DAVID G. of Brooklyn, NY

“I am currently taking the Criminal Justice Program at Penn Foster College. I was enrolled at Berkeley College in 1993 taking Business Management courses but, with the birth of my son, I had to drop out to work. Well, after another child and another on the way, when I decided I wanted to go back to finish my college education, a traditional college was out of the question.” Read more...

HEATHER H. of West Virginia

“My name is Heather. I have lived in North Carolina for almost 10 years, but I’m originally from West Virginia. I love to learn and share my knowledge with other people. Penn Foster has helped me with my lifestyle. I was having difficulty deciding on what I needed to do after high school because I felt like I wasn’t ready to leave home yet.” Read more...

Penn Foster College would like to showcase our alumni by sharing their stories of achievement with fellow Penn Foster students and graduates. Submit your “Stories of Success” during the month of March! In three paragraphs or less, tell us why you chose Penn Foster College, tell us of your post-graduation achievements, and share your words of encouragement and motivation for current and prospective students. Three winning entries will be chosen and each will receive a $30 gift certificate to the Penn Foster Bookstore. For more detailed information on the contest, check out your student message center.

ERIC ASHMAN

Senior Instructor in Finance, Math, and Accounting
Penn State University — Bachelor’s of Secondary Math Education
University of Scranton — Master’s Degrees in Accounting and Finance

Eric has worked in the Education Department at Penn Foster College for over 10 years as an instructor in math, accounting, and finances. He began his career teaching at the high school level for several years. After earning his master’s degrees, he worked for H & R Block for six years and began his own tax-preparer business. Eric has varied interests, “I keep active in a variety of sports such as biking, camping, bowling, and tennis. I also shoot in a dart league. I have a DJ business on the side and have an extensive music library covering music from the 50s to the present. I enjoy all types of movies but mainly like sci-fi, comedy and adventure films.”

Overstock.com® is offering Penn Foster students 10% off of select purchases. Save on laptops, gift baskets, and coats by entering the discount code 121728 upon checkout.

Check out our Special Offers page under the Student Center tab on our websites.

In addition to Overstock.com®, three new offers have been added from Microsoft®, Dell and GM. All you need to qualify for some of these offers is a valid student ID or proof of enrollment.

Perhaps you no longer find your current career fulfilling, or it does not reflect your skills. If you decide it’s time to move on, be sure to take time to explore and research your next steps before you take them. According to Web article, “Starting Your Career Transition,” people often make impulsive changes before they know what they want. For some suggestions on how to get to know yourself better, read the article on their website on Job-Hunt.org.

Click here to view the list of students who have recently achieved the Penn Foster Dean’s List honor and who have agreed to have their names listed. Congratulations to all!

Choose from several styles of t-shirts. Show your school spirit with a new short or long-sleeved t-shirt. Coupon expires 4/12/10. Enter coupon code E6488. Visit bookstore here.

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If you like puzzles, you’ll love this video podcast. At the 2008 EG Conference, famed puzzle designer Scott Kim let us see inside a puzzle-maker's mind. Displaying samples of his career's work, he introduced a few of the most popular types of puzzles and shared the fascinations that inspired some of his best. View short clip here.

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