12-07-2013, 05:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-07-2013, 05:11 PM by bluespecial.)
I took Accounting 2 thru Propero this past spring and was not able to pass the course for a variety of reasons. The e-text for the class was meant to be used with a software package that does not come with the class. Also the quizzes and tests featured questions from chapters not even covered yet. I thought at the time, "its un-proctored, and self-paced, how could I lose?" Well I lost $300 dollars and it was a huge setback for me. I never communicated with the "success coach" but I did write a very well thought out professional letter to my "advisor" explaining my concerns about being tested on material from wrong chapters etc. and how I could never see what I was doing wrong because of the missing software that was supposed to used hand-in-hand with the textbook. She emailed be back stating she was going to "be in touch." I never received any further communication from Propero and within two weeks I was locked out their system.
The course was supposed to be finished in 16 weeks. I believe you can ask for an extension. The quizzes and exams were all timed. I didn't feel there was enough time to complete entire accounting story problems on scrap paper with the time provided. I did all my Clep's and Dsst's within 35-45 minutes, so time management has never been a problem for me.
The thread about Propero can found here: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...urses.html
My insight is that is was an awful experience. Maybe its better now but who knows. I haven't been back to their website to see if their program descriptions or objectives have changed. Like other alternatives ways to earn credit, try at your own risk.
The course was supposed to be finished in 16 weeks. I believe you can ask for an extension. The quizzes and exams were all timed. I didn't feel there was enough time to complete entire accounting story problems on scrap paper with the time provided. I did all my Clep's and Dsst's within 35-45 minutes, so time management has never been a problem for me.
The thread about Propero can found here: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...urses.html
My insight is that is was an awful experience. Maybe its better now but who knows. I haven't been back to their website to see if their program descriptions or objectives have changed. Like other alternatives ways to earn credit, try at your own risk.
Clep's Passed: Humanites 70, Sociology 60, Psy 74, HG&D 61, EP 64
DSST's Passed: World Religions 480, Vietnam War 67, Environment & Humanity 67, M&B 64, MIS 449, Org Beh. 64, CJ 437, SA 450, USSR 64, CW 66,
Penn Foster: Fin. Man.
Did all the aleks stuff
TESC: Lib. Cap, BA in Social Science December 2013
DSST's Passed: World Religions 480, Vietnam War 67, Environment & Humanity 67, M&B 64, MIS 449, Org Beh. 64, CJ 437, SA 450, USSR 64, CW 66,
Penn Foster: Fin. Man.
Did all the aleks stuff
TESC: Lib. Cap, BA in Social Science December 2013