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So far, I'm having a wonderful experience. The professors and advisors are very helpful. They do follow up calls and emails to make sure you're comfortable with the format. My professor always provides feedback positive or on what needs improvement when posting each grade. If they feel like you are unsure of what is expected or heading in the wrong direction they always make sure to touch base. The work load is a lot, but not overwhelming as with other online programs I've reviewed or attended. SNHU... Read More made sure to start my online program off slowly so I wouldn't be destined for failure my very first term or feel overwhelmed by the workload. As you build your confidence, you may increase the your courses.

WGU is a great school for adults who need to finish a degree quickly and affordably... however, there are a few things you need to be aware of. To begin, you will need to prepare yourself to work primarily on your own. WGU does have student mentors and course instructors, however, getting appointments with course instructors can be a lost cause if the ratio of students to instructors is too high. Many times, more often than not, I would have to schedule time to talk with someone about my school work... Read More or general questions and have to wait a week or more. This caused A TON of problems for me resulting in un-passed classes on several occasions (first time in my life to not pass a course on time). The other thing that you have to be aware of is that your course materials are extremely unorganized. There are up to 4 places that resources can be found and many times they are in multiple places. It will take about a week for each class for you to get your bearings for resources. Many times I ended up finding the key to the class's success a week or so out from the final exam that would have made my life 1,000 times easier. As an example, the Principles of Finance course has the book reference the TI-83/84 calculator, but the school recommends that you purchase and use the TI BA II Plus. This caused major issues with me finishing the class on time, after having to spend nearly 3 weeks trying to figure out how to use the calculator based on the scattered assortment of resources and impractical application problems. Also, be aware that not all course mentors are the same. Some are INCREDIBLE, but when they move on to other jobs or get promoted, you will change to another one. For a four-year degree, with two term breaks, I had 4-5 different mentors. the first was for over two years solid and she was incredible. The rest had very little personality and were almost robotic. They are very nice, but obviously very overloaded and overworked. The big question is, after 3 years on and off, would I refer WGU to a friend? Yes and no. Yes because it's extremely affordable and accredited. No, because you get what you pay for - so expect the constant stress of having to work extra hard to find resources and information you need to pass that would otherwise be available and ready for you in a physical school in a matter of minutes. Yes, people are available to help, but it's phone tag and email chains for days some times.

The school is nationally accredited not regionally. It will not transfer to your state schools. It transfers to most nationally accredited schools not regionally accredited schools (there are some exceptions, but few). Get over the name, it is not going to impress anyone. Some jobs require a regionally accredited degree, Ashworth does not apply and will not work for you. Cost is the only reason I chose Ashworth, the books are included and it really is self-paced. The tech errors or delays are minimal... Read More and the same I experienced when attending a state school. The customer service is hit and miss, some people are nicer than others, again, the same as I experienced in a state school. Some teachers barely read my papers and other's gave me great insight on how to improve my structure or focus on my papers. If you feel embarrassed about getting an education from this school then don't apply. Please do not discourage those that are looking to improve their prospects. It is accurate to inform people that a nationally accredited degree is limited on transferability as opposed to a regionally accredited degree. You may not transfer to NYU, Berkely, Boston State, community college etc. w/ credits from Ashworth This degree helped me in my career and in my personal/professional growth as a marketing executive. I'm now considering Ashworth for my Master's degree. This decision is due to cost mostly but the flexibility and self-pace really helped me during busy times at the office. It is helpful when you cannot take a week or two off of school and you have travel or deadlines. May you find success on your journey to higher education.

I have been going to post for 3 years and I have enjoyed my experience. A lot of the other comments I have read on here talked about financial issues, yeah that is college its expensive. I feel that I have gotten what I put into this college and have been challenged. my GPA is 3.6 and I work full time. When I have had issues with a class or admin my counselor was available by phone or email. She emails me when her schedule is going to change and her hours. I feel that the staff have gone above and... Read More beyond for me, and if they do it for me then they do it for everyone.

Ashworth has the best value for your dollar given the current market of nationally accredited schools. You must agree to the fact that this school is not regionally accredited, their credits do not usually transfer to your state school or other regionally accredited schools. The accreditation is the same as U of Phoenix, Kaplan, Ashford, etc. The customer service was horrible and over the years has greatly improved, you can tell that it has been a concerted effort among the administration to tackle... Read More this complaint. Textbooks are from the major publishers like Pearson and McGraw-Hill and if you look up the exact edition you will find them on Amazon for $150-$200. Any online course IMHO is much harder than a classroom setting, you have to do every chapter and the instructor does not decide to skip sections because you are behind. However, you can study any time and you can complete the course at your own pace. This degree will not provide the same caché as NYU or USC, Boston University,etc. it doesn't have the same name recognition as your state school either so don't consider any online nationally accredited school if this is what you want. I do not believe Ashworth is the best school but neither is the state school my son attended. If you have the time and budget I recommend going to a regionally accredited school, preferably the best school you can afford. However, if that is not in your budget or you are an adult learner with experience then consider Ashworth if you wish to get a degree. Certificates are a different beast, those can be hit and miss not just due to what you learn but what the employers are looking in an employee. A Harvard Certificate does look better than an Ashworth certificate, however, is it worth the extra $8k-$15k? In my case this degree works but does put me in a disadvantage to an applicant that has a more prestigious school on their resume, however, I'm never going to attend the prestigious school due to $ and time so I accept that. I would recommend this school as a first option to anyone on a budget looking for an accredited school recognized by the Department of Education. Best of luck.

I felt compelled to write a review about my experience. Having decided to gain my undergrad degree I searched and and explored multiple options. I worked in a professional environment and had achieved a sr level management position without a degree but always felt - like I was missing something and apprehensive when people would ask where I graduated. I looked at both online as well as brick-and-mortar institutions. Traditional schools were out, given the time commitment and inflexibility. I then... Read More decided on on-line but the biggest criteria was regional accreditation. I eventually decided on WGU. I had a few courses from prior college work, but none of those transferred. So I was starting with zero credits. Needless to say I knew this was going to be a daunting task to complete but 1 year 6 months later I graduated. My experience plus and negatives: - accredited university - if I had a good comprehension of material I could test my way through. In many cases I had to study on my own, using their material as well as Khan's Academy. - I was able to self pace, knocking out nearly 30 credits every 6 month term. - Knowing the tests and exams were proctored was somewhat of a pain, but also comforting to know they took the testing seriously. I'll circle back to this in a moment. - Costs. In all I was able to invest 9K in 18 months and had an accredited degree. Cons - - The advisor, while I know was there to make me accountable, they really served no purpose. - Real GPA would have been nice, versus the pass/fail, GPA assigned of 3.0. This was no issue with getting in to a grad school program. - As some indicated the syllabus in some courses was confusing. But I've found this to be the case with Grad School as well. Overall, I would recommend this school for anyone that is self motivated and willing to take the time to invest in themselves. Compared to grad school, which I'm taking online from another institution, Texas A&M Commerce. The only reason is that I didn't go with WGU's MBA program, it that it does not have the AACSB certification which is the premier cert for master level degree. And I'll say that TAMUC online experience is subpar in comparison to WGU's. At TAMUC the test are not proctored and open book/notes which is drastically different from WGU. Anyways would I recommend WGU for everyone - no. Is it perfect - no, but tell me what school is. Was it what I needed to accomplish a goal - absolutely.

WGU is definitely geared towards those who have already had some college classes and/or have working in the real world for awhile. I would not recommend it to anyone who does not have any real world experience. The lack of having a GPA will quickly get you cut in the mix of job applicants if you do not have relevant experience. It should add the necessary "piece of paper" for those looking to advance in their career or with the current employer. It is self-paced so you can do a lot in one semester,... Read More save money and graduate in a reasonable amount of time. The things I have learned so far are definitely applicable to my career and hopefully my future. There are some hiccups though. As others have stated, the weekly calls with the so-called :mentor" are futile and annoying. They are definitely not a mentor in the true sense of the word. The competency-based grading system is confusing and annoying, and some tests can easily be passed without knowing much of anything. It is ironic because in one of the first classes I took, I learned that people will always work harder when a letter grade is at stake versus just passing or failing. So if I were a recruiter and knew this and saw someone from a reputable, competing university that had a good GPA, it would factor into my decision of who to hire. Additionally, it is almost impossible to transfer to another school or into an MBA program without letter grades which is a negative. The tests that are proctored via webcam are frustrating and annoying. I researched quite a few completely online schools and some brick and mortar schools that offer online degrees. None of them were perfect, including WGU, but it seems to be the best fit for me.

I did a great deal of research before picking which Online University I would attend. The major components that drove me to WGU were the flexibility in scheduling, the accreditation, and the success rate. I knew that I would be relocating in the time I would be pursuing my Bachelor's Degree and needed the flexibilty to do so without missing deadlines or exams. I ended up moving 4 times while attending WGU and was still able to graduate on-time! Getting a degree from a university that lacks accreditation,... Read More like a lot of online schools, is like spending a few years to print out a fake degree that looks nice on your wall. These universities are why online education has a struggling image and why you will want to make an effort to point out that WGU is fully accredited when applying to new jobs. A lot of people assume that you were very easily able to cheat your way through your online education which is not the case at WGU. An Online Degree should require the same amount, if not more, effort than a traditional Brick-and-Mortar Degrees and WGU delivers that challenge while still offering the flexibility desired from Online Education. High drop-out rates and failure rates contribute to other Online Universities not receiving accreditation. A University needs to show a high success rate in order for state and federal institutions to back them and give them accreditation. Many employers will not even look at a resume with a school lacking FULL (being both state and federal) accreditation. In summary, WGU gives you an actual degree and education that you can use in the real world. This school is not for someone looking for an easily obtained degree, but for someone who is willing to put the time and effort into earning a degree. While there is still some skepticism to over come with an online education, WGU proves to stand above others and is easily seen by employers that are able to recognize real online educations v.s. sub-par online educations. I am proud to say that I attended WGU, and would recommend it to anyone seeking an online education. I shouldn't forget to mention the tremendous value WGU offers. I graduated with a fraction of the debt that my friends faced.

I am a recent graduate of Ashworth with a degree in Marketing. I currently have a career in marketing with one of the US's largest and most respected resort/outdoor recreation companies. I am also in the process of obtaining my Masters from Capella, which is an institution that holds the same regional accreditation as all the state colleges around this region (HLC-NCA). Transferring from Ashworth was harder than transferring from community college when attempting to move between institutions holding... Read More different accreditation standards. Not all brick and mortar schools view alternative methods of education as valid and subsequently the distance education accreditation that they hold. The education I received was on par with my experience at state college with obvious exceptions in learning styles. Ashworth is more akin to homeschooling. It is up to you to be motivated and willing to budget your effort. You’ll be utilizing the same text books as state but will be in a situation where you won’t have a teacher to explain every detail should you need it. You also must be prepared to succeed. Given the opportunity, I admit that I would have gladly abandoned an accounting course once I had a passing grade but the college would not allow me to move forward until I had passed every exam, quiz, and assignment. This is a detail I did not realize until well into the curriculum but is for the best. If you’re dedicated, driven, and a self-learner, this could be for you. If you need to hear a teacher’s opinion on every detail, this is probably not for you. If you’re up for it, it’s a great alternative to traditional lecture based education. I would score 4 ½ stars if I could. This is due to communication being slower than I would have liked from the school.