I mentioned in an earlier post that I was going back to college.
I chose WGU - Western Governors University.
The college runs on a competency-based model. What that means is that if you know the subject matter you can test out and advance more quickly. How? Because it's fully online, so you choose when and how to study and you schedule your own tests and appointments with instructors and mentors.
Furthermore, they charge by semester vs. credit.
Add the two together, and you have the ability and opportunity to fly through your classes and save money at the same time.
What else? Oh, the classes are one at a time so you can focus by class instead of being diverted into several classes at a time which makes it easier to retain the knowledge.
There are several helpful features including recorded webinars and cohorts which are live one-on-one teaching sessions with tutors. Library courses in MS programs and math and writing to get your skills up to college level, and an in-depth student body outreach program that makes you feel like you're not alone in the slightest despite doing college from your home office.
What I hope to get across here is, if you feel like online college would be a good fit for you (it's not for everyone; some people prefer to attend a brick-and-mortar school) I cannot say enough about WGU.
I spent almost two years at the University of Phoenix doing their online program over 10 years ago. They do four classes at a time and everything is scheduled by them.
While I did well there, (3.9 GPA ahthankyouvurymuch) I find that being able to schedule myself and do one class at a time has made a huge difference in the experience, and I would never go back.
Ever.
I love WGU and look forward to getting my MBA with a quickness that I wasn't aware was possible.
WGU, how do I love you? Let me count the ways...
Oh, and I've included a referral code in the sidebar for anyone who may be interested.
See you in the Owl's Nest!