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Online Learner Profiles: Tony

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Guide to Online Education > Online Education In-Depth > Meet Real Online Students > Tony, A.S. in Management

Sometimes going back to school after you enter the workforce can help you get ahead.

For Tony Ross, that's the plan. He's currently pursuing his Associate of Science degree in Management from Penn Foster College, based in Scranton, PA.

"I decided to go back and finish a degree for personal satisfaction, to set a good example for my children, to better protect myself in the future if corporate downsizing becomes an issue, and to provide the opportunity for a career change later in life if that's the direction I choose to pursue," says Ross, 38, the father of three children.

"I was initially enrolled as a Bachelor or Science student but decided to change my major to management," says Ross, a Maryland resident. "I will still be ultimately pursuing the B.A./B.S. but am currently enrolled at the associate level."

We spoke to Tony about life as a college student, finishing up his degree, and what to do with it once he receives it.

Why did you choose to earn a degree in Business?

I am studying Management because I can get through it quickly. I have been in the field for 18 years and am studying management because I am already so familiar with the material…it affords me the ability to complete most courses very quickly.

This is important to me because I ultimately want to earn the B.A. and then the MBA. The biggest reason is probably to provide academic credentials to my successful life experience. I also want to be in the best possible position to change careers down the road and I believe a degree allows me to do that.

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