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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jun 14, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5

My online English A-Level has gone down the toilet.

Why? You may ask. Well, they didn't email me exam times: they did not inform me of when my exams were. And when I did enquire, the exams were done.

I feel cheated out of my qualification. Why didn't they email me the exam times? I now have to go to the college this year to do my English A-Level. At least then I know what I am doing, when to complete all my coursework and will actually sit the two exams.

I won't be studying online again. No: I'll stick to the good old fashioned classroom.

But that's the way the world is, James: if you don't look like you deserve that desk, you're not going to get that desk.

Popcorn&Candy Elite Member II Posts: 5,942	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 4:16:08 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jun 14, 2022 4:16:08 GMT -5 I wouldn't advise studying online: unless you are 100% sure of what you're doing. Stick to adult education classes, if you are able.
	But that's the way the world is, James: if you don't look like you deserve that desk, you're not going to get that desk.

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 5:02:04 GMT -5 jen likes this

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Post by kjay on Jun 14, 2022 5:02:04 GMT -5

Jun 14, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

My online English A-Level has gone down the toilet.

Why? You may ask. Well, they didn't email me exam times: they did not inform me of when my exams were. And when I did enquire, the exams were done.

I feel cheated out of my qualification. Why didn't they email me the exam times? I now have to go to the college this year to do my English A-Level. At least then I know what I am doing, when to complete all my coursework and will actually sit the two exams.

I won't be studying online again. No: I'll stick to the good old fashioned classroom.

This is terrible and totally ridiculous. You spend your money and time on taking a course and they don'y notify you when the final exams are. I would be a little more than upset and demand your money back. it'd their fault that you didn't take the test, they never notified you.

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cassie Elite Member II Posts: 5,213	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 5:32:41 GMT -5 via mobile kjay, alsr, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cassie on Jun 14, 2022 5:32:41 GMT -5 Isnt there a second sitting? There was when I did my postal course they were about 3 months apart. Its worth asking.

alsr Elite Member III Posts: 6,578	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 9:02:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by alsr on Jun 14, 2022 9:02:13 GMT -5 I am sure this happens a few times a year Candy, I am sorry that you have to wait.

heatherly Administrator Maintain low tones! Posts: 14,644	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 12:59:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by heatherly on Jun 14, 2022 12:59:12 GMT -5 That's unfortunate. As others mentioned, is there any way to make up for it instead of having to re-do an entire course again..?

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 13:04:22 GMT -5 heatherly likes this

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Post by Mary on Jun 14, 2022 13:04:22 GMT -5

usually what ends up happening is u fail the course and they dock u some of the money u pd for it and u have to retake the entire course for the same cost again. i've been screwed over twice by online classes. won't do it again.

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 14, 2022 16:27:03 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo likes this

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Post by heatherly on Jun 14, 2022 16:27:03 GMT -5

Jun 14, 2022 13:04:22 GMT -5 Mary said:

usually what ends up happening is u fail the course and they dock u some of the money u pd for it and u have to retake the entire course for the same cost again. i've been screwed over twice by online classes. won't do it again.

I don't think that's just online classes because most schools have certain policies similar to that... but being online can make it more challenging to keep up with deadlines and know when things are due without someone in person constantly reminding you lol

I love online education, and I have not had any issues with it.

a_muppet Global Moderator Posts: 25,492	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 15, 2022 1:43:08 GMT -5 kjay and jen like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by a_muppet on Jun 15, 2022 1:43:08 GMT -5 Sorry to hear it, Candy. That is very unfair, but have you checked your spam folder. I think you should apply for a refund.
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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 15, 2022 5:11:11 GMT -5 a_muppet and jen like this

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Jun 14, 2022 16:27:03 GMT -5 heatherly said:

Jun 14, 2022 13:04:22 GMT -5 Mary said:

usually what ends up happening is u fail the course and they dock u some of the money u pd for it and u have to retake the entire course for the same cost again. i've been screwed over twice by online classes. won't do it again.

I don't think that's just online classes because most schools have certain policies similar to that... but being online can make it more challenging to keep up with deadlines and know when things are due without someone in person constantly reminding you lol

I love online education, and I have not had any issues with it.

I agree, if they didn't notify you it is their error and you should get a refund if they won't allow you to take it now.

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 15, 2022 11:41:00 GMT -5 a_muppet and kjay like this

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Post by jen on Jun 15, 2022 11:41:00 GMT -5

Jun 14, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

My online English A-Level has gone down the toilet.

Why? You may ask. Well, they didn't email me exam times: they did not inform me of when my exams were. And when I did enquire, the exams were done.

I feel cheated out of my qualification. Why didn't they email me the exam times? I now have to go to the college this year to do my English A-Level. At least then I know what I am doing, when to complete all my coursework and will actually sit the two exams.

I won't be studying online again. No: I'll stick to the good old fashioned classroom.

I am really sorry to hear this Candy. I really feel for you as you have been really trying.

You could argue that they have broken their contract to you by not providing essential details. As such the product (course) is not fit for purpose. It's a complicated one but if they don't come up with a reasonable way forward I would seek advice (citizens advice or trading standards). As an online product you may have greater protection. You may even be entitled to damages but it's not something I know much about. Please realise that UK law will likely have a different set of conditions to US.

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 15, 2022 12:05:28 GMT -5

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Jun 15, 2022 11:41:00 GMT -5 jen said:

Jun 14, 2022 4:12:49 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

My online English A-Level has gone down the toilet.

Why? You may ask. Well, they didn't email me exam times: they did not inform me of when my exams were. And when I did enquire, the exams were done.

I feel cheated out of my qualification. Why didn't they email me the exam times? I now have to go to the college this year to do my English A-Level. At least then I know what I am doing, when to complete all my coursework and will actually sit the two exams.

I won't be studying online again. No: I'll stick to the good old fashioned classroom.

I am really sorry to hear this Candy. I really feel for you as you have been really trying.

You could argue that they have broken their contract to you by not providing essential details. As such the product (course) is not fit for purpose. It's a complicated one but if they don't come up with a reasonable way forward I would seek advice (citizens advice or trading standards). As an online product you may have greater protection. You may even be entitled to damages but it's not something I know much about. Please realise that UK law will likely have a different set of conditions to US.

I think she is english?

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 15, 2022 12:20:08 GMT -5 a_muppet likes this

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Post by jen on Jun 15, 2022 12:20:08 GMT -5

Jun 15, 2022 12:05:28 GMT -5 a_muppet said:

Jun 15, 2022 11:41:00 GMT -5 jen said:

I am really sorry to hear this Candy. I really feel for you as you have been really trying.

You could argue that they have broken their contract to you by not providing essential details. As such the product (course) is not fit for purpose. It's a complicated one but if they don't come up with a reasonable way forward I would seek advice (citizens advice or trading standards). As an online product you may have greater protection. You may even be entitled to damages but it's not something I know much about. Please realise that UK law will likely have a different set of conditions to US.

I think she is english?

Yes, I know she is but many here are in the US and elsewhere. I didn't want her to be confused by anything implied elsewhere (I haven't seen anything as yet though). The ideal way to persue things here may well be different. Assuming there is no mis-direction error in her spam folder or anything, as you mention, if they are 'playing deaf' I would advise her to seek advice, as I mention.

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No Online Qualification In The End Jun 16, 2022 19:15:51 GMT -5 via mobile kjay and jen like this

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Post by Rebecca Jo on Jun 16, 2022 19:15:51 GMT -5

I agree that you could get some money back or arrange to take the exam at another time. There should always be some notification about exam times. Shame on them!

I did an online program through a university in a large city, three years to complete what would be two years in person (due to course availability differences). All classes were online for me, but I arranged for my own exams to done at the local college, plus job site visits and my practicum. I think attending online with a known university/college is great when you can manage it.

Popcorn&Candy Elite Member II Posts: 5,942	No Online Qualification In The End Jun 17, 2022 7:29:47 GMT -5 jen likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jun 17, 2022 7:29:47 GMT -5 I am English, yes. I live in the Midlands. In fact, I live a short drive away from Oxford.
	But that's the way the world is, James: if you don't look like you deserve that desk, you're not going to get that desk.

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No Online Qualification In The End Dec 21, 2022 7:07:36 GMT -5 kjay, Rebecca Jo, and 1 more like this

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Post by Popcorn&Candy on Dec 21, 2022 7:07:36 GMT -5

I've decided Oxford is too far away to do my exam. This means I'll have to do an English course in September 2023 at my "local"* college. Also, I need to be in a classroom, where I have a physical teacher and get shown my mistakes and how to correct them.

*Well, it isn't local but it is far easier to get to than Oxford.

But that's the way the world is, James: if you don't look like you deserve that desk, you're not going to get that desk.

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No Online Qualification In The End Dec 22, 2022 9:56:49 GMT -5 Rebecca Jo likes this

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Post by jen on Dec 22, 2022 9:56:49 GMT -5

Dec 21, 2022 7:07:36 GMT -5 Popcorn&Candy said:

I've decided Oxford is too far away to do my exam. This means I'll have to do an English course in September 2023 at my "local"* college. Also, I need to be in a classroom, where I have a physical teacher and get shown my mistakes and how to correct them.

*Well, it isn't local but it is far easier to get to than Oxford.

It makes things a lot easier to have a local contact who you can talk to when you need help. It's maybe one step too far at the moment but The Open University has local tutors who guide you all the way through your studies to a degree, unless they have changed recently, which is unlikely. It's online but with local tutorials and help. It may be worth looking into the options with them, for the future if not now.

Popcorn&Candy Elite Member II Posts: 5,942	No Online Qualification In The End Jan 6, 2023 16:04:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Popcorn&Candy on Jan 6, 2023 16:04:28 GMT -5 Thank you, jen.
	But that's the way the world is, James: if you don't look like you deserve that desk, you're not going to get that desk.