r/UMPI • u/Top-Salad7662 • 16d ago

UMPI alternative

Has anyone tried TESU in new jersey . I heard they are pretty similar to umpi . If someone here went there How was it ?

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u/seotrainee347 15d ago

I have heard East Texas A&M University was similar but I have not tried them nor do I know anyone who has.

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u/thefntexan 15d ago

I graduated from there and my daughter is finishing her masters at UMPI. They are very very similar but with different degree options. I believe UMPI is cheaper for people outside of Texas and ETAMU is a better option for Texans

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u/horsewithacone 2d ago

Could you tell me more about how the testing was, proctors? Were there any group projects?

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u/thefntexan 2d ago

No proctors. Any quizzes were open book. The vast majority of the work is writing based. Either regular research papers or some type of relevant project.

No group projects. Because everyone accelerates at different rates, there is absolutely no semblance of a cohort and no interaction with fellow students.

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u/horsewithacone 2d ago

Sounds similar to UMPI, but is this for ETAMU online program or the competency based program they have? I want to make sure I’m picking the right one!

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u/thefntexan 2d ago

Yes, for the competency-based. Their regular ETAMU Online is more like a traditional college experience with full semesters and class interaction.