04-26-2018, 03:03 PM
Ok. I ended up withdrawing from Patten after 2 days and was on the hook for $100.00. I don't know exactly where the $100 comes from but must have been in the contract somewhere.
So, for my limited experience, I cannot recommend it at this time and I think overall WGU is a better option for most, considering the new requirements for Patten.
WGU is 3895 for 6 months and it has been proven you can complete in that time frame or less. If you can't do Patten in 4 months (highly unlikely with new requirements) then it will be 4160. Not a huge difference in cost and you probably can also complete Patten in 6 months.
I feel that you are paying the same and spending the same amount of time then you should go with the one that has a little more pedigree (neither is AACSB accredited) and better name recognition (admittedly neither is Harvard). Of course WGU also has financial aid and more history with the MBA program.
Personal preference will always win out but this is based on my experience.
So, for my limited experience, I cannot recommend it at this time and I think overall WGU is a better option for most, considering the new requirements for Patten.
WGU is 3895 for 6 months and it has been proven you can complete in that time frame or less. If you can't do Patten in 4 months (highly unlikely with new requirements) then it will be 4160. Not a huge difference in cost and you probably can also complete Patten in 6 months.
I feel that you are paying the same and spending the same amount of time then you should go with the one that has a little more pedigree (neither is AACSB accredited) and better name recognition (admittedly neither is Harvard). Of course WGU also has financial aid and more history with the MBA program.
Personal preference will always win out but this is based on my experience.
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