08-26-2025, 06:56 AM
(08-10-2025, 06:56 PM)eLearner Wrote: Sophia really flipped the table. They just provide a way better deal and less service hassles. No per course fee which I was never a fan of with Straighterline, no buying expensive lab kits like SL has it. Just one fee and an all-you-can-eat course offering. Their only downside is that they don't have all the same science courses as Straighterline, but once they do there will be no reason to use Straighterline anymore.
I agree, Sophia has been a game-changer for my entire family's education. The only thing I'd add is that while the lab kits are pricey, I've found them to be more valuable than doing "online labs." Hands-on work is important. Some colleges and universities are already using these lab kits for their online courses. Of course, if you're studying computer science or business, it probably doesn't make much of a difference.
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