BleuJay L.
Not cost effective
In reading the other negative comments, I saw common threads; the information imparted is not worth the money charged. The FB group is overly dramatic. The tests are graded eratically. Results were not what was expected. etc. Some things I didn't like about the infomercial I viewed: I had to tap on two different screens for course pricing, which would go up by $100 if the page were closed; The $600+ price tag was not addressed in the presentation. This is likely so the presentation is usable for several years without havng to change it. Changeable or not, I'm NOT able to afford this - a "course" that lasts approximately 30 days from an unaccredited school costing $600. The approximate credit-hour cost from the brick-and-mortar, accredited Old Dominion University in Virginia is around $300. And that course lasts for approximately 4.5 months. Just a little disparity. While I understand the company needs to make money, it seems a bit much for a home/internet-based program which may, or may not, even have an office, let alone an entire campus. As this is a proofreading introduction, one would think the verbage used during the infomercial would also be grammatically correct. Among other irritating points, Caitlin repeatedly used "wanna" in the presentation and also hurried along to where some of her verbage sounded blended together or swallowed. The 8 question "test" questons were put up for mere fractions of a second. One is barely able to read the text in that time, let alone spot any mistakes. She also kept on about confidence, assuming no-one is self confident. Also, in the ad for the infomercial, several questons were asked regarding proofreaading in other countries. The responses were that the course is only availability for U.S. audiences. That being the case, why are several of the staff patently NOT from the United States? Could that be why some of the test results were graded inconsistantly? People who's first language is not American English may have different grammar rules, thereby not realizing they've made a mistake in grading an American English paper. All in all, this does not appear to be a good fit for me, nor for many or most others.
Response from Proofread AnywhereFeb 10, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate hearing from our students, as it helps us continually improve. We understand that the price and duration of the course may feel different compared to traditional education, but we’ve designed this program to provide a thorough and efficient training experience in a shorter timeframe. The course focuses on equipping students with the skills they need to start their freelance proofreading careers quickly, and we offer flexible payment plans to make it more accessible. Regarding your concerns about grading, we aim to be consistent and thorough, adhering to American English rules as outlined in the course. Our instructors are trained in the field, and we strive to provide helpful feedback to all students. If there’s ever any confusion or if students feel unsure about their results, we're always here to provide further clarification and support. We’re sorry to hear that you found the pacing of the presentation and tests to be challenging. We want every student to feel comfortable and confident in the material, and we encourage anyone who feels they need further explanation or clarification to reach out. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive environment, and we’re happy to assist whenever needed. Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We’re sorry the course wasn’t the right fit for you, but we hope you’ll consider giving it another try in the future. We’re here to support you in any way we can!