Here again, for the amount of money you're paying, you should expect more. 24 of 28 people found the following review helpful. As far as I'm concerned the certificate I receive will be worthless because I have received very little experience with what I might work with in the real world. i recently experienced this because they are so slow on sending them out that i just went ahead and did my exams with out reading the online things. **). This went off and on for about 1 1/2 yrs. Yet, American History was very much all over the place! THE materials sent are worth it & study 28 paperback / study guides. You would think SOMEONE would answer the phone right? Furthermore, while is was not in the distant past, the Veterinary Technician program is now one of the only few online program accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - they are fully accredited and was initially accredited in 2006. Of course, in this field, I need to be constantly updating myself as technology advances/changes. I did pay the amount. The instructors are available to you if you need help, but if you're like me and have trouble understanding from reading without the benefit of visual aids or the actual materials being discussed in front of you to practice on, this course is not for you. Couldnt wait to finish.i did test after test while i worked Also, If you plan to continue your education like I do, plan carefully. I am in middle management for a well known company and in order to move up the corporate ladder, I must have a bachelors degree. Yes, he had to take entrance exams but who doesn't anymore? But, little did I know, they are not an accredited school!!!! Penn Foster was my only real option, as many brick and mortar schools do not offer night classes. It is so nice to be able to communicate with other students and the teachers/staff. Help is not at hand. You will be better just taking GED. Whatever, penn foster is a scam. I heard of Penn Foster from a friend/ old co-worker in 2005. Penn Foster is an awful school! Please be careful to read the agreement carefully before signing. A few months after that, I recieved a notice from them billing me an extra 75.00 for "extended study time." (I just wished I would've found out sooner instead of now being stuck with a huge bill.) Penn Foster is always in the works of creating something new for their students. Your in charge, dont blame someonelse for your short-comings This for me and my future. Check it out for yourself and make your own opinion. I am hopeful that with the acquisition by the Princeton Review that Penn Foster may be able to implement a instructor monitored discussion board where students in the same program can communicate. They make you take more exams that are not required by the bored to graduate. Talking about lack of knowledge and correspondence from teachers. I paid my tuition in full and was told that I could work at my own pace. I am only paying 59 dollars per month, which is very affordable for me. Everyone at this school is VERY unprofessional, rude, and a bunch of CROOKS. Reading these reviews here, I am comforted to see that it wasn't just me, and I'm very very glad I had questions before signing up, or I may have made the mistake of becoming a student here. I read about what operating systems they teach you about (9x, ME, NT®, 2000, and XP) That is so outdated. Overall, I would recommend this school. That was a big deception. I was very excited about going back to school to get my high school diploma. I can slow down on class work during an especially busy work week, and pick the pace back up when work is more under control. You'd be better off going somewhere else. MAKE SURE you check to see if Penn Foster is certified in your state! Some of the basics were covered at the school, but I was taught everything I learned at Penn Foster, plus some, in about two weeks of interning. Challenging and cost/effective. Bad:After that, I paid Penn Foster off what I owed, now I have no more payments to make. I paid over one hundred bucks for a professional resume and submitted it to every law firm and legal staffing agency as well as everything from factory work to fast food. Just please save you money. There is a reason they have 10,000 students register but only an 8% retention rate. This information is accurate, up-to-date, and helpful regarding Penn Fosters High School program. The Engineering Technology degree consists of 64 credits (Semester One: 16 credits, Semester Two: 15 credits, Semester Three: 15 credits, Semester Four: 18 credits). i was basically doing this just to get a degree. This is a field where we will be learning until we leave it; new ways of doing treatments, new medications, new technologies, continuing education seminars, etc. "I am proud to graduate "born in 1970s" to finally have my degree and now? I did try the pay as you go and they moved much slower than I did, I paid for the whole course and had them just send my all the textbooks. The material is tough because the field is tough. I called admissions as my daughter is interested in the vet tech program. 8 of 21 people found the following review helpful, I am a seccond year or third semestor student. I have also found that they elaborate about working in an office, what to wear, etc. There's no one on one support and every email I have received from them has been computer generated. It is ridiculous at all the assignments they want a person to do. I feel like I was cheating myself. Don't read all the negative posts, those are probably just students who failed and gave up. I am finished and ready to go on my choosen career path. 17 of 22 people found the following review helpful, January 2012 I completed my high school diploma course at the age of 29. The staff has always been helpful with me, never disregarding any questions. so you shouldn't cheat yourself by settling. 16 of 21 people found the following review helpful, I LOVE PENN FOSTER!! They have online texts and flash cards, which I haven't used since grade school. A student with a 4.0 GPA, who was always at least a week early for all due dates, and who PAID IN FULL!!! Website I looked in to two schools i was looking foward to going to two colleges here in texas, one Lone star college said they appected and two Houston Community College said they appected penn foster high scool diploma and that was a go a head for me seeing that the schools i wanted to attend appected it. If your kid needs much help not the program for them if they do well I checked with our State board of regions they accepted them no problem. The fact that the externship does not go along with the written portion to gel the learning experience together is a big problem with clinics that have to "train" you as they state it taking time from their busy day. A 12 hour shift with all the free time i had.so its really Where I live, there are no brick and mortars VT programs, so this is a more viable option than moving to a city that has one (plus, there is the cost factor - most brick and mortar programs are at least $32,000, while Penn Foster, is a little over $5,000 for the whole program). They refuse to take the flag off and won't let me continue to college but expect me to pay them $700. This is a great school, but it isn't something you can just breeze through and get a diploma. I am happy with this school overall. I then complained about her to PF, where I was told they would get back to me, but I never heard anything back. and or five,even i hear.Not me.I procure it accelerated-studies,was finish pretty quickly premise on working in a law firm already,with my high school diploma since 2005! If you are thinking about using Penn Foster as transfer credits then check ahead of time on transferability. So far, I have been very disappointed. 28 of 44 people found the following review helpful. I received my first set of books which consisted of a hardcover Medical Terminology text book (with a CD-ROM) and 3 paper backed books that looked like they were printed from home and used legal sized glossy card stock as the cover. I had to write essays in my private Christian school, too many. If you want to take care of animals you should not have to take bullshit courses like Math and English which is one of the first things they make you do. The p grades are easy to obtain just take as much classes as you can take and there is no issue. So all the hating,outlandish comments online about penn foster is a scam,i Everything sounded great even though I knew that they were Nationally accredited, it was ok. So research takes time and then formatting your paper - so a lot of work for no credit hours or continuing education hours. Yes, it takes self-discipline to study on your own, but Penn Foster offers the materials and resourses to get the job done. While the cost of this program is good, the quality of education and instructors is extremely poor. He was VERY unprofessional and was not helpful AT ALL. 12 of 16 people found the following review helpful. You can call 1-888-427-1000 to make the payments if you plan on paying them soon. i read reviews on penn fosrter high school and was uneasy about if i should attend, so many bad reviews so if i was you reading this looking to know if i should pay for high school diploma which is not cheap i would do some research first. It is difficult and you have to work hard!I went to pierce collage and was 6 credits shy of my dagree. A ratio of 1:3 is not 1/3 as they claim, it is 1 of 4 or ¼ (there are 4 units, the 1 + 3 = 4 so 1:3 ratio would be 1/4 as fraction). PATA is so slow and outdated. Just saying. A 55-year-old woman who dropped out 2 months into the 12th grade in 1974, 31 of 33 people found the following review helpful. I took my hardest and practised everything for no reason!!! Other than that, I think the school is awesome for working students. Well, apparently not. It is for-profit and it seems that is all they care about, keeping people enrolled and keeping people paying. Please people! When it comes to the materials, they are very out dated. I finally paid for the entire course and signed the waiver to receive the books and still haven't received. I hate myself for wasting a good career at a good company after graduating from this course. I was guided step-by-step how to proceed in my studies, was even given a timeline for when tests should be taken. I called the following week to see why I still didn't have it. maxim: i need the transcript Nationally accredited schools are not recognized by most employers. In addition to this, when it came time for me to start the first coding section the materials were on backorder, so I lost almost a week of study time! I am in my first semester of the Vet Tech program. In 5 days I was able to quit my crappy telemarketing job. I would recommend it to anyone! Penn Foster is what you make of it. I recently had a major issue with the school and up until that point I was really pleased with them. 9 of 10 people found the following review helpful, BEWARE! maxim: Unfortunately i think it could be done somehow because i already paid over $1100 to pennfoster When I looked online Penn Foster kept on popping up so I gave them a call, thinking the whole time, "I don't know about an … 2. I emailed back to tell her that I had already read the FAQs many times and they didn't answer my question. Then you write s research paper. I have completed three modules or courses so far and haven't begun to get into the billing and coding part. I signed up for high school with early college classes. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful. When i have made calls to the school, i have never had any problems. Michael Gibson: Do you need an official transcript or just a grade report? Not happy, If you are in a hurry, do not enroll. This is my story... But still I'd have liked to get material that was at least up to date for the past 5 years. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Science and a Master's Degree as well, so I have some experience with education (vet tech is to be my 2nd career). I can't say weather PennFoster classes helped that or my son smart enough on his own I know he does well. Any future courses I decide to take will definitely be done through another institution - there is a reason my Penn Foster's tuition is so inexpensive compared to other schools; sometimes you get what you pay for. The next thing is we scan and email the concurrent enrollment paperwork that the college needs to allow them to go concurrent and all they need to do is sign it stating the expected graduation date is 4/3/2018 and have a principles signature and counselors. He already had computer skills but the computer portion of the PF program was generic compared to what he use but was told by others he work with companies systems are different even though they maybe the same programs. Those of you who are posting "rose colored glasses" remarks and are still in your first semester...beware. First of all, their accreditation is posted plainly on their website. The director of the program, Jim Hurrell, is amazing and inspiring! When I decided it was time for me to go back to school, I came back to Penn Foster. Right now im already a full time Vet Tech at a local clinic and im just trying to finish my college education. Understand technical mathematics. has gotten me in life,and i will never forget penn foster.Life is way too short,to hate on a great school like here.But if your not into applying yourself,to do the hard work,and take time out of your busy life to procure a degree from penn foster,than do NOT blame the college premise on YOUR own shortcomings.This is a great school and i will keep on posting all over when i can about how much clearly penn foster bachelor degree and high school accelerated course,diploma and CJ bachelor's has advance my entire life,soon to be a lawyer after 24 or less short months to go.thank you PENN. I am halfway through my career diploma and I am very impressed with the quality of information presented. They could improve their customer service, they need to update some of their course material, but overall I was happy. So I found Penn Foster. The man I talked to said "Oh, that's okay. BEWARE OF AND STEER AWAY FROM THIS "SCHOOL" --- There are alot of different legitimate schools that will serve you much better -- research the others and choose any school except these CROOKS !!!!!! So go ahead and sign up and get the education you have always wanted. One was a 7th grader who moved to 9th grade in the Penn Foster program. I called them up and they found my transcripts and was willing to transfer credit. Your best bet is to see what field you want to go into and look for the proper certifications to get either from local school or proctor exams. I did exactly what I was told to do and they screwed me over. One time they had wrote to experience works (that is who paid for my class), they had sent them a final grade on my final test. Because most careers involve too much hands-on work to do online! Something that i gave up on which was high school. I came to find out as I was working and doing school, the teachers or whoever graded my material didn't quite know what they were doing. I read a lot of the previous posts. I have stayed up 4-5 hours after my family had gone to bed to get work done. Contact a training consultant today, or view our portfolio of engineering technology training programs below. I took a medical transcription and medical billing course over 30 years ago and that was one night a week for three months. DO NOT enroll in this program unless you are not planning on continuing with a bachelors. I had completed 50% of my studies and had been on time with every single payment but still owed a hefty chunk of change. ), watch recordings, and read the suggested supplemental material. They just extended it to the current students, even combining it with the special offers we came in under. If you have no money, no time, a full-time job, give this program a try. I enrolled into this program originally 15yrs ago. This course gave me the foundation I needed as the starting point. I was a potential student interested in the Substance Abuse Counselor program. I got my certification just fine. VERY HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE. Can you fail in this program? First off, I will state that even though people may have some issues with Penn Foster, it is not a scam. I'm attending a real college in a real building. Michael Gibson: Unfortunately, the policy requires students to have the balance paid in full if they have completed over 50% of the lessons in order to eligible for the transcript. Irrated and told the instructor im a just quit. A nightmare of an experience.... All these healthcare programs at Penn Foster or any other online school you need to research your major to find out if you need to be certified or registered most require you to take a STATE exam. Trust me NO GOVERNMENT AGENCY is going to pay big dollars as some of the reviewers stated a FAKE school. But honestly that's not too big a deal. It is one of the worst programs I have ever been in and I am constantly worrying if I will get into the university of my choice in a few years. They gave me 24 credits out of the total of 77 I already have. 14 of 17 people found the following review helpful. Although this should be self-evident, they are not going to hold your hand. I took this course and it was a mistake! Unbiased Online Degree Reviews Since 2006, Ranking: #75 So basically if you want a school where you have absolutely NO communication from the teacher, only when you have questions, and no communication from your fellow students... then this might be a good fit for you. Was able to obtain a position in an accounting department as the accounts payable associate I. 11 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Please do yourself a favor - RUN - do your research - and call your local community college! Because the regional accreditation requires a strict and rigorous course catalog, among other things. Overall the course could have been much better. I've already got the experience under my belt of being an assistant for so long, now I will have the knowledge and the degree. I enroll thinking that I could finish within a couple of months as I ( for now) have the time to dedicate several hours a day to it, to my surprise and a sad one at that, I have to wait several days after I complete an exam for them to open up the next class and allow me to take the exams. I got nothing less that a 90 on all my quizes and exams and graduated with a 4.0 ! Michael Gibson: In order to obtain an official transcript. The multiple amount of paperwork submissions required is ridiculous as well. One last thing. I have just completed my first semester in this program and would strongly recommend Penn Foster to anyone searching for a creditable online college. as i discuss my next move in to the world of physical therapy 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. Do your research before signing up for this school. Of course, life gets in the way sometimes and I didn't keep on the timeline they set up, but I did complete the course within the allotted time. AND IM SO HAPPY TO KNOW I CAN FINALLY MOVE ON TO COLLEGE. Really, they don't. I'm breezing through these exams and that's NO JOKE! I have a B.A. I went from all honors and AP classes freshmen and part of sophomore year to kindergarten education and I am MISERABLE. They also have an online tutoring center. On several of these projects completed I had to nag the instructors repeatedly to grade the projects. So reading thru the other comments here makes me think of one thing... you know how most people ONLY post comments if they had a bad experience? Avoid avoid avoid penny foster!!!! I went from $10 and hour to $150,000 after taking this course. I even asked them at one point, "Why is the classes, that he needs, not more consistent? That being said, this program, and most all of it's programs are not for everyone. I am almost through this course. Graduation Year: 2021. " They offer a VERY affordable payment plan, and their prices are a fraction of what some of my friends have paid for other schooling in the same field!! please check thing out thoroughly before making a final decision. First of all, the fact that it was a "work at your own pace" school for the medical transcription program made me choose this school since I am a busy mother of 3 kids. And take notes right the first time,it can advoid alot After two semesters, I ceased the program because the requirements in my state changed and there was no benefit to completing the course. I signed up for this program in 2014 wanted to further my education. Still though it would be nice if the instructors had late evening and Sat. The courses on medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, medical law & the actual coding courses were all very good and quite extensive. So pretty much, by the time you're all done with all the mods - you MAY be fully equipped to try out your tools and attempt to groom a dog - but don't you dare charge for this service because it's not going to be done correctly! For-Profit: Yes Needless to say (and if you're smart and really want to learn how to groom you'll do the same) I'm ordering my training materials from http://www.learntogroom.com/ They actually ask you to send them before and after photos of dogs that you've groomed while taking their course and it's all they do so you know they've put a hell of a lot more time and effort into preparing their training materials. My bad, but I'm glad I did. There is really no classroom interaction and very little interaction with instructors. make sure you understand what you are getting into before you enroll for this program and remember it is alot of work and the class participation/forum requirements are a nightmare. On top of house work, taking care of the family, a job, or other children to tend too. I think Penn Foster is a good school, but this school did not live up to my needs. I'm fine with paying this tuition off because the truth is it's only seven hundred fifty bucks. I have one person who befriended me from Penn Foster who says they can't pass their exams ..they keep getting a 35 on exams lol.. That means : THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR YOU!! I am currently enrolled in several of Penn Foster's programs and find them to be very informative and up to date. Hope this helps someone. It's all about the money not the education. I feel that you could learn everything Penn Foster has to offer by going to your local library and reading some books. 6 of 13 people found the following review helpful. I first placed my request over a month ago. Clearly, It is a REAL highschool diploma program and weather it's treated like a GED or not, either way I just want to get it done but it's clearly a very money driven business(as anything)they does not care how you progress or get your work done as long as you pay them there money, even then they want a little extra. I love Penn Foster oh so very much. Within 24 hours,that meant alot to me at the time because Save your $800. Penn Foster uses a variety of learning mechanisms, ranging from lectures and videos, to challenge games and real-world exercises. The one thing i did learn which i had some conflict with is the school is rated Part Time, which means, you can not use the for a Pell … But to me, I honestly think that the best way to fully be immersed in this type of program is to physically be in a school. Who uses that, the UPS guy? I've never had problems on that end. Also, I gotta say, the tests they have set up are RIDICULOUS! At any rate, the school is regionally accredited for high school,(I checked). In this online program, you'll study topics such as AutoCAD®, electronics, mechanical control technology, mechanical and tool design, and industrial plastics. All I had were a few questions, very simple, and I was polite and courteous, but this woman basically called me stupid. It's not for everyone of course, but if you are disciplined enough to set a schedule and meet your goals its fantastic! If you have all the time in the world to do a little bit of work them this is for you! Penn Foster is overall a 10 out of 10 school. 24 of 29 people found the following review helpful. TO all the PF haters: PF offers a solution, they provide the academic means to reach your goals but what matters most is what you do with it. At first I said a GED would be ok I guess but then he said no you actually completed high school you just didn't pass the graduation exam. Free$$$ to let your child fall and reach for peers.com or photo.math to cheat in a heartbeat. Every time I contact student or education services I get very little help or information. They were full of useful information and I learned a lot. If you are a self-sufficient learner, this is a perfect program for you. I chose being a mother of my own education. You would think with so many people asking the same questions, she'd understand that THINGS AREN'T CLEAR! Penn Foster isn't a highly respected school, so some practices are weary of letting you train with them....THUMBS down! Horrible, it's exactly what it sounds like taking a pet grooming course over the internet. Save your money. SO FAR EVERYTHING IS GOING WELL! Accreditation: DETC. My advice: talk to a pharmacy technician recruiting agency FIRST before you choose a school! If they want to cheat and get the answers the easy way instead of doing the work, they are only cheating themselves and not getting a true and accurate depiction of what they have actually learned through their studies. I am now going to a real college to be an accountant. It showed me that she understood my feelings and The Construction Technology Associate Degree program offered by Penn Foster College allows students to earn a degree from home. They take 2 weeks to grade a paper, guess it takes them that long to read it. After I complete that I will transfer those credits to Thomas Edison State College in NJ for a Bachelor's so I can become a CPA, while working in the field of accounting as an accounting clerk. Not only that, when they graded my material it would take several weeks (a few times it took almost a month) for me to recieve my graded material back for me to see. 27 of 32 people found the following review helpful. Tuition is affordable and all study materials are included. It's as simple as that and nothing is perfect. I complement my Penn Foster studies with my own readings too. I've found a way to make it part of everything I do, and I'm actually motivated to do the studying, I crave the knowledge. Good luck getting a response from anyone in the education department. As well as how you have to wait for courses to ship out in order for lessons online to unlock. Most questions they reply with something other than asked. My dad is well versed in the law and after a call to them they sent me a letter apologizing for their gross error and didn't know how that happened. I find it simply absurd that an institution has difficulty finding at least ONE fax. I didn't study with the physical books once, just with the online PDF study guides, which are searchable and make it easy to cheat. I contacted the school about my exam grade (because the only error I got on the exam was due to one of those two questions that didn't belong). -The website is easy enough to use. They just left me without even saying a word. I have several medical professional friends who have examined my materials, and they have found the content to be correct. Class discussions are difficult to attend until you've logged in hours and hours of discussion forum time. I have taken many online courses through community colleges, and have had some bad luck. I am a Mom and work full time, there is no way I could take the time to get to classes at a school. "Janice University". Good: We explained this to Penn Foster over the phone, the lady was very understanding and immediately sent out 4 lessons to me and I got them in 3 days. After 2 months of looking for and testing for jobs, I finally spoke to a company who told me that basically, that I will have a VERY hard time finding a job with this education... And she was right! Some comments were different.Yet, when I also proved their comments wrong as stated within the essay, they act as if they cannot understand English. But in my English College course, problems began. I called 2 weeks later because I hadn't gotten it yet, and the person I spoke with said that they couldn't mail it out until I had made a payment (why was I not informed of this 2 weeks ago) So I made the payment and had the request for a transcript re-submitted. They seem wonderful with all of their payment plans, no interest, etc...however, they give you one year to finish each semester and you could take 33 months per semester to pay it off, yet they neglect to tell you that you do not recieve your degree until every penny is paid off. I didn't finish in time but that was my own fault. No matter if its an online school, on campus, nationally or regionally accredited. way too much reading material and no hands on experience. I'm not saying that its not good to know, but you sign up to get classes for medical billing and coding!!! My only hesitation to Penn and Foster are that they are pricey and probably are NOT an accredited school and therefore will NOT help you to become a formal engineer. 5 of 9 people found the following review helpful. i took the high school problem with no problems. I would certainly recommend looking at a Mechanical Engineering Technology degree (with the option to pursue a true Mechanical Engineering degree outright). Im almost done with my first semester and I am overwhelmed. Country: USA Customer service is not that good both for email & call centre, 2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The tests that I have taken requires you to use wording exactly like that in the online texts instead of getting the right answer using your own words. It turned out about how I thought it might. couldn't get any response from any instructor! The lessons are informative and the exams are challenging. First off, it is very true that you need the books to complete the exams and the problem is, they take 2-3 weeks for *each* book shipment. THIS lady didn't want to, we signed a waver and everything to release the rest of my books. They sent me too many books once but that was no big deal. I actually lost a really good job with a large institution where I could have moved forward in my education. Like, stupid easy, like I can't believe they're giving degrees to the people who are just searching for the answers in their book. Since our income is too high for financial aid as well as working full time, this was both financially appealing and works around my schedule. I came back 9 months later after being promised they had a new tutoring system online. They will not defer your student loans even though the person I spoke to before I signed up said that they would. Most of the material you need is already there [in PDF fouls] . Their exams would be 10-20 questions, when you've 4 chapters worth of reading! My plan was to bring my cheat book to work and consider my self a professional! Learn manufacturing materials and processes, engineering mechanics, quality control systems, drafting with AutoCAD,® and much more. From what I have experienced, they do not care about anything except getting your money. Don't I need to SEE what needs to be done, not just read about it?" It's very simple, you fail the lessons if you don't study, period. This is not anything to do with course materials, but rather procedures. They cover most what a veterinary assistant does at an animal clinic or on the farm helping the veterinarian. -It's annoying waiting for the textbooks to ship, they're not overnighted - that can get old when you just finished a class and are feeling really motivated, but can't do anything until you get your book in the mail. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF TAKING THE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN PROGRAM! Would not recommend this corse unless you have the finances to be certified. Chat session has been terminated by the site operator. It's common sense ;) (** PROUD PENN FOSTER STUDENT!! So you do the same make calls see what colleges in your state appected the diploma and what colleges dont. I HAVE NO COMPLAINTS! The accreditation is far much better. They supply all your books which saves you time and allot of money. Minimal hands on and lots of reading. I am in my fourth semester of my Associates Degree in Accounting. I get my books, materials, etc on time. I didn't get into this program to be with classmates though, I've got a Bachelor's and never made any friends in classes; I've been in my fair share of them. Think before you click and enroll, but not because Penn Foster is a bad school, or a scam, or a money-hungry institution or any of these other far-fetched negative titles that it has unjustly received. I see what people are saying about how "easy" it is to "cheat" and get the answers from the text, but that comes down to each individual person. Have a 3.9 GPA. I just pass my state certification and I'm proud to say I'm a "CphT". My learning style is hands on, so I learned real fast this wasn't the type of study for me, and at least in this field. STAY AWAY FROM PENNFOSTER! I have three hours a day to do my work. Michael Gibson: Anything else I can assist you with? I am going to be dropping the program in the next week and will be contacting someone about all this mistreatment. Also, make sure you look into the fine print and policies before you do ANYTHING in life, school is no exception. I’ll remain anonymous at this time to prevent further discrimination and retaliation against my friend. Contact, Copyright © 2006-2019 OnlineDegreeReviews.org, Civil Engineering Technology - November 2, 2009, Dog Obedience Trainer / Instructor diploma, Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. All I have to say is that some of these reviews are fairy tale material in regards to Penn Foster. will be better if they sent materials a heads so I can continue and go on what ever where ever and when ever I want. 12 of 25 people found the following review helpful. Resources | I'd recommend the program in the business area. The program is complete with everything you would need to know for a job, including studies in accounting software like Peachtree, Quickbooks, and Excel. You will be used to sitting for long tests if you do it right. They make it seem great and wonderful, like you are paying installments to a loan, but that is not the case. I have had no problems, why because I actually read before I signed. Still photography requires the technician student to stop and pose for each step which would not happen in a clinic scenario. It was interesting because he told her he took the online program at Penn Foster. As for getting in touch with them honest never had a bad experrience once,always easy to get intouch with i call they answer or call back in a timely matter email and got an answer never rude or had the rum around. Plain old white books with green letters. I would not recommend this to anyone. Yes, you have the option to stare at your computer screen to read a PDF version of each book, but I just had an experience that has taught me it isn't very wise. I hold three different college degrees and WAS a 3.8 GPA student when I entered Penn Foster. I learned more on the job experience than I have here. No car locks, no electronic locks, nothing you would need to be familiar with if you were going to enter the trade. I finished my 4 years in my native country but right after I finished I moved back to the states. maxim: or my grades from pennfoster 9 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Because i was so excited to get my essay grade back I took the medical terminology online class. This review is directed toward my youngest son's high school education. I had to have an official transcript to the college. You get a real diploma, accepted into most community colleges and all tech schools. With the economic down turn and me no longer being able to work on my feet anymore and becoming disabled I know I needed an updating of my job skills in order to get an office job that I could eventually earn decent pay doing and that was in demand. I highly recommend this program and school to anyone looking to further themselves. I graduated from Penn Foster High School and went on to earn an Associate's Degree at a Catholic Liberal Arts College back in the mid-1990's. The teachers have always answered my email questions within 24 hours and have always been helpful. It's that much faster they can start on a college career. Yes, you can't receive your degree until you pay it off completely, but I don't see that being unreasonable. That's how you know you want to be in this field I guess. I completed the courses and my certification with AAPC in April, and in Oct I am still looking for a job. My husband sat and listened in on her comments to students once and couldn't believe how unprofessional she acted. This is a fully accredit school! Two of the twenty questions did not pertain to the material in the unit I had studied. The assignments are vague which helps the grader be more opinionated. ****** UNTIL PAYMENT WAS MADE IN FULL I WOULD RECIEVE MY DEGREE************ Understood. I just took an exam (online). degree that I acquired several years ago at Idaho State U. so I know what it is to study in a high-quality school. Everyone learns differently, and obviously distance learning wasn't working for them. The only usefull lessons were body systems and terminology , which actually you'll have to know when you get to do billing. Penn Foster has a lot of work to do in order for anyone to call it a REAL school. I learned a whole lot, but let me assure you it was a lot of work; reading, studying, etc. As a current surgical tech and vet tech, I had questions about the internship requirements since they gave practically no information about it, and I wanted to make sure I would be able to complete it as required having a full-time job. Its a lot of unnecessary material, which is good for managers, or somebody else only not for billing and coding. We used K12 to educate our children from home - one clear through 12th grade, and one through 8th grade. WILL NOT WORK... You will walk away with just as much experience as this if you just go down to your local bookstore and pick up a book on Pet Grooming! Which is good enough if you're just interested in small engines or want a job at a lawnmower shop or Sears or something. I liked the structure but found the professors to be lacking in effective classroom management skills. I will start off using the rating system provided by onlinedegreereviews.org I hope someone from the company reads this and corrects all these problems because regardless if this school is a for profit then should care about their customer (the kids) to fix the everyday operations so they can support the students. Online education requires a higher level of self-motivation as I discovered very quickly. Michael Gibson: I understand that, but as I explained, you are not eligible for an official transcript until you have paid the remaining balance in full. I am currently a student at Penn Foster and I believe it is a great school! I have been writing notes which consists of pretty much the whole of the texts to take the test otherwise you have to wait at least a month before you can take the tests again. One day I told my husband that I wanted to finish up my high school education. They have been very helpful over the phone and via email. Nope. Michael Gibson: Once the balance is paid in full, you can purchae an official transcript for $10.00. I honestly had the best experience with this school. Use of Technology: When I called Penn Foster to speak with one of their counselors I was a little skeptical. NO COMPLAINTS,at all.Then i waited for years until i procure the bachelor in criminal justice program.I wish i did not let time go by,life is way too short.But i did later enroll,premise on field of work i am in now i did not require a AAS,A.S.in criminal justice etc. I also plan on attending and finishing several other programs to meet my career needs, and I can't wait to start! She is, however, no longer at Penn Foster, having suddenly resigned with no explanations given to the students. Everything else depends on dedication. Flexible schedule perfect for me. Give them a try I do not think you will be disappointed and the cost is reasonable. I told my friend to enroll in M-tec and she is already working. If you wanted, you could finish this degree in minimal time. My teachers have always been there for support and walk me through any issues I may have. I asked them not to call me anymore and told them i was no longer interested because of the repetitive late night phone calls. Hey, it's an affordable program for us everyday people, and I will use them again! I have found quite a few errors in the books I am using - and that's just the errors I have found! It has made me a better person and a better student. People can complain about the service and the online aspects, but in 10 years nobody will care where you got your degree or how you got it. Engineering Technology Associate Degree. The Civl Engineering course, is very well informative and current. http://www.cahiim.org/ Do not use Penn Foster for high school education. 40 of 46 people found the following review helpful. Several colleges I would like to attend accept this diploma. I am going for my Associate's Degree in Retail Management and so far its very good. Grealty disappointed when I found out that federal aid was not accepted. I'm supposed to be learning from them and I wonder how much of what I'm learning is wrong. I am currently a HighSchool Student with Early College Courses and i love the program. I'm at the end of semester 3 and I'm going to finish. Approximately one month later I was surprised when I was getting my coursework from Penn Foster. I believe her name with Marge; she never responded to my e-mails in a polite manner even when my questions were genuine. Very well rounded program that includes some very demanding skill set practicums. My associate degree credits they all got transfer to a regionally accreditet institution. He found Penn Foster and I agreed to let him use their services. In my minds defense I thought- the program was inexpensive and as long as I was learning that is what mattered most- right?!?! maxim: or a visa In this program, you will learn the skills necessary to speak and understand the language of the industry and to use the tools of the trade including AutoCAD®. I have already taken my first proctored exam and everything went exceptionally well. If your willing to put the time and effort in, you will reap the reward. I get my books, materials, etc on time. NOW THAT PROVE ALOT,for the haters who say otherwise,because PF is not a scam. The CO by the name is Frank F. Britt is a rip off. 4 of 8 people found the following review helpful. 36 of 43 people found the following review helpful. If you want something rigorous, I would try something else. AND THEY ARE out of the 8 schools that offer online Vet tech degree, they are now fully accredited through the AVMA. I took the whole course, received my certificate, etc. It is your education, your life. This course did give me the confidence to start a company. Graduated from Penn Foster. Keep in mind you're their learning coach. Which I had never taken and I had to call them to get it straightened out. I've just begun my studies and so far so good. I hopefully, you have a different experience. I decided to check into Penn Foster at this point and was very excited when the school I will attend was listed on their website for articulation agreements! I also hear that in the vet tech program you can now be proctored through your webcam. I definitely give this school an A+ and would highly recommend it for those seeking to better their education and career. The Penn Foster Career School offers the most comprehensive automotive training program available to aspiring mechanics. I enrolled in beauty school right after turning 17, graduated a year later, and have since then worked in retail and am now planning on going to college to pursue a career in education. 19 of 20 people found the following review helpful. Really as far as online vet school goes it really good, I am impressed and happy so far can't really complain. I'm excited to grab a low-cost associate's from PF, then transfer to a low-cost good college like APU Online (another college online that accepts PF credits). I can already apply things I learn at PennFoster to my job, and both my job and my education are benefitting each other. The material is designed to teach yourself but you have to follow it. SURPRISE! 15 of 19 people found the following review helpful, GO FOR PENN FOSTER!!!!! My student has problems looking at a computer screen so I had to print all the study guides, which is what they call the books. The "student service" number is useless and rude, incompentent individuals work the phone lines and the school's director, she was the the rudest person I have dealt with! Schools like Penn Foster are usually career schools. Since when have you ever heard someone say they love everything about their schooling experience? 27 of 39 people found the following review helpful. IIn high school k12 online your student will have 7-9 teachers. You would NOT be able to pass these exams if you didn't actually know what you were doing. Those long proctored exams atthe end of each semester. They say they are accepted by ALL accredited colleges, when truthfully, it is hard to find one that does! The material said to use positive reinforcement and never physical punishment., but in the DVD they provide for puppy training it shows to grab a pup by the scruff and shake it when it has an accident on the floor. Become an Engineering Technician by earning your degree from Penn Foster College. Penn Foster is what you make of it. Please do not enroll here. Worst of all, the Program Director writes snide comments in the forum routinely, because she is obviously overwhelmed with the mess she has created - having way too many enrollees (which I'm sure bloats her ego) but then not being able to service them in a professional manner. everything you read about the program director at penn foster's vet tech program is true. lol, 5 of 13 people found the following review helpful. These other reviewers that say the High School program is not regionally accredited must be stupid. It is so much more affordable, with books included in the quoted price, and they allow me to make monthly payments rather than taking out a loan. Extremely poor!!! It's not just this latest thing that bothers me. It can be found in the Student Portal's Help Center. So here's what i get from them and to be completely honest, the diploma is good it is official it will be taken, The employees at the school don't care about you or your kid, you are a 2nd class citizen. Only career minded and little bookworms can really get through k12 without falling behind and having to carry Last years work over to the next. I am enrolled in Penn Foster right now and I am working up to get my Associate Degree as a Veterinary Technician. It took him three months to finish his senior semester...he is now a junior in college. Penn Foster do not care about us. 35 of 44 people found the following review helpful. Some of you should learn to pay attention to your materials. You must study and learn before you can pass any of the lessons. After more then two and a half hours on the phone with numerous people at the school (including two hang up from them!) Life was hectic and to add to it, I found out I was pregnant with 3 years before getting a degree in a promising career. I did like the on-your-own pace. All colleges and universities require complete payment before graduation (ALL OF THEM). Do NOT attend this school. 59 of 62 people found the following review helpful. My essay was just fine for the high school English, but since it was only about 2 months difference, both essays were on he same level. Not True!! But it's not something out of this world. It is terrible to note that after all this time spending attending school and paying your tuition on time because if you're late you will be charged a $7. There are other options you can pursue. 23 of 28 people found the following review helpful. The staff was always pleasent when I called with problems. this school is over priced, fake, ridiculous, you will learn nothing! And as I said, they don't send out the materials quick enough for me, so I am forced to use the online books. Access the Penn Foster Community and use it to find answers. Yet I am an office manager of a clinic and will be glad to assist future students. If you weren't good in school with teachers or have issues learning alone, this is NOT FOR YOU!!! I am working 60 hours x week in car sales, making great money within a declining economy. The reason I enrolled was because I was having personal issues in public school, and also believed that most of the work was not necessary for what I planned to do. I was prove otherwise if your wanting to go back to school or have your child home school I think it's a excellent choice. Unless you can sit 8 hrs by their side to do the work. 12 of 22 people found the following review helpful. I get my books, materials, etc on time. I haven't had to contact the school at all so not sure about customer service and I undeestand not shipping the diploma until its paid . I am a military spouse and the Navy paid my cost to attend Penn Foster. My son did great on his college placement exams, better then most of the local colleges students did. You get what you pay for. I paid my tuition in full around January of 2010. Not to mention PennFoster provides you with the very basic equipment that you need to be an MT. No frills. When asked if they have a student advocate or some type of mediator, they apparently don't have one, from what we are told. Please, please, please look elsewhere! Then they try and explain in words how to groom animals - no video - the photos are illustrated and the fact that I'm not stuck paying for this is absolutely infuriating! Schools must be the same way. Yes, the one thing that is indeed anoyying about the school is the praticiums and clinicals. Basic instruction in math, like teaching you, a fraction is the same as a ratio. But, This does not bother me, since all of there books, once they are sent out to your house, become instantly available online to read and tests become available, so really, I don't have to wait for them dragging there feet. I'm very aware that I may not find a job easily afterward, this isn't a golden ticket for a job (but I have friends with master's degrees with the same issue in this economy). They even illegaly put 3 negative rating on my credit ! All needing at least 2 class connection live a week! One reviewer said the community college told her the high school was not regionally accredited which is false, and they should know that. Tests, speaking specifically of the math, are written poorly and I hope you don't try to use what you learned in life, you will be embarrassed. I was hesitant to pursue another online degree, but really wanted to take an accredited Veterinary Technology program in order to become licensed as a technician. The skies the limit, so fly! Engineering Technology – Associate Degree This program was designed to provide in-depth training to help design, build, troubleshoot, and repair a variety of production systems and products. )College off line or on is NOT for everyone. i was basically doing this just to get a degree. 15 of 17 people found the following review helpful. The program is not simple. I knew I could graduate faster with Pennfoster, therefore starting my career earlier. I moved to another state and literately everywhere I apply they want everything, Diploma certificate along with the original transcripts. )Whether brick and mortar or online university/career school,your DEGREE(s)are what YOUR putting into it This is a new career shift for me. As far as finihing the diploma I had tranfer credits from my high school 16 and only need 5 to graduate so that took me no time to finish I signed up in Jan 2017 and finished that feb 2017 and paid in full on 03/06/17 and will receive my dipolma my the end of this month they told me it tke 3 weeks to receive. I have been accepted into community college with my diploma. Your life, your future. The next day I received a call at 9:00 PM PST , from someone at pennfoster. The typical response is 'I'm not going to restate the rules'. I asked for an explanation of the point reduction and they never answered my questions. mysterious charges will be applied to your account with no explanation! I had to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, I was so completly disgusted with the school. We work at our own pace. The closest Pet Grooming school is two hours away from me and starts at 7:45AM - kinda wanted to see if there was something a little more convenient since I have two kids. But it is a pretty easy task to log on once a week for a couple minutes and log back out of the forum and sit through 2 hours of webinars per month to get that infamous "P" grade that everyone thinks is so hard and elusive to get. Not only was it amazingly affordable but I knew it was nationally accredited which was another major plus when you are a Vet Tech Student. Overall, the books are good (despite a few discrepancies between the workbooks and texts). 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. On top of my 60 hour work week, I was a full time college student and was wrapping up my freshman year in a Regionally accredited school. That is the policy. Rather than risk further delay, we faxed the application again. I have been a dog training fanatic since I was a child and have read many training books. 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