Resources | MAKE SURE you check to see if Penn Foster is certified in your state! AVOID!!!! The pharmacy technician program may be unnecessary because all the chain pharmacies around here send you to their own training program when you get hired and I was told they prefer to train their own people to their own system. The teachers have always answered my email questions within 24 hours and have always been helpful. I think that it would be more effective than using Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. She was in the middle of "moving here desk," so she was really irritated and specifically told me that. In my minds defense I thought- the program was inexpensive and as long as I was learning that is what mattered most- right?!?! And by the way, my Senior VP has noticed a substantial difference in my contributions I make to the team as a result of this degree program. maxim: hi i need a transcript from pennfoster The school differs, depending who you speak to. I'd recommend the program in the business area. You could pay in installments, but if you changed your mind, you end up paying $500 just to buy your way out. There are frustrating delays at every turn. I truly believe that if you are able to motivate yourself to stay on track, Penn Foster is the best online school there is! Class discussions are difficult to attend until you've logged in hours and hours of discussion forum time. My plan was to bring my cheat book to work and consider my self a professional! OVER ALL: School is school and business will be business. They were full of useful information and I learned a lot. The work is hard, you won't be handed your degree, you will have to earn it, which is what college is all about. She is a RN for a large hospital in northern VA. If you are looking to further your education whether it be in Veterinary medicine or one of the other amazing programs the school offers please go with Penn Foster! Overall though, I've been pleased. Couldnt wait to finish.i did test after test while i worked Penn Foster is a cheap school, in more ways than one. 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. It wasn't until my bank notified me of the situation that I was made aware. They take weeks to ship your materials and you have to watch Webinars which no one shows you how or what to do. I started this program in Feb of 2007. But in my English College course, problems began. Michael Gibson: Unfortunately, it cannot be ordered until the balance is paid. From: I actually lost a really good job with a large institution where I could have moved forward in my education. They could improve their customer service, they need to update some of their course material, but overall I was happy. I went from $10 and hour to $150,000 after taking this course. I haven't even began to try asking why my practicum site is taking over a month to either be approved or disapproved since I can't get a response on my first dilemma. To keep you in, they will offer you the chance to transfer to another program. READ ALL INFORMATION PACKETS AND RESEARCH BEFORE YOU SIGN UP FOR ANYSCHOOL.. She annoys me, but she will get it in the end.You can't speak negatively about penn foster on the forums or they will not put your posts up, as all posts are moderated. In my opinion this is a poorly planned program. The younger of the two children who is college bound noted this herself and raised concerns. i contacted student services and they said they couldnt help me. Without PF I would still be a high school dropout but b./c of their HS program I was accepted to PenN State University, I owe everything to PF way too much reading material and no hands on experience. I would never recommend this school to anyone. - I find the program extremely affordable. Your life, your future. You will need to visit the veterinary websites suggested by instructors. -Happy future executive, 36 of 38 people found the following review helpful. The staff is always so helpful and there when you need them. They have online texts and flash cards, which I haven't used since grade school. I have a B.A. 40 of 42 people found the following review helpful. I am not a person that finds it particularly difficult to read and follow directions. I tried to dispute this and the school would not allow me to. I send money every month, yet they still call, fill up my mailbox, and call me all the dang time demanding their money. However, what they don't tell you is are going to write 250 words every week on a given topic such as lupus, opiate receptors, MS AND THEN REPLY 150 words to 3 different peers as long as you are in the class. Individual studies... what's the point of participation? Terms of Use | 25 of 26 people found the following review helpful. Please get real. http://www.cahiim.org/ 6 of 13 people found the following review helpful. They know it. 1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. 9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. I know that because I looked into it since I know a lot about guns. So far the CC here does accept it which is a plus. I politely told them that was not an appropriate time to call me and that I could be reached between normal daytime hours. I got hired as a Travel Agency Manager a few months after graduating from the program and not only did the program help me land the job, the courses I took really paid off on the job. I'm an Army Wife and mom of a three year old. The learning material and text books are great, I miss nothing from going to a regular public high school. Penn Foster Workforce Development For over 125 years, Penn Foster has worked directly with working learners and through partnerships with skilled trades organizations to help tens of thousands of learners gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed on their career paths and in life; while meeting the unmet needs of skilled trades employers looking to fill talent gaps. Your going to have to remember everyone: Definitely take other courses related to my new career, I could finally start my own repair shop and I have done very well, there are people who did not like the course but it all depends on your goals and you want to do in life and I already got it. The study material so far has been wonderful; I'm enjoying it quite a bit. Michael Gibson: That is correct, but the $10.00 fee is separate. film-based radiographs), and etc. I completed over 10 courses for their general education pre req ( although admission rep said there would be none) Communications, customer service, patient interactions, etc. 8 of 10 people found the following review helpful. You have to write essays the whole nine yards. 43 of 56 people found the following review helpful. maxim: ok what if i want to transfer from pennfoster to a public school i still need the transcript to transfer because the other schools will need to know how much work and credits i have completed in my previous school, i decided will be transferring from your school ASAP, so i still need the transcript Which I think is a good thing. maxim: i need the official transcript There are other options you can pursue. Unbiased Online Degree Reviews Since 2006, Ranking: #75 Very Slow. 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. Work at your own pace isn't completely accurate. I read millions of reviews Many of the questions on the exams were so basic I read them to my husband and he answered 80% of them correct. Any educator should know essay tests allow for excessive subjectivity and enable them to arbitrarily give lower scores to their targets. If I had spent all of that time learning dictation and medical terminology I would be an expert by now. They actually have to search the internet for answers because they haven't enough knowledge. 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. Just to give you an idea of the savings, the amount that I spend for my first semester would've been the same amount or less than what I would've spent on JUST books for 2 quarters at the local college in my town. Literally they are 20 to 25 questions. I am currently enrolled in several of Penn Foster's programs and find them to be very informative and up to date. I have also found that they elaborate about working in an office, what to wear, etc. Also, so far as I am able to determine at this point, don't expect an objective proctor test. I have several medical professional friends who have examined my materials, and they have found the content to be correct. The firm is teaching me already tons of things and now?Bachelor degree from PF has me entering,LAW SCHOOL.So happy i can burst!literally.I think about how much time i've waited.Personal family reasons,however i always work in law field,so this is perfect for me and the best part,i did it! I've been doing my homework with PF, calling in and clarifying the enrollment agreement/etc, and I already knew of all of your complaints and I'm not officially enrolled yet! I should take my money and attend a reputable institution. Also any issues i had , I had someone to call or email and they responded quickly and resolved issue and did it with a virtual smile on their face, so . Don't fall for it. I recommend taking advantage of the resources while you have them The tests are SUPER easy. 15 of 21 people found the following review helpful. I LOVED going to penn foster. Rather than risk further delay, we faxed the application again. The lady I spoke to, told me since I only owed a balance of 80 dollars, to pay what I can a month. Questions regarding proctured exams and internships are not answered and discouraged. Unless you can sit 8 hrs by their side to do the work. I'm not saying that its not good to know, but you sign up to get classes for medical billing and coding!!! Most, if not all, of the course should focus on medical terminology in all fields as well as hands-on typing of reports. The time to study for and read,i did excellent on them. He told me all of my assignments would be completed online and that my books would be mailed to me. They exist, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. 3. Please people! maxim: or my grades from pennfoster 2. Half of the stuff has nothing to do with billing/coding. All colleges and universities require complete payment before graduation (ALL OF THEM). Penn Foster charged the full amount and the fees they paid the Collection company and added on 'other fees'. I have been unemployed for seven months after earning a piece of paper in medical coding and billing. I felt that should have been included in the tuition I paid. I’ll remain anonymous at this time to prevent further discrimination and retaliation against my friend. 21 of 22 people found the following review helpful. We discussed the program to see if he would be interested in it. I lost my job, so I was forced to quit school. It was about laws and ethics, maths, basic pharmacology, words and excell, stupid projects, english writing, punctuation and a lot more bullshit. Be clear that if you are not completely self-motivated and competent in figuring things out on your own, you may want to listen to what the previous comments said. On several of these projects completed I had to nag the instructors repeatedly to grade the projects. He did well throughout school, until mid high school. I had two graded assignments to turn in and wait for a reply; both took almost a week to receive a grade. Michael Gibson: No. If you have all the time in the world to do a little bit of work them this is for you! I am looking forward to finishing high school my junior and senior years. Doesn't matter what program it is, always make sure you know Penn Foster's policies, program-related requirements, your state requirements, and any further information that applies to your career. I ended up buying other study guides off of amazon, passed the exam, and became certified. That is what I thought. Also, I'm enrolled in 2 programs and don't feel like the curriculum or support is worth the money. Don't expect any help getting a position after you graduate. <--- Sarcasm. I attended Penn Foster's vet tech associate's program for two semesters before leaving. I wish I had stuck it out in public school looking back, because I really didn't learn more than I already knew. The courses on medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, medical law & the actual coding courses were all very good and quite extensive. I have noticed that everyone on here who likes it all say how fast and EASY it is. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. 7 of 11 people found the following review helpful. I enrolled into this program originally 15yrs ago. Only some colleges accept their credits. I'm breezing through these exams and that's NO JOKE! 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 very frustrating, because you have 225 for each section you do after semester 2 and 4. The original essay, as I found out had been graded twice by the grader. 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful. i am not unhappy with the school as a whole. It is a shame. The skills that are required to be performed in the two practicums are AVMA required skills but the school requires pictures or videos. Plus if you don't obtain a certification after test taking, your more than likely NOT to find a job!!!!! 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. Pennsylvania/NJ tri-state,graduate from penn foster. If you want something rigorous, I would try something else. So I did my research and decided that I would take an online course in Medical Billing and Coding-- I picked Penn Foster. Penn Foster Career School Penn Foster High School Student Services Center 925 Oak Street, Scranton, PA 18515 USA 1-800-275-4410 Penn Foster College Administrative Office 14300 N. Northsight Blvd., Suite 125, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 USA 1-800-471-3232 I was able to do an income tax class with HR block and they did accept the diploma and I was able to become a tax agent. You haven't attempted your proctored exams yet! The lessons are informative and the exams are challenging. Graduated from Penn Foster. i got the certificate and it took me two months to get it I graduate it from Penn Foster on 2008. I hold three different college degrees and WAS a 3.8 GPA student when I entered Penn Foster. Now I was blessed enough to find a job as an MT for a wonderful company and they provided me additional training as well before I even graduated from PennFoster.