outlier increasing price in 7 days

[sialiblo]

Just got email from outlier, the price $400/course won't last much longer, the price will be increased by almost $200 at midnight 10/13.

[bjcheung77]

Hmm... I guess for those of you who want to use their system and need the specific courses that they offer, can you just sign up and take the courses at a later date? If you can, can't you just sign up for say 3-4 courses that you want and reap the lower price for now?

[MNomadic]

Hmm... I guess for those of you who want to use their system and need the specific courses that they offer, can you just sign up and take the courses at a later date?  If you can, can't you just sign up for say 3-4 courses that you want and reap the lower price for now?

So when I signed up for my course, on my dashboard it shows that I have the option to switch to a later date, or even switch out for a different class. I guess you can think of it as having credits that can be redeemed for a different course. 

I am a little surprised though, that they're raising prices so soon, since I thought it was rather appropriate that they were similarly priced to ASU's EA/ULC courses.

[msa145]

It looks like Outlier is turning out to be "Not so affordable"

[dfrecore]

Just got email from outlier, the price $400/course won't last much longer, the price will be increased by almost $200 at midnight 10/13.

What's the new price?

[msa145]

Just got email from outlier, the price $400/course won't last much longer, the price will be increased by almost $200 at midnight 10/13.

What's the new price?

This is the email 

Experience the world’s best online courses for just $400

…but prices increase in 7 days! Introductory course pricing ends at midnight on 10/13. But if you enroll before then, you’ll lock in the $400 introductory price and save 33% on Outlier college courses and certificates. That’s on top of the 75% you’re already saving over traditional college! Make your move now and save an extra 33% (nearly $200!) on your next favorite college course.

Our commitment: After 4 years of making affordable world-class courses, we’re as dedicated as ever to increasing access to education & reducing student debt. At the new price, courses will now be ¼ the cost of the national average.

[bjcheung77]

Hah! So, I was right! Go through their courses and see which ones are needed in your degree plan or ones that you really want to take, if you have a course or two, order the course before the price change and then do the course when you have the energy/time to get it done...

[dfrecore]

Just got email from outlier, the price $400/course won't last much longer, the price will be increased by almost $200 at midnight 10/13.

What's the new price?

This is the email 

Experience the world’s best online courses for just $400

…but prices increase in 7 days! Introductory course pricing ends at midnight on 10/13. But if you enroll before then, you’ll lock in the $400 introductory price and save 33% on Outlier college courses and certificates. That’s on top of the 75% you’re already saving over traditional college! Make your move now and save an extra 33% (nearly $200!) on your next favorite college course.

Our commitment: After 4 years of making affordable world-class courses, we’re as dedicated as ever to increasing access to education & reducing student debt. At the new price, courses will now be ¼ the cost of the national average.

That STILL doesn't say what the new pricing will be.  How about a little transparency already?!? Grrr

[rachel83az]

Right now, they're $400. But they're increasing by "nearly" $200. I'm guessing that outlier will now be $595, $598, or $599. Those are good marketing numbers.

[tuckerarabi786]

Did not receive any such email..
I think it could be a marketing email to push students to enroll quickly ?
But if they increase to $600+
Than their are many other excellent options too i think.