Online/Accelerated Programs and the GMAT

Distance Learning Online
Personal research has brought to my attention that there are few accredited colleges offering online instruction. Those that do are as expensive as their bricks-and-mortar counterparts. And, their diplomas are equally as valid. For Master's and Ph.D.'s, the list is truly short. Among the "good" ones: Union Institute, Cappella, Nova, and Phoenix. A few weeks on campus were mandated by all. Undoubtedly, there are others. You can probably find them by keying "distance learning" into the Google search engine.

I don't have any experience with"life experience" programs. However, as an undergrad student I did participate in CLEP. I believe that four different subject exams totaled 16 credits. It seems there was a limit to how many credits could be earned and it was 24. Check with your local college for details.

If you could afford not to work while taking courses, you could really accelerate the program. In the early '80s, I did 3 years in 18 months and maintained a 3.625. This was at a "famous" state university. Not easy, but it CAN be done - if you don't sleep much or do anything else

Good luck and whatever you decide, I say, go for it! :-)[/color]

I used to work for Bar/Bri testing and helped prepare people for LSAT, GMAT and GRE. But that was a while ago, and the tests have probably changed. Hmm. They still have all those logic problems?

Charli, thanks for adding some thoughts. Actually I have looked at Phoenix previously and thought well, the idea is good but..yeah..still time on campus, dont know if they'll accept all my college credits, and no real Professional Life Credit stuff...as well as being expensive for night courses I just got the feeling it wasnt as detailed as I wanted. That whole having a group to meet with outside of class too...you just never know who you'll end up with and I wont put part of my education and grades in the hands of someone else...just cant do it I dont think.
As far as accreditation, they have it. When I get to the Masters End of it it looks like I may have to go for a bit but, perhaps I can see how the schedule runs and fit that in some good way...if there be one that is. Other than that, it looks like I just need to stop in for a one on one at some point and maybe I can finagle a weekend or late night since its not all that far away...I dont know. babbling.
I think the undergrad program for life credits has to be taken before anything over two semesters and is something like 30 credits max. Doesnt sound so bad and is less than 1K so, its doable and could at least be a start. However, it looks like I have to sign on board before they let me do that, so I cant just do it to get it over with. Still waiting to get full pricing on the rest of it.
If I could not work and go back to school, this would have been done already Right now Im looking at getting the Life credit and bachelors in 18 months while working so, I dont know...still researching.
All the comments help though...makes me certain Im thinking correctly.
Which brings me to the whole logic problems....
so Jes...you've been a tutor for this eh???
One of my friends just had prep for her Bachelors and RN testing that she said helped her a great deal, even though she was going full time...my thoughts would be...I should probably think of that as well expecially since Id be doing this while working and life and all that.

Listening.....

I didn't know you were considering all this, Q!

AN INTERESTING URL . . .
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Remember: All things are possible! :-) [/color]

k-remember last time I was out of work for an extended amount of time..I had nothing better to do than think about this So, although Im working now, getting the information was lucky as I thought it was just another give us money usual alum letter...and they are sending me all the info, pulling my transcript and all that so, just waiting to hear back now and get the stuff in my hot little hands.

Charli..thanks!!...what a great bunch of links to have for anyone considering such a thing

This thread came up and I know it's really old, but can anyone recommend any online practice tests or books of them perhaps - as my son wants to apply to McGill for an MBA this year, but being in England, not sure where to look for info.