universiyt of phoenix

[NAVYLABTECH08]

today, some people told this chick to drop by my office and ask me some questions about med school. She is a freshman in college and is curious. The problem is, she is about to start her first semester at university of Phoenix. Nothing against that school or the people that go there, but will her med school application be taken seriously if the BS came from University of Phoenix. What do you guys think because the school is "accredated?"

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[al112987]

Honestly, I feel like if she was honestly serious about medical school, she would transfer to an actual 4 year university. Just my opinion though.

 

[Vihsadas]

today, some people told this chick to drop by my office and ask me some questions about med school. She is a freshman in college and is curious. The problem is, she is about to start her first semester at university of Phoenix. Nothing against that school or the people that go there, but will her med school application be taken seriously if the BS came from University of Phoenix. What do you guys think because the school is "accredated?"

Is that even a legitimate 4-year university with a real campus? I thought that they were primarily a distance education school.

 

[lex]

U of Phoenix is not a real school. As a rule of thumb, if you see a school keeps advertising all over the internet and on TV, nobody really wants to go there unless they have no other choice. Phoenix is probably OK for other fields as long as you can do a job. But to be taken seriously, a community college (then transfer to a real school) is far better than Phoenix. I would not hire someone if his or her education is from Phoenix.

 

[NAVYLABTECH08]

I have no idea where their " home campus" is or what their team mascot is.

 

[Snake Doctor]

Well, part of what you learn is from the people around you. Pre-reqs... definitely a no-no. Even community college credits get scrutinized from time to time (let's not start a debate here about that).

This does not apply to just medical schools, but also to other graduate and professional programs if she decides to apply to those in the future (unless she wants an online MBA).
The CC route (if not a 4 year institution) is the route to go.

 

[Dendrite]

U of Phoenix is not a real school. As a rule of thumb, if you see a school keeps advertising all over the internet and on TV, nobody really wants to go there unless they have no other choice. Phoenix is probably OK for other fields as long as you can do a job. But to be taken seriously, a community college (then transfer to a real school) is far better than Phoenix. I would not hire someone if his or her education is from Phoenix.

I sometimes get spam e-mails about the University of Phoenix. I do not know much about the school, other than it is completely on-line, but I would not want to apply to a med school having been from a school that sends out spam.

 

[Jolie South]

I met a few Americans abroad that were thinking about doing degrees with them. From what I understand, it's not top 10, but it's not bad either, especially if you don't have any other options (i.e. people that are in the military, foreign service, etc.)

 

[Bouncingboy]

It is a real school because it's regionally accredited. This means you won't go to jail showing a UoP degree to an employer in states with anti-diploma mill laws. You can go to graduate school with a BA from UoP.

That doesn't mean UoP is a good choice. It's bottom of the barrel as far as getting a BA is concerned. It's expensive. Employers/grad schools attach a negative stigma to their degrees. Academic rigor of courses in UoP is in doubt. UoP might not officially be a diploma mill but since so many people think it is, it might as well be a diploma mill.

If this chick had 90+ semester units, just finish the UoP degree and do the prereqs anywhere other than UoP and rock the MCAT.

Since she has 0 units, try to convince her UoP is the worst online BA choice possible and get her to start at a community college instead.

 

[HumidBeing]

UoP does have actual campuses in some areas of the country. It offers both on-site and online courses.

She'd save money and probably heartaches if she were to go to a CC instead. UoP is expensive. Courses are taken one at a time for 5 weeks. The completion rate is very low as is student satisfaction.

They ARE accredited, but that doesn't mean that adcomms won't be heavily biased against a degree from there. Wikipedia states some of their problems very sharply, like pending government suits, and the impression that they value profit over student education. You may be interested in reading that page.

 

[Crixivan]

University of Phoenix is a for-profit accredited university with almost 200 locations throughout the United States. It was set up for adult education rather than traditional college students, and as such, most of the degrees that they offer are degree completion programs including a slew of business and administration majors.

For the branch campuses that I've seen, premedical coursework isn't even offered.

 

[UCDavisdude]

today, some people told this chick to drop by my office and ask me some questions about med school. She is a freshman in college and is curious. The problem is, she is about to start her first semester at university of Phoenix. Nothing against that school or the people that go there, but will her med school application be taken seriously if the BS came from University of Phoenix. What do you guys think because the school is "accredated?"

that my friend, is a big no no. NO NO. univ of pheonix is a joke, seriously. its now better than mti or heald in my opinion.

 

[[pj]]

Well, the Super Bowl is going to be played at University of Phoenix Stadium (where the Arizona Cardinals play). So, I dunno, it might not be too bad at least for this year... 🙄

 

[167649]

Well, the Super Bowl is going to be played at University of Phoenix Stadium (where the Arizona Cardinals play). So, I dunno, it might not be too bad at least for this year... 🙄

Yeah guys, see they do have a campus:

Thats gotta be the biggest lecture hall I've seen. Probably not a good student-teacher ratio. 😉

 

[UCDavisdude]

that stadium was named univ pheonix stadium because they paid for it to be named that for the next few years. just like how candlestick park was renamed to pacific bell park (sf giants baseball stadium)... there is no pacific bell park university.

 

[Law2Doc]

From what I understand, it's not top 10, but it's not bad either, especially if you don't have any other options (i.e. people that are in the military, foreign service, etc.)

I would rephrase what you have said and suggest it's only not bad if you are in the military, foreign service, or otherwise don't have other options besides distance learning. In such cases, esp military, the adcoms may give you a pass on the brick and mortar. For everyone else, if your goal is to get into med school, it is generally not the right move. The day of internet schooling is coming, but it isn't really here yet (in terms of how it is regarded for med schools).

 

[167649]

that stadium was named univ pheonix stadium because they paid for it to be named that for the next few years. just like how candlestick park was renamed to pacific bell park (sf giants baseball stadium)... there is no pacific bell park university.

I know that dude.

 

[UCDavisdude]

I know that dude.

i know, just clarifying for others who may be a bit gullible.

 

[coffeebythelake]

That doesn't mean UoP is a good choice. It's bottom of the barrel as far as getting a BA is concerned. It's expensive. Employers/grad schools attach a negative stigma to their degrees. Academic rigor of courses in UoP is in doubt. UoP might not officially be a diploma mill but since so many people think it is, it might as well be a diploma mill.

Exactly.

 

[Jolie South]

I would rephrase what you have said and suggest it's only not bad if you are in the military, foreign service, or otherwise don't have other options besides distance learning. In such cases, esp military, the adcoms may give you a pass on the brick and mortar. For everyone else, if your goal is to get into med school, it is generally not the right move. The day of internet schooling is coming, but it isn't really here yet (in terms of how it is regarded for med schools).

Oh no, for sure. If you're trying to get into med school, I'd say hell no, but if you're abroad and want to do an MBA, then go for it.

I just wanted to say that it does exist and is probably a step up from your local DeVry. There are actual classes and it is a program. That's what I was getting at.

It's not a "sign here and we'll send the degree" type of deal.

 

[Isoprop]

phoenix is a okay choice for a technical degree. and btw, people have actually benefited from a degree from phoenix. it's not all smoke and mirrors there folks. still, it would be in an applicant's best interest to attend a not-for-profit school.