Does anyone know if the career diplomas from Penn Foster online are good? Will they help me get a decent job?
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i did not\nu can check thier accredition status from authorities\nbe on the safe side\ncheers
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I took some classes at Devry online.  They actually have physical campuses, which makes me think they would be more readily accepted by potential employers.  But, I don't know.  I didn't finish my degree.\n\nIt got pretty pricey, though.  I was able to get student loans easily to pay for it, but I didn't finish my degree and still have to pay those loans back.\n\nGood luck.
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University of Phoenix allows you credits for life skills that you have gotten from work/experience.  The only thing is you have to pay for them to verify all the info you give them, but you do get it credited.  I think it is like $150.
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I am currently going there for a M.S. in Information Technology.  The program is good and the instructors and pretty decent.  In regards to job placement, I don't know how good their services are, as I'm already employed.  The are fully accredited by the The Higher Learning Commission and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which is helpful in getting future employers to actually give you credit for your degree.  I think there is still a bit of a stigma attached to doing your degree online, but suprisingly Capella seems to get a better response to University of Phoenix when I talk about it with peers.  \n\nBottom Line: If you have a lot of self motivation and self direction this is a great school.  They will help you help youself, but it will be just as expensive as going to a real campus.\n\nBest of luck!
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Check out the following legitimate accredited entities:\n\n1. Penn Foster High School www.pennfoster.com\n2. Professional Career Development Institute www.pcdi.com
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Many for profit univresities like that have poor reputation with employers. You might be better going with a local universtiy with an online program. It should be less expensive as well. It's considered a "degree mill."
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try Penn foster.. I think it is www.pennfostercollege.com. I'm getting a degree in the medical field and I started off by paying $10.00 down with NO interst and paying like $40 a month...It is great!
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Dude, getting a degree Online is AWESOME!!! IMO, its the only way to go... I've been living it up for about 3 seasons now, wreckin the gnar-gnar pow-pow cause' I'm gettin an online degree. There is a lot of sites out there that can help you find what you need. I'd recommend goin for a online business program of some sorts. Check out this page its got some descriptions of http://motiveeducation.com/categories.info.php?cat_id=11
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It sounds like you are very mature and know what you want. Make sure that you check into the accreditation of Penn Foster. I don't believe that they are regionally accredited. I am pretty confident that their college programs aren't. Accreditation is probably the MOST important thing to look for when looking at online programs. If the program says Nationally accredited or Accreditated through the distance learning counsel etc and does not say regionally accredited stay away from it. It will only hinder you later and colleges will be less likely to accept you.
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If you want a diploma it should really come from someone that knows what you have done in the course of your studies.  A diploma mill doesn't give anything that matters.  Besides, the main issue is this:  Have you done the work?  Do you know the material? Can you pass a college placement test?  \n\nWhere did you read that you can make your own diploma?  Why would you do that?  Some PARENTS give diplomas to their home-school graduates but I've never heard about the student making their own.  It probably won't mean anything to you or to anyone else if you did that anyway.  If I were you I would not bother.\n\nInstead of trying to acquire a meaningless piece of paper ------ take the college entrance SAT and let your score sheet be your proof of study.  Take the ACT too.  Get into an AP course or a few of them and do the work and take the test.  Another beneficial tool is CLEP.  These are the things that will matter to a college.  A contrived diploma will mean nothing.\n\nIf you were truly homeschooled and someone ELSE has a record of your work, study time, and abilities --THAT person should be the one giving you a document of completion.
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I have been taking on-line courses for about a year now. (Business Adminastration) I am taking them though the local college. I checked out the on-line at other places and their cost was 3 times as much as our local college. Yes, you can get financial aid for these, but it is no where near the amount that it will cost you. ADVISE: Get out of the one you found on the internet, and go to your local college, take the on-line courses through them. Your Financial aid will cover these. Books and all!!!
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theres many online places that offer them for a price.... university of phoenix is one and so is BYU\n\nalso if you are an adult .. they have adult school for people  wanting a diploma
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Some are just as good as any other.  If from a quality university then it will have value.  It is better to attend class but if you can;t then on line is a good way to go.  Be sure to know about the university offering the course.  There are some out there that are nothing but scams so beware.
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Yes there are schools that offer a high school diploma through online courses. Make sure that they are regionally accredited. National accredidation is often not accepted by colleges if you're looking to go that far.
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Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster Career School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.\n\nPenn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.
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I am going for a graphic design degree at Mt. Sierra and love it. I have a BA already from an on campus school and I have had a better experience with the online classes. About.com has some great information on distance learning and I would highly recommend doing research first and asking a lot of questions. About.com has a great suggestion list of questions to ask an admissions representative. It helped me immensely and I am 100% convinced I made the right decision.\n\nGood luck :-)