They're fully devoted to teaching and available to you both inside and outside the classroom. They get to know you well because your classes typically have fewer students than you might find in other programs. Each faculty member works closely with you and your other instructors to monitor your progress and help you turn any academic weaknesses into strengths. You can also get together with your adviser between regularly scheduled appointments. That kind of access extends to our staff and administrators.
Students also help and encourage each other.
Some who are especially skilled in the course material serve as peer tutors, providing assistance to individuals and small groups of students. Other peer tutors are upperclass Northeastern students who were once School of General Studies freshmen and want you to have as positive an experience as they did. Combine this support with your own effort and skills, and you have all the ingredients for success.