Student & Graduate Reviews
Dan - 11/6/2009
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"I went when it was American College of Computer and Info Systems and can say the course material is fairly thorough. At the time, the school was only accredited by the distance learning council and the credits wouldnt transfer to a higher learning school. Studying at home does take some discipline to keep focused. I did end up finishing it and it wasnt too expensive, but i dont work in the field i graduated in and so far it hasnt helped me in my career."
Jim K - 7/24/2009
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"I am a current Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student with American Sentinel University (ASU).ASU has a MSN program with four concentrations (education, informatics, case management, and organizational leadership). The school is currently seeking CCNE accreditation and once this is achieved. ASU MSN graduates will be able to gain admission to Post-MSN Nurse Practitioner (NP)/Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) program or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program.Most USA undergraduate of graduate nursing programs, require students to have graduated from National League of Nursing (NLN)or CCNE approved school in order to gain admission and of course an active RN license.American Sentinel University is currently a CCNE applicant and the school has already hosted their CCNE site visit. My opinion is that the school has a solid nursing program with plenty of nursing faculty members with regionally accredited (MSNs, DNPs, and PhDs) degrees.I have had no troubling contacting my nursing advisor or instructor (normally 48 hours or less). Some instructors answer fast and some answer, not so fast.I plan to graduate from ASU MSN program in April or May 2010, then I plan to complete a post-MSN Nurse Practitioner or post-MSN Clinical Nurse Specialist certificate program in advanced psychiatric nursing. I work for the government and the ASU MSN program suits me just fine for my goals and future career opportunities.I have nothing, but good things to say about American Sentinel University. The classes are well structured, the tuition is reasonable, and their are four MSN program concentrations.The ultimate choice is yours to apply or not.Regards,J., RN, MBA, LNC American Sentinel University MSN graduate student."
Annoynomous - 7/14/2009
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"ASU has a solid and traditional curriculum and I was initially impressed with the serious academic qualities. I dislike some high-profile schools that have lots of easy classes. ASU has a good mix.Tuition is reasonable. (College texts are always expensive.) Most of the faculty and staff are open and helpful. A fair number of instructors are adjuncts and these are hit and miss. There is a strong tendency for ASU to keep the good ones. I have had far far more good professors than bad, but a few were bad.Distance learning, especially asynchronous learning like at ASU, is not for everyone. You can't raise your hand and get an answer on the spot. You have to send an email and wait. Most responses are prompt, but not always. There is a lot of reading and you really have to do it. There is almost no option to coast, guess or otherwise get an easy A. Honestly, this environment is hard on some people and they don't like the way it feels. In my long experience these are the people who develop negative opinions. People are human! Every student who I have heard express a negative opinion also had some bad grades. These are certainly smart people who just didn't feel smart in a certain situation.I am also an ASU mentor. There are 3-4 Computer Sciences classes that are well-known for hard exams. I have had students come to me after getting a D or an F on the first test. Some buckled down and succeeded. Others blamed the professor or the text or the school. That's easier than admitting the material was hard and they blew it."
Annoynomous - 7/14/2009
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"So I've really enjoyed being a student at ASU except for a few things that really irked me over the years. Presently, I"