Penn Foster Proctor

[Ghostwriter]

I just ordered the Penn Foster Terrorism course and was wondering what people's experiences were with the PF proctors? I understand that you can use anyone with at least an Associate's Degree and cannot be a relative, correct?

[bricabrac]

I just ordered the Penn Foster Terrorism course and was wondering what people's experiences were with the PF proctors? I understand that you can use anyone with at least an Associate's Degree and cannot be a relative, correct?

Well it's not actually a PF proctor...it's a proctor you've chosen to sit your exam with.

Correct. Different last name, different mailing address, @ min AA degree.

Although, if I used my married name and my brother did not live out of state I don't think we would have encountered a problem. So I guess a BF, coworker, or next door neighbor will suffice as long as they have at minimum an AA degree. The only correspondence or communication my proctor ever received from them was a mailed envelope that included my exams. In the envelope they provide an envelope for you to return the exams. If memory serves, my final grades were posted within 10 days from mailing.

I filled out my form right away and returned by fax so it would be approved and added to my file by the time I completed my M/C quizzes. Here's a link to the form:
http://www.workforcedevelopment.com/form...e_Form.pdf

Keep in mind some courses do not require a proctored exam. Since your terrorism course is new to us (independent students) here, you won't know until your course is activated. If the exam is not proctored, you will see an extra link for the final exam on your course page. That link will have the final exam booklet attached. You complete the final in a word document and upload back to the website.

All in all, proctored exam or not, PF has the easiest process I've encountered in any formal distance learning course to date.

Good luck and have fun!

[jt003806]

anyone know if a University testing center can be used? In this situation, there is not one person to fill out this form; I will not know who is covering until I have a firm date/time.
Also, how long does it normally take for PF to get this documentation out to the proctor? I need to wrap up one course in accounting or marketing by month end.

[LaterBloomer]

Bricabac, As always, you're so helpful. I'm taking some courses at Penn Foster, and I'm close to the end. On their web site, I could only find the form for a replacement proctor. You link is still good, so I could print up the forms. Thanks! Wish me luck on the tests. I'm very nervous. I sooooooo much prefer DSSTs and CLEPs. There's a reason why I'm not finishing my degree at a B&M.

[bricabrac]

Bricabac, As always, you're so helpful. I'm taking some courses at Penn Foster, and I'm close to the end. On their web site, I could only find the form for a replacement proctor. You link is still good, so I could print up the forms. Thanks! Wish me luck on the tests. I'm very nervous. I sooooooo much prefer DSSTs and CLEPs. There's a reason why I'm not finishing my degree at a B&M.

You will be fine I'm sure. The tests are not hard at all, just wordy. Remember it's all open book. Just be sure to elaborate a bit on each of your answers and you will pass with flying colors.

Good luck!