The criticism students have is not that we want the school to be ruined or shut down. The reason why a lot of students don't want to speak up is because they're still looking for jobs in the industry and are afraid of backlash or just "tainting" themselves before getting their foot in the door. Maybe it's irrational, but it's a real fear coming from someone just starting out in the industry.
The purpose is that we want them to be better, to be held accountable for the experiences that they're offering to students who pay that $85k. Everyone coming in to the program is aware of the peer-learning, ISA, etc. However, it's gotten this far because there were promises made that weren't fulfilled, and despite all effort to speak to staff and even the co-founders about the problems, none of them ever listen or do anything about it. One of the former students suggested a "Suggestion Box" and was told she didn't belong in the school. It's extremely frustrating.
They've held Town Halls where students have suggested very real, actionable criticisms but it gets waved off. What's the point of having a Town Hall? Sure, there are students who are successful, but there are a ton of other students who come out struggling to find a job with little to no support from the school. They accept anyone and forget those that graduated and need help. They spend money on PR and ads and parties instead of hiring real staff with legitimate education experience. Instead, they hire former students to build out the curriculum. The second year curriculum's all made by former students and is buggy and not particularly great so no one's interested in taking the second year.
It doesn't have to be perfect, but for $85k, it needs to be better. Much better.