Associate Online Degree Programs | My Back is Back…

Posted by bposton on November 29th, 2006 — Posted in associate online degree programs

Did you miss me? :-)

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, but this past weekend I managed to pull a major muscle in my back and I’ve been out of commission.

But I’m “Back” in action again, so expect more posts shortly

Ben

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Engineering Degree Online | 3 diploma success stories

Posted by bposton on November 13th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online

Remember the other day how I told you about Liberty High School, and how they offer high school diploma’s through online clasees?

Well, here is a story about 3 women who got their diploma that way and what it has meant for them.

They’re all from New York City - Lillian Betancourt, 37, Latoya Abrams, 21, and Shereen France, 41.

And they all had dropped out of high school. And whenever they tried to learn a trade or get a certificate to enter a profession with decent pay, they find out a harsh truth - all professional or post-secondary schools require a high school diploma.

So after years of trying to pay bills on time and just getting by, these women decided to turn their lives around and get high school diplomas.

They found out about Liberty High School from Careertel, which represents the Liberty High School Diploma Program, which allowed them to earn their high school diplomas while they continue to work.

Now, with their high school diplomas in hand, the future looks bright for all three women.

In fact, they are all now seeking higher education. Betancourt is studying criminal law in New York, Abrams will attend Georgia College & State University, and France will be attending nursing school in New York.

I think it’s a great story - You Go Girls!!  :-)

For more information about Liberty High School, call (800) 820-4202.

Ben

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Engineering Degree Online | What, no High School Diploma??

Posted by bposton on November 12th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online

I got a question one of my online degree dorm room buddies who asked:

“I’ve got a friend who never finished high school, what are his chances at a good career?”

My answer - not very good

Folks who don’t have a high school diploma will earn $200,000 less during their lifetimes than those who
graduate from high school, and at least $800,000 less than those who have a college degree.

That’s according to stats published by the Educational Resource Information Center.

But here’s the good news…

Nowadays, if you never finished high school you have a huge variety of options to help you earn that diploma.

Here’s one example; The Liberty High School Diploma Program gives you a way to get a high school diploma by way of
distance learning. 

This program is offered by a company called Careertel, and it’s approved by the Vermont State Board of Education.

It’s pretty convenient for folks who are busy and can’t take time away from work.

Exams are submitted by mail, faculty advisers offer help by phone and course
material is provided with each class.

So what about the GED?

Well, studies have shown that a student with a standard high school diploma, as opposed to an equivalency
certificate, has a better shot at getting a job, all other things being equal. They also stand a better chance
of getting through college.

For more information about the Liberty program, call Careertel at (800) 820-4202.

Ben

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Engineering Degree Online | The college textbook scam

Posted by bposton on November 10th, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online

OK, it’s time for me to jump up on my soap box again… :-)

No, it’s not about diploma mills (but don’t get me started on that one…)

This tirad I’m about to start is about the ripoff regarding college textbooks.

Ripoff? Absolutely…

Get this - the basic introductory physics textbook for college students has remained pretty much the same in the past 100 years, or longer. So it really bugs me when a freshman physics student has to buy a new textbook that’s about $160., even though the one he used in high school probably has the very same material.

Students all over the US are struggling as it is. So add to that whammy of college costs increasing, now they have to beg, borrow and steal to afford the textbook that the good ‘ol professor tells then they need, and then NEVER uses it in class!!!

:-(   In fact, double :-( :-(

Here are the facts, my dorm room buddy…

There are thousands of textbooks published each and every year, and add them all up and it’s a $6.5 billion dollar a year business.

That’s “Billion” with a B

Don’t take my word for it. That figure comes from the National Association of College Stores.

Fact - The cost of the average college textbook increased 186 percent between 1986 and 2004, according to a study by the Government Accountability Office.

And why, pray tell did the costs go up so mucn? well, according to the GAO, it was “explained” that expenses of developing and bundling additional materials like CDs, DVDs, and websites that supplement the traditional pages kept going up.

Gimme a break…

So now, the sad fact is that the average book bill for the typical student is about $900 a year.

Of course it’s even more if you’re enrolled in like sciences or art history, which use required reading that is particularly expensive to produce.

Boy. these tirads make me tired… :-)

More in my next post
Ben

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Engineering Degree Online|Online Nursing Program

Posted by bposton on November 3rd, 2006 — Posted in engineering degree online

Speaking of nurses, the U.S. News & World Report mag has listed Ball State University’s online nursing master’s degree program as one of the nation’s largest.

And that’s for the third year in a row…pretty impressive. It’s also listed as the largest in the Midwest.

It’s also the 3rd year in a row to be in the top ten, this year the School of Nursing’s online degree master’s program is ranked seventh.

Linda Siktberg, director of Ball State’s School of Nursing, hsa commented that these consecutive rankings are a good indication of their program’s ability to offer the right courses that are needed by the health care profession. It also means that the program is continuing to recruit highly talented students.

The online master’s program began at the university in 1999.

Another good program to consider if nursing is your thing…

Ben

 

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