Teaching and Learning with Technology Reviews

A Big Disappointment

By: gretchen1112 (In Progress) on September 8, 2009

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The admissions representative gives a RaRaRa! speech and is available all the time.  Once you start classes, all staff disappears.  Be aware that you cannot take off in between classes - not even a week.  The advisor will tell you that you can, but the school automatically enrolls you in the next class.  I was told that I would be able to take my pre-planned and paid-for vacation after my 1st class was over.  WRONG!  The 1st class ended on Monday and the 2nd class began Tuesday.  When I asked why I was enrolled in the 2nd class on that date, I was told that if I took 1 day off, I would loose my funding.  Bye bye Ashford.

Beware!!!

By: datuma4 (In Progress) on December 23, 2008

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All I can say is, very decieving. They promise setting up financial aid and never do. The idea is to get you started as soon as possible and get you through as many courses as they can before they tell you that there is a problem with the financial aid. You are then stuck with a bill that they will then demand immediate payment for. I know what you are thinking...disgruntled student that failed out and couldn't cut it. No, I don't think so. I had two A's in the first two classes I took. You will get ripped off!

Current Grad Student

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on October 23, 2008

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I am in my 7th course at Ashford.  The experience has been more challenging than a standard on campus program.  I have only had one instructor that did not meet my expectations.  The courses, text books, and discussions have been relevant. Given my current work demands, the online program works well with my schedule.  All questions regarding financial aid are answered.  Any questions for my instructors are answered.  Technical support is available 24/7 and I have used them 4 times during my educational experience at Ashford.  I communicate with my enrollment counselor on a regular basis via email and by phone. Education is what you make of it.  I am committed and demand the same from Ahsford.

You can buy your degree

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on August 6, 2008

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Many of the students who remained and graduated were already in positions at their perspective school and basically paid for Master's in order to increase their pay. Student that are trying for a new career change or trying to get a new job. If you are trying to learn in order to perform at a job. FOTGET! Posting three times a week and writing a paper is not going to get it. The staff support is horrible. Like I said you can buy your degee to increase your salary, you will be happy. Just don't plan on learning anything.

Disgruntle Student

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on June 4, 2008

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After six weeks, they still don't have answers to anything. Where is my money? Don't know. Where is my academic advisor? Don't know? What books do I need? Don't know.
How much will I receive after you deduct for three classes ?  Don't know. When will I return ? Never. When will you guys return my telephone calls? Never
Well do you need to hear more? Cause I,ve got more, but I am in the process of looking for another school . Have a Blessed day.!!

Once you begin to take classes...staff disappears

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on May 6, 2008

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I know what you think when you normally read these poor reviews...disgruntled student that failed out. First class- 98%...second- 88%. Poor communication by staff. They do not return calls. When I say they do not return calls, I mean never! They will get you enrolled as quickly as possible by using the "assume the sale" tactics and tell you not to worry, financial aid will cover your classes. Go ahead. Enroll and try it. By the way, the "online classes" you take go through San Diego, NOT CLINTON, IA, as they deceive you into believing. BEWARE!!!

Wonderful School

By: my_secretary (In Progress) on April 7, 2008

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Ashford is a wonderful school! I agree totally that the fact that it is online makes for a thorough educational experience. When you are responsible for passing those exams (without looking at your student's paper) and not getting help from study groups: this absolutely makes for a competitive and challenging environement that puts you to a test -- this school is far more better than any other school I've attended with a campus.  Here at Ashford, you will walk away with a valuable education and knowledge that you will be able to integrate in just about every instance of your real life! This is a great school and I'd recommend it to anyone looking to challenge themselves, advance themselves and truly be ALL THAT YOU CAN BE!!!

Financial Thieves

By: kingcatalyst (Graduate) on December 6, 2007

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Got my master's from Ashford. It was insanely easy & not slightly challenging. I think the professors were housewives working part time. The books were nothing special. The blackboard sessions were laughably simple. Wouldn't have finished it if I wanted a challenge, but needed the degree to get certified. Why else did I rate the school so insanely low? Their financial aid department is insanely inept and shady. Shady!!! They've been avoiding reimbursing my lender the money they received that I didn't use. I've been calling them and arguing with them for months. One of the women who work there actually told me to call the ombudsman and report them. These were the words of an employee!!! I've reported them to the feds and I'm still paying student loan payments that are more than double what they should be. Stay away unless you're desperate for a degree and want an easy one, but pay in cash.

Excellent Education

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on December 5, 2007

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The first two weeks of class was a testimony to any online learning format. My class began with 33 students and only 12 students graduated.  It is humorous to see the comments about the format and school from those who left the program. My education was facilitated by excellent instructors(only one was questionable, but that could be the same on a ground campus)and the content was challenging.  The discussion forums were difficult to keep up with, but that is the nature of education.  I am a firm believer in programs that are learner-centered and not teacher-centered.  Overall, my experience was phenomonal and the knowledge I was exposed to was invaluable.  If you are self-motivated and ready for an endeavor as or more difficult then a traditional undergrad program, I would highly suggest you look into Ashford University online.

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