Columbia Southern University | Any Good for Busy Adults?

[@SafetyHealth202]

CSU has been incredible for me! I enrolled in 2022, I earned an AS in 2023, BS in 2024, and will finish my MS in 2025! I took advantage of the Life Pace Learning Program and was able to take 4 courses per semester. Now I'm enrolled in 2 courses per semester and have to wait 9 weeks until the course end to enroll in other courses. They no longer allow us to finish early. Sophia is great help for transefering electives. Professors are knowledgeable. I will enroll into the doctoral program in April 2025, can you please find out information on their doctoral program, specifically, Organizational Leadership.

[@CollegeHacked]

If only they kept the CBE going! But this is amazing, awesome work on your part

[@adanreyes3290]

I’m actually 75 credits in with them right now following your videos I transferred 69 credits in! 60 from Sophia and 9 from work certificates. My only issue is that they only allow 3 classes per 8 week term. When I started watching your videos I liked the schools but knew CSU had the degree I wanted. So I went there transferred all the Sophia and now my company is reimbursing my tuition so technically I’ll end up paying 300 for my bachelor’s

[@RabbiJesus]

Keep at it. That number steadily rises and the next thing you know you’re at commencement.

[@midnite1235]

WoW!!! Outstanding!!!!!!

[@CollegeHacked]

Excellent work!

[@portabull749]

Get it!

[@official6east]

I'm actually taking 4 classes per term for the first time ever. You need a gpa above 3.0 and advisor approval but you can do it! Talk to your advisor next term

[@RabbiJesus]

I can attest to the integrity, support and cost effectiveness of this school.

[@RyuRonin1]

I am still going through with my math degree at SNHU, but I was curious about this school when weighing my options. Hope this helps someone & thank you for all the information you give College Hacked!

[@LuisGarcia-sm2xd]

This I what I was waiting for thank you Cliff

[@oliveremerson2814]

Just gradated on 10/22 from CSU and I couldn't be more happier! Plus, I transferred majority of my Sophia credits #BBA

[@CollegeHacked]

Nice work!

[@jcrouse0430]

This entire comment has me doubting the effectiveness of their program.

[@jdwdrums]

How many Sophia credits did you transfer?

[@oliveremerson2814]

@@jdwdrums72 Sophia credits

[@iamnellyc.7939]

I’m at CSU and they are great! I graduate in 2 terms!

[@irgordon]

They had a generous Credit Transfer policy, and I just finished my Bachelor’s degree with them!

[@CollegeHacked]

Nice! 🎉

[@jenniferacosta8821]

Please review Brescia University, which operates as an online institution located in Kentucky.

[@amyarmstrong4427]

I’m in the last 8 weeks of class for my Associates and I love CSU! I have spent right at $30k on my degree and part of that $30k went to Post and they wouldn’t transfer my credits to CSU so that was a waste of time and money. After this term, I’m already set to start on my Bachelor’s. Highly recommend!!

[@vaeluagaoaanamatuamasagapi2251]

Highly recommend. I am currently taking my Masters program with them. The best college experience

[@josephb4086]

Im glad you did a video on CSU. Its a great fully online college. Can you review University of Arkansas Grantham? They are nationally accredited, but appears to be a good fully online college. They even give you a brand new laptop after completing the first course I believe. Check them out.

[@CollegeHacked]

Any school giving bonus items like laptops is one I would stay away from. Historically predatory schools used to do that often. Also, it’s almost never worth it to attend a nationally accredited school, go for regional. You got this!

[@josephb4086]

​@@CollegeHacked thanks

[@RabbiJesus]

I did some of the leg work for everyone else on the Sophia transfer credits. I went through and matched the class syllabus’s and started approval on about 5 classes. Otherwise they would have gone to electives.

[@CollegeHacked]

Thank you for your service!

[@RabbiJesus]

@ Self serving interest at the time. Each class took me about 3 - 5 hours to cross examine and compare materials. Then present that information in a report. It was a huge bonus to see those classes become listed as suitable substitutions.

[@official6east]

Hands down highly recommend! Ive done 3 other schools and CSU is amazing for adult learners. Ive never been charged for credit evaluation or transfers. I did pay a small fee to switch my track though. I think it was $25. I used sophia pretty late but still transferred about 20 credits. My advisor was a huge help! Getting into my major classes early was also incredibly motivating and helped me actually enjoy school. Almost everyone I know graduated with a 3.5 or above.

[@CollegeHacked]

Nice!

[@midnite1235]

Hi Dr. Cliff, Awesome info on CSU! After hearing your review, I want to ask you if CSU is right up there with UMPI, if you transfer in the 75% of credits from Sophia? Thank you!!!

[@CollegeHacked]

Not quite, mostly just because of their lack of acceptance of the other platforms like Study and Straighterline. But it’s not super far away!

[@Virtues162]

Well done __ You are helping tons of people all over the world ! Do you know of any hackable colleges or institutions for MA level!

[@CollegeHacked]

Liberty University with their portfolio plus credit option!

[@trekster9269]

I was never charged for credit assessments or program changes. I'm not sure anyone is. Last year I received my degree from them in Business after transferring in 89 credits from Sophia and the Military.

[@CollegeHacked]

Interesting!

[@Mikey_ray.official]

Please do a video on Nexford University. we would love to hear your thoughts and views!

[@CollegeHacked]

It’s nationally accredited, there are much better schools.

[@DarrenTandy]

Great review! I noticed Saylor Academy now offers graduate level business classes. Any idea if CSU (or any other college) accepts Saylor credits as part of their MBA programs? Potentially a game changer for someone looking for a cheap/fast MBA. Keep up the great work!

[@CollegeHacked]

Saylor has a provisional license from the Florida Department of Education Commission For Independent Education to offer one degree, the MBA. It's been licensed since October 17, 2022. I’ve never seen any schools accept those courses; at the grad level you generally only see RA credits transfer.

[@petespiak9627]

Thanks to your channel, I was able to fast-track an associate’s degree through Pierpont, and now I’m close to finishing my bachelor’s! Originally, I planned on a Liberal Studies degree from UMPI, but I’m now shooting for one from Excelsior… I’m planning to teach English in Asia once I receive my degree. I was a missionary there for a year and a half already, so I’m familiar… By the way, I’ve heard some universities actually let you NAME your Liberal Studies degree?! have you heard about this?

[@CollegeHacked]

So glad we could help and congrats! 😄 I have heard of naming your degree, but only mythical whispers of it. From the rumors, you usually have to present a rationale and defense for your title in front of a committee. 🤯🤘🏼

[@chrisdavis6264]

Im looking at going there for my Doctorates in Business. Anybody gone through CSU? I welcome any encouragement

[@portabull749]

I studied at both UOP and CSU. The only commonality between the two is the for profit status. CSU was a positive experience and I learned new concepts from every class. UOP taught me about student debt.

[@matthewconnor4939]

I found an all online college called Empire State University that's part of the SUNY school system. I think it would be a great university to review.

[@CollegeHacked]

This actually looks really promising. It’s on the list!

[@shawnhumphreys3504]

What school would you recommend for hackable Computer Science Bachelors? Looks like WGU revamped their BSCS and not as hackable

[@CollegeHacked]

They did indeed. Depending on your background, WGU could still be a good choice. Next best hackability wise is TESU, I’d say.

[@victordgiron2522]

Can you review Grand canyon University or Walden University?

[@CollegeHacked]

Both are meh. Better schools

[@victordgiron2522]

@@CollegeHacked what about with Walden's competency-based programs. I believe they call it tempo.

[@MP19861]

Is this school legit? Like respected? I work and have a family. I'm thinking this or Eastern University for an online associates. Thank you.

[@RabbiJesus]

CSU has institutional accreditation. It’s far more respectable to have a degree from them than to not have a degree at all.

[@CollegeHacked]

Indeed!

[@petespiak9627]

What’s the connotation with for profits?

[@RabbiJesus]

Pay to win places like University of Phoenix. Although I did a semester at UoP and CSU has a MUCH higher academic standard. With UoP I’d just turn in what I thought was trash and get an A. At CSU I’d turn in what I thought was an A and get a B. And then the instructor would explain what s/he wanted to see for an A. It’s real work, unlike UoP.

[@CollegeHacked]

Great description.

[@petespiak9627]

@@RabbiJesus So it’s like they push you through?

[@RabbiJesus]

@@petespiak9627 to me, all I had to do was show up and turn in something. Which is more than other people were doing, and I presumed they passed as well. Which is why I don’t believe UoP is regionally accredited any longer. CSU on the other hand will make you earn your degree.

[@LisaLove-m4l]

@@RabbiJesus What was your major?

[@yadhukrishnan9070]

Is DBA at this college good?

[@CollegeHacked]

Yes

[@abeellis4470]

So are they not Regionally Accredited?

[@RabbiJesus]

@@abeellis4470 yes they are SASCOC, which is regional.

[@CollegeHacked]

They are

[@MP19861]

What does regionally accredited mean?

[@RabbiJesus]

@ the term now is “institutionally accredited” opposed to “National Accreditation”. Essentially there is more oversight in the prior, meaning a better education, in theory and general practice.

[@fpl23nf556]

I graduated from Georgia State University and went to CSU. #1 Reason was cost. I got accepted into any school like LSU etc. But every online school was too expensive. CSU was cheap and provided a accredited education.