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Great School!

By: twallingaz (Graduate) on October 20, 2008

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I recently graduated from Kaplan University in June 2008 with my Associates Degree in Business Management.  I had very good experiences with most of my instructors, only one instructor that I had I didn't like.  But with any school that will happen whether it be online or at a "brick and mortar" campus.

My only complaint was the Financial Aid office, they were tough to get a hold of and once on the phone I was able to get the answers I needed.  I would recommend before choosing any school do the research and make sure its a good fit.  The online environment is not for everyone, if you do decide to take online classes make sure you are someone that has great time management skills.

Good luck!

Kaplan Honest Review

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on June 21, 2008

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I am Kaplan student as well as Kaplan employee. 
Things which I like about kaplan

1. Materials
2. Technology

Things I do not like

1. Student Quality
2. Some of the professor are not good, they will not contribute or provide feedback

I get 75% employee discount so for me it is not expensive compare to what I am getting. If you are self learner, kaplan is great but if you prefer lectures then honestly online MBA are not for you. I have learned from my classes but I may have done that from any class. I cannot compare to any other institution as I never attended them.

Kaplan NOT recommended

By: masonhillassociates (In Progress) on May 27, 2008

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I am currently a business student at Kaplan. My first semester started out fine until they changed the details of finance and demanded over $2,000 from me immediately instead of over 6 months like I was told. Now, the second semester has classes that require APA formatting, but they haven't taught that yet, so you have to teach yourself. They also have requirements that make it necessary to have a substantial amount of knowledge with Word, yet that class is next, after you need it. Unlike most schools where common sense class placement would have you taking the basics, they have them after you have almost failed the classes you needed them for. They say you can take this because it will fit your lifestyle. They forgot to add that you had better not have a job or relationship because the requirements and the lack of assistance WILL consume ALL of your time. I really would not recommended Kaplan to anyone. Look elsewhere. I am planning on taking my credits and going to a different school.

Great School

By: joaquinbig (Graduate) on April 21, 2008

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I graduated from Kaplan University and I have nothing but great things to say about the University. I have attended a brick and mortar university and also the online setting and I find them very similar in terms of level of education. I have never had a problem with the financial aid staff, quite the contrary. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. The classes start out easy for some and then progress into the higher level courses which are very difficult. You need to have self discipline, organization and be self motivated to be a successful student. I don’t really get the students that go to this school and then quit, doesn’t really make sense, maybe you’re not a good student. Who enrolls into a University and then quits after a couple of classes there’s a reason why you don’t have a degree. Quit making excuses and ruining it for the students that have graduated and will graduate just because you couldn’t deal with the classes and environment and lack of financial aid understanding!

Two weeks until Graduation-not excited

By: jenniferpease (In Progress) on March 23, 2008

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I have to agree with many of the postings stating the financial aid/student accounts departments need to get training with how to deal with the consumers. I have attended Kaplan University Online since August 2004 and now have two weeks before my last classes end. (April 8,2008).

I am not excited since I found out I will need to pay an additional $1700 before I will get my degree. I did not find this out until the earlier part of March, even though I have called, sent e-mails and tried to find out what my account looked like. 

In August 2007, I contacted my financial aid advisor and agreed to pay a certain amount each month until January 2008 to cover my tituation expenses until graduation. However, even though I paid the certain amount, my balance did not zero it's self. 

I have contacted my dean to find out what needs to be done or can be done. This was a week ago and I have not received a response. If you do go to Kaplan, you would do better if you have all money to cover your tituation out of pocket. If you do not decide to attend Kaplan, you will miss a wonderful learning experience. The professors are wonderful. The supporting staff needs to get customer service training as well as educated on how to handle student loans.

Your Kaplan experience is determined by YOU!!

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on March 16, 2008

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As a Kaplan student myself, I found the diversity of reviews on Kaplan rather interesting.  Let's face it people, Kaplan is not the only educational insitution that has had or will have complaints.  I just think that is life in general - full of complainers!  Kaplan could give it away for free, do all of the homework, guarantee you an A+ and a six figure salary once completed... but you'd still have people that complain.  Give it a break all ready!!

First, yes, the online book thing can be a pain (especially for those that like to highlight and make notes while reading). Like anything else, there is a solution!  Print the book or buy it used online (like I did).  

I find the work very challenging (despite what others say).  It's time consuming and very writing intense, but in the real world, your writing skills are essential.  I have learned better time managment skills as a result of my KU online experience.  

For those of you that complain at the cost of your degree -- I ask you this.... CAN YOU PUT A PRICETAG ON YOUR EDUCATION?? I think the cost of not having an education is worse in the end.  If you want a "free ride", go to a community college or continue to live off of the state and those that work to pay your bills.

If you go into this with negative thoughts, you will get negative results. You are where you are as a result of your own thoughts and actions. Keep your negative comments to yourself and do not bash a good school for your failures in life!

Kaplan, A Joke of a University

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

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I went to Kaplan for two semesters and found it to be way to easy. I became ashamed that I was going to Kaplan. I wanted to be challenged, because that is what college is about, and Kaplan appears to be a diploma mill. You can breeze through the classes; standards are very low, and Joe Schmoe can get a degree from Kaplan. I am currently attending a "real" university and am quite challenged. I know that when I do finally graduate I will have no student loans and my degree will mean a lot more than a Kaplan degree. Don't waste your breath unless you want a crappy degree that cost thousands of dollars.

BEWARE!

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on February 17, 2008

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I just signed up at Kaplan this past Monday.  I went over my financial aid benefits with an advisor over the phone & electronically signed my award letter that stated I would receive $2156.00 in pell grants, that I was to pay a $95.00 deposit (which I did), & that Stafford loans I took out through Chase would cover all but the last $149.04 of my tuition for the first three terms.  

I saved screen prints of the figures I was given & it's a good thing I did because this morning when I checked my email I had a letter from Kaplan's financial aid office stating that I never signed my award letter, so they would be "going ahead with the figures on a new letter".  (Wasn't aware they could do this without my consent), so I logged back in & noticed they had changed my figures so I would be paying them hundreds of dollars.  

I immediately called Chase & told them what happened, so they cancelled disbursement to Kaplan & I also contacted FAFSA who told me to delete Kaplan's school code from my application so they cannot receive my pell grants.

I sent Kaplan a scathing letter telling them that they better disenroll me without any problems or I'll be contacting a lawyer.  Oh, & I am also filing a complaint with BBB.  DON'T GO HERE & IF YOU DO, SAVE EVERYTHING & MAKE SCREEN PRINTS OF ALL FACTS & FIGURES THEY GIVE YOU!!!!!!

Great school

By: garyhuber (In Progress) on February 6, 2008

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I joined Kaplan University in August 2006 and have had a great experience thus far.  The format and requirements for the classes are simple and easy to understand.  The classes are a lot of work, so if you intend on joining get your paper and pencils ready!!  As with most college classes some are harder than others, but they are require a significant amount of time each week in order to be successful.  

I think Kaplan is a great value.  At 30 years old, the choice of finishing my bachelors degree online seems as if it was a great decision!

Kaplan is great

By: heatherlaney (In Progress) on January 1, 2008

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Kaplan University has done everything to help me achieve my degree in Accounting. I have finished one degree through Kaplan and I am working towards another. It is really worth talking to an admissions adviser to see if Kaplan is the school for you.

I love Kaplan

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on December 30, 2007

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I am currently pursuing my MBA degree at Kaplan. I have taken 12 classes and am beginning my 13th class out of 17 total. I received my undergrad degree from the University of Wisconsin, a traditional brick and mortar school. I don't know what many of these people are ranting about. No school is perfect, I was frustrated with UW when I was there for their screwed up financial aid department and the slow response of student advisors. I don't know if these people have never attended large schools before or what, but suck it up. I have had two advisors during my tenure at Kaplan. I started in July 2006 on my degree and have been enrolled ever since. I have had no problem contacting my advisor. She responds within 24 hours to my concerns. I too tried to withdraw from a class, as I was really struggling in it and had never encountered that before. I wanted to drop the class and take it with a different prof another term. I was advised I could drop it but then I would be disenrolled from the college. While I was really frustrated at the time, I am glad they did this, as it forced me to trudge ahead, roll up my sleeves and finish the class. I ended up with a B. I honestly think they do this to stop people from giving up.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ACCOUNTING

By: NykolePettway (In Progress) on December 26, 2007

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I am at the end of my second term and I find Kaplan to be a great school. I have heard some horror stories about Kaplan but I haven't into any problems yet. My admissions counselor was very personable he even still keeps in contact with me to see how I'm doing. My finanical aid counsleor is great. I needed a student expense loan and I got it within two weeks of applying. My Academic Advisor is so cool too. After I took Intro to Business I decided to change from Management to Accounting and she made it so easy to convert. I always get a call back whenever I call. So far my courses have been fairly easy so I haven't needed to contact my professors for additional help but whenever I have general question they have always been prompt about responding. The tutors are great.

I'm happy at Kaplan

By: JBasham2720 (In Progress) on December 22, 2007

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I have read the reviews on here and I have to say I have been very happy with Kaplan.  First, the anonymous man who said Kaplan is not accredited by the ABA -- Well, no -- because the ABA only accredits LAW SCHOOLS.  I am getting my Bachelors Degree and plan on going to Concorde Law School -- A Kaplan School that is also regionally accredited. I have done my homework.  I have had basically good experiences, I checked into Phoenix and AIU and they were way more expensive.  I will complete my degree in 3 years because I am working hard and taking extra classes.  Some of my books have been e - books, but I just take them to Kinkos and print them.  The professors are great and they have really challenged me to grow and to think harder than I thought I could.  My admissions advisor is pretty cool, always on the phone so I have to leave a message, but he usually calls me back the same day.  I am surprised about some of the things I have read on here, I guess every company has some bad apples, but my experience has  been a GREAT one!

MBA Student Perspective

By: ronz (In Progress) on December 18, 2007

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Great school. Strong acedemics. As with most colleges the billing department needs a bit of improvement, but overall I am very happy with the instruction.

DON'T GO TO KAPLAN

By: chayadieffenbaugher (In Progress) on December 13, 2007

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This online school leaves you in the dark!  The online classroom is very hard to understand, its hard to understand when you even have assignments.  I would not recommend this school to anyone!  I thought it would be easier attending an online school(no commute, flexible schedule).  Boy I was wrong.  The setup is completely confusing, and there is no communication, I was so lost.  What a bad experience.

Almost the biggest mistake of my life

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on December 7, 2007

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I dont even know how Kaplan expects anyone to trust them with Online Education. One day I received a phone call and one of the Kaplan admission advisors began to tell me how well known and admired Kaplan University is...how great the school is and gauranteed accredidation...Since I lived in NC i was curious as to how this would all work out as smoothly as he promised, but everytime i was assured it was no problem for they had one of the best Online Education programs in the country. He left out that it was A LIE...The advisor himself seemed very honest and eager to help me with my education and building a better future...tho he wanted me to start the following week with classes! I have been in college a couple times before and know first hand it takes at least three months to get everything squared away etc...but i was willing to hear what he had to say. I was very concerned however, when the enrollment process came along since their website was malfunctioning! "Hmm, thats weird, let me ask someone." said the Head of Admissions! The site did not work for three more days...and after that it was still very squeeky...Then, everytime my advisor called me and i was busy, it was like he didn't care...and he practically forced me to stay on the phone with him. I hated the whole process! Finally, he asked how i wanted to handle the $95 up front fee. I informed him that i didnt have that extra money at the time and he said "Oh, well you can write an essay...etc...but it doesnt have to be that good, i've never seen on rejected." I was floored. If you can write an essay and it doesnt have to be good, who wouldnt do that?? AND the cost of tuition is outrageous!!! It seemed all they wanted me to do was get a few loans. Like it was no big deal. I felt they were leaving out some important information since ive gotten grants in the past with no problem. But the thing that really made up my mind was reading the reviews. Who reading this can honestly say youd spend over $20,000 on a school that leaves out info that benefits you, has poor technology, and not one positive reivew? Thanks for the reviews! I might have made one of the worst mistakes of my life.

Support System Broken

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on November 26, 2007

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Kaplan University should fix their support system.  Their have been many occasions that calls have went unanswered.  You can not easily take a term off.  I had a very good adviser for the first three or so terms, and then the changes began and things began on a downward spiral.  One lasted thirteen days. 
The financial department is also in need of repairs.  I have tuition reimbursement for work and getting an invoice with grade is very difficult.  Their invoicing changes from day to day and you get conflicting answers as to why those changes happen.
My advice, if you take classes at Kaplan document all conversations, save e-mails and any hard documents they may send.

A lot of problems with Kaplan

By: Lizanne4 (In Progress) on August 2, 2007

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I started my education with Kaplan Feb. 2006 and was really happy with them the first term. Loved the online classes and my professors were really wonderful..... But, then they called me one day that I was behind on my payments and that I needed to pay over $1000. I was stunned, since I had been paying my $197 every 15th of the month and stated when I entered the school. I found out that they had changed something and forgot to tell me, so suddenly I had to come up with an additional $500 a month for two month to I could start my classes next term. That was just the beginning. Later on they wanted some additional information regarding my FASFA application. I filled it out and faxed my entire 1040 back to my Financial Aid officer. The next day I received a call from a company in Canada saying that they had received my fax and that I needed to tell Kaplan that they needed to get their fax numbers straight, since this was not the first time. I was freaking out. My social security number and my husband’s number ended up in some company in Canada. Long story short, I told my Financial Aid officer and she just said, "OK, here is the correct number". I was furious. Then earlier this year I look a leave of absence, so I could spend the summer with my kids and I filled out the correct form and my Academic Advisor said that it had been approved and I just had to sign up for classes for the August term, which I did. A couple weeks after I received a email saying that Kaplan was sorry that I had left the University and that they needed to have a exit interview with me!!!! I found out that they had messed up my status and had dropped me from the University. I have been trying to get this fixed for over 2 months now and I am about to start my classes her Aug. 22nd and it has still not been fixed. I work full time and have a family and this is the last thing I want to worry about. It is stressful enough trying to juggle it all, but that they keep messing things up, does not help my stress level. I have to say, that I really like the classes, and that the professors have been very helpful and good, but somehow all these problems I have had with the regular staff, is just putting a black cloud over everything.

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