ONLINE COLLEGE REVIEWS

There are two things that the University needs to fix and fast. First is the student portal. The library could use some updating. When you access a data base, and type in the subject you want, you're more likely to get Aunt Bea's Apple pie recipe than you are articles on the subject you are researching. The next horror are the so called "learning" teams. If you have read other reviews about one or two people on a team carrying a paper, then you have heard accurately. Complaints about this go unanswered... Read Full Review

My Dr Chair did NOT know I was in the class, even though I submitted work. Walden will stall your completing the program to get more money from you, ANY ASSISTANCE WAS SUPERFICIAL ASND WHEN YOU GET TO THE DISSERTATION NO ONE WILL HELP YOU AND THE CHAIRS ARE UNAVAILABLE. Not a diploma mill this is a MONEY mill for Walden and no one else! Read Full Review

Graduated- not a problem getting a job- working on my Masters. Making a good above 5oK salary. Read Full Review

Accreditation? Regionally means colleges and university are part of that region's accreditation, there are six regions of accrediting bodies. Nationally means any college or university from any region can apply for nationally accreditation, which is one body. The Department of Education does not state one is better than the other. The difference is regionally accreditation is more expensive, don't like to accept other school's credits if they are nationally accredited... Read Full Review

The nursing program at the Parma, Ohio location is poor at best. The school solely cares about it's NCLEX passage percentage, which is often above 90% because of the FEW students that make out it alive to actually attempt the state test. The program director, and assistant, care not how many hundreds of students dreams they crush along the way. The scoring of their ATI test for final exams is also a joke. Look elsewhere, expensive school that does not care about you the student, only cares about themselves the business. Read Full Review

I completed four years at a traditional university but I wasn't independently wealthy like many of my peers and had to work for a living. I could not complete my degree during that time and a move across country and a death in the family derailed my college education. However, NAU was a great find. It is expensive but I felt I got an education I can be proud of. Faculty can be elusive if you don't engage them first but I found that I always got the level of attention I wanted and required... Read Full Review

CSU-Global Campus is a fairly new accredited online program. They are still working out some glitches in their system, updating the website, and making a genuine effort to make online learning a valuable asset for all ages of college students. Without this type of learning experience I do not believe I would have persued my goal to earn my B.S. in the traditional 'go to class' type setting. If you want to earn your B.S. or Master's degree I would highly recommend checking out csuglobal.org! Read Full Review

I feel as though I was ripped off. This school does not care about their students at all, they just want you to sign up so they can get their commission. Seriously the biggest mistake of my life. Read Full Review

This university provided me the opportunity to save money and receive a very impressive and inquisitive education. You must have to ability to function with minimum supervision because you have a lot of power in deciding the path you take. Now I plan to attend Devry University for my Masters and WGU courses will transfer because they are regionally and nationally accredited. Thanks WGU. Read Full Review

University of Maryland University College is vital for students who are serving in the military, and also for non-traditional students such as myself (50's, working, etc.). The school is regionally accredited and has had a long affiliation with the University of Maryland. The expertise and teaching credentials of the professors all meet or exceed my expectations. Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees in certain disciplines are all available. Plus, I'm a loyal Marylander! Hahaha! Read Full Review

If you are lucky enough to have an instructor that can capture the attention of all of his or her students, I say, learn as much as you can from that person and don't be afraid to ask questions. At Kaplan, there are only a small percentage of professors like this. The rest will make you feel like you should have never taken on the challenge of attending an online school. Financial Aid "Officers". WHAT A JOKE! If they had been upfront and said that you would owe more money before each term even ended, then I would have never agreed to attend... Read Full Review

I have read many negative and positive reviews on here, and believe the negativity comes from misunderstanding. Those who actually read about the school and understand the program will find success. WGU is not for everyone, you need to be self-motivated and able to properly use the resources that they provide. The guided learning tools are meant to assist, not replace textbooks that are part of the required learning resources. The self-paced courses work well for allowing you to balance work and school. The tests and other assessments can be challenging or easy depending upon your background and prior education... Read Full Review

I was a Navy nuke ELT stationed onboard a submarine while attending Thomas Edison for three years. Initially, I completed a BSAST in nuclear engineering technology using transferred credits from my prior 3 years of traditional college, 2 years of Navy nuclear power school, and four Thomas Edison classes (these classes were difficult and objective, it should also be noted that some other crewmembers of my submarine failed Thomas Edison classes).

After that, I completed their Masters of Science in Management program. It was difficult, time consuming, and I learned a lot that I use on a daily basis... Read Full Review

They were great when I started in 2006, but now tuition is almost $1100 a class and the teachers take less interest in their students. You never know when financial aid is going to get around to sending you the disbursement needed to help pay for books (they say 7 or 14 weeks, then add 2 to process, and then another 4 if a grade isn't posted and another week to process that) so I am paying high interest on loans that I am not seeing the money! In response to my emails I get automated answers, they don't read your emails completely anymore... Read Full Review

Admissions process consisted of submitting transcripts and completed application. Very little counseling or help with identifying and attaining goals. My goal was to become a CPA. This diploma does not provide sufficient amount of credits for meeting educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam in Florida. Had to figure that out myself. Online university is convenient and the instructors are pretty good. Quality of education is about equal to what is available at a state or community college. However, the cost is high for what you get. Undergrad classes were about $1200 each... Read Full Review

Liberty University has the flexibility that fits my full-time work schedule and the non-profit cost that fits my budget. I feel that my education is worth far more than the $395 per credit hour I am paying. It is a fantastic price for a fantastic education! Read Full Review

Anyone looking for an online university should absolutely stay away from WGU. The program of study is a series of non-related web links that take you to the websites of other colleges! Real colleges mind you. No other college in existence will take transfer credits from WGU so if you are deciding about going here, make sure you check it out thoroughly. Once you start, none of your coursework will transfer anywhere else if you decide to leave. Read Full Review

Kaplan, is a great School and I had a good experience at Kaplan while I attended, but the questions that you have to answer before posting this review are very much one sided questions. I can honestly say that the entire time that I attended Kaplan I did not always get a response from the academic advisors, no I did not but they are people and they get busy as well as we do, but I know that it's no excuse but I have nothing bad to say about Kaplan some of the instructors were a little difficult but you don't let this stop you... Read Full Review

WGU is an excellent school that has developed a model that should be adopted much more widely. It ensures a top-notch education because you MUST demonstrate competence to graduate not just attend lectures. You can rest assured that any negative reviews are from students who need substantial hand-holding to learn. Any true independent learner will love this school. Regarding credibility, WGU is the ONLY university to be accredited by MULTIPLE regional accrediting boards. They are also innovators. For example, to ensure the quality of the MBA education, students are REQUIRED to pass the Certified MBA exam to graduate... Read Full Review

Strayer Online is awesome. I can't sit in a classroom, but the courses online were set up to cover modern day experiences such as the fall of Enron, we even had to write papers about the bail out money. This school is awesome Read Full Review

Administration seems to not care about the EDJ students. Not sure of the worth of this degree. Poor advisors. Administration cares more about pace than quality. Read Full Review

I first contacted Kaplan University because I wanted to earn my MBA online due to work schedule, etc. They called and called - even after I'd answered and spoken with them! - wanting to give me information on their school. After I began my first semester of classes (just recently), they STILL CALLED ME WANTING TO GIVE ME INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR DEGREE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL!!! I finally told them that the number they were calling was not who they thought it was. The man said that I would be taken off THEIR list, but he can't guarantee I would be taken off the list of the other schools who now had my number... Read Full Review

After reading all of the reviews, I seems that those who understand that they will be expected to complete tasks, assignments and pass exams to complete the courses and graduate have all done well at WGU. I have read about fees changing and after completing the BS in Marketing Management degree program this month I can say that in two years neither tuition or fees have changed. Program course wok did change once in two years however that was done to make some of the tests easier to prepare for by reducing the amount of subject matter and adding additional courses... Read Full Review

I started my C.J. degree with Kaplan University back in Nov of 2006 and I presently have two classes remaining to graduate with a BA in CJ. I truly like the idea of online education and distance learning. It has been very convenient in my life-style. I think that Kaplan's teachers are wonderful. The professors have good knowledge of the material and are very considerate of the fast paced life styles that many online students have. I have also had no problems with student advisors, however I have had many frustrations with the accounting department and the schools system of billing... Read Full Review

The program is not easy but it is rewarding. Do not enter Walden thinking they are a diploma mill. Although it is a distance learning degree, I find I have made better friends with my 'flight' of students than I did at my brick and mortar University of California undergrad school. We are constantly on the phone and email working through assignments. Multiple weekly discussion board interactions are required with the classmates, group projects, individual essays and projects. Your participation and quality of contribution to the discussions is graded as well as your assignments... Read Full Review

False reviews from Enrollment Advisors working for the university. Don't believe the reviews. Find out for yourself. Read Full Review

Had an excellent experience with this university. I would recommend it to others. Costs were more affordable than others and the faculty was top notch. Read Full Review

I took a self paced grad. level education course. It had too many small assignments, and was overall too much work. If you just want to bang out your degree, try phoenix instead. Read Full Review

First of all, I, too, am a 4.0 student, and had more than 130 credits to my name from previous starts at colleges. I found it very easy to get around at WGU once I spent a few minutes learning the student portal plus going through the "Education Without Boundaries" course information that is your intro to WGU. I was disappointed that so few of my previous credits transferred in. This is the result of the model used, in which several classes from another school may combine to equate to a "domain" at WGU. For example, I had plenty of collegiate math, but no statistics, so I couldn't transfer any math; I had to take the math domain over... Read Full Review

As an experience programmer looking to finish my degree, this seemed like a good program. So far, after a few semsesters, the teachers have been hit or miss. On the high end, the teachers knew their subject matter well and were helpful. On the low end, I was stuck with Data Structures teacher who was clearly in over her head, not only was she averse to explaining things in code, she was incapable of explaining things with code and essentially expected us to pay $1,000 for the course and to be happy with reading from a very dated textbook and then try our best to answer poorly phrased questions which made little sense to anybody but... Read Full Review

I have been taking classes for over a year. The coursework is like any other college coursework. You either get it or you don't. I feel like the program has given me back what I have put into it. The classes helped prepare me for a Praxis exam that I had to pass to get an endorsement in order to keep my job. My mentor has been very helpful when I have needed her. As far as all of the work being applicable to what my degree will be in, it certainly is. I have not once felt that I was just doing busy work. Overall, I would say that you do get more for your money with Western Governor's University. Read Full Review

While I felt this school offered a moderate education experience there are too many upsetting things about this school for me to EVER recommend it to another. For the most part the academic advisors were accomodating, I only had one semi-bad one that did not enroll me in the emphasis I requested, and by the time I found out I would have had to take additional courses. This is minor though. The largest problem is all the headaches with the financial department... Read Full Review

I'm getting my bachelors degree while working full time and things are extremely busy but hopefully it'll all be worth it at the end of the day. Read Full Review

I have attended many colleges, both distance and B&M, and found the website and resources to be very good @ WGU. I am glad I chose them, and even happier that I am done! :D Read Full Review

I am a recent recruit to Strayer University. I enrolled in the online university to complete a Masters in Business Administration with emphasis in health care.

The online admission advisor has been extremely helpful. There is a local Strayer campus in my area and several credible local programs. Strayer online option is the reason for my choosing the program.

So far the Online Admissions advisor has been available for any and all questions and aids in communication WITH ADMINISTRATORS, DEANS AND REGISTRARS OFFICES (that has been a negative point in reviews of the program I read prior to my choosing to enroll... Read Full Review

I have attended both brick and mortar and online degree programs. SLU is first and foremost a brick and mortar school that offers comprehensive online degrees. I enjoyed my education at SLU much more than Colorado Tech Online. Honestly, I enjoyed SLU more when it was administered by University Alliance. However, even through eCollege, it is clear that SLU administration and professors care about their work and the online student community. Professors were knowledgeable and punctual (except for a few, which the University acted on). Course material was challenging and rewarding. Class setup is very well organized and planned... Read Full Review

Like any other school this one has its up sides and down sides. On the up side you can get through material at your own pace. On the down side some of the course material is not correct. You definitely need to be a self starter and be able to work on your own. If you need to be told to do every step of the way this is not the school for you. On the other hand if you are not on a normal set schedule this is the perfect place for you. You can regulate the amount of time you spend on any particular class although you do need to complete them within the term... Read Full Review

I enrolled in the WGU IT program in September 2008. Unfortunately I wasn't told that there weren't "real" IT classes, but that I would be working on getting certificates. The cost of each certificats is about $150, but WGU charges you about $1000 (assuming you only do 3 classes per term). So if you want to attend WGU, take all the certifications on your own, and then transfer them in. You could save over $6000+! Also be aware that you won't get basic CS foundational courses such as OOP, Data Structures, etc. It seems that they don't have any of their own curriculum, and everything is outsourced... Read Full Review

I have been enrolled in the Master of Science General Psychology Program at Walden University since March 2005. I decided to attend Walden University because an academic advisor assured me that I would be choosing a school that is committed to proactive social change, student-oriented, efficient and economical. I was informed that I could complete the program in one and a half years based on my level of devotion. Considering that I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Formal Minor in Sociology at a traditional school in two years and my education was my first priority, I did not foresee any problems... Read Full Review

I am a graduate of Kaplan University twice now and I was shocked to read some of the terrible experiences that other individuals profess to have had while attending. I received my first degree in 2004 and went to work right away as a Private Investigator, largely due to the excellent internship I was approved for, by Kaplan, in the Homicide division of the city Police Department. I decided to return to Kaplan and pursue an AAS degree in legal studies to further a career in Insurance Fraud Investigations, and I graduate this month... Read Full Review

Kaplan tech support & other departments respond too slow to questions & requests. Prospective students must apply for living & educational expenses separate from their tuition, there is poor communication with the admissions advisor & other depts. Keep your distance from this irresponsible school!! Read Full Review

I started my first quarter at Strayer in physical classes on campus. Then I moved for a new job and had no campuses nearby so I made the easy transition to online learning. I have to admit, I felt the in-class curriculum was too lenient. Students were getting away with handing things in late, being unprepared, late, etc. I was doubting the value of my time and money for the education I was receiving. My online classes however, were challenging. The professors used the discussion forums effectively and called out students who seemed to copy others or take shortcuts... Read Full Review

I'm pretty far into this degree and I made the move to Ellis University back in January. So far so good. Courses and online platform are the same as when they were EC-NYIT. I like the "real-world" approach to teaching that EU uses. I have made recommedations to friends and co-workers to check this school out. Read Full Review

HORRIBLE! Don't EVER attend Keller Graduate school. I enrolled for a class in July of last year (2008)for their Business Administration MBA program. I had to drop the class the first week due to family obligations....I've been fighting with their financial aid department for the last 6 MONTHS to get the issues resolved...#1) They are trying to charge me almost $700 for an online class that I never even logged into. #2) I applied for a student loan from Wachovia to pay for the class...Wachovia ended up dispersing over $2,000 to Keller before I could cancel it... Read Full Review

False Claim: Walden falsely states its "Alumni have lifetime access to the Laureate International Universities Global Career Center, a proprietary job-placement site (with) 6,200+ partner corporations, 35,000+ jobs worldwide, Discussion boards in English and Spanish" Visit http://www.waldenu.edu/c/Services/UniversityServices_7143.htm to see for yourself. Reality: the Center does not have the advertised 6200+ partner corporations or the 35000+ jobs. Never has. Period. Read Full Review

I received my DBA-Accounting from Argosy Univesity-Sarasota in 2004. I started the program in 2000 in Sarasota when it was University of Sarasota (Former name). The online format was not in existence then. Therefore I commuted to Sarasota, FL for about 3 or four times a year to attend classes. This is a great school; the whole educational experience was rewarding! Believe me, I have achieved my educational goals and on the way to achieving my professional goals as well. I know a lot of Argosy University graduates teaching college in the US as assistant, associate, full professors as well as Head of Departments and Deans... Read Full Review

I've seen some negativity from people that have had good experiences towards people that did not. Im a 4.0 student and I feel like I wasted my time with this school. The initial enrollement process was quick and easy, the couselors were there to help me with everything and that's were it ended. The problem I had was trying to figure out what I had to study and where I needed to get it from. I would end up clicking link after link to find course materials, which would end up leaving 8-10 windows on my computer screen. It was confusing to say the least... Read Full Review

My experience was favorable @ WGU. I had just left a great job, and was able to accelerate my degree and return to work with a better salary. I'll be the first to say it is not a model that works for everyone. The student must be disciplined and motivated because the process depends upon you completing lessons without any peer pressure that might be experienced at a campus. Your mentor will call you, encourage you, and give you a mutually agreed upon path, but you must do the work. A lot of people complain about taskstream...well, I can say that I didn't always agree. I took their feedback and resubmitted the assignments and moved... Read Full Review

I am currently a BS Psychology student at Phoenix online, and I enjoy every moment of the learning experience. I am a 40 hour work week employee as well as a Minister with children, there was no way that I could have attended a B&M school. Yes you have a lot of papers to write, but this is college, and I write sermons all the time. As for the team approach, I find it to be a great experience collectively learning and researching theories and such with others.

I happen to have had persons on my team who put in 100 percent, which from what I have read from other reviews, is unheard of, but not my personal experience at UOP... Read Full Review

WGU is a good school - I'm not sure why there are these crazy, negative reviews. I personally think that you either like online schools or don't and that this may be the issue. I've been to a brick and mortar college before WGU and I have to say that I like WGU better. I actually spend more hours working on assignments with WGU than the other, but I think it is worth it. It really is work at your own pace - someone wrote that you can't even start until your class is approved, but this is the case for any school. This process is no different than registering for a class at a traditional school... Read Full Review