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congrats on your success.. Thanks for sharing the details. I'm sure this post will help ease some of the fears of the CPNE.

I have been considering The College Network for sometime now and have yet to sign up. I decided to do a cost comparison of TCN and Excelsior College. The costs of TCN I Compared included modules, test fees and all EC fees. I have found EC was approx 2,000 cheaper. However, EC cost compared does not include the cost of books needed for each class. So in my case the difference in cost is not that great. I also weighed in the fact that more than one book is sometimes needed with classes through EC. I agree that each individual should do their own research. I notice the majority of complaints about TCN is cost and not content of materials. As some people have posted you can buy modules on Ebay that can help decrease some of your expenses. Oh yes let's not forget TCN is not a college. This is true and was made perfectly clear when I met with a Rep, it also states on all paperwork I received. I think its very important with anything in business that time is taken to read any contracts before you sign them despite what is said..I used to be one of those people who just thought awful things about this company. I now have the pleasure of working with a graduate of EC who utilized TCN and is actually a success story on their website. She has stated to me personally that she loved TCN materials got all A's and B's & 1C and used no other materials to study. She also loved the support of TCN. Go figure:). Good luck to everyone who has started any distant learning program. Stay encouraged :)