University of Phoenix

Pros: Can attend class at any time, Easy to understand, great tech support
Cons: You MUST have MS Office to excel; Learning teams unreliable

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Pros: Group work emphasis; Campuses nationwide; Don't have to buy textbooks
Cons: Online is like navigating a maze; Rigid structure; Limited use of classroom visual aids

Like everything else, higher education has undergone some modifications in the past several years. The information age has ushered in an entirely new set of rules, standards, and changes and higher education has responded by adapting the world of high ...

Pros: no commute, easy to fit in the schedule
Cons: when the power goes out it is a problem, computer crashes!

I have been reading a lot of reviews here about University of Phoenix. Usually I do not read other people's opinions about something prior to writing my own. Usually I write my own first so it will not be influenced by others. However, this morning I ...

Pros: Offers convenient professional development, but no significant pros compared to the average community college.
Cons: Corporate community college feel, underpaid faculty, lacks the enrichment of a real university experience, etc.

Introduction I've taught science and communications at several universities and colleges. My experience has ranged from a Big Ten research university to small community colleges. When I recently re-located to the Denver area, I saw a job ...

Pros: You can learn from home, quick way to finish a degree
Cons: Can be expensive, Some unmotivated Faculty members,

**This review currently does not have any personal experience in it, instead it is based on facts that I have, and things that I have seen and learned from my direct friends thus far. Determine how helpful you feel it is based on how I have presented ...

Pros: Can work any time, no commute
Cons: expensive

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I just finished my third class...

Pros: 99% online application and financial submission
Cons: Layout of site could be better, FAFSA PIN# required to digitally sign.

My assessment of this school will be broken into 3 reviews:

1-Application and Enrollment
2-Mid-program assessment
3-Program completion (goal is 2-2.5 years)

This is the first of a set of review where I will narrate and...

Pros: Night School Option, Group Interaction
Cons: Price, Academic Consideration,

I am a recent Masters in Business Administration (MBA) graduate at the University of Phoenix. While I am extremely happy to have achieved this level of education, I do not feel that the University of Phoenix has contributed and/or expanded my knowledge...

Pros: Awesome, excellent learning experience with the right teacher and group
Cons: Soaring Tuition

Have you dreamed about entering a graduate program? Well, by now you may have worked with your bachelor's degree and made a decent living. In the back of your mind, sits the idea of returning to a nearby university to continue your studies. This is ...

Pros: Flexibility.
Cons: Costly; degree decreases in value daily; coursework quality & instruction highly criticized.

Like other recent events in the US, it has become harder and harder for University of Phoenix to hold back controversy. In the fall of 2006, the pressure of bottled up truths broke through the dam and came flooding into the limelight. The first week ...

Pros: CONVENIENCE! Fast programs, anyone can attend.
Cons: Cost, for sure! Some of the process, will it help you get a better job?

Cost: It is one of the most expensive schools out there, yet convenient. It is very profit-driven. It is about 1200$ every 5 weeks (per one class). The university cares a lot about "growing" then helping who is there already. I DO NOT like the fact that ...

Pros: Five week courses, One night a week, Adult learning atmosphere
Cons: Expensive, Intense for a working adult with a family

Why I attend UOP St. Louis Campus After some encouraging from my manager, I decided to check out some universities in the St. Louis area. I really liked the accelerated programs and that I could complete a class in 5 weeks. I liked that the class ...

Pros: Effective format; wonderful support staff
Cons: Not-so-hot instructors, curriculum that doesn't challenge

This review is a companion and update to my previous review: "A creative solution to the adult education problem," available at:
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Pros: Nice 5-week-per-class format, one night per week
Easy enrollment
Helpful student website

Cons: Your degree program can be canceled at any time!
Expensive!
Teams required--and generally unreliable.

When I first enrolled in University of Phoenix, I chose to study for my Bachelor's in Business Administration. During my last general education class, just on the brink of starting my degree program, I found out that my UOP campus was finally offering ...

Pros: Convenience, class content
Cons: Cost, learning team model is substandard

I've been reading the many reviews on the University of Phoenix both online campuses and ground campuses, and it's very interesting to see so many volatile opinions. I have been attending the University of Phoenix Online since July of 2004, and I have ...