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[message edited to bold one section of test to re-clarify; I feel this better shapes my question for the skimmers out there. Thanks all]
Hi All,
I posted a question related to this yesterday in the "What are my chances" forum, but since ultimately by the time I finish my prereq's and degree with my work schedule, I will be a non-trad I figured I'd ask here where some of you may have personal experience... I got some decent feedback there (call and ask the schools, make sure prereq's are from brink and mortar institution, etc) but I really would like some input from the non-trads as I identify more with this group since I have worked full time for the last 2 years.
I finished my AAS at a local CC. I have been looking into finish my BS in either Interdisciplinary Studies or Emergency Health Services as I am a Paramedic. I cannot find any local uni's that offer courses at times I could take them due to my work schedule, and because I'm a ways out from being done with my prereq's I don't think I'd be wise to quit my job at this point. I'm not in a position where I could do this due to rent/car payment/other financial responsibilities.
There are several reputable schools that offer degree programs online like I am looking for (GW, U Richmond, ODU).
Has anyone here done an online program and applied (successfully accepted or interviewed)? How did it go for you, if so?
To Clarify, I would not be taking my remaining science prereq's online. I can fit one course a semester in at one of my local uni's in the sciences (I have also debated doing a few more of them at the CC and then doing upper level courses at the uni). Again, I am not asking about taking a whole degree program online, but rather finishing the last 2 years of the program online, with all the MD prereq's completed in an accredited, 4 year brick and mortar institution.
As far as my stats go, I have a cGPA of 3.6 and a sGPA of 3.2 currently, which is lower than it would be due to a course mixup where I was registered fully for a class that I had only signed up to audit; no one realized this until after the add/drop date, so technically I failed the class. If I went DO I would have a current sGPA of 3.8.
Thanks for your time!
Hi All,
I posted a question related to this yesterday in the "What are my chances" forum, but since ultimately by the time I finish my prereq's and degree with my work schedule, I will be a non-trad I figured I'd ask here where some of you may have personal experience... I got some decent feedback there (call and ask the schools, make sure prereq's are from brink and mortar institution, etc) but I really would like some input from the non-trads as I identify more with this group since I have worked full time for the last 2 years.
I finished my AAS at a local CC. I have been looking into finish my BS in either Interdisciplinary Studies or Emergency Health Services as I am a Paramedic. I cannot find any local uni's that offer courses at times I could take them due to my work schedule, and because I'm a ways out from being done with my prereq's I don't think I'd be wise to quit my job at this point. I'm not in a position where I could do this due to rent/car payment/other financial responsibilities.
There are several reputable schools that offer degree programs online like I am looking for (GW, U Richmond, ODU).
Has anyone here done an online program and applied (successfully accepted or interviewed)? How did it go for you, if so?
To Clarify, I would not be taking my remaining science prereq's online. I can fit one course a semester in at one of my local uni's in the sciences (I have also debated doing a few more of them at the CC and then doing upper level courses at the uni). Again, I am not asking about taking a whole degree program online, but rather finishing the last 2 years of the program online, with all the MD prereq's completed in an accredited, 4 year brick and mortar institution.
As far as my stats go, I have a cGPA of 3.6 and a sGPA of 3.2 currently, which is lower than it would be due to a course mixup where I was registered fully for a class that I had only signed up to audit; no one realized this until after the add/drop date, so technically I failed the class. If I went DO I would have a current sGPA of 3.8.
Thanks for your time!
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