[quote=GettinMyBA]I really wasn't suggesting leaving UoP as much as I was just wondering why that choice of school in the first place. My thinking is that most 'degree at a distance' students like us, are over 30 ys old, we're out in the workforce full time, we have kids and other major responsibilities. People in this situation generally want to get finished with the degree as quickly and inexpensively as humanly possible. It doesn't seem like that particular goal matches with the student experience at UoP (I might get some upset responses, but if I'm off-base, just tell me so and pls explain why). Here's why I say that:
Why UoP in the first place? Oh, my answer is rather simple indeed.
I had visited one school interesting in taking advantage of my new employers "Tuition reimbursement plan" which is handled on a Calendar year (this was September at the time). The one school (which had an online component) said they could not help me - come back next semester (next year). I drove a mile or so away and I knew there was a UoP satellite there, so I stopped in there, and they could take care of me right there and then!
So, I'm not married to the school, or the program or anything else.
I match the criteria you specified (in 30's, family, kids, work, etc) and I don't have time to attend classes to not learn anything, which is why I have a wealth of certifications abound, it doesn't take long to learn (or respectively, not learn depending..
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So, any suggestions you guys may have (be as biased as you want, I don't mind
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Say, "Hey, come to Excelsior, this is what it takes to transfer in general, your credit, and start knocking out these CLEP/DANTES", etc. I'm there.
I'll take your experiences (especially if many of them repeat the same thing) as expert experiences, and roll with that. And if I make mistakes, hey, atleast I'm moving forward.
So whatever advice and suggestions you guys have to move forward (Any particular CLEP/DANTES exam I should look at studying for at the moment, to get my mindset ready?) From my perspective - most 'technology' certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, etc) I would only study for a few hours for to pass with a high score (I'm very well read and experienced) and I imagine encountering similar in the Dantes/Clep land, it's just decided "where" to start.
(side note: I teach classes on how to take tests and improve ones ability to learn and retain knowledge) It is those first few steps in decision which really holds one back though
Thanks again for all of the information you've offered and I look forward to more!