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- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Milwaukee Area Technical College, UW Superior, and Carthage College.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider College of Menominee Nation and Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider College of Menominee Nation, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Madison Area Technical College, and UW Superior.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of UW Superior, Carthage College, and University of Wisconsin.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of Carthage College, UW Superior, and University of Wisconsin.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at University of Wisconsin.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Milwaukee Area Technical College.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at College of Menominee Nation, Lakeshore Technical College, Chippewa Valley Technical College, and Milwaukee Area Technical College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Wisconsin • Madison, WI
Studying Actuarial Science (completion in 1994)
• 3/4/2012
"The program was quite educational and I learned what I needed to learn. It was also very convenient for me in that I could study and take exams when I was able to."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | The coursework is educational and challenging. The online nature of the program makes it quite flexible, which is very important for those who work and/or have family commitments. |
| Program Reputation | 6 | The University of Wisconsin is very highly ranked in actuarial science, and, while I don't know the current ranking for the American Public University paralegal program, it is quite adequate. |
| Program Quality | 10 | My highest degree was obtained at the University of Wisconsin, but my paralegal certificate was obtained online through American Public University. I was highly satisfied with the education I received at both of these schools. |
| Instruction | 10 | My education at the University of Wisconsin was top-notch, as UW was the second highest ranked actuarial science program, behind only Wharton. Regarding my paralegal certificate obtained through American Public University, I am very surprised by how good the program was, and how much I learned given that it was an online program. |
| How Difficult | 8 | As previously stated, the actuarial science program at the University of Wisconsin was the second highest ranked actuarial science program, and was quite rigorous. My paralegal program was somewhat less rigorous, but was still difficult. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | There was quite a bit of book learning. There were also quite a few case studies. I would say the mix was quite balanced. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 10 | American Public University is an online school. Class lectures are done by video and can be viewed at any time, and assignments are due on sundays, giving students the ability to complete them at times that are convenient to their schedules. |
| Academic Facilities | 3 | American Public University is an online school. Therefore, facilities are non-existent. |
| Social Life | 3 | Again, American Public University is an online school, so therefore, athletics, parties, and organized social events are non-existent. |
| Placement Services | 8 | American Public University has much better job placement than I would have expected. They maintain job boards at the school website, as well as on LinkedIn. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | The University of Wisconsin has very good alumni support. American Public University has very good alumni support as well, particularly for an online school. |
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