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Even so, he admits to being a bit surprised by all that he's learned at Kaplan University.
Name: Scott Davis
Age: 31
Marital Status: Married
Children: One, age three
Current Location: Houston, TX
Personal Quote: "Structure is the best tool a distance learner can have."
School: Kaplan University
Target: B.S. in Management, 2007
"I had over 10 years experience in corporate life before I started at Kaplan. I was skeptical as to how much I would learn. But my eyes have been opened.
"While some of the things I am taught are things I've picked up on over the years, there is certainly a lot that I didn't know about."
Although his ultimate goal is to earn a master's of business administration and the opportunity to compete for positions at the Vice President level within his company, Scott says, "I apply some of the things I learned at Kaplan every day in my job."
Scott manages a large group of employees and he says "learning about economics, culture, conflict resolution, team dynamics and other things only help me perform more efficiently in my job."
To potential distance learners, Scott advises, "Don't cheat yourself! If you are going to pay a ton of money for an education, be prepared to immerse yourself in it. Get what you pay for. Do your homework and select a quality school that is accredited."
As far as a downside to distance learning, Scott doesn't see one. "I don't see any drawbacks yet," he states. "It takes dedication, but it's a goal that can be accomplished."
He says with evident satisfaction, "I will probably be one of the most educated people in my company in a couple of years. That makes me feel good because I know I've accomplished something that most people in this world have not."
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