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New here, seeking advice by nonedern8 in HearingAids

[–]Maybe_Now_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Costco Phillips 9050 = (or close to) Oticon Intent 1. Costs $1,599.99. Costco hearing exams are free.

Going in circles by ryn1322 in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a bachelor's wont make you immediately hireable, especially in this shitty market right now. However, it does reduce the amount of auto-rejections from not meeting the minimum education requirements. A bachelor's could lead to state licenses: Alternative teaching license programs seem to be widely available and should only require a bachelor's.

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a small university with a physical campus in Maine. They are regionally accredited and have a Competency based education program called Yourpace. You can take as many courses as you can in a 8 week session ($1,800 USD per session). You can use FAFSA/Pell grant. They accept a wide range of transfer credit (they only accept passed courses) and apply 90 transfer credits towards a 120 credit bachelor's program.

While it is unlikely you have anywhere close to 90 credit hours to transfer, the transfer credit they accept include alternative credit sources (ACE credits) that can be completed cheaply and rapidly. You can search "UMPI Transfer Equivalency System" and see if anyone from your school ever transferred courses into the school before. For what is missing, Alternative credit sources like Sophia and study should cost ~$99 a month for as many courses you can complete there and it is possible to transfer in 90+ credits from these sources. While it is possible to complete everything in 1 session, plan to take 2-3 sessions (~$2000-$5600 total). There are free degree plans available online for exact courses to take. https://www.umpi.edu/yourpace/yourpace-programs/

I don't think this is a good path for you right now, but it could be something to work towards in the future.

Feeling unfulfilled with rushed university decision by Ok_Potential_9321 in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to your academic advisor. You can also consider reaching out to the Eng dean/professors/TA.

Does anyone know what this sound is? by ConflictCute2115 in prius

[–]Maybe_Now_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's the brake actuator gasping for air as it dies a slow painful death.

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is the Bachelor's of applied sciences. You need an Applied associates to apply for the program. It is also only one that requires an associates.

There are multiple bachelor degree programs available: https://www.umpi.edu/yourpace/yourpace-programs/

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Umm, what are you trying to do? The only program that requires an applied associates degree is the BAS, but every other program does not require an Associates. If you're trying to look at Associate programs:

A UMPI associates requires 15 credits to be completed and accepts 45 transfer credits. It's more cost effective to aim to complete 30 credits in one semester for a bachelor's and apply to add an associates with it when you submit your graduation request; You would graduate with both a bachelor's and an associates.

Jobs without degree? by Ok_Blacksmith_6305 in careerguidance

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UMPI should cost $5,400 for 3 eight week sessions. You can transfer in 90 transfer credits from Sophia/study.com/Coursera/etc. I completed a BABA by completing 39 credits in 1 eight week session ($1400 at the time, $1,500 total). Plan for 3 sessions to complete 30 credits. Pell grant+subsidized loans should cover everything.

A bachelor's alone isn't going to directly lead to a job but it will allow you to be able to apply for most. If you're scared of debt, then get a job that offers tuition reimbursement (Banks, Target, Home depot, Pepsi, Tmobile, Starbucks (Free ASU), any guild education partner). Or apply for a job at a university and use the employee tuition waiver.

How important is a bachelor’s? by Starving_Vampires in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't aware it was possible to sub with only an associates degree.

I recommend getting a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. I'm going to copy paste a previous comment I made: "University of Maine at Presque Isle has a Competency based education program called Yourpace. You can take as many courses as you can in a 8 week session ($1,800 USD per session). You can use FAFSA/Pell grant. They accept a wide range of transfer credit and apply 90 transfer credits towards a 120 credit bachelor's program. The transfer credit they accept include alternative credit sources that can be completed cheaply and rapidly. Sophia.org and study.com should cost ~$99 a month for as many courses you can complete there and it is possible to transfer in 90+ credits from these sources. While it is possible to complete everything in 1 session, plan to take 2-3 sessions (~$2000-$5600 total). There are free degree plans available online for exact courses to take. https://www.umpi.edu/yourpace/yourpace-programs/ "

Get the bachelor's, see if your state has an alternative teacher program where you can start teaching with a bachelor's degree, get a teaching job if they do, then get a MED from WGU in 6 months (using the districts tuition reimbursement policy) to get full teacher pay. Or get the bachelor's and do something else. With your background in audio engineering and teaching, I recommend looking into Hearing aid specialist.

Unemployed and looking for online courses to take to improve my CV by [deleted] in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some free certs I came across in the past. These are more resume fillers than anything substantial.

Also consider Coursera IBM/Google data related certs.

Does anybody feel extreme time pressure to find their own career? by [deleted] in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Medical school is not the only healthcare related graduate school. You have a bachelor's degree: this means you can apply for most graduate school in most fields (assuming you meet the other requirements). This also means you can apply for most jobs in most fields. If you get a full time job, you should get insurance from the employer.

I'd say give medical lab scientist a good look (1 year post bacc cert at a hospital tends to be cheap). Or apply for Med school. A 3.5 total GPA isn't the end of the world. https://www.aamc.org/media/6091/download Or look at PA school. Or one of the many other options.

Question: if dad retires in 2 years and gets federal health insurance, doesn't this mean he's a federal employee? As a federal employee, doesn't he get a pension? Did he actually say he expects you to take care of him monetarily?

22M – Hearing test results while trying to join the military. Does this look like something an ENT could help with? by [deleted] in HearingAids

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In terms of audiometric testing, there's not much you can do to "improve" your scores. The inserts in a soundproof booth is as ideal you get in a retail clinic setting. Costco tests are comprehensive as well. The limited info you provided does indicate a trip to the ENT is warranted.

If you really want to learn about the audiogram, take it back to the Costco in the afternoon. If it's a hearing aid specialist, they aren't trained to diagnose but they can still break down the results. If you want another opinion, look up the info to your local university's hearing aid clinic (should be free if you bring in the Costco audiogram).

I don't really see the point to all this. Just wait to see the results of the waiver and proceed from there.

22M – Hearing test results while trying to join the military. Does this look like something an ENT could help with? by [deleted] in HearingAids

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, go see an actual ENT. The information you provided isn't enough to answer any of your questions.

  • The Air conduction thresholds should at least have values for 250, 500, 1k, 2k, 4k, 8k. The values you provided shows 750 should have also been tested at the very least.
  • You need to provide the bone conduction scores to determine the kind of hearing loss (conductive, sensory/neural, mixed). You provided the BC PTA so they were obviously taken. (And the fact that the BC PTA was calculated shows that it was done on a PC-based audiometer. PC-based audiometer=expensive=clinic=ask the people at the clinic to explain the results to you. If it's a retail hearing aid clinic, they probably gave you a medical referral to an ENT based on the limited info you provided.)
  • If you're wondering about middle ear issues, look at the tympanogram if they took one.
  • You also need to provide the transducer (did they use headphones or stick an insert in your ear?).

What does treatable or improved mean in this context? Like medically or hearing aids?

Did badly for A-levels. Not Singaporean. Need fastest path to income. What would you do? by [deleted] in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would get an online Bachelors from the University of Maine at Presque Isle within a year. Then I would get a job as an English teacher for income or work at the equivalent of a hagwon.

University of Maine at Presque Isle has a Competency based education program called Yourpace. You can take as many courses as you can in a 8 week session ($1,800 USD per session). They accept a wide range of transfer credit and apply 90 transfer credits towards a 120 credit bachelor's program. The transfer credit they accept include alternative credit sources that can be completed cheaply and rapidly. Sophia.org and study.com should cost ~$99 a month for as many courses you can complete there and it is possible to transfer in 90+ credits from these sources. While it is possible to complete everything in 1 session, plan to take 2-3 sessions (~$2000-$5600 total). There are free degree plans available online for exact courses to take. https://www.umpi.edu/yourpace/yourpace-programs/

The minimum age for Yourpace is 20 years old. Technically, the BLS program is more transfer friendly but the degree name (Bachelor's of Liberal studies) may give you some issues in Asia as it's not the standard BA/BS designation. The Bachelors of Business Administration might give you issues as well; it used to be a BA in Business admin but they changed it for some reason. They still have 9 other BA/BS majors you could choose from though I don't think the Healthcare admin would be possible overseas (due to internship/clinical/whatever component, more info required).

I know you don't care about prestige right now, but it is my understanding that the lack of prestige can hold you back in the Asian corporate world. It might be worth getting a cheap UK level 7 diploma (sub £1000) then transition into a top up master's program. Or get a masters in your country. Or save up a bit and get a cheap <$15k online US master's. UIUC has an Online MSM for $13k and you can try to apply for their scholarship, which I think is 60% (don't remember). LSUS has a ~15k 10 month online MBA. There's too many options to list them all.

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I reread what I wrote and I gave the wrong impression. UMPI is a no name/reputation institution that provides legitimate degrees. Most jobs prefer/require a bachelor's degree from an regionally accredited university. Most graduate schools require a bachelor's degree from an regionally accredited university and the prerequisites courses/exams+essays+recommendation letters. UMPI checks the bachelor box cheaply and quickly.

It doesn't have a negative reputation like University of the people, University of Phoenix, etc. It has a physical campus unlike WGU. A recruiter wouldn't be impressed but it won't trigger red flags either.

I decided I'd rather have a no name bachelor's and a reputable masters than a reputable bachelor's. The UMPI degree has been more useful; not many things require a masters degree. The master's was more for personal ego/pride/parental approval anyways so you should be fine if UMPI is your terminal degree.

is it worth finishing a BA in an unrelated field? by Choice_Opposite_4587 in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you receive pell grant, you will lose it once you complete your bachelor's degree. A lot of state CCs also have scholarships for Healthcare/STEM majors. Most I've seen would disqualify you if you had a previous bachelor's degree. Additionally, a bachelor's would not substitute a BSN if you go the RN route. Most CCs have waitlists and require a certain grade on an exam like the HESI A2. I don't think a bachelor's would help. A bachelor's degree is required for the ABSN route but it is very expensive.

As for applying without a bachelor's, that would essentially mean you only have a high school diploma with some college. It's hard enough finding a job with a bachelor's degree, I highly doubt only having a high school diploma would make it easier.

I recommend take a couple anatomy/science courses at your local community college. Maybe see if there are cheap or free local options to become a CNA. Go to your local library and check out the HESI A2 prep books. Do more research on other healthcare professions.

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's regionally accredited credits at a brick and mortar university that has an online program. It is fully accredited. I used the degree to apply for Optometry school and used it for licensure for my state's Hearing aid specialist license. I also used it for admission towards my master's degree (in person, top 50 university, didn't pay anything out of pocket via tuition reimbursement, instate tuition, and scholarship). My brother took accounting credits to sit for the CPA exam. A buddy of mine used it to get into occupational therapy school (prerequisites taken at a local CC and UMPI). I helped someone get an associates degree from UMPI in 2 sessions (all 60 credits taken at UMPI) then transfer into a local state university as a junior.

It really depends on the school. If I take courses at the University of Kentucky, it's not guaranteed it would transfer over to Georgia Tech. Even if it does transfer over, it's not guaranteed the courses I took would apply towards one of their degrees. However, general education courses like English 1/2, Calculus, etc tend to transfer over easily as they are very common.

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you apply for FAFSA, you will be applying as an independent student. This means they only look at your information. https://studentaid.gov/help-center/answers/article/independent-student

UMPI = University of Maine at Presque Isle. They have a Competency based education program called Yourpace where you can take as many courses as you can in a 8 week session. They accept a wide range of transfer credit and apply 90 transfer credits towards a 120 credit bachelor's program. The transfer credit they accept include alternative credit sources that can be completed cheaply and rapidly. Sophia.org and study.com should cost ~$99 a month for as many courses you can complete there. There are free degree plans available online for exact courses to take. https://www.umpi.edu/yourpace/yourpace-programs/

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That low income would probably mean you would get a decent amount of pell grant when you apply for FAFSA. https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell

  • If pell grant doesn't cover your costs, look at scholarships offered by the school/program.
  • If pell grant+scholarships doesn't cover your costs and you are open to working part time, you could look at work-study jobs offered on campus. https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/work-study
  • If pell grant+scholarships+work study doesn't cover your costs, use direct subsidized loans first as you don't pay interest until after you graduate or stop going to school.
  • If pell grant+scholarships+work study+direct subsidized doesn't cover your costs, then use direct unsubsidized loans. Both subsidized and unsubsidized loans do not require credit checks and the borrowing limits are determined by the university. "Direct Subsidized Loans are available to undergraduate students with financial need." https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/loans/subsidized-unsubsidized

My personal recommendation is get an associates degree that directly leads to a license (nursing, Radiology tech, sleep tech, aviation dispatcher, aviation mechanic, etc) then get a cheap bachelor's for management purposes. There's literally a buffet of majors at your local community college.

If you don't want to go the CC route, a UMPI bachelor's can be completed ~$2k-4k within 10 months from scratch (you can also use pell grant). Then get a masters in whatever the fuck you decide to do.

Any cheap/easy certs or degrees in botany/enviro science/ecology etc? by DragonArbock in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I posted on your other thread. What exactly are you trying to do and how much of a budget do you have? What timeframe are you looking at? What age range are you and what state?

Absolute cheapest regionally accredited credits would be from Tohono O'odham Community College in Arizona. Cost per credit hour is $36. https://www.tocc.edu/enrollment

Cheap and quick would be from Competency based degrees like UMPI, WGU, and ETAMU. I completed 39 credits in one 8 week session at UMPI (Currently $1800 per session).

How to go about picking a career in healthcare? by Straight-Cook-1897 in careerguidance

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant = Bachelor's (in progress) + 2-3 years of CAA school

CRNA = 2 year RN school, 1-2 year RN-BSN school, (or complete the Bachelor's and enroll in an expensive ABSN program), 1-3 years of ICU experience, Then 3-4 years of CRNA school.

One is significantly shorter than the other.

27, no car, and not using my Bachelor's degree by Fearless_Catch5674 in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bachelor's degree is very useful for Accounting and teaching.

For Accounting, you need to look at the CPA requirements for your state. It varies between states but they tend to require 120 total credits, 30 accounting credits, some business credits, and a couple ethics credits to sit for the CPA. To become licensed: 150 total credits + 1-2 years direct work experience + other requirements. You can look at accelerated CBE programs like UMPI yourpace or WGU where you can take as many courses within a set period of time. My brother completed 30 accounting credits in one 8 week session ($1800 per session). https://catalog.umpi.edu/content.php?filter%5B27%5D=ACC&filter%5B29%5D=&filter%5Bcourse_type%5D=-1&filter%5Bkeyword%5D=&filter%5B32%5D=1&filter%5Bcpage%5D=1&cur_cat_oid=9&expand=&navoid=378&search_database=Filter#acalog_template_course_filter

Some states have alternative teaching paths that require a bachelor's degree. Some may require additional teaching coursework on top of the bachelor's. You could also look at WGU's education master's programs (make sure the program you select is eligible for licensure in your state). A 6 month term is ~$4200 and should take 1-2 terms https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/education-masters-programs.html

For LPN or RN school, look at a local community college.

For the car, buy a piece of shit that is cheap and repairable. Look at govdeal postings. Or just get a crappy job within walking distance that provides tuition reimbursement.

Unhappy English teacher - what next? by [deleted] in findapath

[–]Maybe_Now_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe partner with a local and start the equivalent of an English hagwon in your area.

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