University Of Phoenix Online Lied To Me Phoenix Arizona
Greetings,
I am a graduate of the University of Phoenix Online and completed their Bachelors of Science in Information Technology program successfully with a 3.9 grade point average. Its been 9 months now since I finished the program back in July 2008 and unfortunately, I am unable to find a job with a suitable employer. It's not that the economy is bad either because everyday, there are tons of IT jobs here in Honolulu, Hawaii.
I want to file a lawsuit against their recruiters for bringing me into this worthless program in the first place. Their enrollment counselors made me lie on my resume so that I could officially be matriculated into the BSIT program and declared a registered undergraduate BSIT major. The enrollment counselor also stated that I would be able to find a job once I graduated and have received my bachelors degree. I can't even get hired as a helpdesk technician and that's the lowest entry level job in the IT field.
I have at least 10 to 15 employment rejection letters in every job position in the IT field and I recently got rejected from an IT internship position which is very sad.
This college is definitely for-profit, some of the teachers refused to help me on my individual assignments and I ended up borrowing books on the subject matter from the Hawaii Public State Library just to gain an understanding. I learned more from reading the books I borrowed than from the books UoP provides as well as not receiving any help at all from the teachers. What is the point of paying $1500.00 for 1 class if the teacher isn't willing to help? Why pay $9000.00 if 6 teachers aren't willing to help?
What do the academic counselors say? "Don't worry about the teachers, you're almost close to finishing your program, you'll graduate and get a good IT job!"
Well I have something I want to say to all those counselors and advisors that represent the University of Phoenix:
"It has been 9 months since graduation and I could've made anywhere between $27000 to $80000 dollars as a database administrator, computer programmer, web programmer, software developer, network administrator, or a systems administrator, etc., etc., etc."
The University of Phoenix organization puts together an educational model; enroll any "suitable" student, hire teachers that don't care about their students, and keep students in their degree programs that produce worthless degrees and worthless job skills by constantly reminding the students that they'll be able to find work in their fields upon successful completion of their degree programs.
I want to sue them for everything; my 2 long years I put in and also my post-graduation job interviews that I had to sit through only to discover that I wasn't qualified enough!
Come one, come all, you good lawyers of the world, and lets put a stop to the University of Phoenix Online that produces graduates with worthless degrees and worthless job skills.
Sincerely,
A Very Disgruntled 2008 University of Phoenix Online Bahelor's of Science in Information Technology 3.9 GPA Graduate
**Please send all email correspondence to:**
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Information Technology Student
Honolulu, Hawaii
U.S.A.
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1 Updates & Rebuttals
Rick
Shelton,Connecticut,
U.S.A.
Former student has suggestion
#2Consumer Comment
Sat, April 11, 2009
Hi Aloha,
I was a former student of The University of Phoenix's on line degree program. I have a few suggestions when attending this school or wish to drop out. The first suggestion is to e-mail all correspondence rather than use the phone to talk to anyone at the university.
If a telephone conversation is made I suggest following up on that conversation with an e-mail confirming what was said and ask for a reply to make sure there is no misunderstanding. Phone conversations are hearsay, e-mails are admissible in a court of law.
I dropped out of the course after six classes with an "A" average. My experience with the school was a positive one. My decision to drop out was due to a matter of financing. I felt that the courses were too expensive for what I could receive at a typical "Bricks and Mortar" university.
My problem with this posting is the sentence where the former student said that "the counselor made me lie." I am sorry, but no one can make you lie. The author of this posting chose to lie. As an employer I would not hire anyone that would lie, or lied because someone told them to. Judgment is an important factor when considering one's actions and his or her responses.
If anyone had asked me to lie when applying to this school I would have reported them or not have enrolled. The school taught me how to be a better writer and the proper use of "netiquette." My only reservation with attending classes at this university, besides the cost, is the qualifications of the other students that attended class with me. Many should not have been allowed to matriculate after their first two classes.
The school gives many working professionals an opportunity to further his or her education in an environment that fits one's lifestyle. On-line classes are not for young individuals that should be attending a campus where they can be closely monitored and enjoy the interaction of their peers. On-line degrees are for older working adults that have an education beyond high school. Unfortunately; many of my fellow classmates were in dire need of remedial schooling, and should not have been allowed to continue their education in such a forum.
This is my only objection to attending classes on-line. Of course the school is in the business of making money and would like to keep as many students enrolled for as long as possible. Some of my teachers were very good and others were not, but isn't that the way life is. Not all employers are good and honest. Not all people one meets in life are good and honest. It is up to the individual to adapt to his or her workplace and bosses. The same applies to each teacher that I have had attending school. I adapted to each of his or her teaching methods.
As the saying goes "You reap what you sow." If the author of this posting was asked to lie, and did so knowingly, then he or she has no one else to blame but themselves. It is possible that the author of this posting did not get the jobs because he or she lied, and put themselves in a position where they where not qualified to do that job.
I recommend to anyone that wishes to take an on-line class to understand what they are getting in to. Expect high pressure sales tactics, make sure that you can maintain good grades or you will be responsible for paying the tuition from your own pocket, after you matriculate be in a financial position to take one class at a time and allow yourself 29 days between classes if needed for personal time.
You must take two classes at a time without a break if you are using financial aid or grants to qualify for a second disbursement of your student loan. The pressure will be great and in many cases you will be extremely stressed.
There are good people at the school and there are recruiters that will not lie to you, but will not volunteer any information unless you ask. Have your questions ready and if anyone asks you to falsify or lie, then report them and do not attend any on-line college.
I hope this rebuttal has been of some help to those thinking about attending any on-line college class.
Best regards,
A former satisfied student.