Kaplan University - Online Degrees Reviews

When I enrolled in their online college I was told text books would be included with fees. Well the college decided that students don't need text books and went to an E-course format. Which means they had the teachers write the information that they thought was relevant to the course. Then the student printed out these "e-course" hand books. These could be anywhere from 5 pages to hundreds of pages. I would have to buy reams of paper and new printer carts after each term of school. As a paralegal I need my text books for future reference. How can I maintain piles of paper over a lifetime?

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I have been a KU student for over a year now, scheduled to graduate July 2009, and I cannot say enough about it!  I am a fulltime Mom of three teenagers, working fulltime as well, and find the flexibility of online classes to be just what I need.  I completed an Associate's Degree at a local community college and am now pursuing an Advanced Start Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resource Management.  The Advanced Start means I was able to transfer in my Associate's Degree credits, allowing me to start at KU halfway through my Bachelor's Degree.

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I have gone to Kaplan for the last three years. In November 2006 I was awarded for Deans honors list for having a high GPA. I am majoring in Bachelors in information in technology and design. Every year they seem to add something new. I find the classes are what I need to achieve my bachelors and better my knowledge. The books arrive two weeks before start date if you enroll in time. Instead of taking five years like a onsite campus here its only going to take four years to graduate. You dont have to only take one or two classes but you can take three to graduate even earlier. But people are right...

I started attending Kaplan University online in August 2004. I really enjoyed all my classes, professors, and classmates.

 The only gripe I have consists of the financial aid/student accounts and accedemic advisors. I should be graduating April 2008 and I should be excited. I learned from my online statement that I still owe an additional $1700. This is after my student loans and paying average of $100 per month out of pocket. When requesting information on this balance, no one is available. I left several messages with my financial aid officer, student accounts, sent e-mails however no one has...

Kaplan University is an excellent place for anyone who has a limited schedule.  You have the ability to work school into your life!  The instructors truly care and are understanding.  The classes are interesting and apply to the workplace.  There are a variety of majors that you can choose from.  I think the Communication major is the most interesting.

 The best part of Kaplan University is that once a week during a class, there is a live seminar.  The professors lead a discussion live on the internet about a topic for the week.  This makes the school feel like a connected community. You...

Kaplan University is one of the biggest jokes around. The cost is outrageous, the lessons are too hard to follow along, and most of all, you dont leave there with anymore knowledge then when you went in. When people enter college at a later stage in their life, most often have children. Kaplan does not offer childcare, and the price of chiidcare is expensive. How can anyone afford to go to that school and still afford to raise a family. I spent 2 years there and I have put myself in more debt than what was calculated for me. My advise, dont waste the money and time unless you like being financially...

I am a social worker who works w/ low-income families and many of my clients have returned to school @ Kaplan or looked into it.  The recruitment staff is pushy and talks people into signing a contract to enroll.  They misrepresent the degrees that you will earn, and the price is much higher than if someone were to attend a 2 or 4-year college.  I learned that  an instructor  was told to teach the classes to a 10th grade level, which is not acceptable in my mind for anywhere calling itself a university. 

this is one of the most versatile and most resourseful universites.

the courses are elaborate and the professors are quite friendly and understanding.

vast number of courses and options are available.

the online modules are also extremely good and one of the best in the country.

it follows a culture of openness and academic advisors are easily available for help.