Unit 8 distance Learning

I have registered with kaplan for distance learning for Unit 8 and i have just received
1) Study text/Workbook
2) pocket notes
3) Mock exam which is suppose to be submitted before 21 of May
I have never used distance before for all my studies I have been going to college full time but unfortunately i moved to the Republic of Ireland (AAT is not offered in colleges)
Whats the difference with buying those material on your own really I cant see the point of using distance its just costly.
I thought Kaplan will be guiding me thru my studies until the exams
I am just confused
1) Study text/Workbook
2) pocket notes
3) Mock exam which is suppose to be submitted before 21 of May
I have never used distance before for all my studies I have been going to college full time but unfortunately i moved to the Republic of Ireland (AAT is not offered in colleges)
Whats the difference with buying those material on your own really I cant see the point of using distance its just costly.
I thought Kaplan will be guiding me thru my studies until the exams
I am just confused
Comments
They will be guiding you through your studies, but you have to contact them for guidance, instead of, at most colleges, where you have a teacher telling you what to study for the next class etc.