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That’s fair. I’m not in any position to judge the quality of the school. I was just surprised that the school called while I was filling out the sign-up form.

I’m trying to find a tech job after almost a decade of manual labor. After reading this story I thought WGU could be a great, non-traditional fit for me so I started the sign-up process. A few seconds after I filled out the first step of the sign-up (name, phone, email), they called me twice (real people, not automated) and texted me. I’m probably being too selective, but it was an off-putting experience.

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After years of manual labor I’m looking for an entry level tech position. I’m an efficient learner and I’m always interested in picking up new skills.

Perhaps this is a regional difference, but you might be confusing the suicide hotline with a petition for involuntary admission. The suicide hotline provides someone to talk to. The person might not even know your name or address. What you’ve described is involuntary admission. Any adult can petition for another person to be brought to a hospital and evaluated, but the hospital decides if the person is admitted and/or placed on a 72 hour hold.