Reviews
Excelsior University
Sylvia from Shaker Hts, OH
a current student here
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Excelsior College is very supportive of its students. Excelsior provides a Counselor that makes contact with the student for continued support and eliminates frustration for the student. Excelsior makes frequent contact with the student to determine what is needed for continued study. tips for study habits, tips for success, and much more.
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Tips for prospective students
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Keep focused on a daily basis and ask questions related to any given class.
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Academic Rigor
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Must stay with the studies on a regular basis.
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Dorm Life
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Not at Dorm but I am sure that Dorm Life is great at Excelsior. I would rate it at a 5 star.
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Food and Dining
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Food and Dining should be excellent. Although I do not have to eat at the College, I am sure that it is a 5 star.
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What to do for fun
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Bike, sports, and movies.
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Bang for the buck
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Excelsior College is a great college and work to keep student rates within means if possible.
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Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
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No unusual traditions noted except for distance learning.
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Great for these types of students
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Distance Learning students and all of academic students.
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Clubs and Activities
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Clubs and Activities, I am sure, are great for all of the students.
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Campus Safety
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Campus Safety is of high priority.
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Aaron from TN
a current student here
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There is a large array of courses available for multiple degree paths. The staff is available and usually answer correspondence within 24 hours. Excellent choice for student with other responsibilities including work and family life.
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Tips for prospective students
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You are not locked in to your major. You can switch majors at any time within reason. Use the staff advisers to help you make correct choices or assist when you have issues such as financing, textbooks, or course problems. Excelsior has a dedicated staff for veterans and active duty members.
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Academic Rigor
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As an online student, most courses require discussion posts (usually two per week) of 250+ words. Original discussion posts are generally due by Thursday with discussion responses due by Sunday. In addition, most weeks will have an assignment due by Sunday which consists of and essay, case study or examination. Most math classes make use of McGraw-Hill electronic courseware. Overall, the workload is not difficult provided you make an effort.
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Dorm Life
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Unknown. Online studies. I live at home. It's nice.
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Food and Dining
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Unknown. Online studies. I eat at home. It's nice.
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What to do for fun
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I enjoy woodworking, video games, crafts, reading, writing, and playing with my children.
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Bang for the buck
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I pay a reduced rate for Active Duty military. My tuition is $750.00 per course. Excelsior accepts Military Tuition Assistance and has a staff dedicated to processing it.
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Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
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Unknown. Online student.
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Great for these types of students
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Self-paced learners will excel in this school.
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Clubs and Activities
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There are webinars and chat sessions available for the different career paths.
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Greek Life
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There are a couple of fraternities that mostly revolve around honors based on GPA.
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Campus Safety
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Unknown. Online student.
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Chana from Spring Valley, NY
accepted here and planning to attend soon
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The idea behind Excelsior College is great! I can continue working at my job and at the same time take classes online. Their website is very user-friendly.
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Tips for prospective students
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If you are interested in joining, be sure to check when they have special offers so that you can save money on classes.
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Dorm Life
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Classes are online so you get to stay in the comfort of your own home!
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Food and Dining
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Classes are online so food stays the same.
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What to do for fun
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Hang out with friends, shoot pool, watch a movie, go to a bar.
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Bang for the buck
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I'm working on my degree in accounting. I'd like to be a CPA one day.
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Great for these types of students
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Motivated, busy, trying to multi-task
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Marcelina from Fort Hood, TX
a current student here
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Excelsior College is a Military Friendly college. After getting my Bachelor's degree, I am now going for my Masters. All the staff are great and very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Tips for prospective students
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This is a great online school. The classes are real college level classes and most certainly transferable. The professors are real professionals.
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Food and Dining
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I am an online student so I'm not sure about food and dining.
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Great for these types of students
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Working adults, this college is great for you. With online classes Excelsior has made it possible for working people to still further their education at home.
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Carolyn from Minneapolis, MN
accepted here and planning to attend soon
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I like Excelsior because I can learn at my own pace. There are very few deadlines. It fosters self-discipline.
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Tips for prospective students
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Keep up with your school work. Don't fall behind or get distracted. Work hard, you can finish your degree in a very short amount of time if you put your mind to it.
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Academic Rigor
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Excelsior is as hard or easy as you make it for yourself. It depends on how much time and effort you put into your education.
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Bang for the buck
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Self-paced is the way to go. You get your money's worth if you dedicate yourself.
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Great for these types of students
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Self-starters, self-disciplined, working full time, have a family, want to get your degree in a short amount of time.
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Andy from Lisbon, CT
a current student here
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Great school, from enrolling to picking classes the counselors are always available and very nice. This school is extremely military friendly making it easy when I am deployed to stay connected.
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Tips for prospective students
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Talk with your counselors as often as you can, they are there to help.
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Academic Rigor
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As long as you keep up it is easy to follow along, the classes are easy to get through.
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