Kaplan University is a for-profit institution with numerous students across the US. They have received negative attention for some of their recruiting practices and mishandling of financial aid with students. Hopefully they are improving some of these issues.
The Kaplan MBA program is one that receives a fair amount of advertisement "air time". Yet, upon review of the website in order to ascertain the quality of the program, a prospective learner is not presented with a convincing argument that they will earn a quality education.
I declined to attend this school for the primary reason that the description of the MBA program is very "buzz wordy".
Their site states the MBA program teaches:
"Innovate to address business issues or establish new procedures within an existing process
and
Generate a new business or establish new procedures within an existing business"
These types of statements are not representative of the knowledge needed in order to successfully run a business.
I had a different experience.
I was not asked for any money. The people I spoke with were very helpful and did all they could to assist me in getting the ball rolling quickly which is what I wanted.
As a person I was motivated to get my academic career back on track. As an adult I am aware that I take responsibility for educating myself on what is out there as far as options and what needs to be done.
Although a school should assist students with their goals it is amazing to me how many people truly believe that someone should be there to hold their hand at all times.
I was never unfairly charged, I was never left without the help that I needed, and I graduated with my Bachelor's degree and am now pursuing my Graduate degree.
Kaplan is a for profit institution. I do not have issues with that. The truth of the matter is that I find a great deal more apathy in not for profit institutions.
Name: Hera
Post On: June 24, 2010
Grade: F
I agree with the previous poster's assessment of Kaplan's emphasis on making a quick sale. The salesperson/advisor never asked me probing questions to see if the program would meet my career needs. Instead, she wanted me to have a prepared portfolio and resume ready in 2 days in order to apply for admission, and she asked me for referrals at the end of the call! Very bad impression overall.
Name: ejd
Post On: June 14, 2010
Grade: D-
I decided to speak to an online college about taking some courses to complete a degree. The very first thing Kaplan wanted to do is get me enrolled and PAYING money for classes I may or may not need BEFORE reviewing the classes I've already taken or providing a plan to complete a degree.
When I said I required a detailed plan BEFORE paying $2300 a semester for classes I may not need... the SALESMAN(adviser) immediately dropped me from the chat session.
