Kaplan University-Davenport Campus Top Questions

During my college experience I have been able to expand my knowledge. I have obtained an Associates in Computer Networking Systems, learning the different aspects of computers. And now I look forward to expanding my education and taking into the health science feild.

Hello my name is Steven Sanchez and since I been at kaplan university I been having a great expereince and the classes are very challenging and that is what make s kaplan University so special. They are 10 units per class and they give you from wednesday to tuesday at midnight to finish and deposit all project and assignemnt to the instructors. They have a great writing tutoring lab and a great math tutoring lab. and they alos have an online library that will elp you in obtaining all topics of different assignments that you may have.The academic advisors are always calling the students to see how are they are doing in their classe, which to me is a signal that they are very caring. When I a i started kaplan university online back in january 2008 prior to that I was looking for a college to attend and firt I went to Broward community college located in Broward county in Florida in the city of Fortlauderdale and I was told by their academic assitance that I had to many college credit form New York city to get into a 2 year degree. Then I decided on Kaplan University.

I have learned lots of patience so far in school. It has also opened my learning abilities to other ways and not to think one sided.

Leaving the past behind and starting a new risked experience such as college prepared me to see what lies ahead in the other side of the fence. As a knowledge seeker towards the goal I wanted to accomplish, I was determined to grasp the experience by giving it all towards the trust in my guts to be prepared for the world outside of my window. I didn't have the financial opportunity to support for my dreamed college education, but that didn't stop me for being the person that I am today. Wether I chose to face through the everyday life or not, life bluntly designed me straightforwardly to prepare me for a better future that I chose as my journey. Through my daily walk experiences through college, my whole perspective changed as I was bombarded with different; cultures, religions, and moral logical views that seem out of this world. It has been valuable for me, because I've got to witness the different approaches that came through my long walked journey and prepared my goal to become a Commercial Photographer. Leaving my own mark and beating my own drum that is set different from other individuals.

So far, I have learned that a "can do" attitude will help me reach my goal of getting my bachelor's degree in business Administration. At 42 years old, it is great to educate yourself and be able to apply what you've learned on the job. You never know what you don't know until you learn it for yourself.

I havent started school yet. I am sure that it will be a great learning experiance for me I look forward to getting started on a great carrear.

College had definitely built my character. I had to get everything together when I first started taking classes here at YVCC. Transition from high school into college was a huge step because here you can?t slack off. To go onto the next level for a class you must average at least a C grade in that class and nothing lower. So studying is of most importance. Attending college has been valuable because I am being trained to major in Business. I?m learning more about the field so that once I am working in my profession I will be successful. Getting to meet other students and interact with them through study groups has also made things a lot easier.

I would tell me: Be focused on what you want to be, find your degree path and stick to it, be patient and dont jump into the work enviorment yet, Be confident, Be assertive, DONT WASTE TIME, surround yourself with like minded successful people, Learn all you can about something before signing it. Be yourself dont let anyone determine your future but you.

You are not stupid. Do not listen to that principal or that ignorant hall monitor. You will indeed amount to something in life, and you will one day be an honor student. Do not give up on yourself. You may not know what you want to do with your life now, but you will know it when you realize it and when you do, you will be ready for college. The work is not insanely hard and for geniuses only like you think it is. Follow directions, do what you are asked, and for goodness sake, be patient. Good things are waiting for you.

ODnt change your mind just go for it while what you learned in high school is still fresh in your head. Let you mind lead you and make sure you look at the priorities not the dream unless they are the same.

I was a young mother who struggled to live and gave up school to work two jobs, i would have to go back and tell myself and people like me to stick with it . School pays off in the long run and just look at were you will be in 10 years if you dont. I would have to say get help for school it is out there waiting for you , but most of all dont give up, it gets harder to learn as you get older , trust me i know. Just learn and grow , you will love it.

Since I waited to go to school when I was 26, I would tell myself to be more careful in my actions and get across to myself the dangers of some of the life I've lewad. That some things aren't good, no matter what I think at the time. I would strive to bring up how good life will be and could be, if I took better care of myself in several different ways.

The advice I would give to myself Is to never make the same mistakes twice. I say that becasue In high school I played around alot I didnt listen to the teacher I was the class clown. I see now that was a big mistake high school helps you prepare for the real life and real life is not a joke and it's not nothing to play around with. I would tell myself to get it together don't be the class clown sit down and listen. Pay attention to the teacher because they are only helping you prepare for your adult life something they already know about. I would also tell myself thati can do anything I put my mind to as long as i'm willing to learn there is always someone somewhere willing to teach me. Now i'am a 22yr old single mother getting my life together so I can provide a better life for me and my child. If I would of known then what i know now I would have done things a lot differently I can honestly say that I'm learning from my mistakes and I won't make them again.

I would tell myself to press through the tough times. No matter how hard a situation may seem, you can always make it through. I would also tell myself that education is extremely important. Once you stop attending college it is twice as hard to start again; just keep going and graduate on time. The last thing I would tell myself would be the importance of social activities. Sororities and clubs help you make life long friends, take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way.

my advice to myself woul be go directly in to college, do not pass go and get your butt back in school the next quarter after graduation!

I would advise myself to meet several times with my high school counselor and then with the college counselor to make sure my grades, interests and skills match the program of study I have chosen. Secondly, I would want to know who tutors and where the tutoring staff offices are so when I got behind or frustrated I could get the necessary help versus getting poor grades and giving up and dropping out of school. I performed much better in college when I lived at home because I wasn't as swayed by the social life so I would definitely recommend living at home for the first couple years at least.

i would say to myself to take risks. Be sure of myself . I would say to fight for what i believe and always give your best to everything. To not be afraid to ask for help or to ask questions. To be determined and have faith.

There are quite a few things that I would tell myself, but the most important thing I would like to stress it the need to learn to study. I have found as a college student that I was illprepared in this regard. I never had to study and I did not take school very seriously because it was easy. I wish that I could tell myself how important it is to work hard at school and to study and not slide by just because it is easy. I wish as well that I could work with myself on the procrastination habits that I have. I would tell myself to kick it into gear and be the best that I can be and not to be afraid to try and to not just sit idley and let the world pass me by. I would also tell myself to explore my options and not settle, that there are great things out there if I would only look. And finally I would tell myself to be filling out as many scholorships as I can because those loans are not fun.

Thinking back to when I was a senior in high school, I now can see all the mistakes I was maken. The most important piece of knowledge I have gained over the years is to listen to what your older generation is telling you. They've been there and probably know what they are talking about. I would also tell myself the same thing I am telling my children today; that to be your best you need to do your best. This means giving 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} everytime. If I could go back in time I would change the amount of time I spent finding reasons not to go to school and focus all that energy on focusing on school.

Wow your finally here! Your about to complete 12 years of school. Should you quit now? Besides you can still get a good job with your high school diploma. And you can stay with mom forever. After all she loves you and she doesn't want you to leave. And you dont want her to worry do you? No sweetheart. Keep going! Don't settle for a less. Set goals that are as big as your dreams and go for it. Don't stop here. Keep going!You have your whole life ahead of you so use it wisely. You are in a position that most people wish they could go back to. You dont have any bills,spouse or children to take care of. Don't go out there getting yourself in alot of debt using your parent income as a backup plan. Continue educating yourself. And I dont even want to hear that college is too expensive excuse. Financial aid is available as well as other scholarships for just about anything. So dont let it end when you walk across the stage. But let your future begin. One you and mom can be proud of.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as high school senior I would tell myself to make sure you set goals for your future and that you put the process in motion to achieve those goals. I would also tell myself that there is more to life than socializing and eventually you have to grow up and realize that unless you take steps to prepare for the real world, you may end up in a situation where you have to rely on either you parents, spouse or the government to help you live day to day and you will lose any independence that you may have gained. Plan for your future and get an education beyond high school so you can get a job that you enjoy doing that can allow you to be independent and live your life on your terms, at your convenience and at your level of satisfaction. High school is fun, especially senior year, but you have to remember that in the long term, only you can make your goals a reality. Do not take the lazy road, you may not like the turns it takes or the destination it leads to.

Get your priorities straight and decide what you want to do in life and do it.

Hey man don't be scared, but yes i'm you 15 years from now. I know that in your mind there is so much more for you than to continue in your school, but we need to talk I have come back to set us staight . I know that our girlfriend is with child, and you are serching for the best thing to do. you are young and believe that your fathers success can help define you. This is not the right thinking. We do need a home and to be able to raise our children, but by droping out all we do is open ourselves up for all kind of dissappointments. You will fall in with people that you would not have if you stayed in school . Drugs and alcohol will consume our lives, and tear our family appart. By the time you are my age you are single, you do own your on buissness, but it is struggling along. If you would have desided to follow your dream you would at my age already be a well respected lawyer. Instead I have to fight the battle of regaining the respect that we deserve. Follow your dreams.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely encourage proper preparation. Study more; pay close attention, and no goofing off. However, in reality knowing what I know now I would have to go even further back in time than, my senior year, for the proper preparation to fully excel in my collage experience. If I knew then what I know now I definitely would have taken steps in the right direction to better prepare. I am here now, and there is nothing I can do to change the path I have chosen or how prepared I am. But, by having the experience and knowledge I have, I can encourage, empower, and inspire, my three small children to take steps in the right direction preparing for collage. Even though we can not go back in time and correct mistakes or our wrong doings we can use these lessons learned to better prepare our future generation.

There are a couple of things I would change if it were possible to go back in time. I would have preferred to earn a Commonwealth of Kentucky diploma instead of a standard. It would only have involved me taking a few extra courses and completing some community service. At the time it didn?t even occur to me to try but the benefit would have been well worth it. I also wish I had worked with my school resource center to get more information about taking the SAT and ACT exams. Since I knew where I wanted to go to college and what the requirements where I elected to only take the ACT. Looking back it would have been wise to take both. Plus if I had taken skill building practice classes I could have improved my score. Academic success in college involves being well organized. However, you also need to be able to balance socializing and commitments outside of school. The best way I know to achieve this is through careful preparation, being focused and disciplined. I can?t go back in time to help myself but hopefully my insight can help someone else.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself advice based on the knowledge I know now, I would definitely tell myself that the word can't, is not allowed in my vocabulary, and that anything is possible remember never give up and always keep your goals in mind as you strive for what you want to gain out of life, no matter what it may be, the truth is your future is in your hands and no one else's. You must always stay positive and motivated, in the end if you work hard enough your outcome will be your success, if you work hard and yet you fail you are not working hard enough. Always remember who you are and how far you have come and how much further you can go live to learn and learn to succeed.

If I could go back in time to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take things one day at a time. There is no rush to get everything done at the same time. Pace yourself and give yourself the time to not only enjoy your time in college but also to enjoy life in general. Always make time for everything and use to-do lists for everything to be able to get everything done. Most importantly, surround yourself with a lot of support. You cannot get through anything without the support from your family and friends. Ask them for help whenever you feel like you want to give up, even if it's just to hear a pep talk or to vent. It definately helps. Finally, always approach your everything in life with the same joy and wonder as a child. You will be surprised how much you learn when you approach everyithing with an open and nonjudgmental mind.

The advice I would give myself is to continue getting the best grades possible, and stay focus while in your senior year of high school. I also would tell myself to listen to what it is that your teachers are asking you to do and do it. Because in higher education you are going to have the professor lecture and teach you. In high school you have the teachers who are almost babysitting you. But at the university you are there to listen to the professor, understand what he is teaching. Then you apply what you have learned to your field of study and your everyday life. Math for an example, I have learned to love it. I realized it is not just about numbers, shapes, and lines. It is also applicable to situations you might face in life. I would also tell myself to always do your best, because doing your best work always pays off. I did do my best and I have made the dean's list because of it. Finally, I would say to myself focus, listen, and apply yourself, and you will be greatly rewarded.

My advice would be to stay focused on your education and get everything possible out of it. Now that I have made this transition to go back to school after 20 years I have learn that procrastination was my biggest downfall. I am doing very well in my first term thanks to staying focused and motivated. I am so tired of these dead end jobs even though I made decend paychecks but when your supervisor comes to you and say your job has been eliminated, what are you going to do now. My advice to myself was to find a field that's in demand along with something that I enjoy doing will work for me. When having to start all over in the work field at my age is not a good thing. So stay in school and stay focused and look at the big picture. It always get greater later. I am working on my associate's now after all these years in Health Information Technology. Where as I could have had this plus a masters degree years ago. So don't put off what you can do today. I'm living proof.

If I could go back in time, and talk to myself as a high school senior, my advice would be, stay strong, think past today and plan for the future. I would let myself know that life will not get any easier than it is today. Sure there will be tons of parties, trips and fun, but to stay focused and finish school. I would tell myself to take school seriously, and don?t just attend the first two weeks and quit until the next semester. I would tell myself that one day I will want more, and one day I will wish I had more and one day I will have a child that I would want to follow in my foot steps by completing college and getting a degree. I would tell myself that sure, I can find a job that would pay good money, but if I want to be truly happy, I need to find a career, something that will fill my soul and make me happy. There is so much I would tell myself if I could turn back the hands of time. I guess that is all a part of the growing process.

If I could go back in time I would go back to when I was in eight grade and start fresh through high school. I would make sure that I keep my GPA at 3.5 and start attending classes that will help me with my accounting degree.

If I could go back and speak to myself, I would address issues that plagued me for over 20 years. These issues have prevented me from attending school prior to now. As an individual who hassuffered mental illness and years of abuse, this is a difficult question, indeed. However, I would encourage myself to take treatment of my mental illness seriously and not allow it to hinder me from reaching for my dreams. Also, I would mention that along the lines of tretment, to address the issues of the childhood abuses with my therapists and begin to allow myself to heal from these wounds at a much earlier age. I would not allow myself to fall into the pit that has taken so long to climb out of.

Keep going to College. Don't take any breaks. Otherwise you'll never go back and finish.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would tell myself to prepare now rather than later. Being in high school is so much simpler than being in college because I feel you reach your adult hood after high school. When I was in high school we were offered college course we can take now and not have to worry about it once we graduate and go to college. I would have told myself to take them courses that way I can jump right into the concentration of my major when starting college and graduate sooner. I would also give myself the advice of joining some sort of club and maybe even getting a job because the experience is what gets you in the door. As well as do plenty of research on several schools at once and apply for plenty of scholarships because they are out there waiting for high school students to graduate and go to college. Preparing now while in high school for when I graduate and go to college is the best advice I could give myself.

If I would have the chance to go back and speak with myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to finish High School and gratuate on my graduation day. Not to wait many years later. I would have told myself to put my education first and not anything else. This could have helped me with the current degree I am working towards now and would have a better start then than I do now. I would also tell myself it will be all right and well worth it, because no matter what anyone tells you it is not there life that they are leading. If you want to go to dance school go, if you want to become an attorney do it. It is your life do as you see fit and soak up all the knowledge that you can before it is too late.

Start looking at colleges sooner instead of the last second. Other than that I think I made the right decisions right out of highschool.

The advice I would give a high school senior is to make sure that you are prepared and make sure that you have placed plenty of thought into the school and field that you wish to attend. It is very important to make sure that you are going to be comfortable at the school and with the courses that you will have to attend. If it is hard for you to be away from your family for long periods of time, then you need to look into local colleges. While this is an important time to grow up and become more independent, sometimes moving miles away can be a little overwhelming. The second part of my advice would be to make sure that field of study you are entering is truly what you want to do. If this is not a course of study that you are interested in then you are wasting time and money.

i would tell myself to remember you will have time for fun, friends and boys once you have your degree. set your goals now and stick to them. it will be easier to attend college now than after you have children. i would also tell myself what i tell my own kids which is that they do not want to end up working a manual labor job that tears down their bodies, harms their lungs, and makes them miserable like i have had to do.

Wow! If I could go back in time to being a high school senior again I would make sure to tell myself that I should not wait at all before going on to college. I would make sure that I was prepared and took all of the college credit courses that were offered at my high school instead of taking teacher's assistant. Back when I was in high school I didn't think that I would need to go to college or that I was capable. I would tell myself that I am only as good as I believe that I can be and would let myself know that college is the key to a great career and a better life. I often wonder what life would be like if I had done things differently, such as going to college and taking all those higher courses in high school. I wouldn't have to be a freshman at 24 working to support myself as well as trying to go to school full time. It would have been a lot easier if I had that little me on my shoulder giving me this advice back then.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell my self to relax. Not everyone is the same and relax your idea of what a college student is or how they act. You are unique and have an individual path to follow. Open up to new ideas and new experiences because you don't know until you've given a good, honest try to something unfamiliar. Before you decide on a degree path, truly take a hard look at what you can do with that degree. Is it what you honestly want? When all is said and done, have fun. Enjoy your life and the path you're traveling. Don't put any more stress on yourself than absolutely necessary. Life is forgiving and if you make a misstep along the way, don't worry so much, it can be fixed.

If I could go back to my high school self and give advice I would start by telling myself to study more. Not to be so afraid to push myself harder and that just doing enough was not always the best. I would encourage myself to take chances and not to be afraid of making mistakes, after all you learn more from mistakes then from always being right. I would encourage myself to travel and learn from different cultures and to try to think more outside of the box then conform to the box. The most important thing I would tell myself that there is so much to do and try that you should not worry about getting married so young and trying to make everyone else happy. Do what you think is right, do what you think is challenging, do what you think might make you happy, and try and find the passion in your life.

Well let me say this when I was in high school I was doing good until I thought school was becoming bored. So in my last year I dropped out of high school. I attended a couple of tech. school and found that they was not what I wanted. so I decided not to do anything. So when I turned 31 yrs old I decided to obtain my G.E.D. where I passed my first try. After that I wanted to go back to school for criminal justice. went to a couple of schools and found all the school wanted was the money. Enrolling in Kaplan was the best thing I have ever done. I can't wait until I'm finished so I can attend Kaplan again for my master degree

My advice would be, take as many courses in high school to complement your major and keep very focused on your GPA. Work closely with the financial aid department at your college and apply for as many scholorships as possible and study before taking your SAT.

I am 26 years old and finally getting a chance to go back to college and finish what I started. I wish I could go back and tell myself to start planning earlier and not to take any time off in between high school and college. Take tours to as many colleges as you can. It helps you turn your dream into more of a reality. Don't let your personal life take over either. You will have plenty of time for that in college and after you graduate. For me, I just figured I was young and had all the time in the world, turns out time flies once you have that high school diploma in your hands and you enter "real life". One last thing, try not to procrastinate on the things that really matter.

The first thing I would do would be attend and complete college before becoming a parent. Life is trying enough without trying to be the bread winner, parent and student all at the same time. I would also be on top of applying for scholarships and financial aid as soon as I knew about it. Any and all financial help is a wonderful thing. College is a very important aspect of getting further in life and although it's expensive it's worth every penny. Finally, I would tell myself to buckle down and get the grades needed to be a good college student by learning appropriate study habits, and being prepared for everything.

I would have went to college right away instead of waiting 10 years because it is harder to go to college once you are in your thirtys. I would recommend to myself to study hard and be self disaplined. Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask the professor to explain the material again either in the class setting or other means. Do not take out extra money from your loans if you can get by without it. Get recomendations from your professors; they will come in handy!

I would have found the funds to go to college at 17. I attended a school for gifted students and ignored my abilities because of a desire to make money and become independent. Having experienced life, marriage, motherhood and, by extension, becoming a grandparent, I see the value of a higher education and stress that point to my children. The transition for me was in the form of a 2 year education at a community college, which was a wonderful experience. However, I learned the value, after 44 years in the work world, of entering that world with as many advantages as possible, or as available to a high school senior. College life is scintillating, open and stimulating. Every high school senior should avail themselves of at least 4 years of college education and catapult that education into a brilliant career, always learning, growing and open to new experiences.

Don't be scared because it really isn't that bad. Do it now because if you don't you will wish you did. Do everything you can and never give up, stay focused. The chose that your making is the best chose that you can ever make for yourself and it's worth every bit.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice for my educational future I would tell myself to work hard and dont give up! Dont ever give up your dreams, no one can take those away from you!

I would tell myself to plan a set of goals. How to achieve and maintain them once in college. I would find help or support groups to encourage me while in school to not fail. I would try to strive to succeed. I would tell myself that I can do it. I would of definitely listened to my parents in the essence of going to college while maintaining housing with them. The "REAL WORLD" is hard enough to struggle all by yourself. I would definitely live with my parents while attending college, working part-time, not accumulate any debt, save what I can and succeed in a career that I enjoy. I would advice myself to pick a career that I will enjoy and not change right away. Something that will give me stability, financial security and a comfortable feeling. I would tell myself not to have children or get married until my career was completed and a job was in place. I would tell myself to enjoy life before a life commitment, but to make sure overall that it is what you want out of life to be happy, not content. Thank you.