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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Solid University at Affordable Costs"

Anyone who calls this University a Scam is a complete idiot or just a liar...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Fantastic"

This school allowed me the flexibility to get an accredited degree at my own schedule. I loved the experience and affordability so much that I am now pursing my M.B.A....

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Competency-based"

My experience has been positive, though I agree with other reviewers that WGU is not for everyone...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Western Governor's University is not a scam"

Western Governor's University is not a scam. WGU has real course mentors who take time and help not if you don't intend to seek......

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Best online university"

WGU online school is superb. I like how they approach their learning to their students...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"After researching online programs for over a year..."

I have been a nurse for 38 years and, for the last 1-2 years, have been toying with the idea of completing my degree, BSN. I prefer to do ANYTHING online...

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Western Governors University Overall 3/5
"Competency is subjective"

In theory, this would be a great institution to attend. However, many details on the competency based learning are left out...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Get That Degree"

I would highly recommend WGU to anyone who has a goal of obtaining their degree but who does not wish to go morbidly into debt to do so...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"My Experience with Western Governors University"

I am trying to pursue a Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Good University with Strong Programs"

I've read some of the negative reviews of this school and have no idea what they are talking about...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"New Era of Education"

Another reviewer made some very negative comments about Western Governors University (WGU) that are all unfounded and untrue...

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Western Governors University Overall 3/5
"I only have one Complaint"

I only have one issue. Since they do not offer a GPA I couldn't transfer into the school I want to attend to get my Masters...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Still Worth the Money"

I would give WGU 3.5 stars out of 5. I recommend WGU mostly because of price. Many private colleges are not worth the price: professor quality varies greatly or graduate students might teach you...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"MA 5-12 Mathematics Education"

I would give WGU 3.5 stars out of 5. I recommend WGU mostly because of price...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Graduate"

I would give WGU 3.5 stars out of 5. I recommend WGU mostly because of price...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"WGU has been a good fit for me"

It's been a good experience for me. In my graduate program, we definitely have instructors. (Baffled about the comments indicating there were none.) Great resources and materials...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Joe Wimmer"

This was far better than Ashford. Had weekly talks with mentor. Good communication options. Got student teaching assignment . Felt well prepared.

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Western Governors University Overall 3/5
"Flexible, cheap, effective... I'm still not recommending it"

The cost is excellent. The quality of education is good. The interaction with students and course mentors (instructors) is maddening...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Not For The Feeble Minded"

I wrote the first review before going through most of the written reviews. This school is not for the feeble minded. You have to identify what works for you and that's why we are responsible adults...

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Western Governors University Overall 0/5
"Proud to be an alumni."

I will definitely recommend this school to any disciplined individual, seeking to earn a degree within the comfort of their home. It is intensive, credentialed and very affordable...

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Western Governors University Overall 3/5
"Go somewhere else"

There are no teachers... There are no grades... They dont even accept their own degrees... Here is my story: I started a Bachelors Degree at WGU in Network Administration...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Not for the ill of heart"

When I was looking at colleges, I had a hard time even finding a college to go to. It was not due to myself lacking motivation or intelligence. I was a single mother with a job in surgery...

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Western Governors University Overall 2/5
"Lack in help."

So I am barely finishing up my second term in the program. There is a lack of help, whenever I have a question it takes them about 3 days to answer, by then I really don't care anymore...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Tough but worth it!!"

This school was great but did not realize how great until I finished my MBA and decided to continue my education by obtaining a MA in Early Childhood Education...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Western governors University is okay"

My experience has been good overall, but will pursue masters elsewhere. I am on last few classes, and you have no ability to really debate really interesting topics...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"A solid online school"

WGU is a real school that involves real learning. DON'T get caught in believing because it is competency based school that the student does not learn...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Not for everyone, but a great school for self motivators"

WGU is not for everyone. It takes so much time and patience to complete a degree through this college. If you are able to do that, then this school is right for you...

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Western Governors University Overall 4/5
"Dreams Come True"

I am on my third term with WGU. If you are looking to finish your degree in education but do not have the flexibility of being able to attend class on time then consider WGU...

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Western Governors University Overall 5/5
"Great Experience"

I completed my BSN in 10 months. School and work was all I did. Western is not for everyone. It takes discipline, I recieved my associate degree in 1983 and my BSN in 2011...

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