Okay, so I wanted to get a bachelor’s degree in psychology, but I also needed to keep working full-time. An online program seemed like the only way, and since I’m in California, I figured I’d start looking at schools here. First I googled “online psychology bachelor’s degree california.”
I scrolled through a bunch of school websites. It was kind of overwhelming, to be honest. So many options! I started making a list of things that were important to me:
- Cost: I definitely didn’t want to go into massive debt.
- Accreditation: Making sure the school and program were legit was a must.
- Flexibility: I needed something that would work with my crazy work schedule.
- Course offerings: I wanted to see if they had classes that actually interested me.
I narrowed down my list to a few schools that seemed promising. Then I dug deeper. I checked their accreditation status to make sure everything was good. I then read some student reviews online – some good, some bad, gotta take it all with a grain of salt, you know?
Comparing Program Details
Next, I compared the actual program details. Some programs were completely online, while others had a few optional in-person things. I also looked at the course requirements. I found out it’s better to take a look at the fine print!
I then filled out some of those “request information” forms on the school websites. That got me a bunch of emails and brochures, so I reviewed them. I even talked to a couple of admissions counselors on the phone. They were pretty helpful, answering my questions about financial aid and stuff.
Finally, after all that research and back-and-forth, I decided on a program that seemed like the best fit for me. And after I sent my transcripts, and filled more forms, I finally got my acceptance email!
