I am in the military and had attended another onlinw school prior to AIU. In my opinion, this school is muvh better. The other school ( Troy State) was not as user friendly, and I love the fast paced school. Obviously if you are going to choose this school, you must be prepared to sit down almost on a daily basis and complete some type of wrok.

I feel I am learning alot more with this school then I did with the other. Seeing how I never even opened or unwrapped the book with the other school. The only thing I would like this school to fix is the recognition of their name. I do feel that they slack in that part, and it may back fire when trying to get a job. I plan on finishing my bachelors degree and the going for the Masters in Accounting.

Overall I am very pleased with this school. I have only taken 7 classes, but I still hold a 4.0. If you plan on attending this school, do not come into it halfway, make sure you have the time to learn and do the assignments, so you don't sound like all the others complaining because they couldn't get extensions. This is college, not high school!

The curriculum is very easy to understand and it can be very interesting.

The counselors are okay, but not great.

The professors are my issue. I was pregnant while finishing my degree. I asked my professors if i could turn my assignments in early so if i went into labor i would have my work already in. I understood that I could lose participation points but i still wanted to get my assignments in early.

One professor is completely okay with it and the other was not. He felt that by me turning in my assignments early that I would throw the other students off track. This was upsetting to me because I was not asking for an extention I wanted to turn my assignments in early. This was also important to me because those were the two classes i needed to graduate.

To make it worse the student advisors are useless. If you have an issue with another student or a professor they will not help you so do not bother asking.

If you want a school that has good curriculum, but has people that do not give two shits about what happens to you (and love to take your money) this is the school for you!

I love the school. I attended for BA degree and now for MBA. I have a really good job and pay. They really help me to build my skills. As others say it is what you make of it. I utilized my skills that I learned and I was able to advance. I have no complaint. I am 3 classes away for my MBA.

Of course most people are going to be akeptical about this University; it's new, it's quicker than traditional Universities and it's online. I have taken 5 courses already and to be perfectly honest I have learned more in 5 months than what I would have learned in a regular University's time frame. I honestly believe it is because it's so intense that you better learn the material or you'll end up without the time to mend your grade. AIU is definitely for people who are driven. The proffessors are NOT going to baby sit you to do anything. You need to constantly be your own leader. I believe this University encourages leaders to arise.

To be completely honest, AIU is what you make of it. If you want to learn a lot you gotta put work into it (a lot). How valuable is this University compared to other Universities (say brick-and-morter)? I think it depends what you make of it. Of course if you slack you won't learn much-AND won't pass. But if you dedicate yourself to it you'll get a lot out of it. In my humble opinion, I believe online schools are made to suffice the needs of those of us who cannot attend a brick and morter school; whether because of time restraints, babysitting costs, or transport costs. So, we have in our hands a wonderful University that gives you the essentials to be a profesional in your preferred area, with all the benefits of doing it at the comfort of your home.

To those who say that online schools, at least AIU, don't require the same commitment than a regular University I say to them: NO WAY!- I currently hold a 4.0 and to do it I have had to put A LOT of dedication and time into it. Wether the schedule is different so what there are also deadlines everyone must follow...is that not commitment?

If I had the choice I would attend a regular University, but since my circumstances don't allow it, I am seeking the second best choice I can lay my hands on. I believe if someone is to become successful, ONE is the one who holds the key. AIU is the path or the tool that will take you there.

One last thing, they are extremely proffessional. The advisors are in constant communication with you especially in the begginning when you don't know what you are doing. I have had lame teachers as well as excellent teachers, which is the same at any other University. This University is open enrollment, and to me it means that everyone has the opportunity to get an education and for that I am really grateful for. Many may criticize this, however I see it as entering a community college. You are here to learn right? welcome.

I am attending the online courses, and so far AIU has exceeded my expectations. I had doubts, because there are many online schools that are scams and do not have good reputations. When I requested information, I got a phone call less than 10 minutes later. Of course they are aggressive! What do you expect? If you don't really want the information, don't request it! I was explained the steps I would take to enroll. Application, financial aid forms, loan options,degrees offered, etc. I also got to talk to a VA representative to help, because I am using the GI Bill.

I talked to the advisor for at least 30 minutes! Yes the questions seemed scripted, but they don't know me from Adam and that's really the best they can do, it's general questions for general answers to help guide you in the right direction. My first class was very good for showing me the ropes, and the professor was genuinely caring and helpful. The coursework requires you to think. If you do not want this, please do not attend this school. Just because you are unmotivated, does not mean the professors do not care about you. They cannot do anything other than teach you, they cannot do the coursework for you. You will be required to submit papers on time, and you will be required to attend online lectures in a few classes, as well.

Once I have completed my degree I plan on staying to continute to a Masters, and I will be proud to say I graduated from AIU