Has anyone heard of Penn Foster Independent Study? What are your experiences and opinions on this program?
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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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I served in the DR; just got back a little over a year ago.  I looked at Peace Corps in part as an alternative to grad school (I'm not much of a student, honestly), but it's great preparation for both further schooling and a career.  PC can use your language skills, and can train you for one of their programs depending on where you're sent.  The PC experience gave me so much more than what I gave up to do it.  You'll learn things and meet people on the microcosmic scale...intimately changing each other's lives.  PC is not a big development program that goes in and plops down a school, aqueduct, or latrines without the participation of the people who will use them, and then leaves the project to decay from neglect.  Because volunteers partner with host country nationals, working on what *they* need and want, the project has a much better chance of sustainability.  If you can handle unstructured, figure-it-out-yourself work, and not a few frustrating or boring moments, go for it....because all the friendships and local successes will be more than worth it.
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I attended Penn State University for my English degree from 2001-2005. Currently, I am attending law school, but it was really my days at Penn State that made me feel proudest about my academic life.\n\nI accepted Penn State's letter of admission without even seeing the school first, but it was the best decision I ever made. I traveled all the way from the Pacific northwest to go to school there and the minute I stepped foot on the expansive campus, I loved it. Penn State is one of those "old school" universities that holds high standards for education but also instills as much tradition and history to rival all the old Ivy League schools. It is startling just how many Penn State students know all the fight songs, all the campus and building history, all the surrounding town history, legends, etc. They don't take courses in traditions and history, they just come to know it all on their own.
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While I do not have experience with the masters programs, I have spent a significant amount of time as a student at the Devry in Fremont, CA.  I would have to say that as a school, they are sub-par at best.  It is absolutely NOT worth the money.  Most of my teachers barely spoke English, they let in just about anybody who has the money (or meets meager finance requirements) which creates an extremely undesirable environment in terms of fellow students.  The enrollment officers fed me a pack of lies about every aspect of the school, in particular the transfer of my credits.  If you are expecting any kind of respectable, scholarly institution, you are barking up the wrong tree, believe me.
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look up www.penn foster.com
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Interlochen is a great school if you can somehow get in...my friend goes there and he loves it.  It would be totally worth your time to take the postgraduate course, but if you didn't want to, you could go to one of the camp programs during the summer.  \n\nA school like that called International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, MI is where I go.  However, the academics are more based on classes like Math and Science instead of the arts.  It's also a public school.  The thing that's interesting about it though is that they accept people from around the world, hence the name "International" Academy.  Since I am American, I had to actually go through a lottery, while International students were automatically accepted.  It's really a great environment, and I encourage you to look into it more.\n\nGood luck, hope this helped.
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It is an independent part of PSU, yes you would need to send an app. to Penna. College of Tech..  By the way I live near Williamsport and graduated from one of it's predecessors Willamsport Area Community College.
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If you are Christian, and are serious about worship, it is a very nice place to study music! I have friends that have studied there, and they play very good. Also I really like their praise and worship DVDs, and Cd's, they are pretty cool...and they record one once a year, so if you like that stuff you can be involved if you like that.....But I believe it is more practical and ministry focused than anything else. For example, if you are interested more in receiving classical music studies, or jazz, or something like that, this school is not for you, this is more practical, more about basics, more praise and worship minded, but it is nice......and for ministry, provably one of the very best in the US.......
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The only one I am aware of (most require classrome studies) is Penn Foster - http://www.penn-foster-online.com/\n\nHope this helps!
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They are not a scam. They are a private college and a friend of mine graduated from their campus in Atlanta. They are not only online. They are however, a bit more expensive.
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i didn't go there, nor do i have any close friends who have, but from what i hear it's the best public school in the area by far, better than many of the private schools.  i think there's a good deal of pressure on the students to do well, but then they make it easier to do well.  it's tough to get into, but well worth it.
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It looks like a very good alternative approach to learning for younger students.  My concern is how well it prepares students for the workforce. Self-driven exploration of the learning environment is wonderful... but the majority of jobs out there are 99% routine completion of repetitive tasks. Also, in most colleges students will not be allowed to engage in similar activities to the Waldorf experience until their Senior year and/or graduate school. So the real measure of Waldorf is not what is happening with the students enrolled now, but where are the graduates from 10 or 15 years ago, and how are they doing with their lives?
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I wouldn't recommend it. You need clinical experience and supervision that you cannot get from on-line classes, and the motivation and counseling just ren't there.
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Penn foster IS an accredited school. Classes can be taken online or in a print version. I started out in the online program but later switch to the print version. Personally, I done better in the print classes. I can take my lessons where ever I happen to be and still take my exams online. The materials are the same quality you would receive at any other school. (They even included a business calculator for my Business Math class). The best thing about Penn Foster is it's completely self-paced. You can finish as quickly or as slowly as you like (within reason).  They do offer classes in the heath services industry, and they offer interest-free payment plans. I hope this helps.\nGood Luck!
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Yes. I actually am attending an online program.  The way you can tell if it is credible is if the school offers pell grants.  Pell grants are only offered to students in a credible college.  www.axiacollegeonline.com/  This is the school I attend, and they are associated with University of Phoenix.  The support there is great.
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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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It is a fantastic school. There med. school is very highly rated as are all depts. It is located right in the heart of the cultural center of Pittsburgh so there is plenty for the student to do. I highly recommend it.