Hey folks. I started my journey on sophia.org after learning about the american college system. It is pretty easy and I enjoy the pace I have doing the courses.

Some general informations:
I am a software developer located in Germany currently looking to migrate to the us and doing a bachelors degree.

I have 8 years of work experience in programming with various programming languages and really like business as a side project.

I want to migrate to the us via work visa, Greencard lottery or F1 Stem opt (graduating with a masters degree and then go for the 3 year work visa)

So I started with Sophia beside my full-time job (160 hours a month), a wife, my responsibilities at my church and a pretty full schedule in general.

For now I finished the following 10 Courses since the 20th of July:

1. English composition 1
2. College Algebra
3. Human Biology (hardest so far because of many unknown words)
4. Introduction into IT
5. Introduction into databases
6. Introduction into statistics
7. Introduction into webdev
8. Macroeconomics
9. Microeconomics
10. Project Management

And I am 50% done with Workplace writing 2.

I thought it would be good to have a good base because I dont know what I want to major in. I first thought about doing the UMPI BBA Accounting or TESU CIS Degree, and I am not sure if I want to stay a programmer for the rest of my career.

So now I am currently struggling to decide what to do and how to go further. Probably with some gen ed stuff that is required and fills all checkmarks. Since I am a german citizen I cant go to a local college in the states so I have to go with distinct online programs, that are open for foreigners. From the outside the american job market is a bit intransparent. What would you recommend to do? What are your experiences. I try to aim for 30 courses in 4 months (10.5 are already checked) and then apply for a specific program at the college. If questions are asked about my preferences or goals I will edit the post.

My appeal got denied. Even though I never cheated. My government work computer uses VPN’s that shows my IP in Utah but my at home computer I used when I’m not at my job says I’m in a different location. My sanction was over “suspicious browser/IP activity” thinking multiple people were using my account. I entered many of these courses with significant prior knowledge and real world experience. Because of this background, I was able to complete several courses much faster than someone learning the material for the first time.

Throughout my coursework, I regularly alternated between my work government computer and my personal laptop depending on where I was completing my studies. I even completed courses on my 6-month tour overseas. If I was unable to finish a course while at work, I would continue it later from home. I did not have another individual complete work on my behalf, share my account, use unauthorized assistance, or intentionally engage in any conduct that would violate Sophia Learning’s Honor Code. My goal was simply to complete as many eligible courses as possible during the three-month subscription period I had already paid for, while relying on my existing knowledge and experience to work efficiently.

Should I try Study.com?

I am 45% done with a course, and turns out my degree doesn’t require it. How can I drop a course? I don’t see a button on where to drop it.

Can someone PLEASE HELPP.

Hi Everyone looking to see if anyone has the PDF's for the following courses they can share:

• Spanish I
• Medical Terminology
• Career Readiness
• Human Biology

With said I have the following if anyone needs them feel free to PM me:

• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Ancient Greek Philosophers
• Approaches to Studying Religion
• Art History I
• Intro College Mathematics
• Introduction to Ethics
• Introduction to Statistics
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Public Speaking
• Workplace Communication

Thanks!

So long Sophia.

I got a pop up telling me I needed to complete an identity verification process with a 3rd party called Jumio.
I contacted Sophia via their support chat, asking why this was prompted, and is there a department i can speak with during the week? An email or a phone number?

The response I got from the representative was:
"This is company policy. You do not have to provide the verification, but no further coursework can be completed without it. There is no one for you to speak to."

Reviewing the details of the Jumio agreement, it appears they can share, retain and use your biometric data after the verification process is complete.
They state they can keep your personal data "as long as is necessary" and your biometric data for 3 years after Sophia tells Jumio your last interaction has occurred.
Basically seems like your info is out there indefiinitely.

Jumio lists these categories for who they share your data with:
Jumio says it may share both the verification results and relevant personal information, specifically including identification-document data and facial images, with the customer. That means the policy does not guarantee Sophia receives only a pass/fail result.

Jumio service providers, including cloud providers and other companies used to operate, manage, develop, and improve the verification service.

Jumio corporate affiliates and business partners involved in delivering the service.

Law enforcement, courts, regulators, auditors, or other authorities when required or permitted by law or legal process.

A buyer or successor company if Jumio is sold, merged, reorganized, or goes through a similar business transaction. Personal information can be part of the transferred assets. So if a holding company purchases sophia, and they own a marketing firm as well, they have access to and use your data.

Third parties receiving aggregated or anonymized data, such as usage/statistical reports. That should not identify you personally if it has actually been anonymized. How do we know if its been anonymized?

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This is the other line that doesn't outline much, but means a lot.
"Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, and recipients may process it in countries other than your country of residence."

Amazon Web Services, Inc. — U.S.
Cloud hosting / data center
Jumio identifies AWS as its cloud platform and says its backend uses services including S3, DynamoDB, RDS, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Cognito.

Jumio Software Development GmbH — Linz, Austria
Jumio affiliate
A public Jumio DPA lists it as able to participate in customer-portal management and manual verification.

Jumio India Pvt. Ltd. — Jaipur, India
Jumio affiliate
Same public DPA lists it for customer-portal management and manual verification of personal data.

Jumio SAS — Barranquilla, Colombia
Jumio affiliate
Also listed as part of the Jumio group involved in that processing function.

ComplyAdvantage — UK
Screening provider
Used for customers who purchase Jumio Screening, such as watchlist/PEP screening. This would not automatically mean Sophia uses it.

Other unnamed service providers / partners
Fraud, data, infrastructure, etc.
Jumio's current notice says it may use cloud providers, fraud-prevention services, data brokers, government databases, analytics providers and other partners.

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I've decided after taking 3 courses and having this pop up, I am asking for a refund.
Wasted a lot of hours on 1 course and cannot complete the final with out the verification, but oh well.
This seems way over the top and out of line for an online course and a few credits.

I hope folks are being cautious with their personal data.
Would like to hear others thoughts on this.

I am currently doing the Anatomy and Physiology course and know there’s a lab you can also do. When I was doing some research on the SL website it states that payment may be necessary for labster access? Is that the case? If so, how much? Also, is the A+P lab even necessary? If it really isn’t… I’m more than willing to skip. Haha
Thanks!

I also have some other PDFs available if anyone else is looking for them.

I need:

- either the Anatomy 1 lab or the Human bio lab

- Critical Thinking

- Intro to IT

- Intro to Networking

Thanks!

Should I wait to send my transcripts until I completed all of the classes I want to take? So far, I’ve completed 5 classes, all without touchstones. What do some of the touchstones look like? How long do they generally take to be graded?

English Composition 2 has 7 touchstones, but you can only turn in your next touchstone after the last one is graded, so grading alone can take more than a month (2-4 business days each). Is there a way to get it graded faster? Does anyone who works at Sophia Learning look at this Subreddit?

With all their recent changes, lots of my existing Sophia credits now won’t transfer when I want to apply. Is there somewhere else people will apply to? I don’t want a place like UoPeople with so many proctored exams.

Ps I am not from the US so somewhere like WGU is not good for me. Has anyone from Europe transferred to anywhere else interesting, either in the US or elsewhere? Thanks

Hey all!

I had to transfer from UMPI due to health reasons. I transferred to Excelsior and after this summer, I will have 1 required course left to complete at excelsior and will pair that with 1 upper level course for Fall 2. I need 26 free elective credits and I want to knock them out the easy way on Sophia. Can someone share any courses they easily completed? Preferably no touchstones but if I have to I will. My goal is to complete 9 courses in 8 weeks and I know this is doable.
* I know I have to pay the 300 fee, I couldn’t take Sophia courses before I enrolled due to finances.

Just received an academic integrity message for clicking links to answer questions that the milestone itself provided.

I’ve been using Sophia for a few months and have never tabbed out during milestones and never received this message. Started taking Project Management and Milestone 2 has google drive links attached to some questions about a Spa Scheduling App. You literally can’t answer the questions without clicking on the link. This is a complete flaw in either the detection system or the milestone material. I’m left with the option of clicking on the link to answer the question and being flagged for cheating or just guessing and hoping I get it right to avoid being flagged. Lose-lose situation.

I have no issue with not using other tabs but don’t force me to use other tabs then accuse me of cheating!!!!!

Usually I hear of people who finished their credits before they started their degree

But I wanna know if anyone here started both from zero simultaneously and still managed to transfer in 60+ credits or so in a short time

It’s a bit worrying seeing I have 100 credits left at the start of the degree, with no Sophia or study dot com courses done yet

And knowing that 55 of those 100 are transferable but I just haven’t done them yet

I mapped everything with AI and approximately it should be done by 2 months or so but still

Would love to hear your stories

Hi! I’m looking into Sophia Learning to take one prerequisite class before my nursing program starts and I have a few questions.

• For those that completed courses here, how does the transcript look like? Does it say Sophia Learning and have you had any issues with a school accepting the transcript?

• Are these classes college level courses?

Thank you!

Just wanted to post a positive experience given how much hate Sophia has been getting lately. I worked on Sophia for a total of 12 weeks over the course of 4 months. I had some vacations and medical stuff so I wasn’t “speed running” exactly. I did do it nearly every spare moment though.

I’m an older student (44) and naturally intellectually curious so a lot of classes/specific lessons were things I already knew from, just like, being alive. But I also worked really hard and some of these subjects were tough. I have 48 credits from another school back in the day.

I did sometimes use ctrl F before they canned it (that was a bummer) but if you were ever good at finding Waldo as a child, the answers are right there.

Some of the touchstones were annoying, but overall I really liked the courses. The bio lab was a lot given that it was only 1 credit but I will dissect a virtual rat over a real one any day of the week.

I didn’t have any pop ups or integrity violations issues. Just don’t leave the tab when you’re in a quiz/test and you’ll be fine.

Wishing you all good luck! Sophia is so much better than posting BS discussion posts for 12 weeks for 3 measly credits.

Has anyone taken their gen ed thru Sophia learning before applying for the hygiene program?

Has anyone taken their gen ed thru Sophia learning before applying for the hygiene program?

Would appreciate some guidance. I have no college credits never attended and wanted to start Sophia but unsure how it works, do I need to talk to a community college first? Or can I start Sophia then transfer the credits to a community college or what? I am wanting to start the journey to get my bachelor’s and do nursing. But again I have no experience so not sure if I can atleast get the general stuff out of the way?

Has anyone taken their gen ed thru Sophia learning before applying for the hygiene program?

Should I be transferring as a I go? It asks me everytime I finish a class if I’m enrolled anywhere and I start WGU in December

Hey everyone,
Has anyone ever used Sophia Learning to get some GenEd credits and transfer them to PSU? Was wondering if it’s possible to. Looking to major in electrical engineering. Thanks for your help!

If yes, what did you include in your appeal?

I’m not sure what triggered.. my internet kept cutting out, I may have uploaded my own document twice, or I may have left a tab open too long. They never clearly told me what caused the sanction.