Ashworth College Reviews
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Very Pleased
School recommended by
TW
on
October 20, 2009
4/4 people found this review helpful
I have recently taken and completed the Forensic Science program with Ashworth. This course has helped me in my career (police officer). I have also checked Ashworth and found that Ashworth is accredited through the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as the “nationally recognized accrediting agency” for distance education institutions. I would recommend Ashworth to anyone wanting to better themselves.
Learn More about Ashworth CollegeBeware School does NOT offer what is advertises
School not recommended by
Rosanna
on
September 24, 2009
7/8 people found this review helpful
I joined Ashworth College for the simple reason of convenience as an online student. The course outlined on their website that I would be receiving: •Two illustrated textbooks •Study guides •Two tutorial CDs •Open-book online exams •Tutorial Assistance •Convenient online student support
After completing 3 lessons, I soon realised that I should be getting my Tutorial CDS. After calling the school they said that I would NOT be getting the CDS.
After speaking to their staff, I was given two choices either cancel the course and PAY the cancellation fees or join another course. I feel that after this experience, I did not want to start another course. Their staff informed me that the CDs were very basic and had no real input in the course. I did not enroll for just a basic course.
Regardless, I feel that I did not get what I enrolled for. I wasted my time.I think that this is unethical and I am requesting a full refund. I am still being given the run around.
For a working student every penny counts. I feel very frustrated knowing that even after all this, I was however shocked to hear that I If I cancelled I would have to pay a cancellation fee in addition. After all this, I only received one textbook from them and one study guide seems to cost me close to $300.00. This is undeniably excessive.
I supposed I would have been better off buying a tutorial CD from a bookstore then perhaps I would have gotten what I paid for.
This school SUCKS
School not recommended by
T Menees
on
August 31, 2009
10/13 people found this review helpful
I would never ever recommend this school. They have horrible horrible customer service and trying to work and get information from the teachers is almost impossible. When I withdrew my daughter from the school they refused to sign a form saying she was withdrawn. So they basically made it impossible for her to do anything else because her new school wouldn't take her with without the withdraw form. Think twice before attending this school.
new oppertunitys
School recommended by
brianna salazar
on
August 11, 2009
7/11 people found this review helpful
I am a single parent and its hard to go to school and work. They made it easy for me. I am able to work and study on my own time. I am half way though a massage techniques and now I am attending a local college and getting a bachlor degree in secondary educaation. Also I am going for an associates in accounting. Its a great college to go if your life is as crazy as mine.
Ashworth Great Value and Education( credits do transfer to Regional Accredited colleges)
School recommended by
Greg
on
August 06, 2009
13/14 people found this review helpful
Going to Ashworth was the best choice in my life. The school was almost perfect just one little problem. It took me a little while before I could find a school that I wanted to attend and one that took ashowrth credits. But I ended up finding a great Regional Accredited schools that did take Ashworth credit and I just Graduated from The regional Accredited School with my B.A. So if you are thinking about joining do it and get an Associates degree and the transfer to another college. College. Ashworth is a good school with good accredit ion. DETC accredited and it is a member of CHEA. Remember go to the U.S. Department of Education to verify any school's accreditation. Education will get you far in life
Humiliated by the Ashworth Student Forum staff.
School not recommended by
Johnny D
on
July 09, 2009
32/36 people found this review helpful
I was taking a course at Ashworth College. Which one is irrelevent. As I was chatting on the student forum, I came to the aid of another student(she was trying to get her high school diploma through Ashworth)that made a comment that had some minor typing errors, and was told by the "gang" of global moderators that she needed to learn how to spell correctly. They then chastised the girl because she mentioned she also had a poor upbringing and was at the moment having financial hardships. How classy. I was told that it wasnt any of my business, and I better cool-it if I wanted to post there anymore. That young lady quit Ashworth the next day. (we have each others private email now and stay in touch)I felt so enraged for her, I left also and we are both now at Penn Foster, which we love btw. If you choose Ashworth College, steer clear of the student forum if you have a tendancy to speak your mind, or, have less than perfect spelling, they dont like that. The school screws up your billing, shipping of new coursework and grading of courses. Try somewhere else. Im posting this because I see it wasnt just me and the young lady that was demeaned, disrespected, but we werent banned, we went to Penn Foster.
Ashworth-less
School not recommended by
Jason Y
on
July 06, 2009
40/47 people found this review helpful
I was sent the wrong course first of all. Then, the proper course(WebSite Design) was seriously flawed. Simple 3rd grade mistakes... misspellings, incorrect diagrams, just complete and total incompetance on the part of the editors/proofreaders. Oh, and if you want to be demeaned and disrespected, just visit the Ashworth-less Student Forum. They have Global Moderators that will brag about how well-to-do they are and how smart they are. That wouldnt be so bad if they didnt ALSO cut you down and demean you if you disagree with ANYTHING they say. The "real" online staff must be too busy or dont care because they ignore both the moderators insults as well as the pleading students. Buyer Beware!
Medical Biller/coder
School recommended by
Leticia Villarreal
on
June 14, 2009
14/18 people found this review helpful
I was very satisfied with Ashworth College. I graduated in March 2009 and the decision I made to get my studies from Ashworth was the best. I could study and my own time and take my exams at any time of the day or night. The payment plan also helped alot. I would recommend this College to anyone wanting to strive in life.
Ashworth has been wonderful
School recommended by
Marie
on
May 07, 2009
12/16 people found this review helpful
Due to personal issues I had to leave my high school in my hometown. I always went back, but was never able to finish. I never thought that getting my high school diploma would ever happen for me. Thank you James Madison High School also known as Ashworth. You guys have been great and I would have never been able to get my high school diploma if it were not for Ashworth and only ever had a good experience at this institution. No schools are perfect, but they do deserve credit for helping students get that high school diploma that they need. It might not be a degree, but its a start! I would tell anyone to go to Ashworth.
diploma
School recommended by
stephanie gross
on
April 04, 2009
18/24 people found this review helpful
This school was very helpful anytime I had questions they were there to answer. Took me a while to finish because of working full time but they let me work at my pace.
Business and Paralegal
School recommended by
D Glenn
on
April 03, 2009
35/37 people found this review helpful
The pluses: Affordable, a lot of choices, could finish classes at my own pace, actually more difficult than the brick and mortar schools as you have to be very independent and motivated.
The minuses: As a nationally accredited school, many regionally accredited schools will not accept the credits. Really ridiculous since NATIONAL accredidation is more stringent than regional. It makes no sense.
The coursework is the same as any school, not as much writing of papers per se but as you are basically teaching yourself with little guidance it can be very difficult for people who need a lot of help.
My overall experience has been positive but I am concerned about the transfer of my hard earned credits!
Degree programs
School recommended by
Rodney W. Hojnowski Jr
on
March 21, 2009
29/34 people found this review helpful
I have completed a certificate course in Paralegal Stdies, and I almost finished with an Associate Degree with a major in Accounting through Ashworth University. I have recently found employment because of my schooling from Ashworth Univesity
OVERALL
School not recommended by
NINA WILLIAMS
on
February 25, 2009
34/69 people found this review helpful
I WAS VERY UNHAPPY WITH THIS COLLEGE I PAID MY TUITION IN FULL UP FRONT AND THEY WOULD STILL SEND ME STATEMENTS IN THE MAIL SHOWING AN ACCOUNT BALANCE!!
high school diploma
School recommended by
shirley rodriguez
on
February 16, 2009
61/68 people found this review helpful
Hi, i would like to say that Ashworth University helped me get my life back, they helped me get my high school diploma. I am now going to to go for my bachelors degree in criminal justice and i also got a medical billing and coding certificate from them. They are awesome and they're great with their rates and they also work with you with lowering your monthly payments if you cannot make ends meet. I will definitely recommend them to anybody. Thanks Ashworth for helping me get a better future for me and my family
Business / Accounting
School recommended by
Regina
on
February 05, 2009
36/39 people found this review helpful
I started the first part of January in the Accounting Certificate Program and I am almost completed. I have so much experience in Accounting that it came easily to me, but all I needed was the certification. Now I am in the BA program in Business Admin. Ashworth has been great and the books are easy to understand; they have so much information that you can use in your day to day functions at work. I would highly recommend this College for anyone that works full time. You can do this at your own pace and get as much done as quickly as you would like... Very affordable education and I did a lot of research, and this is the best for the money...
Business Management
School recommended by
Chris Chapman
on
January 27, 2009
34/38 people found this review helpful
I am very pleased with the business program at Ashworth University. The material is very informative and easy to understand. The staff is very helpful, and graded assignments are returned promptly. My overall experience has been great, and I would definately recommend Ashworth University to a friend.
