Anyone ever try SNHU?

InfoTech92

Has anyone ever attended this school? It's an online non-profit.

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markulous

My wife enrolled into that since it was non-profit and regionally accredited. Seems like a decent school and a good way to get a Bachelor's. For IT though, I'd still choose WGU over it.

InfoTech92

markulous wrote: »

My wife enrolled into that since it was non-profit and regionally accredited. Seems like a decent school and a good way to get a Bachelor's. For IT though, I'd still choose WGU over it.

Wasn't accepted into WGU sadly. Even though I have multiple networking/server classes (their website says that's a pre-req). They still didn't take me though, lol.

goatama

InfoTech92 wrote: »

Wasn't accepted into WGU sadly. Even though I have multiple networking/server classes (their website says that's a pre-req). They still didn't take me though, lol.

That's odd. Did they say why?

InfoTech92

goatama wrote: »

That's odd. Did they say why?

I told them that I took the two server classes and two networking class. They didn't say why. The admissions rep was like "the transcript department said that it didn't meet the minimum requirements". That's all I got out of him.

goatama

InfoTech92 wrote: »

I told them that I took the two server classes and two networking class. They didn't say why. The admissions rep was like "the transcript department said that it didn't meet the minimum requirements". That's all I got out of him.

Well that sucks. I didn't realize there were that many prereqs for getting into the Bachelor's program. You know, other than a high school diploma. I'm surprised they didn't tell you what you needed to do in order to qualify.

markulous

Multiple classes is not enough. Typically, you either need an Associate's degree, a certification, or enough IT work experience. Best way to get into WGU is just to get a cert. Verify that they still allow you to come in with a MTA and just get MTA Operating Systems. It's cheap and fairly easy to pass if you've ever worked on Windows 7. I'd definitely recommend doing that over SNHU since you'll be able to work at your own pace and get some good certs.

InfoTech92

markulous wrote: »

Multiple classes is not enough. Typically, you either need an Associate's degree, a certification, or enough IT work experience. Best way to get into WGU is just to get a cert. Verify that they still allow you to come in with a MTA and just get MTA Operating Systems. It's cheap and fairly easy to pass if you've ever worked on Windows 7. I'd definitely recommend doing that over SNHU since you'll be able to work at your own pace and get some good certs.

On the contrary, their website says the complete opposite. The website specifically states 1 or more higher level OS courses. So yes, judging by their website, multiple classes is enough.

[h=3]Special Requirements for WGU’s B.S. IT Programs[/h]

Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Demonstrate IT experience either through:
- An associate’s degree in IT or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable).
- High-level IT coursework completed within the last five years:
  - Two or more upper-level networking courses; OR
  - Two or more upper-level object-oriented programming courses (Java, C#, etc.); OR
  - One or more upper-level operating systems courses; OR
  - One or more upper-level information security and assurance courses.
- Hold transferable IT certifications earned within the last five years. Click here to see what IT certifications may transfer to WGU.

bpenn

Have you tried challenging the verdict? Screencap the classes requirement with what you completed and send it up.

InfoTech92

bpenn wrote: »

Have you tried challenging the verdict? Screencap the classes requirement with what you completed and send it up.

Yup, I tried. They come back with the same verdict.

markulous

InfoTech92 wrote: »

On the contrary, their website says the complete opposite. The website specifically states 1 or more higher level OS courses. So yes, judging by their website, multiple classes is enough.

Special Requirements for WGU’s B.S. IT Programs

Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

Demonstrate IT experience either through:
An associate’s degree in IT or equivalent (A.S. or A.A.S. acceptable).

High-level IT coursework completed within the last five years:
Two or more upper-level networking courses; OR

Two or more upper-level object-oriented programming courses (Java, C#, etc.); OR

One or more upper-level operating systems courses; OR

One or more upper-level information security and assurance courses.

Hold transferable IT certifications earned within the last five years. Click here to see what IT certifications may transfer to WGU.

Weird. The admissions guy I talked to initially is what told me that. Either way, you get a cert you should have no problems getting in.

InfoTech92

markulous wrote: »

Weird. The admissions guy I talked to initially is what told me that. Either way, you get a cert you should have no problems getting in.

On the phone with them right now on hold. They should definitely take me man, it's silly. Regardless, if the website says that, they should accept me. If it's not the case, update the website.

markulous

Cool, keep us updated on what happens.

sirfuller

Any update on what you ended up doing?