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Re: University of Phoenix
Posted by Margo on 11/11/07

    On 11/30/06, candice wrote:
    > On 11/30/06, candice wrote: To begin, I believe imitation is the best
    > form of flattery and if UOP was so "devalued" then why are so many
    > schools offering online programs as an alternative to campus
    > instruction? Second, the value of education is within not on a piece
    > of paper. Do not get caught up in "the name". That is as immature as
    > saying that the kid in school with the brand name gymshoes is a better
    > person than the next. Sell yourself, not the college. Look at the
    > success stories of others and you will see that there UOP degree has
    > done a lot for them. Last, it is a huge misconception that getting a
    > degree of any magnitude will automatically get you the best paid top
    > job of your dreams. WRONG! What gets the job is experience along with
    > higher education. If you do not pursue your career "while" you are in
    > school to gain experience then unfortunately for you, you have spent
    > your wheels. The only thing that sets UOP a part from another school
    > is scheduing and time of completion.
    >> On 8/13/06, The bottom line wrote:
    >>> I agree, UOP is for self-disciplined professionals. Yes, the
    >>> school is accredited but the bottom line to any education is job
    >>> advancement. Yes, we all love learning and the learning never ends
    >>> but for the money, I do not like the idea of my resume being
    >>> rejected or frowed upon as a result of my affiliation with the
    >>> school. I paid for a quality education that is highly regarded in
    >>> the business community and that isn't what I have. I am not sure
    >>> how a company could not know about UOP with all their
    >>> advertising. Secondly, I get more job responses when I do not
    >>> list UOP on my resume. In fact as a MBA graduate (not an online
    >>> student), how is it that even UOP won't hire UOP graduates? Yes
    >>> that is my story; as crazy as that sounds, it is true. Signed--
    >>> the bottom line.
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>
    >>> On 6/13/06, Mike wrote:
    >>>> You will get out of it what you put into it. I have complaints,
    >>>> such as some of the duds in my learning teams, but how is that
    >>>> so different from the real world. If anything, I learned how to
    >>>> deal with dead-beats in a diplomatic fashion. You will find
    >>>> people at EVERY school in the country, around the world for that
    >>>> matter, who are not pleased. My business management degree from
    >>>> UOP helped me get the job I have now. Most people who won't
    >>>> accept a UOP degree don't know anything about it, have
    >>>> preconceived notions about an "on-line" degree, or are
    >>>> prejudiced against the format because they had to beat it out at
    >>>> a brick-n-mortar university. Do the math. Did you see Good Will
    >>>> Hunting? Speaking to a elitest Harvard student, the character,
    >>>> Will, says "You dropped $150,000 on an education you could have
    >>>> gotten with $1.50 in late charges at the public library." This
    >>>> is probably not far from the truth.
    >>>>
    >>>> Ever heard the phrase: "Do your own think!" Don't be swayed by
    >>>> public opinion. If it feels right to you, then move forward. Ask
    >>>> the nay-sayers to submit proof for the feelings, and you will
    >>>> find that they are unsubstantiated.
    >>>> On 4/26/06, Frank wrote:
    >>>>> On 7/07/05, Florita King wrote:
    >>>>>> Hi,
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> I was warned about Phoenix by several people. Go to
    >>>>>> ripoffreport.com and you'll see a mass of complaints about
    >>>>>> the school.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Good luck!.
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> Florita
    >>>>>>
    >>>>>> On 6/16/05, John wrote:
    >>>>>>> I am currentlty attending the University of Phoenix's
    >>>>>>> program for IT. I have not been 100&37; satisfied. I have
    >>>>>>> been doing some pretty heavy research trying to find some
    >>>>>>> alternate opinions on the quality of education, and the
    >>>>>>> recognition of degrees provided by other educational
    >>>>>>> bodies and employers, by the UoP. Some factors I have in
    >>>>>>> my favor, is although I am employed full time, I am still
    >>>>>>> in my 20's (for a bit longer :) , I have no family, and no
    >>>>>>> children. I feel that I may be selling myself short if I
    >>>>>>> continue on my current path. While I really want my
    >>>>>>> degree, I want to be proud of the name, and I want to work
    >>>>>>> my tail off getting it. Your opinions and advice are
    >>>>>>> greatly appreciated!
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>>
    >>>>>>> Margo

    I have been attending UOP since August of 2005 and I am highly satisfied
    with the quality of education that I have EARNED. For the most part, my
    facilitators were not only knowledgeable but held prestigious positions
    in their respective fields. I have broadened my knowledge and expanded
    my abilities, including my proficiency working on the computer and using
    different software applications. This is the 21st century and times have
    changed and attending online universities is simply good sense. I know
    how hard I have worked and the sacrifices my family has made and I after
    one more class, I will share my accomplishment with them. If a company
    cannot realize me for my accomplishment in furthering my education, then
    this company is not worthy of having me as an employee. Their ignorance
    is their loss. Instead of blaming the individual university, place blame
    on the accrediting associations if UOP isn't up-to-par in your opinion.
    These people are to be the experts, not the person(s) sitting behind the
    desk on a company level.

     
     

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