Kaplan University

Robbie May 3, 2007 at 5:56 p.m.

I am a 3rd semester student at Kaplan University and I couldn't be happier. My senior academic advisor was so supportive and encouraging in convincing me to pursue my degree. Kaplan is comparable with a "regular" classroom in EVERY sense of the word. Kaplan U. is #1!

Lynn May 15, 2007 at 4:17 p.m.

I meant 100% of the tuition.

Marianne June 5, 2007 at 1:03 a.m.

I have had a very good experience as well at Kaplan. I am in my 5th term and love it. No money problems...wouldn't go anywhere else.

shannon June 7, 2007 at 4:09 p.m.

I am contemplating going to kaplan but I am affraid for the accredidation and be known. Any advice?

Luis June 12, 2007 at 11:10 p.m.

Im about to start the criminal justice program online at kaplan can anybody if is better than phoenix??...

John June 24, 2007 at 5:03 a.m.

I am currently a Kaplan university student. The class room setup and education is challenging. The only problem I have is, the Financial Aid office. It has been three semesters so far and my pell grant have not been approved. I have called, email, to my financial aid officer, Wynita Pierre, and not an answer. They have great staff, just stay away from her.

nell July 1, 2007 at 10:14 a.m.

I am seeking an online degree in pharmacy and Kaplan seemed to be the way to go but after reading some of the reviews on this site, I'm having doubts. Has anyone taken the pharmacy technician certification courses? I would like to hear how they were before I sign up with Kaplan. It does seem expensive, does anyone have any advice?

Rosaline July 12, 2007 at 12:54 p.m.

I am considering Kaplan. I want to go for Bachelors in Human Resources. Has any graduated from that field. I have neever been to colleg before. Is Kaplan Online Degree just as good as a regular college degree. Would anyone say that online is difficult or has anyone had problems online with Kaplan Professors returning calls and things like that. I just want to make the right decision. I live In DC and Kaplan is in Iowa.

Paul July 16, 2007 at 6:47 p.m.

I am considering Kaplan. I have been in the workforce for a number of years but do not have a bachelors degree. Is Kaplan all wat it is supposed to be? Does anyone have any experience getting a job with a Kaplan degree?

N.J. July 17, 2007 at 1:05 a.m.

Is it just me or did anyone else feel that they were being harassed by Kaplan's admission's staff?? I contacted them to get information on a specific program, and I was pretty much told that I would be an idiot for not attending. I was bombarded with every reason that I should spend my money, my hard earned money, to attend their university, and their university ONLY. I don't know about anyone else, but it makes me a bit leery to attend when you have an admission's counselor practically demanding you to attend. My education is something that I have to pay for, and I know for a fact that I will not allow some commissioned admissions associate, Mr.Damien H. to force me into something that I'm not sure of.

Janie July 19, 2007 at 7:57 p.m.

I am transferring from Phoenix to Kaplan and I feel this is a great change because Phoenix is really lame; you have to work in learning teams and many times you get stuck doing all the work yourself and the entire group gets the grade. My husband and myself are both students there and we have had nothing but trouble, they won't return calls, give you your transcripts or your degree. I have been waiting 6 months for my diploma and still no sign, yet they won't give me anything showing that I have a degree. From what I have heard from other students at Kaplan it is a great college to attend.

Jon July 20, 2007 at 8:03 p.m.

P.S. go to onlineuc.net and find a real school for your field.

Daniel July 23, 2007 at 10:33 p.m.

I would not recommend this school to anyone. I had nothing but trouble from kaplan starting from the day I applied. Their Financial Aid program is a joke. I was selected for their "Random verifcation process" every single term I was there (which was 6 terms). 4 of those 6 termes i was selected I had to fax my information to them over 4 times, 2 of those 4 i was locked out of my account becasue they never received the 7 faxes that i sent them. They would not make exceptions even though I was able to provide them the transaction logs showing i faxed it to them, this casued me to fail my classes for those two terms because I could not log in to take my finals. This School is only in it for the money, they care nothing for the students and its a waste of Money.

Jon July 27, 2007 at 9:42 p.m.

I am attending Kaplan now. I must say that it is more than what I expected. As long as you are disciplined and are willing to really learn you should have no problems with the school. I work a full time job as a manager with a very large well known company. They pay my tuition, provided I get A's and B's. I do not think they would be willing to spend money on a fraudulent school. Kaplan gave me a discount because of who I work for. So, I am very please with Kaplan. I previously wrote on June 25th, 2007. I guess I feel a lot better now.

Changelives August 6, 2007 at 9:08 p.m.

Hi,
Well, I decided to give my two cents. I encourage all to do your research before attending any college, be it online or traditional, when doing thorough research, you should find that not only is Kaplan one of the Top rated online universities v.s traditional as well as online, but also one of the most affordable. Kaplan is owned by the washington post and acknowledged by CHEA and the U.S Department of Education, this means that they have financial backing, (they won't run off with your money) and they are Accredited. So do your research, and understand, they can help you earn the degree, but what you do after that depends on you...for more info just call 3127066069, they helped me....that's all i can say. I have graduated, and now I have went from making 5.45 an hour to a salary of 50k+....goog luck

CoCo August 16, 2007 at 3:07 a.m.

Ok first off Kaplan employees DO HARASS people. I went on a site where they had different colleges listed. I chose Kaplan and gave them my information so i could recieve their "information". Oh my gosh!! They called me like 7 times a day! This just happened recently and my caller id and voicemail is flooded with calls from them. When I spoke with a advisor online, she asked for my info so she could fill out my application for me, then she kept sending me the link 5 more times and kept having me fill it out again. After all that she still kept me talking to her about nonsense for 2 full hours! I was thinking about attending Kaplan seeking Associate in Early Childhood Development to be a kindergarten teacher. But, my friends husband attends University of Phoenix online and I'm thinking about going there. Im going to tell Kaplan's pushy sales-like people to get a life and stop calling me.... hopefully that works.... she's supposed to call me again tomorrow!!!!

Jennifer August 21, 2007 at 12:47 a.m.

OMG Im so nervous after reading those responses. Im stating Kaplan in 2 days and let me tell you..that you guys are not making this very easy for me. Im nervous know and scared that Im not doing the right thing :( Thanks!

Fran August 22, 2007 at 8:29 p.m.

I had a really good experience with my admissions advisor. He made things very easy for me; very helpful, very accessible and not pushy at all.

Pete August 23, 2007 at 4:58 p.m.

I have to be honest here. Kaplan turned me off. I was researching on-line schools to attend. I eventually called Kaplan just to get info. What a mistake!! I thought I was talking with a used car dealer. Pushy and smothering is an understatement.

This guy was trying to pinpoint me down as to when I would apply, why couldn't I pay now. I don't know how good the school is, but if it's anything like the jack@#$ on the phone I'm glad I avoided it.

Obviously their admissions staff get a percentage off of the students that they enroll.

Careful August 31, 2007 at 5:08 p.m.

Just an FYI for everyone attending Kaplan. Kaplan is not different from ITT or Pheonix. They are a business selling education. Their admissions people are sales people and willing to do whatever they can to get you in. They have open enrollment so there is no "admissions". Everyone gets in. I have heard of people who got in without a diploma from a high school or GED.

This open enrollment makes their degrees seen as the bottom feeders degrees. It is not taken serious in many industries and in all of acadmia. They are expensive and the education you are recieving, may be good, but since your in class with the guy who still eats paste and is as smart as a rock, your degree is watered down.

Your better off at a community college or finding a public non-profit school that has online courses. Kaplan's bottom line is the almighty $$$, that means they dont' care what happens to you as long as you pay.

Al September 11, 2007 at 5:02 a.m.

Now, for all you future students Kaplan University is a very fine choice in schools. I have no complaints at all with their financial aid office or any of the instructors. I have been a student at Kaplan for 5 semisters going on six for a Bachelors in Accounting and I can say one thing it is worth every penny. I can say that they were very pushy when recruiting me but I applied to at least ten schools and they were all the same trying to fill the seats. I chose Kaplan out of all of them because they graded me on my merits not a group of idiots that do not hold up their part of the deal. I do think that Kaplan's degree is worth as much as any physical school because it is not the diploma it is you and how you use your degree. As all a degree is as a invitation to the interview not a guaranteed job. Just know one thing if you think the grades are handed to you without any work you are wrong and going to fail. The rumor that they pass everyone is not true because I just finished college Algebra and I managed to come out of class with a high C and I busted my butt for that grade. The professors are very approachable and always willing to help, I had one professor that gave us her cell phone number for emergencies.
In the end if you turn and tuck your tail between your legs and hide because of a few issues you don't deserve a College degree from Kaplan.

Get A Life September 12, 2007 at 4:40 a.m.

You need to get a life or just shoot yourself in the head and do us all a favor. What has Kaplan University done to you that made you hate them so badly. Did they realize that you can't read or write either. Some people hate online learning and some people love it, but it is not up to you to try to discourage them from trying to better themselves.

Stephanie September 14, 2007 at 12:47 a.m.

The posts I've read here are a mix of encouraging and discouraging. I hope it all works out in my case and feel for those who have had a bad experience. I have already been burned but, by a brick and mortar university that I am sure others think the world of. I just hope to get out what I put in to it because I have a lot of hope riding on this. If anyone graduates and comes back please post how this has either helped or hurt you I really would like to know.
Thank you

Dorothy September 19, 2007 at 12:09 p.m.

Okay people, I don't know why everyone gets so touchy about things. I am thinking about enrolling into Kaplan's psychology course and so far the advisor has been very nice and helpful. I don’t know if Kaplan will be the best school for me but I plan to do all my research. The thing that I do know is no matter what school you go to it is going to be about how you make your own experience. Yes, Kaplan is in this business to make a profit but then again so is every other university! If you look up any major private university (for example University of Miami) the cost is much higher than Kaplan. As long as you understand that no matter where you go there will be bumps in the road and you keep on top of you financial situation things should turn out okay. With persistence almost anything can be resolved, but some people want everything done for them and when it isn't they just play the victim. Now lets all be adults and take responsibility for the things that happen to us, complaining will only make it that much harder. With that said I truly hope that everyone here is able to achieve their goal of higher education whether it is at Kaplan or another path you choose to take.

Katie September 26, 2007 at 4:49 p.m.

I'm a 19 year old high school graduate who just recently decided on going into the Criminal Justice field. I did some research and decided that an online college would be best for me. While researching I found Kaplan University. I have now filled out all of the papers and done everything that I need to do. As soon as I send in the $95 or so I will be enrolled. But after reading all of the posts on here and on other sites as well ... I am not so sure about it anymore. I don't have the time or the money to waste on something that is a scam ... So I would really like to know if there is anyone out there who has actually gotten their diploma, is happy with it, and hasn't had any problems with the financial aide.

Good October 1, 2007 at 4:58 p.m.

Yes, Kaplan is a joke and will sell you a lemon of education just like a used car salesman will sell you a lemon of a car!

Penn State October 3, 2007 at 5:52 p.m.

You can go to Penn State online "Stay-At-Home Mom". They are well known and the difference in the BS you recieve does not distinguish online versus offline.

Brian October 3, 2007 at 6:31 p.m.

Penn-State online is a good choice. UC Berkley also has a good online program. No online degree that I know of will have Online printed on the degree.

Time for a change October 5, 2007 at 2:47 a.m.

Wow.. I am so overwhelmed by all of this information!
I have to admit, that the Admission Advisors are very pushy and that not a day has gone by, without a call from Kaplan, since inquiring about their "Communications Program", but I actually appreciated that little extra push, until I read about all of the financial aid difficulties on this site. I've had issues with their financial aid as well. I was selected for that "special" verification requirement as well and was contacted with the same request, in regards to the necessary documentation by TWO(!) different Financial Aid Advisors. When I tried to reach the first one- via phone, I got directly re-routed to his answering service, which hung up on me before giving me an option to leave a message. When I tried to reply to his email.. I got a delivery failure notice, which made me very suspicious and had me wondering-about fraudulent transactions. My Admissions Advisor went as far as wanting to exchange personal photos and offering trips out of state at his expense, which left me wondering "what was really going on", seeing that all I wanted, was to better myself by getting an online education! I have mixed feelings at this point and I am worried about not being able to land the job I am pursuing, due to an "online degree" that might not receive as much credit and respect as actually going to school! Still.. no one who has actually graduated and made a successful transition into the job field of their choice has posted any empowering comment.. Mmmmmhhh!?

Dear "Ah.." October 5, 2007 at 4:27 p.m.

Thanks for commenting in regards to my concerns. Since checking several school reviews online, with all of them sounding pretty much the same, I've been heavily considering to simply bite the "inconvenience bullet" and attend school. I was unaware that highly recognized schools offered online programs as well, since they dont seem to advertise them as heavily. Thanks for the tip!
I am definitely starting to understand the immense importance of research, before committing to a several thousand dollar obligation :)

Brian Powers October 19, 2007 at 5:37 a.m.

If anyone would like to speak with me, I am an Admissions Advisor at Kaplan University. Kaplan is the Education Division of the Washington Post and Newsweek Magazine. Feel free to email me at bpowers@kaplan.edu If you would simply like to find out what grants or federal aid you qualify for, I will help you with that as well. I hope to hear from anyone who has questions. That is why I enjoy my job.

How much October 19, 2007 at 2:28 p.m.

How much you get paid to recruit people Brian? Do you really think Kaplan is a good education?

Believe in your Dreams October 19, 2007 at 11:17 p.m.

I was reading about the posting of people here online ...and it makes me laugh. If you actually do your research and I do mean real research, you're going to fine a true cost analysis of online university vs. actual campuses.
Do your homework/research-- to see the (actual stupid) people trying to get a degree. Some people here do not even know the difference between an Assoc. vs. Bachelors... or even know the steps in attending any college.
If your actually going to attend a major university - you must have gone thru an acceptance procedure.... like taking an SAT/ACT and have high scores.
Kaplan University challenges you to become that good. Its that good of a University. Look at the research and credentials.

If you cannot accept the challenge-- you should attend a communtiy college and be an $8 hour clerk for the next 10 yrs.
Until you grow up and realize you just been passed over for a promotion or you see jobs online and realize you don't have the skills or the degree to qualify, you're just going to be low-skilled or just low intellegence.

You can tell the from the comments on here how idiotic these comments can become because of some experience....ask yourself.... did you get a creditable degree?

I graduated fm: UCLA and got my Masters fm: Kaplan. I just happen to stumble into this site because my son/nephew are thinking about getting their last 2 yrs. of college online.
I am recommending Kaplan Univ. not because I went there... but because I had a professional instructor/ polite advisors who truly wanted me to be successful.

That's the key thing. Are the people around you wanting you to become successful. If they are not.... go get people around you that will get you there.

Kaplan Student October 23, 2007 at 8:14 p.m.

I'm pretty sure Kaplan is respected. There's a reason they're the leading test prep provider in the country....
Ever hear of Newsweek Magazine or The Washington Post? Do your research buddy, Kaplan has been awesome for me.

Brian October 24, 2007 at 1:22 a.m.

Jenny,
If you would like to talk, please email me at bpowers@kaplan.edu

How Much October 24, 2007 at 2:55 p.m.

Kaplan is not respected because they just want money. They don't care about your education. They make money on students. Who cares they are owned by the Washington Post. It just means any articles written by the WP about Kaplan are invalid because they have a stake in them. Your tuition goes to good places, you know, advertising. And admissions for a HS diploma? HA HA HA! All respectable schools require SAT and other standard tests. Kaplan just says, "You have a pulse and are eligible for federal aid? Your IN!"

Loser November 2, 2007 at 1:26 p.m.

Christy is obviously a loser too since she went to Capella. Must be a janitor at the fortune 500 company. Good Job.

Inchik13 November 16, 2007 at 2:05 a.m.

Hi all, I'm currently in my 4th term with Kaplan and I love it. The only thing I could complain about is the tuition cost, but hey, you get what you pay for. How much better could it get for people that have to work full time, have children, and go to school at the same time? Classes are very hard, because you know what you learn and what you learn only. If you don't do the work, you don't pass the test. There is no slacking in Kaplan. The Professors are great and so are the student accounts reps. As for putting pressure on people, I don't think it's that bad. It's not like they're asking/making you do something illegal. I like the school and I hope to graduate soon. By the way, I'm taking BS in Health Care Management there. Thanks.

July 2005 Graduate from Kaplan November 19, 2007 at 8:34 p.m.

I have read everyone's comments about Kaplan and there are some that I agree with and some that just seem really harsh. I graduated from Kaplan in July of 2005 with an Associates Degree of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies. I have applied for jobs in this field and have been on interviews but the problem that I encounter is not because of my degree it is because of the hours I am available to work. I am a stay at home mom and want to work part time but in the legal field there it is difficult to find part time work, unless you are willing to work as a runner or general office work. It is quite challenging finding a job as a paralegal part time. I would like to note that I did have the opportunity to work as a paralegal part time but decided to decline the job when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I think I have gotten off the subject, so here is my rating on Kaplan University, it is a good school. I did have financial aid problems and I ended up owing $500.00 and could not receive my degree until I paid the amount in full. I had a great advisor and my professors were very professional, although, I did have one professor that would announce to the class that she was drinking while giving her lecture. It does cost a lot to go to Kaplan and if you have the option of going to a university in your area or even a community college I would recommend going there, only because of the money. I have been pursuing my bachelors degree at a local university that offers an online program for my major, I feel lucky to have this option. For a lot of us it is easier to go to school online, everyone has there own reasons. My advice is to just make sure you do the research and make sure it is right for you. As far as the credits you receive at Kaplan they all transferred to my university, I have never had a problem transferring my credits to any local university. Hope this helps...

Smart November 20, 2007 at 2:13 p.m.

Smart Guy Me want degreeeeee.

So Close November 22, 2007 at 6:23 a.m.

I was feeling really good about enrolling in Kaplan University until I talked to my admission advisor for three full days. When I was really busy and had to hang up the phone, he was still talking until I rudely cut him off and stated clearly that I have to go. He kept pushing me to complete the application until I start to feel uncertain about all these. Also there is the issue of the tuition. After the $95 deposit, it seems like I only need to pay couple hundred dollars for eight months and the rest will be due after I got my degree. He said I only need to sign the promissory note... Now I almost forget why I pick Kaplan (I already have my MA degree and I just need to take several business courses because of my job requirements). But here I was, ready to sign my name to pursuit another "degree". This is really not what I want and I feel I have been lead into a different direction. Maybe I will make a mistake with this decision. But after reading all these mixed comments here, I decide not to pusuit Kaplan. You know I have been tricked into signing a bad mortgage, and I really do not need another deal that is not the best for me! I just do not know how to face the admission advisor after all the "help" he gave me and that (according to him) we are so close to finish all these. Maybe I will just stop answering his phones!

SAN November 25, 2007 at 4:19 a.m.

I currently know someone who is attending Kaplan University, and I'm sure she is not aware of all the negativity linked to on-line university. I believe if she knew the truth, and cared about the legitimacy of a higher education then she would back-out before it's too late.

This is the case November 26, 2007 at 9:12 p.m.

I have been attending Kaplan University since July of 2005. Since I have been attending the University I have found that I have very mixed issues regarding it.

The classes are great. They offer classes that are very interesting and the seminars can really get heated with debates about the subject matter. The message board questions are usually difficult and the interaction with the other classmates can create some real good discussion. For me, it is even a plus to do it all when I can.

The teachers so far have been good and poor. It is not the Universities fault, my wife had the same type of professors and she went to a resident university. That is a people issue, not a university issue. Kaplan does 2 surveys a quarter regarding the class and the instructor. There you can give them your two cents and if you have further problems you can talk to your academic advisor. They fix things quickly.

The problems I have had are two fold. One, sometime the seminars (mostly mandatory) are during times when I really don't want to take them. I am either working or have other things planed, but I also understand that not everything will run smoothly according to my schedule. Secondly, the financial departments within Kaplan are realy unorganized. This is by far their weak point and I hope they know that. That is a commmon complaint amongst students.

The bottom line is this. It is accredited regionally and can provide a real good education if you want one. If you attend it watch your financial stuff carefully. It is also an online school and not harvard or yale. Keep that in mind. It is the equivelent of a community college as far as teir levels go.

I have had fun and have had some real cool classes. Sometimes classes are harder then others and sometimes they are real hard, but I know that when I am done my employer will accept it and others as well.

Polly November 29, 2007 at 8:02 p.m.

Has anyone attended Kaplan for their certificate in Forensic Nursing? I would be interested in hearing about your experience.

Rob December 5, 2007 at 1:15 a.m.

Hey Veterans!! Do not enroll in this school. It's like pulling teeth to get the VA rep. at the school to process your paperwork so you can get paid from the VA. All I can do is leave a message for them not to respond- ever!

Yuselin December 6, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.

The academic advisors NEVER are availabe when you need them. I spent a month calling my financial aid officer and I never could've talk to her. She was ALWAYS unavailable. My academic advisor is always unavailable and responds my email 4-5 days later. The customer support is HORRIBLE they never know what to tell you when you have questions. Everytime I call to ask any questions about any issues they always transfer and transfer me to another person and another and another until I get tired and hang up. DO NOT ENROLL IN THIS UNIVERSITY *TOO EXPENSIVE AND POOR SUPPORT*

FormerKaplanEmployee December 12, 2007 at 5:28 p.m.

I am a former Kaplan Employee. I worked as an admissions advisor. I did not succeed in this position for a few reasons. I am not good at being pushy. I take the approach that, if a student wants to go to school, he/she should not have to be pushed into it. Kaplan tells admissions advisors to "sell the dream of an education" to potential students. I could not do this because I had failed myself on the dream.

Most legitimate colleges require admissions staff to have a college degree. Kaplan does not require this. The reason: Kaplan wants qualified sales people who can close the sale. It is all about the bottom dollar. Kaplan teaches admissions advisors, during their training, that you should only enroll "the right student in the right program at the right time". This idealogy gets thrown out the window once you are out of training. There were times when management told me to disregard a student's personal concerns and say whatever was needed to enroll the student.

As for Kaplan paying employees based on the number of students enrolled, they will tell you this is not the case. In a sense that is correct. It should be noted that Kaplan pays employees hourly to comply with federal regulations regarding a school being eligible for federal financial aid. Kaplan does, however, offer a "bonus like" structure to it's admissions advisors. This incentive provides for opportunities to earn up to $100K per year.

After Kaplan terminated me, I enrolled in a traditional school to complete my education. I am very content with my decision and thank Kaplan for showing me the "evil" of how online schools conduct their business. I would not advise anyone to attend Kaplan or any other online school. Bite the bullet and find a time or way to attend a traditional college

Rita December 15, 2007 at 3:01 a.m.

I am currently a student at Kaplan University. I started reading Kaplan reviews after being made aware of some financial concerns from another person. I wanted to see if this school was a good one, or if I was subject to some of the same headaches as were reported to me. I would like to add my piece for others to read.
I am currently in my second term. The classes are challenging. I am an independent learner, so I required very little instruction. However, there are some times when I need more than what is given in class or seminar. The instructors are about like the instructors from previous schools (tech and high) that I have attended - some are better than others. So far, only one instructor has truly disappointed me. I just needed more help, and we weren't connecting. I finally received the help I needed from a fellow peer. Maybe this is not that uncommon, since tutoring seems to be a regular occurence at most universities.
To comment on the VA rep - I had absolutely no problems with the Kaplan VA rep. Now, the VA office is another story, as they take about 2-3 months to process your paperwork, and then they will still have questions. It takes a great deal of time and patience to work with the VA Office, so veterans - start early.
To date, I have not had any issues with my financial aid. I am, however, keeping a close eye on it since it appears to be the most prevalent problem. Considering that Citibank funnels the money, I wouldn't expect anything outside of the ordinary - as they are a reputable company. I can't imagine Citibank doing business with a shafty university, as they would also be dealing with the problems. In addition, Washington Post is also reputable, and I am under the impression that they are the parent company. I do, however, realize that Kaplan is a little more expensive than other colleges, however, it is at a university price. It seems comparable to UTSA, were some of my friends go. A community college is a little easier on the wallet, but if you want a university, then you may have to pay the university price.
Outside of that, my experience has been wonderful. My academic advisor has been great. We communicate primarily through e-mail, which works best for me. I've never tried calling. I simply don't have the time. I apply a great deal of time to my studies, and have the grades to show for it. If you plan on attending Kaplan, be prepared to schedule at least two hours per day to your studies, and up to four per day during mid-terms and finals. Stay consistent. Stay on top of your assignments. Get involved. I've heard online classes are harder than in class, but I believe that it is because you do not have the resourses readily available, and you will trade lecturing for personal reading. Plan on reading a lot!!

Jack Benabib December 20, 2007 at 4 a.m.

I'm getting ready to enroll in the Certificate in Financial Planning. So far the admissions advisors have been great.

If anyone has any comments, good or bad, regarding the Financial Planning Program, its content and the overall online experience at Kaplan, I would appreciate if you share those with me.

My email address is: jandmanny@gmail.com

Thanks and good luck to all

Jack

Heather January 1, 2008 at 7:35 p.m.

I am currently a student at Kaplan. I am working towards my bachelors degree in accounting. I finished my associates through Kaplan as well. I am very satisfied with the education that I am receiving. I currently have a 3.94 GPA and that is only due to an 92 that I received in quantitative methods. The support staff is great. If you are not happy with your assigned support member, you can always request a change. Kaplan is expensive but what online school isn't. The classes are challenging but you have net tutor and smart thinking to help. These are tutoring services. The school also helps students with tutoring. There is even a service for person with learning disabilities such as my friend has who is starting her first term here at Kaplan. It is a wonderful school, and although I do get frustrated sometimes, I would not change my learning experience. Unlike Phoenix where you do every project as a "team" you get graded on your work and the effort you put into the classroom experience. I myself am a member in a study group of friends and this helps a lot with classes. Bottom line, Kaplan is a very good school and worth the time, money, and effort.

alicia January 6, 2008 at 5:41 a.m.

Honestly people. Goody for you if you made this joke of a school work for you, but it sucked horribly for me and apparently others. Their programs are a joke, and i'm SO glad i'm going to a REAL school now. The difference is incredible. And when it came to financial aid - WOW!!! For the price of a semester of 2 classes i can go to a FANTASTIC highly rated college and get 14 credits!!!!!!! I mean wtf?! The quality is so much better at the new one i found, and Kaplan screwed me soo badly financially.
They were very pushy like others stated, and i signed up again for the fall semester, hoping it would be better. I ended up changing my mind and told them to disenroll me. (I never attended any of their fall classes!) However, i had applied for a citiassist loan ($2107) to cover my tuition, it was disbursed to them on 9/12/07, and they would not refund it! They took $2107 that i have to pay back and wouldn't refund any! Why would i pay them for doing nothing?!! They didn't do anything to earn that money!! What a ripoff!!! I admit, i'm pissed and i don't think they should be able to take the money from me when i didn't even attend their school. Also, after they took THAT money from me, i'm STILL getting an invoice all the time wanting another $264!!!!!!! For what?!!! For nothing, that's what!!!
Take a look at this site and read what their own professors had to say about the college! BEWARE!!

http://chronicle.com/free/2006/03/200603...

"The problem with online education is, we're admissions driven and revenue driven, not academically driven," one professor said.
"People who can barely read and write are given A's," said the professor. "We have people who are about to graduate who can't write a memo."
Another professor said students lacked basic reading and writing skills, such as knowing the difference between "their" and "there," and between "to" and "too."
"We have students who have no writing skills, no math skills," the professor said. "We're passing people through with high-school skills and giving them a college degree. And that's not going to do anyone any good in the long run."

Doesn't sound like you get much of an education to me. PLEASE don't be just another sucker who pays big bucks and gets screwed out of a GOOD education.

Ex-Kaplan Instructor January 28, 2008 at 8:05 p.m.

Here's the deal everyone. Kaplan offers nothing that a student cannot get locally. You will find that it is over-priced when compared to a community college. Online students of the are paying for the 70 campuses nationwide. This translates to online textbook-less courses that cost $1,600, or more! Do you think that this is worth not having to "go" to class? If you do, then by all means go to Kaplan. How much food and gas can you get with $2,400 every ten-weeks? Can you attend two classes for $800 per semester? Chances are that you can! If you are interested in information technology, you can save thousands, yes thousands, by attending a local community college and then continuing on to a four-year college. Guess what, you will likely get more current information at one-quarter the cost. Think about how many industry exams(information technology certifications) and new computers this pays for over the length of the entire degree. Save yourself the headache, invest your money locally. What the heck, buy yourself a new car with the savings... If freedom isn't free, then it isn't freedom. It's privilege.

Tired of it all February 1, 2008 at 12:46 a.m.

I just wish Kaplan University would stop calling my home phone multiple times each day and then not leave a message. I never applied to go to this school, and calling my home every single day - many times a day - is not the way to get me interested.

Gman February 6, 2008 at 6:13 p.m.

I have been a student at Kaplan since August 2006... It's working out fine for me. I've actually learned a lot and have had only one issue with the school itself. Truthfully I think I'm getting more out of it than I would if I went back to a brick and mortar school. It is a lot of work though. I'm in a business management degree and it is a A LOT of writing! Get your papers and pencils ready!

J February 13, 2008 at 1:32 a.m.

To really unsure~ That pin information is for your FAFSA, so you can get financial aid. Kaplan is not going to scam you. I suggest you know all about this before continuing.

trulyworried February 18, 2008 at 8:35 a.m.

If it is so bad why cant anyone get some legal action against them.Wouldn't there be some type of rights helping the students against some scam like this?I would say why you all not get together and do something if it really is such a scam prevent others from falling, just do it.

J.P February 19, 2008 at 1:44 a.m.

I think that people are so afraid of the unknown, that they make stupid decision and never reach the goals. I don't understand how people can say EDUCATION is a scam. Kaplan University give all of the poteintal students a funding plan that they can accept or decline. If you think they ripped you off, you need to look at yourself. It might be that you are not smart enough to go to college period. Knowledge is power, so that means education is good. Online schools are not for everyone, but they are good. For the people that don't know about paying for college, any university that you go to will be expensive. Online you will spend 50,000 in 2-3 years, and brick and mortar(ground base schools) 50,000 in 4-6 years. Same price people, get your fact straight before you down talk KAPLAN.

Bobby February 28, 2008 at 11:10 p.m.

DQ, seriously is this how you make assumptions?? This is it? Right here?? I hope to god you don't get into a profession where someone relies on you to do research, because you failed miserably already. good luck sir!

Andrew March 4, 2008 at 4:58 p.m.

I am very put off by the admissions staff. I felt like I was being hounded by a collections agency. If I didn't answer the first time, they would call again immediately. I got too many emails as well. After going through the "process" they "forgot" to tell me I had to pay $95 up front until the very end, even though my GI Bill would have covered everything. When I refused, I was forwarded to a manager. The "managers" all had horrible English and sounded like they were reading from scripts. The admissions process could ruin this school. We'll see how the actual schooling goes.

Mike March 12, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.

I have been going to Kaplan University since 2005, I should finish this term. I have nothing but praise for the school when you initially enroll the classes are easier but the higher division courses are hard (Quantitative Methods)anyone! If you plan on going to Kaplan University I applaud you, get your education and stop listening to people who went to Kaplan University and quit for various reason, say's more about them as people and students.

Jeff March 19, 2008 at 12:10 a.m.

I signed up for criminal justice 101. I found the courses too easy, some of the people "attending" the classes online seemed like morons too. I had to fax my fafsa and 2006 tax returns on various times, they claimed they never received those items, and eventually blocked me. I requested to be withdrawn from their university and it took them over 2 weeks to do so, while I was still blocked from courses, etc etc. They attempted to stick me with a bill, and still took money from citibank, the lender they MADE me sign up for. I recommend going to a community college, stay away from this place, they want your money, and they will attempt to mess up your credit report. It's a gimmick, they have a poor business model as well. Stay away from them, I am warning you...your going to be ripped off. They are like used car salesman they want to RIP YOU OFF and run away with your money. I think the positive reviews on here are lies. Thanks for your time

Jack D March 20, 2008 at 6:15 a.m.

@Jeff

Why do you come here and make excuses for yourself? Everyone knows you couldn't hack the courses so you dropped out like all the rest of the whiners. It's not their fault you never grapsed the class cycles. You can't just drop out and not get billed mid-stream. Calling those of us who give Kaplan a positive review liars only shows your true ilk and doubt if reasonable people will listen to your complaints.

Looking To Transfer From Kaplan To Another School March 27, 2008 at 11:59 p.m.

I have earned about 50 credits here at Kaplan and I am looking to transfer to my local community college to start a new program. I was wondering if anyone can share their experiences with transferring their Kaplan Credits to another school. What school did you transfer to and how many credits did you have and how many credits did the school actually accept from Kaplan. I am looking to see if I am in for bad news or not. Any information you can share with me about transferring Kaplan Online credits to another school would be greatly appreciated.

Just My Thoughts..Take it or leave it.. April 8, 2008 at 7:05 a.m.

I am just going to put this straight out there. I have been a student at Kaplan since Jan of 05. I started out in the B.S. of Crim Justice and then switched, with absolutely NO problems from Academic Advisers or Financial Aid, to the A.A.S. in Crim Justice at the end of my 1st year. I finished my A.A.S. in Criminal Justice and received my Degree in Jan of 2007. I finished with a 3.92 CGPA! Also during those 2 yrs I became a member of Alpha Beta Kappa and have been listed with the National Dean's List for 2 yrs running. I am currently enrolled in their B.S. of Legal Studies. My GRADES and ACHIEVEMENTS have lead me to have doors opened. I have helped get a Bill passed by the House of Representatives, I have been given personal invitations by politicians to attend "private" political events, I have met potential Presidential hopefuls, and I have been working with a firm that has helped me to put into practice EVERYTHING that I have been learning. NETWORK while in school! The classes do start out easy. They do get harder as you go along. If you do not know how to use MS Word you better get really good. If you do not know how to navigate well on the Internet, you better learn. If you are taking Paralegal courses and you have NEVER drafted certain types of documents... you better learn. If you have not explored the "library" you better learn it. YOU have to do the work, YOU have to be SELF motivated, YOU have to meet the deadlines. If you slack, even for a moment, you WILL fail! Period! ALL my Profs have had AWESOME credentials. I have had Judges, ADA’s, highly experienced and educated Crim Investigators from both private firms and Gov’t entities, Authors, Professors who have 6 upper level degrees and 1 Professor that also taught at Notre Dame. NONE of these Professors would be working for Kaplan if they did not believe the school to be anything but one with high quality education. IF you have problems with Fin Aid call and ask for a Super, if the Super doesn’t give you satisfaction, ask for the Super's Super. If you are not getting the help, ASK YOUR PROFESSOR! THEY KNOW PEOPLE! In addition...FOR GOD SAKES.. Watch your E-mail! EVERY quarter we all get E-mails from the Academic Chair for the Legal Studies Department. People, you can E-mail them! These people want you to be in class. Another key point... When you write USE SPELL CHECK! There is NO EXCUSE for sloppy writing. PERIOD! Sloppy writing gets you the benefit of having lower grades. IF you have NEVER used APA formatting for your resource citations... LEARN IT! AND... Lastly.. IF YOU DO NOT LIKE TO WRITE choose another career! WRITING IS YOUR LIFE... your bread and butter in law! It is just an example of what you will do in Law School. If you cannot write well... YOU WILL HATE studying law. Did I fail to mention... I am not JUST am student, but I am also a FULL TIME Paralegal, a Notary Public, and a SINGLE mother of 4 kids!!!! So those that like to complain, STOP!

to Paralegal April 10, 2008 at 4:19 a.m.

You mention networking yet there is little networking this school provides... actually none at all. Have your grades opened doors or has the networking of your own hard worked opened those doors for you? It is the fruits of your own labour, not the school. Kaplan provides a piece of paper, that is all. You have to work that much harder to prove yourself over those that have already been weeded out by schools without open-enrollment. Kaplan has a watered down cirriculum, faculty, and an inflated GPA scheme. There is a qui tam lawsuit as we speak for 4 billion dollars against Kaplan for inflating student grades and enrolling unqualified students. Employers know that a 3.92 at a real school is rare, but from schools like Kaplan it is the norm. The faculty at Kaplan are adjuncts, not tentured as you lead us to believe. Kaplan's law program isn't even accredited by the American Bar Association. If you recieve your JD there you can't even sit for the bar in any state other than California. Concord Law School has the worst flunk rate on the California Bar Exam of any of the schools with major numbers on the board.

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/calbar/pdfs/adm...

In the legal profession Kaplan is the bottom of the pile. Their graduates can only take the bar in a few states that accept degrees without ABA accreditation. With the Federal lawsuit against Kaplan saying they have inflated grades and Concords low bar results why should anyone have a high opinion of this school's legal program?

Having second thoughts April 14, 2008 at 7:38 p.m.

I spoke with an advisor this morning. I was forwarded to the financial aid department. I was told that this was part of the admissions process. I did some figure crunching with her. I must admit I was a bit confused by that process. I did not pay the $95 and actually was not even pressured to. I think that I could probably work my way through some of the problems mentioned in the postings. I will definitely be aware and on top of financial aid issues. I did not see any postings regarding the RN to BSN program. Any comments from anyone in this program? I am very concerned about the credibility of this degree once completed. I will do some more research before officially enrolling.

Deena April 17, 2008 at 11:37 p.m.

I am certainly discouraged from reading the posts here, especially the ones from the former employee and former prof. I am considering attending and I'm working with an advisor named Kimberly. She seems very honest and helpful; hasn't pushed me at all. YET. I'm concerned about being "scammed" as others have been. We are a middle class family so I won't qualify for grants and will have to pay out of pocket or with student loans. We certainly don't have money to flush away on an inferior education. My other major concern is the difficulty of online learning vs a campus environment. I've been cancer free for one year this month and am legally disabled, so health is a concern for me. I need to go back to college in "baby steps" and ease into school. High stress levels will affect my health and recovery, so this school interested me because it's only 2 classes at a time. How are they compared to a regular 16 week semester taking 12-15 credits? I know it may sound lame and you might think I'm not intelligent or willing to work hard for my degree but that's not me. I've got 63 credits from attending a university 16 years ago. I excelled in college and really enjoyed it and felt comfortable there. Now I'm a bit older, have a family to care for and need to take good care of myself to heal. I want more than anything to get off disability and work in a profession I love; psychology and social work. I want to give back and help others as I've been helped. My husband and I are researching and he said Kaplan seems legit... any comments or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

to CASMO April 19, 2008 at 8:50 a.m.

Most states require the law school to be ABA accredited in order to sit for the bar... Kaplan is not.

Michael April 23, 2008 at 4:20 p.m.

Most of the complaints that I hear is that the financial aid staff isn't very helpful. It's like that at every University, online or physical. Also all the people who do complain must not know how to read or follow directions, you should know how much a school costs before even attending. People who post unflattering remarks about this school all have one thing in common they are quitters or do not understand the way financial aid disbursements work. I went to Kaplan and I loved the school, my advisor's were great and I received invaluable knowledge. Some teachers were great and some were bad but guess what that's what you get at every University.

A Kaplan graduate and Admissions Advisor May 3, 2008 at 7:03 p.m.

A Kaplan graduate and Admissions Advisor

After reading through all these “reviews” I see there is a lot of confusion about attending Kaplan. I am a Kaplan graduate, as well as a Kaplan Admissions Advisor. I will try to address some of the things that are most frequently brought up in this forum. I would also like to point out that I graduated from a traditional university, so I feel I can make a fair comparison between online ~vs~ campus based programs.

Continuing reading below.

A Kaplan graduate and Admissions Advisor IIi May 3, 2008 at 7:09 p.m.

With the online program there are no shortcuts. You have to read the material in order to achieve mastery of the learning objectives. In a sense, I could make the argument that I actually learned more from my online class because I was essentially forced to have to go thru all the material, as opposed to simply relying upon what was put out during class. I also found the interaction between students to be more enriching to my education online than I did in the classroom. This was an added benefit that I did not anticipate, but it paid dividends on several occasions. To understand this, think of the typical scenario while attending a class. You show up prior to class, several students are assembled in the hall, you exchange small talk, eventually the teacher arrives and you take your seat. If you’re lucky you may get to know 2 or 3 students on a friendly enough basis that you actually discuss your assignments. In most cases though you hardly know all the students’ names, let alone interact with them in a meaningful way that is relevant to your studies. Contrast this with the online environment where you actually interac