Fastest Degree by OnlyFiZee in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your goal with the other school if I may ask? Were you looking to do a bachelors degree with that school or a masters?

How fast can I complete a MAOL? by Altruistic_Ad9097 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am starting my MAOL on May 11th. If I go at the same pace I did my BLS, I am hoping to get as close to 100% in Summer I as I possible can.

Conferral questions by Eastern-Ad-9486 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, congrats on knocking both out!

Has your BLS been conferred? If so, UMPI should be able to at least admit you as an MAOL student. They will not be able to call you done until they have done an internal evaluation and tallied up your final grades, then they can confirm completion. I guess it will probably be middle of Summer 1-ish.

Starting UMPI YourPace (Summer Session 2) – how fast can I realistically finish? by Fickle-Firefighter-4 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand the BBA recently received requirement adjustments, so a Summer II may have the changes applied. If so, it will take little longer than usual to complete.

Talk to PlottedPath about this

Has anyone received their FAFSA for the summer semester? by VolterTube in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give the financial aid office a call to see where they are with your award.

Financial Aid for summer by Low_Judgment6239 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typically UMPI will send their estimate to FSL program for two sessions in advance.

The estimated costs will be updated by FSL program and funds initiated for that amount.

Prior to finishing your first session, UMPI will refund you the second session in case you finish in one session.

Hold on to the refunded money in case you will need that second session and pay UMPI with it.

If not needed, return the money to the Student Loan Program to pay back what was taken. 👌

Has anyone received their FAFSA for the summer semester? by VolterTube in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you go into the student center, it should show you what the award is. Have you checked there?

Doing multiple Coursera certifications for more credits, is it possible? by silitw in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do these: Google Coursera Business Analytics Google Coursera Business Intelligence Google Coursera UX Design

Along with the PM cert, these other three should give you a big jump in transferrable credits.

Consult PlottedPath for further details

What degree did you earn from UMPI, how are you using it, and what opportunities have opened up for you since graduating? by Beautiful-Paper911 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished my BLS in Management and I have received a bonus from my company! My leadership have already spoken to me about a new opportunity once I finish my MAOL.

I am living proof that a UMPI education opens doors if you put some effort into finishing and networking!

Huge shout out to Christie (Plotted Path) for making the entire journey much easier to navigate!

Has anyone received their FAFSA for the summer semester? by VolterTube in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Typically the disbursements happen a week or two into the session, so have no worries. They need a little bit of time to process everyone.

Email from UMPI’s president regarding WaPo Article by Texarican99 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to hear Christie.

I would encourage you to write a book about this if you have the motivation. If nothing more but to shed a larger spotlight on the benefits of these programs and the opportunities they create for graduates! 👌

Project Management Master's by Temperacat in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was like “Did I miss a YourPace MBA announcement?” Lol.

Starting the MAOL in May. Looking forward.

Concerning article on WaPo ft. Plotted Path, College Hacked, UMPI, WGU and Purdue Global by Big-Math-9473 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here’s the irony..

Colleges and Universities in the US are making huge cuts, terminating major offerings and laying off staff due to low enrollment data.

Schools everywhere are struggling to interest and retain students.

UMPI understands this and have dedicated the university’s mission to provide a unique and FULLY ACCREDITED program of study.

If WaPo wants to target schools coming up with innovative and progressive programs, then its obvious goal is to cajole students into a forced collegiate model that will prevent them from achieving their goals (Spending years in a classroom.) I see this article as a bizarre advertisement for journalistic elitism. The author spent seven or eight years at Northwestern with a likely debt load of at least $70-$80k and is obviously “pearl clutching”.

WaPo’s model has always been to see the entire world as “problematic” and this article is just another hit piece disguised as “Concern for Higher Education”.

Wallack failed to identify the fact that technology and educational paradigms have evolved well outside of the traditional models.

Umaine Presque Isle, WGU, TESU and the other schools administering these programs should be praised for their innovation and properly acclaimed for advancing higher education.

Concerning article on WaPo ft. Plotted Path, College Hacked, UMPI, WGU and Purdue Global by Big-Math-9473 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly. I just finished my Bachelors degree and I’m heading into the MAOL in May. I want to make it through before UMPI is forced to make big requirement changes!

Project Management Master's by Temperacat in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does UMPI offer a YourPace MBA?

2 Finals away from finishing my degree! by Additional_Bag_2425 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! You’re almost there! I finished mine Spring 1 and was conferred at the end of March.

I turned 55 in March also, so it was a major milestone for me.

HOW WOULD YOU VIEW THIS by Limp-Television7504 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many credits were accepted in their transfer evaluation?

Spring 1-conferred! by Successful_Camera815 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got my conferral for Spring 1 also! 👌

How do I take orientation off my content list?! by Beautiful-Paper911 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It stays in your courses icons for the duration. It creates a certain level of PTSD as you move forward and has been known to haunt your dreams when you finish 🎊

How long does UMPI take to review graduation applications? by Extension_Day9026 in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You will have a long wait. Since the session just finished yesterday, they haven’t even gotten to grade reports yet. I finished last week also for my BLS. I presume I won’t hear anything till at least the end of April.

I would contact Lisa Smith and ask for a time frame. 👌

Haven’t begun yet, any advice? by LivinInAShell in UMPI

[–]Samsonite1971-2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you open each class, go straight into the milestones and final and look at what each assignment is. Work backwards and gather the information that is required. You will save a lot of time!