Big 3 people who went on to graduate school....

[CollegeStudent7]

What did you decide to major in for your Masters and which Big 3 college did you graduate from with your Bachelors degree and what was your major for your Bachelors degree? Did you find that you had any issues getting into a Masters program and where are you at career-wise now? Just curious! :patriot:

[ryoder]

Well I don't have my BSBA CIS yet but I'm all done with the testing and transferring of my existing B&M credits so I decided to sign up for the MBA program at Northcentral University | Online Degree Programs | Online Learning.
I don't have a degree yet so I had to sign up for non-degree seeking which costs a bit more but it is the same classes.

I just finished the Business Ethics course MGT5019 with a 98% tonight!
I have been there for 23 days since its at your own pace and my pace is 105mph.

I am now in the beginning stages of my second course. I love their at your own pace, no group assignments format and they have no entrance requirements except a bachelors degree.

[cookderosa]

What did you decide to major in for your Masters and which Big 3 college did you graduate from with your Bachelors degree and what was your major for your Bachelors degree? Did you find that you had any issues getting into a Masters program and where are you at career-wise now? Just curious! :patriot:

I'll share my stats. I graduated with a BA in Social Science from TESC in 2008- that's the only degree I used in my applications. I have 225 undergraduate credits and a GPA of 3.78 but did not forward all of my credits when I applied, only my TESC transcript. On my TESC transcript, it breaks dow basically 1/3 credit for prior learning (free elective) 1/3 test-out and 1/3 online classes.

I've applied and been accepted unconditionally into each of these grad programs as well as an accelerated (second bachelor) BSN:

Western New Mexico University, MA (Dual) Psychology and English
University of Adelaide, MA Gastronomy
Open University of Catalonia, MA Food Studies *this is an open university
University of Illinois, MA Recreation and Tourism
Harvard University (Extension), Master of Liberal Arts: Psychology
Northcentral University, Master of Education
Andrew Jackson University, MBA Health care Administration
University of Cincinnati, MSN Midwifery
Vanderbilt University, MSN (Dual) Midwifery/ Family Nurse Practitioner
Trinity College Nursing, BSN

(...I think I'm missing one...)

I didn't apply to med school, but really (REALLY) considered it strongly. I do believe that it can be done- even with an online degree. This was an obsession of mine for about a year- you an PM me if you want to chat about med school stuff.

You asked about careers, but I'm not a good example of that because I'm not using my degrees/credits for a career- I'm more of an edujunkie. I'm very interested in a lot of things, and I like to take classes. There has never been a semester since I've been 17 that I haven't been enrolled as a student or scheduled as a teacher at a college. (I'm 40) My next project involves opening a culinary college, so I guess I'm not leaving education any time soon.

I've not taken classes at all of those schools, but I have the acceptance letters saved lol. Right now I have active transcripts at the University of Catalonia and Harvard. I intend to complete degrees with both schools. I was scheduled to start a MEd class at Northcentral next month but I've decided to pass and take an AIDS class at Haaavaaard instead.

I guess my point is, the list of colleges I couldn't get into is probably long, but who cares, because the list of colleges I CAN get into is long too. I guess it depends on where you want to go. That's probably the only acceptance you need to worry about.

Lastly, the education market is always a BUYER'S market.


EDIT: Ashford on campus MBA, that's the one I forgot- and they gave me a fat scholarship too! LOL

[CollegeStudent7]

I'll share my stats. I graduated with a BA in Social Science from TESC in 2008- that's the only degree I used in my applications. I have 225 undergraduate credits and a GPA of 3.78 but did not forward all of my credits when I applied, only my TESC transcript. On my TESC transcript, it breaks dow basically 1/3 credit for prior learning (free elective) 1/3 test-out and 1/3 online classes.

I've applied and been accepted unconditionally into each of these grad programs as well as an accelerated (second bachelor) BSN:

Western New Mexico University, MA (Dual) Psychology and English
University of Adelaide, MA Gastronomy
Open University of Catalonia, MA Food Studies *this is an open university
University of Illinois, MA Recreation and Tourism
Harvard University (Extension), Master of Liberal Arts: Psychology
Northcentral University, Master of Education
Andrew Jackson University, MBA Health care Administration
University of Cincinnati, MSN Midwifery
Vanderbilt University, MSN (Dual) Midwifery/ Family Nurse Practitioner
Trinity College Nursing, BSN

(...I think I'm missing one...)

I didn't apply to med school, but really (REALLY) considered it strongly. I do believe that it can be done- even with an online degree. This was an obsession of mine for about a year- you an PM me if you want to chat about med school stuff.

You asked about careers, but I'm not a good example of that because I'm not using my degrees/credits for a career- I'm more of an edujunkie. I'm very interested in a lot of things, and I like to take classes. There has never been a semester since I've been 17 that I haven't been enrolled as a student or scheduled as a teacher at a college. (I'm 40) My next project involves opening a culinary college, so I guess I'm not leaving education any time soon.

I've not taken classes at all of those schools, but I have the acceptance letters saved lol. Right now I have active transcripts at the University of Catalonia and Harvard. I intend to complete degrees with both schools. I was scheduled to start a MEd class at Northcentral next month but I've decided to pass and take an AIDS class at Haaavaaard instead.

I guess my point is, the list of colleges I couldn't get into is probably long, but who cares, because the list of colleges I CAN get into is long too. I guess it depends on where you want to go. That's probably the only acceptance you need to worry about.

Lastly, the education market is always a BUYER'S market.


EDIT: Ashford on campus MBA, that's the one I forgot- and they gave me a fat scholarship too! LOL

WOW Jen! That's awesome. How were you able to get into MSN programs without an actual nursing license? I have my LPN license and I am highly considering completing a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and Mathematics. I'm also wondering if I can double major with that degree and Spanish..and then later apply to MSN school as well. It's ok if I cannot, but I just had no idea that was a possiblity!

[cookderosa]

WOW Jen! That's awesome. How were you able to get into MSN programs without an actual nursing license? I have my LPN license and I am highly considering completing a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and Mathematics. I'm also wondering if I can double major with that degree and Spanish..and then later apply to MSN school as well. It's ok if I cannot, but I just had no idea that was a possiblity!

Those programs, as well as about a dozen more, are second degree programs. They specifically are for people without an RN.

[CollegeStudent7]

Those programs, as well as about a dozen more, are second degree programs. They specifically are for people without an RN.

Wow! And so the end result is a nursing license if I am correct? Are they NP programs or more Nurse Informatics and Nurse Educator type of deals? Awesome.

[CollegeStudent7]

Well I don't have my BSBA CIS yet but I'm all done with the testing and transferring of my existing B&M credits so I decided to sign up for the MBA program at Northcentral University | Online Degree Programs | Online Learning.
I don't have a degree yet so I had to sign up for non-degree seeking which costs a bit more but it is the same classes.

I just finished the Business Ethics course MGT5019 with a 98% tonight!
I have been there for 23 days since its at your own pace and my pace is 105mph.

I am now in the beginning stages of my second course. I love their at your own pace, no group assignments format and they have no entrance requirements except a bachelors degree.

Hey there! Didn't see your response. So you want a MBA right?

[CollegeStudent7]

PS. If you chose to go with Vanderbilt University for their NP program, is it online or would you actually need to move to Nashville?

TGIF!cheersmate cheersmate cheersmate

[cookderosa]

Wow! And so the end result is a nursing license if I am correct? Are they NP programs or more Nurse Informatics and Nurse Educator type of deals? Awesome.

You do your RN in an accelerated format- generally 12 monthsish and then enter your grad work which is generally 2 yearsish. (longer at Vanderbilt because they have dual options for 2 specialties) NP programs are all I looked at, but I'm sure there are others.

Allnurses forum is a great place for more info.

[ejones]

Just as an FYI. The University of Toledo (where I am currently attending) has a MSN program known as the Graduate Entry Clinical Nurse Leader Program. It allows those with a bachelors (in anything!) to enroll. At the end of 2 years, full time, the graduate has an MSN, is eligible to take the NCLEX to become an RN, and get certified as a clinical nurse leader. Additionally there are graduate certificates which qualify one to become an NP.

It's a program I'm considering once I get my degree.