Ashford University - Social Science :: Psychology

Ashford University

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on December 12, 2008

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I am in my 5th class at Ashford.  I too am discouraged by the reviews on this site.  Financial aid, professors, advisors, etc. are problems at all colleges.  Unfortunately, some people get caught in the bad experiences.  The financial aid policy was the same at the community college I went to.  You have to do your research before choosing a school.  You have to find your fit.  I researched 3 online schools before choosing AU.
I love the 5 week format.  I get ADD with regular classes.  I've already gotten the gist while the professor is going on and on in lecture.  The online format lets me go at my own pace (within boundaries). I'll finish my degree in half the time I would have on campus.  I have a 4.0 for the first time in my life - and my enrollment advisor sent me a congratulatory email.  
As with any online program, you need to be disciplined with your studies.  Time management is very important.  AU is not a waste.  
It is unfortunate that they do not cover books under Financial Aid.  But I get my books 50 - 60% off anyway from eBay, textbookx, or campusbooks.