Don't misrepresent where you went to school.

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Ok so Harvard University issues the degree. Got it. Let’s chalk this one up under work smarter not harder.

Harvard Extension students have access to fewer non-loan aid options, so I don't know how that results in working smarter. 

I looked into Harvard Extension's master's program, and these were the reasons why I didn't choose it. 

1. I would have to take three courses on campus. How much would it cost for me to live in Massachusetts for a semester? Can I afford to quit my job? You can get away with only being on campus for three weeks for some of the degree programs, but this wasn't the case for the one I was interested in. 

2. You can't receive financial aid until you're admitted. You have to take three courses before applying. That's $8,250 out of pocket. 

3. I would spend $33,000 for a degree that employers would know is second-rate compared to non-extension programs. 

If I had time to attend class on campus, it would make more sense to attend University of Texas at Austin. There are a lot more UT graduates here, so networking would be easier. If Texas A&M had an online master's program that I was interested in, that would have been the best choice because Texas A&M has one of the strongest alumni associations. It's ranked lower than UT, but it's easier to network as a Texas A&M alumnus.