Complaint Review: University Of Phoenix Online - Phoenix Arizona

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.