Outlier.org - 2 For 1 Courses

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I'm not certain why anyone would think that taking 1 or 2 classes and getting a "U of Pitts!" transcript makes any difference to anyone, anywhere?  Who cares?!?  If you don't graduate from a school, then having some classes from there is practically useless in terms of bragging rights.  If you go to Harvard or Stanford for 3 ½ years, then graduate from TESU, your degree just says "TESU" and nobody will know you went to Stanford/Harvard.

This is not a good enough reason to pay more for classes...it MAY be a decent deal if you need RA credits, but it's certainly not going to give you some sort of "cred" or "bump" in status.

LOL, not sure why you're only focusing on the transcript alone, it's not the only reason I put the deal on here...  People need to look at a 2 for 1 deal at every way possible to see if it's for them or not, check the pros and cons.  It's like me buying my first 1980 Corolla at a used car dealership, I didn't buy it because it was 'poop brown' in color, it was the cheapest usable car on the lot and hit all the requirements I had for it...  It's like buying a 2 for 1 meal at a new restaurant with a Groupon, who would care if you got it through Groupon or not!  The same thing here, for those reading, decide for yourself.

I did say that there MAY be a reason to take an Outlier course - but having the transcript is not one of those.

I would also like to remind people that unlike ASU/UL courses, which don't go on the transcript until you choose to put it on - if you fail an Outlier course, it goes on your transcript as an "F" grade.  Yes, that UofPitts transcript, which stays with you forever, will have an F.  Getting a refund does not erase it, it just erases the money you spent.  So that is always something to consider when taking these courses.

I personally would highly recommend staying away from Outlier and going the ASU/UL route if you have that option.  It's just safer.