Real Estate License -online or offline?

[Serena Salvato]

Hi everyone, as one of my first steps I'm going to get my real estate license for New York. I've found what seem to be good options for both online and in school classes. As a mom to an 8 month old baby girl, the online classes seem appealing. I'm just nervous about whether the companies that offer them are legit. My fear is that I pay the $395 fee plus $45/50 for the text book and the websites are a scam. Does anyone have any recommendations for online schools? What have been your experiences with online lessons? Good idea or not better to attend classes? Thanks so much in advance!