportunities to explore fashion in the coursework than youd think. Whatever chance I could, I focused my term-projects on whatever fashion brand I was interested in. In that way, I gave myself my own fashion education through a marketing lens. Conversely, FIT did exceed my expectation with the incredible network it has. Its important to take advantage of all the resources they have: the academic advisement center, the career center for resume-writing help, and the financial aid office. The key is to find out what resources there are and reach out when you need them!Read Less"

"MFA Exhibition Design at FIT is marvelous! I have learned a lot and the professors are super knowledgeable. They always THERE FOR YOU! I have a few more semesters left, but I am already confidence in my future because the courses are so well organized and prepared. It extremely hard program and you will not make it if you do not have a true passion for this industry! At FIT, you will be prepared to work with a sponsor projects from a well known business firm in exhibition design industry. You will be challenged to be more than just a designer. You will be historians, curators, thinkers, philosophers, graphic designers, interior designers, etc... it seems like how can it be possible to have all these skills!? but it's possible...you will gain all of these skills from your programs. It's totally a life time experience that you will not regret!Read Less"

"The MFA in Illustration at Fashion Institute of Technology is a wonderful program for people who work in the day. It is designed for people who are creative and looking to begin a new illustration career or grow their illustrative skills. We learn from all types of artists currently working in the field such as painting, children books, comics, editorials and animation. It is very exciting and a lot of work, but it will be rewarding when I finish. We are learning to create a business from our artistic talents.Read Less"

"Enjoying the program so far. The trips overseas to Paris and Hong Kong are very exciting."