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Does it matter where you got your degree ?
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<blockquote data-quote="spectreman" data-source="post: 16510943" data-attributes="member: 175436"><p>My thoughts- I retired from being a LEO after 31 years about 11 years ago. During my career, I finished my bachelors & masters degrees, both from regionally accredited, private universities, both at summa cum laude status. No one ever asked me where my degrees came from, my GPA or generally even what my major was. All they cared about was my degree. </p><p></p><p>After I retired, I got into the world of academia, became a faculty professor, program advisor and eventually a program director, a position I still have at one of the most affordable state colleges in FL. I also completed my doctorate. Again, no one has ever asked me where I went, what my GPA (again, summa cum laude) was or even the topic. They only cared I had those 3 letters behind my name. </p><p></p><p>So... from my practical/personal/professional experiences, and after having one child already go thru process, and now, as the second one prepares to enter college next year, I've learned this: </p><p></p><p>1) The college university you choose MUST be regionally accredited. Do not accept anything else. I don't care what anyone tells you- regional accreditation is the key for a legitimate degree in the world of academia. </p><p></p><p>2) Where one goes to earn a degree matters little unless you're going to MIT, Stanford or the Ivy Leagues. Go where the student likes and feels comfortable and you can afford. EG: My son went to a very prestigious university (not one of the aforementioned schools) & loved it but his degree from that school meant NOTHING to anyone outside that universe. He thought it would nearly guarantee him an instant ticket to their med school- it did not. </p><p></p><p>3) Students OFTEN change their minds about schools/programs in the first year. This is NOT atypical. Some find the coursework too challenging, they get homesick, they can't handle the freedom, they discover alcohol, whatever. First year drop out rates are staggering. And home they come to attend the local community college. </p><p></p><p>4) If you can afford it, I'd almost always choose a private school every time over a public school. If you can't afford it, then go public. While there are those rare exceptions, at most public colleges/universities, you're a "#" to them- that's it. They care not one whit about your student because there are a 1000 more lined up behind them. At private schools, they generally treat you like a person & customer. </p><p></p><p>5) Colleges/universities- both public & private are floundering right now because of the covid crisis. Why would you send your child off to school only to have them either sent home to do virtual or locked in their dorm rooms doing virtual? </p><p></p><p>6) Stay in-state if/when possible UNLESS some college is offering you a free ride/scholarship. Out of state tuition rates are outrageous, even at public universities. I learned this personally w/my son's college. </p><p></p><p>7) College is filled w/distractions. My son was an avid 4 sport athlete all thru high school, a top 10 student. Went to college and he was overwhelmed w/the freedom. He wanted to be a college athlete and that disappeared before the end of the 1st semester. His grades tanked. Thankfully, he eventually pulled out of but it is a serious reality for even the most dedicated students or those on athletic scholarships. The pressure on them can be immense to do their sports, complete their studies, etc.</p><p></p><p>8) I deal w/a lot of students who have no place being in college, others that fit right in. As a local college, we deal w/local students primarily. These kids go home every day, have the stability of their family life. Many, MANY students are just too young, immature- especially this current generation- to go off on their on at 18 and just flail & fail. The local community/state colleges are a great alternative to consider for a huge number of reasons and I will advocate all day for them. </p><p></p><p>OK, off my soapbox. Good luck to you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spectreman, post: 16510943, member: 175436"] My thoughts- I retired from being a LEO after 31 years about 11 years ago. During my career, I finished my bachelors & masters degrees, both from regionally accredited, private universities, both at summa cum laude status. No one ever asked me where my degrees came from, my GPA or generally even what my major was. All they cared about was my degree. After I retired, I got into the world of academia, became a faculty professor, program advisor and eventually a program director, a position I still have at one of the most affordable state colleges in FL. I also completed my doctorate. Again, no one has ever asked me where I went, what my GPA (again, summa cum laude) was or even the topic. They only cared I had those 3 letters behind my name. So... from my practical/personal/professional experiences, and after having one child already go thru process, and now, as the second one prepares to enter college next year, I've learned this: 1) The college university you choose MUST be regionally accredited. Do not accept anything else. I don't care what anyone tells you- regional accreditation is the key for a legitimate degree in the world of academia. 2) Where one goes to earn a degree matters little unless you're going to MIT, Stanford or the Ivy Leagues. Go where the student likes and feels comfortable and you can afford. EG: My son went to a very prestigious university (not one of the aforementioned schools) & loved it but his degree from that school meant NOTHING to anyone outside that universe. He thought it would nearly guarantee him an instant ticket to their med school- it did not. 3) Students OFTEN change their minds about schools/programs in the first year. This is NOT atypical. Some find the coursework too challenging, they get homesick, they can't handle the freedom, they discover alcohol, whatever. First year drop out rates are staggering. And home they come to attend the local community college. 4) If you can afford it, I'd almost always choose a private school every time over a public school. If you can't afford it, then go public. While there are those rare exceptions, at most public colleges/universities, you're a "#" to them- that's it. They care not one whit about your student because there are a 1000 more lined up behind them. At private schools, they generally treat you like a person & customer. 5) Colleges/universities- both public & private are floundering right now because of the covid crisis. Why would you send your child off to school only to have them either sent home to do virtual or locked in their dorm rooms doing virtual? 6) Stay in-state if/when possible UNLESS some college is offering you a free ride/scholarship. Out of state tuition rates are outrageous, even at public universities. I learned this personally w/my son's college. 7) College is filled w/distractions. My son was an avid 4 sport athlete all thru high school, a top 10 student. Went to college and he was overwhelmed w/the freedom. He wanted to be a college athlete and that disappeared before the end of the 1st semester. His grades tanked. Thankfully, he eventually pulled out of but it is a serious reality for even the most dedicated students or those on athletic scholarships. The pressure on them can be immense to do their sports, complete their studies, etc. 8) I deal w/a lot of students who have no place being in college, others that fit right in. As a local college, we deal w/local students primarily. These kids go home every day, have the stability of their family life. Many, MANY students are just too young, immature- especially this current generation- to go off on their on at 18 and just flail & fail. The local community/state colleges are a great alternative to consider for a huge number of reasons and I will advocate all day for them. OK, off my soapbox. Good luck to you. [/QUOTE]
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