Penn Foster College is a God send to any serious s...

Penn Foster College is a God send to any serious student who truly wants a high quality education. If someone has a bad experience with this school, they only need to stare in the mirror to truly understand who is at fault. Its simple..... You research the school and truly understand what SELF PACED education is, and you accept that at least 99% of your learning will come from you logging in, reading the material, taking down solid notes, reviewing on your own, digesting the course content according to your learning style and pace, and proceeding to taking the required exams, completing all assignments/discussion boards, and moving on to the next course. This can pose a challenge to a person who is lazy and unmotivated. If your a procrastinator, you will never complete the course work to even see if the program is worth it for you. you'll never get the program done, and thus, never graduate. That is your fault. You have to make your tuition payments, which are ridiculously affordable and totally manageable on any budget. Yes, if you don't make your payments, your transcripts and school records will be on hold because, like all other schools, tuition fees have to be paid regardless if you graduate or not. Customer service is important, but you can't expect the school to be perfect. Wait time? Yes, consider that Penn Foster is an international school that has a ton of students taking courses around the world; sometimes you just have to wait for a staff member to assist you. I graduated from a regionally accredited Community College, and let me tell you, Penn Foster is on the same level. I also attend a private 4 year University on campus, and it is also regionally accredited. Penn Foster is high quality, and it makes me wonder why they are not regionally accredited. Online you have to be a self starting, motivated trail blazer. Meaning, you have to have a plan of attack in regards to how your going to complete the course, and ultimately your certificate or degree. Where I come from, we call that being a BEAST. An academic creature who is hungry for knowledge, and someone who is unrelenting in the pursuit for a better life. I've read some of the bad reviews, and its typical that someone will complain about Penn Fosters accreditation. Regional accreditation is great, and is what most brick and mortar colleges receive. But, national accreditation is really the same thing in my opinion. Regardless, if the school is recognized by the US Dept. of Education, and the courses are recommended by ACE, the credential is legit. Now, if you earn a certificate in Dental Hygiene, anything in the medical field, Vet Tech, or any other specialized field, YOU MUST expect that your individual state will have their own licensing/certification requirements. This will determine if your chosen Penn Foster program will benefit you locally or internationally. Do your research, your homework, so that you are best able to make a decision that will help you in the future. I'm going to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. I come to Penn Foster already having completed 3 college degrees, and I have about 15 years of work experience, along with other certifications etc. Penn Foster is going to set me up for my dream of becoming an Entrepreneur, and eventually I will have and run my own set of businesses. That will come directly from my Penn Foster education. I also plan to earn an MBA and law degree one day, and I am confident that the academic rigor in my Penn Foster program will further prepare me for that journey. Penn Foster even sends motivating emails that encourage their students to work hard and fulfill their dreams. Nothing to complain about, and that is because I am a proud Penn Foster student who plans to graduate with my degree in June 2019. I will attend the commencement ceremony as well. Thank you Penn Foster.