MPA Beginning

[worldoflucky]

Today I started the long process to get my MPA. MPA stands for Masters in Professional Accountancy. Its an accounting masters that also preps the student to take the CPA exam. Each of the last three quarters preps the student to pass 3 of the 4 CPA exam parts. I talked with Dr. Larsen, who is the MPA representative on the CWU-Lynnwood campus.

Dr. Larsen said I fit perfectly, my GPA, degree and experience are all what they look for. The only thing I haven't done yet is the GMAT test for masters students. I am in the process of contacting Dr. Tidd (who is in Ellensburg) on the selection process for the GMAT. Dr. Larsen suggested I just take the GMAT cold, but I need to make sure that if I blow the GMAT that I can retake it for a better score.

Once this is established I will contact my employer. I am fortunate, my employer will cover a small portion of my schooling since the classes directly relate to being a state auditor. I will also probably need to take some loans, and search for scholarships. From what I understand, the program only starts in the fall (its a 2 year "night" course that would work around my work schedule). I figure worst case scenario I will have to wait until a year from this September. If thats the case I will start taking community college classes. The nice side effect is if I can take 6 credits, I can put my current student loan payments into "in school" deferment. I would like to do that and roll the loans over to Direct Loans when the Healthcare bill takes effect. One side effect of the HC bill is student loans will be handled by the government directly. I hate Sallie Mae, so I am hoping to roll my loans directly over to the government, yes they do run that better than a private for profit loan company :)

So, I am hoping today marks the beginning to get my Masters program.

Comments

[sartan0.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

[bakersgames.livejournal.com]

Thank you sir.

[bardon.livejournal.com]

One large Woot! from us Down Under, mate. Sounds like things are really rolling along well for you.

Just be careful - I've seen the Python skit about Chartered Accountants, and that job's dangerous! :)

[bakersgames.livejournal.com]

Thank you sir, and we are approaching this in a way that wont interfere our eventually being able to come down and visit :)

[bardon.livejournal.com]

And we truly appreciate it, mate - we're so looking forward to having you two come visit!

[bakersgames.livejournal.com]

It wasn't in the main HCA bill, it was in the amendment right after it.

I never work too hard, but here's hoping I will get those classes soon :)

[jajy1979.livejournal.com]

Sallie Mae was a mess, I know my cousin works for them. Unfortunately this just cut his hours in half, so he's heading back to school too.

Good luck with the MPA, I'm delaying my MAcc for a good long while because I don't want to remain here any longer.

[sifyra.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! That's awesome!! You don't need luck wished to you, because you're too awesome not to get it! :D

[jesse-dylan.livejournal.com]

Excellent! Congratulations!

[bardon.livejournal.com]

Wait - so up until now, student loans have had to go through a retail bank not gov't?

That's all kinds of screwed up. What's to stop them from screwing you over?

[bakersgames.livejournal.com]

Oh, it was still a government loan, we got charged the same interest as direct from the government. The only difference is when you get out of school the repayment options are a lot stricter on private, plus the private gets all the interest and benefit of a govt backed loan with no risk. At least this way any interest I pay goes to the government who actually gave the money.

The private lenders though definitely have a motive to try and screw you over, whereas the government isn't driven by profit motive.

[bardon.livejournal.com]

Okay, it wasn't *quite* as bad as I thought, but still - I'm glad they've fixed that up.

Nothing personal, but sometimes the way things are set up in your country really makes me shake my head. :)

[bakersgames.livejournal.com]

Yep, its all about the corporations getting rich. Thats ok, I am going to work a few years, then move to a more socialized/civilized nation.

[biteycat.livejournal.com]

That's wonderful news! And, unlike my degree, you'll actually use it :)