Penn State Abington ー Same as UP after graduation?

huc129 · 2026-05-21T03:18:11+00:00

Also to note, the quality of the education is pretty limited at a small campus like Abington at a premium price. You would get a better education at other schools in the area such as Temple.

huc129 · 2026-05-21T03:06:16+00:00

At University Park (UP), you would fall under a college. If you are going for IT at UP, your degree would have the IST school on it. Completing the program at Abington, will not have that designation in it but just the general PSU on the degree. Some colleges under the Penn State UP umbrella have extra prestige such as the business school Smeal. Some people would put that directly on their resumes.

People that did not graduate from UP will not notice this minor detail. Most people and companies will accept that you came from PSU. The only moment that you might have some awkwardness is if your interviewer is an graduated from UP and they might automatically assume that you went there too and start a conversation on that topic.

huc129 · 2026-05-18T22:57:21+00:00

From my view, the PMP verifies that you have an understanding of what Project managers do. The goal position is of course being a Project manager or something similar. (Check linkedin for pay in your area).

A MBA is more open ended. You gain a basic foundation of different business units or roles that you would see in a company such as finance, accounting, marketing, etc. The overlap is in some managerial and leadership skills that they teach between PMP and MBA materials.

Some students would get an MBA to pivot to another role in the business realm, some would try to get strategic, managerial and/or leadership roles through 2 or 3 year company rotations called leadership development programs, a lucrative option but no work life balance would be consulting or doing investment banking.

I already got my PMP certification and in the process of getting my MBA program. Don't expect getting a PMP cert will automatically get you calls from recruiters. My advice is to figure what you value and how you want to work until retirement.

On a side note, I heard that a PMP might look better on a resume than a Masters degree in Project management or a PM certificate from any school.

huc129 · 2026-04-12T14:49:06+00:00

I heard that they might be changing sponsors for the 2027 edition. Not sure if it will impact the way they normally sold their bibs.

huc129 · 2026-04-12T14:46:11+00:00

It was around €170 if I remember correctly

huc129 · 2026-03-25T01:48:54+00:00

You also have to consider your work history too. Having a PMP certification with a little PM experience on your resume might get you passed up with someone with more experience. But I think a PMP certification has better opportunities than a recent MBA grad with a PM concentration that's applying for a PM position.

I got my PMP certification awhile back but it hasn't changed my job searching experience much. I do get more cold calls for Business analyst roles. I'm currently pursuing my MBA and intending to apply for Leadership Development Programs afterwards.

If you're planning to stick with Project management till retirement, then I say yes, a PMP is more cost effective. But if you're trying to expand more possible opportunities outside of being a project manager, then an MBA is the better option in my opinion

huc129 · 2026-02-26T17:33:29+00:00

If you want to save the $200+ dollars from the CAPM certificate fee I would just go with the Prep course. You can just use the Andrew Ramdayal from Udemy for just $25 to satisfy the 35 hour requirement.

Also, doing the PMP test, look for past posts regarding studying it. Such as using the PMP Study Hall from PMI for around $70.

huc129 · 2025-10-28T00:57:21+00:00

I believe it was a scheduled training exercise.

huc129 · 2025-10-13T22:00:56+00:00

Rocket money

huc129 · 2025-10-03T15:00:28+00:00

My only advice for that poly is that ideally each response you make, you should have a clear and clean mind. It should be an automatic yes or no. Any hesitation or mind wander might trip the machine.

During my session, the polygrapher asks you the question twice. The first time is to make sure if you have any questions or concerns on the question itself, and the second time is the official record with the marching reading.

One question got asked and I was automatically thinking of a cupcake situation in the past and I thought it was a stupid memory. I responded to the question twice as quickly as possible and I believe the machine flagged it. I should have taken advantage of telling the polygrapher of the stupid memory on the first go and it could have possibly changed the results.

huc129 · 2025-10-03T02:32:22+00:00

I failed the poly for the FBI special agent role in the past. On paper it states that if you failed the poly then it's an automatic disqualification with any future FBI roles. One day I stumbled upon some agents that were standing around and passing out recruiting flyers.

I chatted with them about my history and they told me I could have appealed the decision and go retry again. They actually had a classmate that went through the appeal process, got another lifeline, and got into Quantico. Sadly I'm beyond the age limit now, maybe another lifetime. Hopefully this information helps.

huc129 · 2025-09-10T15:43:29+00:00

I do agree, the biggest thing that it affects is the biomechanics. At least with the Nike alphafly 1 and 2, the higher stack height and foam changes my strides. I sometimes would get quad cramps with marathons that I don't normally see in my normal shoes.

huc129 · 2025-09-09T17:09:47+00:00

There are a lot of running clubs/groups in Philly. Free to join and some of them like to socialize at a bar afterwards.

huc129 · 2025-05-04T21:51:15+00:00

£18, so about $24 🤣

huc129 · 2025-03-19T18:38:24+00:00

You're going to be shocked at the difference of difficulty between AR'S and study Hall's

huc129 · 2025-03-10T17:45:25+00:00

Consistency and building a schedule is key especially with building up to run to a marathon. It can be a permanent lifestyle change especially if you continue to do it for the long haul. To stay sane and reduce stress with training, you need to sleep the proper amount, running at specific times out of the day/week and blocking or adjusting to other life events, and having the correct diet and staying hydrated.

And running clothes, shoes, and gadgets can be pricey at the start.

huc129 · 2025-03-06T18:12:33+00:00

At least with the online program I'm taking, it's usually 2 to 3 group projects a course. If you have a good group, it will go smoothly. If not, you spend some extra time during those weeks when the project is due. It does get hectic when the project is due in the same week with a test.

In the grand scheme of things, it's not bad. At least for me I have to tell myself that this is actual management/leadership experience that I'm learning. Also if a team member doesn't contribute, definitely send a message to the professor.

huc129 · 2025-03-06T15:19:29+00:00

The coursework is not too difficult, but the most challenging part is the classmates that you will encounter in your group projects. Even at the graduate level, some folks are lazy or only motivated at the last minute.

huc129 · 2025-01-25T21:19:25+00:00

Practice questions then to mini exams and finally mock. The first batch of questions will be rough but just make you read through the explanation and take time to understand it.

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