I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than $5000 (2020)

Re:I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than... by likecharges on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @01:26PM (#31183014)

I’m trying to find a tech job after almost a decade of manual labor. After reading this story I thought WGU could be a great, non-traditional fit for me so I started the sign-up process. A few seconds after I filled out the first step of the sign-up (name, phone, email), they called me twice (real people, not automated) and texted me. I’m probably being too selective, but it was an off-putting experience.

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Re:I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than... by stonogo on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @01:30PM (#31183056)

"Ineffective communicators" is a real weird selector for the people providing your educational credentials.

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Re:I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than... by likecharges on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @01:44PM (#31183284)

That’s fair. I’m not in any position to judge the quality of the school. I was just surprised that the school called while I was filling out the sign-up form.

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Re:I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than... by _tom_ on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @02:50PM (#31184160)

"Driven by sales, not academic qualifications" is a GREAT metric for people providing your academic credentials.

No normal college can afford that many warm bodies calling. That tells you that either their profit margin per student is MUCH higher, or their student volume is way higher (they take everyone).

It's a valid red flag.

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Re:I got a computer science degree in 3 months for less than... by itslennysfault on Wednesday April 27, 2022 @04:16PM (#31185174)

they're a non-profit

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