My Not-So-Good Experience with UOP (University of Phoenix)
Disappointing Degree Through the University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ 85034
United States of America
I was one of the people that was fooled by University of Phoenix. They told me that it was a great way for me to earn a degree considering I'm a Marine Wife who will be moving a lot. I bought it! I wanted to go to school and start working to earn my degree in Accounting. So without researching the UOP, I went ahead and signed up. It was kind of weird that the Academic Counselor was hurrying everything up. She tried to sign me up as soon as she can. it only took a few hours actually because she was in that much of a hurry.
Anyway, two classes later, I felt like I wasn't learning anything. But I thought maybe it will get better later down the road. I was definitely wrong.
I am now towards the end of the term with really nothing to show for it. All of the assignments I turned in were done the last minute, even my final projects, who received A's! I have straight A's and I still feel like I haven't learned anything. It is the same exact feeling I got after my first two classes. I feel like I just wasted my money on this useless education.
The "facilitators" didn't help whatsoever. Well the ones that I had. There many times where I had to answer questions but never received any type of feedback on it. Not even the correct answers! That was the moment I actually started doubting the type of education I am receiving from this place.
Some people may say that it is for those who are willing to learn on your own. I have to disagree. Am I really paying all these money so I can just sit there and read everything on my own without getting any feedback from these so-called "facilitators"? That's what they're there for correct? To facilitate and help the students in their class.
Another negative thing is that you can never get a hold of anybody. I've left so many messages on my Financial Counselor's voicemail, but I never received a call back. I had to call him to be able to get more information about my tuition. I guess they lose interest once you're already in the program. They will call you a million times to get you signed up but after that, you will never hear from them unless you count all the spam they send to your email.
Like I said, I feel like I wasted my time and money with University of Phoenix. I am transferring to Saint Leo University. Don't worry I actually researched this place and haven't heard anything bad about them. That story will go on a different review.
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17 Comments
Post a CommentGood Article Mrs P! I noticed that the only two reviews that actually talked about career advancement were written by people that already worked in the field. It is a different story when your employer tells you that if you earned a degree they could promote you. Gaining entry into any field after earning a degree from a for-profit is very difficult. Recent legislation regarding gainful employment for for-profit universities has become a priority because even though only 10% of college students currently attend for-profit online universities, they are responsible for almost 50% of all student loans defaults. That should tell prospective students that even if they earn a degree, most students have problems paying back their student loans. Another way to say this is that you end up with more debt than you had before you started and even if you can gain entry into a new field, the wages earned may not be enough to cover student loan repayments.
I would have to say my only negative experience is the financial counselor. Because he did not answer my emails on time it put me back several months. As of today I am still waiting for him to respond to two emails sent last week. I wonder what his apology will be like this time...otherwisse, I am happy.
Here is the rest of my comment, it was cut off..... It's a real college, so expect to have to study hard, just as you would in a brick and mortar college. It sounds like your instructors were doing you a dis-service. Classes should not be an easy A, and in my case, they certainly were not. I had one class that I tried so hard to get an A in, but could only manage a B-. And I learned a lot in that class. One other thing, if it was your first class, it was an intro to critial thinking, which is basically a philosophy class to initiate you into the university, and get the class format down. In philosophy, there is not right/wrong answers, so if you turned in your assignements and put effort into them, you probably got a good grade. You may not have learned a lot of 'concrete' topics, but you will when you get into your core and major classes.
I have to say, my experience was just the opposite. I feel I learned a lot at the University of Phoenix. I transferred in with all my basic core courses taken at a city college, and another state university. I was unable to finish at the state university (that I won't name, to be nice), because I am was a working student with a family, and could not take day classes and keep my job. Some night classes were offered, but not all that were required to complete my degree.
I finished my last 63 hours at the University of Phoenix. I took me a little over 2 and a half years to finish, but I finally got my degree in 2005 in information technology. I currently work in the field and I make a great salary. My knowledge I learned at Phoenix has helped me to excel and advance at my job. But, it wasn't easy. College is what you make of it. You can squeak by an learn very little, or you can work hard and apply yourself.
I spent many nights up to 3 or 4 am working on projects. It's
UOP I love this place you have power over your education and you dont even know it. Lesson # 1 take the CLEF exam and DANTES exams to rack up college credit. Lesson # 2 while at UOP attend community college classes to cut the cost and time. Lesson #3 call your counselor for a new class. Lesson #4 If you cant get a hold of a counselor call any counselor "go to the college and talk to counselor"or you "finacial advisor' and let them know "you have a problem". Lesson #5 If you miss two classes in a five week period your automatically dropped. If you dont like the facilitator on the first day or the subject is to hard call your couselor and finacial advisor and drop the class right away. DEMAND it because its your money. There are down falls to both non-profit and for-profit educational systems. *Know your contract and the college policy on refunds, dropping a course, and withdrawing from the college. Utilize the UOP libarary give you access to all the college text books and element-K to b
...and options to change instructors if the fit isn't good. I know, I have done it twice and it worked out better for doing so.
This is not an easy A option. You have to be motivated and disciplined to keep at it. For Doc (guest) below, i don't feel the standards have slipped, at least in the Bachelors for Nursing courses. My instructors were hard a** and you EARNED your grade. I found that the HCS classes weren't as totally strict as the nursing classes were.
I am tired, but feel I have earned my degree when I am done.
I will be finishing my Bachelors in Nursing in 3 more classes. I have worked incredibly hard, my instructors have drawn no quarter. I have been fortunate to have had the same Academic Counselor and Financial Advisers since I started the program in Oct 2008. My Academic Counselor has always been available either by phone or email and has honored his part of the commitment to be there for me and see me through to graduation.
I know that not all of my fellow classmates have been as lucky, there have been counselors (and instructors) that are reflective of the things you posted. Its a fact that not every pairing, between student and advisers and student and instructors, will be a right fit. Every time I heard a story similar to yours, I counted my blessings and popped another email to both my counselors expressing my thanks for their consistency, professionalism, support and now guidance as I prepare to start my Masters through UoP.
They do have a number of ways to air your grievances an
I am sorry your experience was negative. I am well into my BS program with one year left. My experience has been very positive. Perhaps it depends upon the instructors you receive.
Hey - good story - I have written a number of stories about career colleges and how they rip off students. I used to teach at the University of Phoebnix and finally quit
I like the uop and have done well there are time lines and lessons that need
to be done in a timely manner if you can
be self motivated and if you need to be
spoon fed uop is not for you
I will not go back to a regular university