Straighterline vs. Saylor

[managerman]

I had success with Straighterline when they first started out many years ago, however based on my recent experience I can no longer recommend them. The cost is still tough to beat. The problem I had when taking two recent courses was that the course materials did NOT cover the material that was tested.

Not only that, but unlike my previous experience with Straighterline, both course exams I tried had some "gotcha" type questions which were not covered at all and frankly were obscure in nature, seemingly meant to ensure that no one attains a perfect 100 on the exams. I'm a teacher myself and I don't do business like that and I certainly can't support any school that operates in this fashion. If a student doesn't have a fair shot at an 'A' based on the instruction materials and videos that are provided, then frankly, it's disingenuous and a complete disservice to its students/customers.

Furthermore, after having just sampled one quiz on each of two courses, I explained the issues I had with the inadequacy of the course materials to a Straighterline representative. Despite laying out my argument patiently and in a logical manner (very soon after signing up btw) I was denied a refund of the cost of the courses. This despite the fact that I had not completed either course and barely had time to sample them such that I determined they were not worth my money or time. Buyer beware.

+1 on the "gotcha" questions....They don't want anyone bragging about a perfect score on the final.