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I do not like semster format; it is too long of a commitment because of my job. I am currently in an online university with quarters and it is great, but the school is very expensive. How/where do I find a listing of schools on quarters?
Stacey,
Most colleges are on a semester system these days. If you check out state schools in Ohio, Washington and Calif you may find some quarter schools left.
I know that there are some adult degree completon programs that operate on a more rapid schedule, and also some online grad degrees that do so.
Are you pursuing your bachelors or masters right now?
Have you checked out the colleges near you to see if any offer an accelerated format?
Bruce
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| Comment | Thank you for your help. No one else has had a clue. I know that quarters and especially trimesters are rare now. Ferris State in Michigan had quarters until the very early 1990's then switched in 1991 I think. My cousin was there when they switched. She had graduated in 1999, went to U of M (Mich) for 2 years and transfered for undergrad and optomotery school. That was when they switched and they were the last school in Michigan not on semesters. Thank you again. | ||
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Bruce
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Choosing a college, college admission processes, admission for homeschoolers, preparing for the college interview, searching for scholarships, Christian colleges & universities, colleges in general.
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22 years in higher education, including eight in admission and financial aid, 15 years interviewing students for admission and places in honors programs, academic advising, transfer counseling.
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BA psychology. MA Behavioral Science
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