Truly_Blessed
United States of America#2General Comment
Tue, June 08, 2010
Just like going to a physical campus works for some and going online works for some. I have to say that your story is interesting. You were chatting with someone online who has basic information and recommended speaking to an advisor to get more detailed answers. I am sure that they mentioned that someone will be following up with you. Next, the chatter has to request the best number for you to be reached at so you provided that info, obviously, since they called you so quickly. I know a lot of people that actually appreciate a prompt call back, obviously, you don't and that's ok. For me, I love it. You need to fill out an online application and pay the application fee unless you are educational partners with them or have military experience. Now what institution do you know would come close to partnering with the military if they were a scam, NO ONE. So you had to have filled out the online application and been accepted in order to have access to the virtual campus which does include your course schedule upfront which a lot of students appreciate, you don't. In regards to official transcripts, they need to be requested and sent to the school to be evaluated. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen overnight nor as fast as any school requesting them would like. Any credit transferring in will state transfer under your academics tab. So patience is needed in the meantime. It seems like you were impatient and that doesn't make things happen quicker nor does it make you any more satisfied.
Your advisor called you a few times a day probably because they were trying to get a feel for a good time to reach you since you may not have mentioned that to them. Then you want to ignore the calls that you do get rather than answering and telling them that you are busy and to call back at a specific time or another day. So really getting mad that you aren't answered right away when you call seems rather silly, don't you think? It kind of goes along with the saying, treat others like how you want to be treated. When you aren't compliant with others where do you think that is going to be the same for you. Maybe if you were to keep in better contact with the school and advisor maybe they would have kept in better contact with you. CTU is a very reputable institution and hold a Regional Accreditation by the NCA. Not a scam.
So you say there were some grammatical errors in an email you received. Well there are grammatical errors in your complaint. It didn't work out for you at that school and I hope it does elsewhere. The important part is that you are continuing your education and hopefully everything works out and is going well with your health insurance, it is important to have. I love CTU Online. One recommendation is to carefully read what you are filling out and signing at all times. Take care and good luck in your future academic endeavors.