Thomas Edison State College Reviews
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Jasmin from Conklin, NY
06/11/2011Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students For those interested in distance learning, like me, this is a recommended school because it takes like all of the credits from CLEP and DANTES tests, etc... I plan on working through CollegePlus! and they told me this...
Tips for prospective students If you are top of the class, you might want to consider a higher school. This college isn't as strict- hence the open admissions.
Bang for the buck Once again, distance learning students will get the most for the time and money, I think.
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Ari from Lakewood, NJ
04/17/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 2 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Older students, non traditional students, active military, veterans, and working adults.
What to do for fun Whatever you usually do for fun.
Food and Dining Again, this is an online school, so I'm responsible for my own food and dining, and I'm a good cook.
Dorm Life I'm attending classes online, so my dorm is my own apartment, and my apartment is pretty sweet.
In three sentences This is a great option for non traditional students, especially working adults. Everyone in the financial aid office has been friendly and helpful over the phone. Web interface is easy to use, too.
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MC
03/11/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 11
Categories Comments In three sentences thomas edison is a great online school that has a military friendly degree completion program. the course instructors are knowledgeable and helpful.
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Jeremy from Kansas City, MO
04/17/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 4 of 11
Categories Comments What to do for fun It's online...so, anything.
Tips for prospective students Use their transfer policy to your advantage.
In three sentences Thomas Edison fits the needs for adult students and they seem to have the best interest of this specific type of learner.
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Esteban from Tucson, AZ
06/20/2012Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 11
Categories Comments In three sentences A very re-inventive college. It is unique in its overall learning structure. It has creative teaching techniques
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Melissa from Joplin, MO
07/23/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 6 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Anyone looking to transfer a number of classes to a new college or are looking for a place where you can get a total degree online.
Bang for the buck Competitively priced and the $3,000 enrollment fee is more bearable when it more than makes up for having to repeat numerous classes.
Academic Rigor All the courses I've taken thus far are challenging and I've learned alot.
Tips for prospective students Check them out, especially if you are going back to school and have several hours to transfer over or need to transfer somewhere where you can get a total degree online. You have to have patience with their lack of timeliness.
In three sentences I absolutely love TESC! So many options including Guided Study, Online, TECEP tests, and PLAs plus they accept Straighterline and ALEKS courses as well as individual courses from other colleges. They also took 54 of my 60 credit hours, including a D, from 15 years ago, so I didn't have to retake them all!
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Anonymous
07/27/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has not been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 7 of 11
Categories Comments Food and Dining I do not know because I will be going to school online
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Megan from Lebanon, NJ
07/28/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 8 of 11
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Adult, working students.
Bang for the buck FANTASTIC. $5,700 in-state for up to 36 credits. Other colleges can charge more than $20,000 for that!
What to do for fun it is an online school, you can live your life and still take classes.
Academic Rigor Great courses, expected to do the work, but it is similar to the classes I took online at my local community college.
Tips for prospective students TESC is a STATE college, such as Rutgers. It is not a here today, gone tomorrow college. It has been around for a while, and it will continue to thrive.
In three sentences Great distance college with excellent classes. Shorter semesters gives students more flexibility to manage taking classes and working jobs. Great professors and a truly caring school.
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Rebecca
01/09/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 9 of 11
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students DO NOT FALL BEHIND!!! It is so hard to catch up again.
In three sentences This is a great college to finish quickly and efficiently. They give you everything you need to succeed. The professors are very understanding that these courses are on top of the responsibilities of everyday life.
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Robert from Frackville, PA
12/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Great for these types of students Adult learners, professionals and business people with full schedules.
Bang for the buck Great value with two enrollment options, based on your planned credit load, time to completion and desired learning options. Also offer very reasonable fees structure for non-New Jersey residents.
What to do for fun Join student and other support associations.
Food and Dining NA - Non-resident student
Dorm Life NA - Non-resident student
Academic Rigor Thomas Edison State College offers several options for earning credit and completing course work. Explore them all based on your time frame for degree completion, other life priorities, time to be dedicated to studies and applicability to your career.
Tips for prospective students Include Thomas Edison State College in your planning process, you are eligible for two free credit and past experience evaluations in a six month period before formal application. Call and talk to admissions and the registrar's office for input on your plans, past credits earned and the time frame for current degree program plans.
In three sentences As an Alum and returning student, it has been a pleasure becoing re-acquainted with a college that offers flexible options for adult learners. Staff and support is professional and timely.
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Stephany from Brick, NJ
02/03/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety Not relevant.
Greek Life None.
Clubs and Activities None.
Great for these types of students This college for adult students who are motivated.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus None.
Bang for the buck At $5,000/year, I think I am getting good bang for my buck. Other online colleges, such as University of Phoenix are double that. This college requires work and effort and is worth the money.
What to do for fun It is an online college.
Food and Dining No food and dining.
Dorm Life There is no dorm life.
Academic Rigor I would rate Thomas Edison's academic rigor as average. There are many written assignments which can be time consuming but not overly difficult. Some exams are more difficult than others, but studying for them is very important.
Tips for prospective students It is important to not fall behind in your schoolwork because it becomes very difficult to dig yourself out of the hole. If you happen to find yourself behind though, email your mentor and keep him/her up to date on your issue. Most instructors are quite reasonable and lenient because they know adult students have more going on than just schoolwork.
In three sentences The mentors are reasonable and do not expect the world from their students, however timely completion of the discussion questions and written assignments is required. It is important to keep up with your school work so that you do not fall behind. There is little communication between students however.
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