Student Testimonials

Penn Foster gave me a sense of accomplishment and self-worth. Instead of just being a mom and a housewife, I now own and run my own business out of my home. It's a great program! I have already referred four people since I started Penn Foster.

C. Powers, CA

Learning from Penn Foster was exciting and easy! Thank you for the opportunity to have learned interior decorating from your program. I now have a Career Diploma in a subject that I love as both a hobby and a career!

C. Swan, FL

I married when I was 19 years old and did not go to college. When I received the information in the mail about your school, I was very excited and knew this was the way I could get my education. Penn Foster fulfilled all that I wanted to get from my program and they were so helpful and explained everything so well.

B. Talbert, TX

When I applied for my position and interviewed, I made my employer aware that I was presently taking an at-home training program for medical office assisting. My salary increased when I finished the program.

S. Fielding, TN

I feel the program is just wonderful. I was working (and still am) as a certified nursing assistant. My Director of Nurses was informed of my Penn Foster schooling and was pleased with my transcript. So now she is having me train for a Health Information Manager position. I'll be in the medical office, right where I want to be.

M. Seidel, MN

I think the Penn Foster system is great. I enjoyed working on my program during my free time. It was great to be able to work my studies into my life without having to quit my job. I even took my program while on vacation! The medical knowledge I gained from the Penn Foster Medical Office Assistant Program helped me to attain my current position. I earned a 28 percent raise in pay and my chances of future advancement are great! Penn Foster gave me the chance to do something I couldn't have afforded elsewhere.

C. Wittlief, WI

Thanks to Penn Foster, I learned a valuable skill that helped me get a better-paying job. I've nearly doubled my income! I now work in a well-respected hospital, and I owe it all to Penn Foster for giving me the great skills I needed. My dream has finally come true...I want to thank Penn Foster for giving me the training I needed.

J. Foxx, FL

I had a secretarial background already, but no knowledge of medical terminology. Penn Foster provided the medical background I needed in order to become a Medical Transcriptionist.

K. Juergens, MO

I am so happy to have gone the Penn Foster route. I am now employed as a Medical Transcriptionist. I received my diploma in January and was hired at a prestigious doctor's office in my area at the end of February. I am also considering starting my own business in time.

M. Klecka, NC

It was nice to be able to work at my own pace. Sometimes I don't have the time to put aside a couple of hours for a class. Being able to study at midnight or 6:00 a.m. was really helpful. I plan to combine my knowledge of welding with the knowledge I gained from this program to go into motorcycle restoration.

A. Anthony, CA

I was very impressed with Penn Foster and all the program material. My boyfriend and I are starting a motorcycle business and this program will help make it a great success.

S. Kirby, LA

Upon completion of my Penn Foster program, I was promoted to Management Assistant and received a substantial pay increase. I hope to one day be able to pursue a career in the federal government with my education and experience.

L. Cress, WY

This program was an excellent way for me to gain a solid knowledge of the law quickly. I can understand what the lawyers I deal with are saying and doing, and what their needs are when preparing a case for court. Best of all: It works!

J. P. Fannin, NJ

I have already had two major law firm interviews. The lawyers were impressed with my knowledge–one told me that I was more advanced than some two-year college graduates. Penn Foster certainly laid a good foundation for my future.

T. Wilson, TX

The PC Repair Program helped me confirm my abilities, and more importantly, gave me the Career Diploma I needed to prove my skills. Thanks to Penn Foster, I earned a pay raise at work, and now I make more than $30,000 a year. As a believer in the importance of continuing education, I have recommended Penn Foster to others, and I'll continue to do so. They sure helped me!

S. A. Wright, NC

I work in the semi-conductor business and the education that I received from my PC Repair Program gave me a better understanding of what my end product is. I thought so much of the PC Repair Program, I have recently enrolled to get my Associate Degree in Business Management.

S. Spencer, TX

When I started this program, I was employed as a groomer, but I had no experience. My Penn Foster program gave me a general overview of the different cuts and the business as well. This was very helpful!

B. Goff, IN

I felt very comfortable with the school, and after having such good luck with my first program, I decided to take a second – and it proved to be just as great as the first.

J. Pratt, CA

This was a new interest to me, and by taking your program, it gave me the confidence to go forward and pass the national certification test. It was a big step, but I did it. Now I have the confidence in myself to do a good job.

K. Bossert, OR

I will definitely recommend Penn Foster. I have already recommended it to friends and family. I wasted a lot of money at first with a local college in the Pharmacy Technician program and they didn't offer half as much as Penn Foster did. Thank you!

D. Melancon, CO

Your program was well-defined, self-paced and the video tapes were excellent. You provided priceless reference materials that can be used even after the program is completed. Since completing the program, I see nature in a different perspective and I have decided to sell my work to various organizations.

J. Dicks, APO

After 10 years of college and obtaining a Master's Degree, I did not have the patience to be a student again. Penn Foster allowed me to learn new photography skills/techniques in the comfort and convenience of my own residence.

D. Scott, MO

I worked security for President Bush’s speech at Yale University, using all of the observation and communication skills that I have learned at Penn Foster.

R. Abrams, CT

Having the Career Diploma opened doors for me. I was able to get on my way toward getting my license and practicing on my own. As a single mom, it was very hard to try and juggle a full-time job, part-time schooling, and being a mother. Through Penn Foster, I was able to work around my schedule and at my own pace.

C. Hill, MN

Everything I learned was valuable. It gave me an understanding of the entire field of investigation and helped me to decide where I could best fit in. I know Penn Foster is a reliable school that delivers what it says it will. Employers know the Penn Foster name and are impressed when they see you put in extra effort to advance.

P. R. Levine, OH

Penn Foster training covered the topics I needed to know to start my career in locksmithing. In fact, Penn Foster covered many subjects the other guys didn't even mention! The program gave me the knowledge I needed to be able to talk to other security professionals on their level, which made it easier to obtain information for my customers. Now I have my own locksmithing business and I've already started two apprentice locksmiths on your program, in addition to their work for me. I'm ahead of my first five year plan for my business, and for the first time I love my boss (because it's me!).

K. Mayo, SC

Penn Foster is providing modern methods of business in a way that's easy to learn. The program I've recently completed helped me improve my management skill, get a promotion, and of course, make more money.

P. Nguyen, CA

Penn Foster was wonderful for me. Although I have a BS in Education, I still wanted a diploma in Small Business Management to enhance that degree. I have been hired by a local college to act as coordinator for the Self-Employment Training Program and also to teach business planning. Additionally, my Penn Foster program helped me to write my own business plan for my company. By doing specific target marketing, I have been able to increase my sales 400% in the first three quarters.

P. Heartsfield, IL

This is my second program with Penn Foster and, once again, I am totally satisfied with the results achieved. I run a small repair shop from my home along with my full-time position. By taking this program in Small Engine Repair, I plan to expand my business to cover lawn mowers, snowblowers, etc. - eventually running my business at home full-time and leaving my full-time position.

D. Foreman, WI

I've been working on equipment since I was about 13 years old. Taking the time to go through this program allowed me to become more knowledgeable in some of the "gray areas" and to learn the best way to go about certain tasks.

A. Sumey, MD

With my Career Diploma, I was able to get a better job. And the knowledge I gained from Penn Foster helped me understand how to relate to kids in a classroom and how to help the teacher.

M. Higgins, MT

I took your Teacher Aide Program to enhance my skills and better serve the students and teachers that I work with. I’ve become more knowledgeable and more self-confident in my position and I want to make a career as a para-educator. I have worked as a one-on-one child assistant for two and a half years, worked in a third grade classroom, and with a special needs child. I was able to use the knowledge I gained through your program to become part of a team with both the classroom teacher and the resource teacher. Now I continue to better serve my school, and I enjoy every moment.

N. Moses, IA

I took the program because I love learning new things. I love children and I know this program will help me better understand their needs.

P. Palmer, CO

Penn Foster was very helpful – I have a Diploma which makes me feel really good about myself. In the future, I plan on going into the travel industry. I just want to say thank you for having such a great, great program!

J. Novak, PA

I always wanted to be a Travel Agent but didn't have the time to go to school and raise my family. This way, I could do both - and to me, that's great.

L. Putra, WI

I believe this program gave me an advantage when I applied for a job at an animal shelter. I was told I was the most qualified applicant and I think that the program I took was the reason!

M. Ryan, VT

The Penn Foster program helped me obtain the job of my dreams. Now I'm in charge of an area of important fishery research, working with both the state and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help find a solution to keep the pump back units at a local power plant from killing so many fish. My job gives me a sense of pride and accomplishment. Thanks a lot, Penn Foster, for helping me achieve this great goal.

G. Abercrombie, GA

I move and travel a lot and with at-home education, I can do that. I am not tied down to one certain area. I have moved from Minnesota to Alaska and couldn't have done that while attending a traditional college or university.

R. Buchholz, AK

The program of study resulted in a promotion and a position as an instructor for different types of classes in forestry/conservation. I liked Penn Foster so much that I had three friends enroll and I enrolled in another program.

C. Mugrage, WA