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  Study.com charged me another month without my consent
Posted by: Livia_Drusila - 04-23-2024, 09:05 AM - Forum: Saylor.org, Straighterline, Study.com, OnlineDegree.com, Sophia.Org Discussion - Replies (8)

I know this is how it works now, and I feel so stupid. But I put my debit card information in for a month's worth of the "College Saver" plan and assumed it would ask for permission if I wanted to renew for another month. However it just automatically charged me another $235. I have no use for the website anymore as I already completed the course that I meant to take (and I also didn't enjoy their material, which I thought was very poorly written and full of redundant examples that made it a chore for me to read).

Did I just lose $235? It's been two days since it renewed automatically. Is there anything I can do to dispute the charge?

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  ENEB to UK top up masters possible?
Posted by: Atoshi - 04-23-2024, 07:18 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (3)

Is it possible to convert an ENEB degree to a UK master's degree? I would like to start my masters journey with ENEB and later transfer the credit to a good university. I am just wondering if it's even an option. I can't apply for a government loan in Australia yet, so I am looking for an affordable degree option. Can’t wait to start my education journey all over again.

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  Test score
Posted by: rogeryoung - 04-23-2024, 04:28 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (4)

Hello,

I wonder if I need to get a score of 50 on the test and there are 80 questions; that means that I would need to get 40 or more right to pass. not 50 or more right?

Hope that someone can answer me!

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  Choosing the Right PhD Program Education / Hospitality (online)
Posted by: Frost87b3 - 04-23-2024, 03:54 AM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (5)

Hello everyone Smile ,

I'm looking to start my PhD journey and need some advice on choosing the right program that fits my situation. I've been delaying this for too long and am ready to begin as soon as possible.

So far my best option is a PhD in education from Manipal Nxt university.

Below is a summary of my background and what I'm looking for in a PhD program:


Your Location: Switzerland / Italy

Your Age: 36

What kind of degree do you want?: PhD (No DBA, no Professional Doctorates) in either education, eLearning, or tourism/hospitality-related field. I'm open to suggestion (like something related to sustainability that i can match with hospitality)

Current Regional Accredited Credits: I have a BSc with honors from Italy (180 ECTS Credits), an MSc in food science from the UK (180 ECTS Credits), a PGcert in Higher Education from a UK university (60 ECTS), and another UK undergraduate degree worth 20 ECTS Credits.

Any certifications or military experience? No

Budget: I have a maximum budget of $20-25K over 5 years. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible but will consider spending more for good recognition.

Commitments: I currently work full-time as a teacher in a private school (hospitality related) and can work on my studies part-time or in the evenings/weekends.

Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed.

Timeline: 3 to a maximum of 4 years would be ideal.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Payment in installments would be ideal.

Travel: I can travel 1-2 times during the 3-4 years of the degree if necessary, but I'd prefer not to.


Any guidance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for helping me navigate this decision!

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  I wonder
Posted by: Preavermy - 04-22-2024, 11:36 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (2)

Hello, 
Can a high school student in 11th and 12th grade receive automatic credit acceptance from institutions like Excelsior if they complete all college general education requirements at Sophia for instance? 
Is it possible for this student to start in 9th grade?
Many Thanks,

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  Possible TESU BACS + BS CIS/BSBA Finance Advice
Posted by: bigsquirrel7 - 04-22-2024, 10:50 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (1)

Your Location: IN, USA

Your Age: 24

What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor's in CS or CIS.  Considering doing the BACS + BS CIS at TESU.  Maybe swap the BS CIS for the BSBA with a concentration in Finance because CS + CIS may look redundant to someone who doesn't know that CIS is primarily business.

Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Ball State University Total Credits: 58

HIST150/The West in the World, 3, B
ID101/Freshman Seminar, 1, CR
PFW100/Physical Conditioning, 2, B+
THEA100/Intro Theat, 3, C+
BL260/Prin Bus Law, 3, B
ECON201/Elements of Micro, 3, B
ISOM125/Micro App for Business, 3, C
ECON202/Elem Macro, 3, A-
ENG104/Eng Comp 2, 3, B-
ACC201/Prin Acct 1, 3, C
CC205/Myths World, 3, A
FIN101/Fiscal Well, 1, A
MATH132/Brief Calculus, 3, C+
ENT241/The Entrepreneurial Exper, 3, B
ECON221/Business Statistics, 3, C+
ISOM210/Business Info Systems, 3, B-
ACC202/Princ of Accounting 2, 3, B-
CIS226/Business Systems App Dev, 3, A
ISOM249/Foundations of Business Comm, 3, B
ISOM300/Project Mgmt, 3, A
MGT300/Managing Behavior in Org, 3, B

Indiana University East Total Credits: 23

CHEMC101/Elementary Chemistry 1, 3, A
HISTH106/American History II, 3, A
ENGW131/Reading Writing & Inquiry, 3, B-
SPCHS121/Public Speaking, 3, B+
POLSY103/Intro to American Politics, 3, A-
CHEMC121/Elementary Chemistry Lab 1, 2, A
HISTH105/American History I, 3, A-
ENGL202/Literary Interpretation, 3, B

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:  None.

Any certifications or military experience? Military experience.


Credits from JST: 23

Advanced First Aid, 3
Human Health And Disease Prevention, 3
Introduction To Physical Fitness, 3 
Military Science, 3
Orienteering, 2
Firearms And Marksmanship, 3
Safety, 3

Supervision, 3

Budget: Not a concern of mine.

Commitments: Full-time job, spending quality time with spouse, taking care of pets.

Dedicated time to study: I am committing to 2 hours a day.  2 hours a day is the minimum I want to be at but I would rather be conservative.  It will likely end up being more than 2 hours a day, but I don't want to base things off of 3 or 4 hours and then life happens and I am disappointed at myself that I didn't finish in the timeframe I thought I would.

Timeline: I want to get this done as fast as possible.  I'm not the most patient individual, so when I want to get something done, I want to get it done ASAP

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Plan on going out of pocket.

Additional Information: I was going to school for CIS, but ended up leaving to pursue opportunities in sales.  There are a few different reasons that I left school.  There were issues with the military paying for my schooling, so I ended up having to take out loans which I was not happy about.  I also felt that the quality of the education was not very good in regards to the the computer side of the CIS program.  

In high school I did a lot of projects as a part of working for the school's technology office, and since I was a fast learner I was able to work on pretty much whatever I wanted.  I built websites, helped develop software, built automated temperature monitoring systems for the cafeteria, built student information kiosks, created multiple video games, etc.  Because I learned so much from these projects, I felt the computer/tech portion of the CIS program wasn't teaching me much and I felt like I was wasting the little money I had.

Because I felt like I was wasting the little money I had as a broke college student, and the fact that I could barely afford my rent, I decided to leave school and get a job as in sales.  I chose sales solely because the money was good, and I have been in sales since.  I don't particularly enjoy sales, but I am good at it and it keeps the bills paid and allows my wife to stay home.

The main reason I am looking into all of this is because I feel like my current work lacks purpose other than paying the bills, and I have so many credits that it feels like my money has gone to waste if I do not finish.  I know that I am capable of a lot more than working a boring sales jobs, and I have always had a passion for computers/tech, so I feel that this path may steer me in the right direction.  So far I have applied for TESU and had my credits evaluated.

Sorry for writing a book, but I just want to provide as much information as possible so I can receive the best feedback to steer me in the right direction before I finalize my decision.

Thanks in advance!

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  Should I contact UMPI now or wait until I finish my GEC with Sophia then contact them
Posted by: JusW - 04-22-2024, 06:17 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (3)

Hello! Should I contact UMPI now or wait until I finish my GEC with Sophia then contact them. I just completed a couple classes in Sophia.  
I received my transcript from Sophia after completing the class, but the transcript bolded as "unofficial".  Is this normal?  Sorry that I have so many questions.

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  Sophia Human Biology lab
Posted by: tdat314 - 04-22-2024, 03:25 PM - Forum: Saylor.org, Straighterline, Study.com, OnlineDegree.com, Sophia.Org Discussion - Replies (1)

The format for the Lab portion of Human Biology has me bored out of my mind. I don't think I was expecting anything better, but as the first course I'm attempting with touchstones, I can't wait to be finished with it.

Currently holding to see if I completed the lab report touchstone correctly before even starting the other one.

I know that this is a better option than taking something at a school directly, but jeez.

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  New link to Student Services?
Posted by: KsT - 04-22-2024, 01:55 PM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion - Replies (1)

Anyone got the new TESU link to Student Services / My Progress? Been a while since I logged in and from the main TESU website it won't work for me, I remember there was a direct link I went to last time.

Edit: Nevermind, I had to disable my adblocker and it works now

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  UMPI BAS or PUG BSPr or other way to doctoral degree
Posted by: mdn - 04-22-2024, 12:43 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (5)

Hi,

Your Location: Finland
Your Age: 40+
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor or Master - Doctoral (nothing yet).
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 1 (ASU) - should be availble in a week.

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia Credits: 60
Briefly enough for Pierpont BOG AAS. Without touchstones.
Additionally to 60 - Foundations of English Composition, 2

In plans (for PUG):
English Composition I
Public Speaking

Other credits - Finnish University: 49 ECTS
IT/Programming - 28 ECTS
Mathematics - 20 ECTS

Any certifications or military experience?
CISSP, CCSP, (CISSP-)ISSAP.

Budget: Cheap and fast. By current estimation - 3k-4k per year should be more less ok.
Commitments: I work more less full-time (briefly Software Engineer). Family, kids.
Dedicated time to study: On average 20 hours per week. About 2 months per year - much more.
Timeline: ...
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No.

I went to college at 3rd country for 5 years and got my diploma long time ago, but recently I has figured out that it will be almost impossible to validate it (due to multiple reasons).
I also have no High School Diploma as seems I left it in that University. It should be possible to restore it but it will take really a lot of time.

Briefly I need some diploma which should be ok for different immigration purposes for different countries, like for example UAE. So at least Bachelor.

Later, as a long term plane, already just for me (as I always wanted to be like my parents) - it would be nice to get a doctoral degree.

What I have considered (mostly due to this forum):

1. Pierpont BOG AAS
   As it will be some basic degree - it would be nice to get it, I plan to finish my application as soon as my 1 ASU credit will be ready for transfer.
   I am not sure, do I need AoE or not.

2. Finland, Metropolia "Degree Programme of Information Technology, online studies 180 ECTS" + next Bachelor
   I can do it fast enough, but I think the real Bachelor degree will take an additional year, and at the best case it will be 2025/26 year.

3. ENEB, MBA & Master
   I am enrolled as it was quite cheap, but I am not sure how such Master will work for me. But briefly I plan to have those Masters in 2025.

4. UMPI BAS
   I am not sure. If I will get BOG AAS at September 2024 at latest. General Education Curriculum Requirements - by this forum I can fulfill them by Sophia.

5. PUG BSPr (Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies)
   By my certificates - I already have 73 credits, + Sophia's credits - it should be fine. As I understand, "Foundations of English Composition" should be enough to confirm English Proficiency.

   I think BSPr is better than BAS, but I am not sure.

But what's next, what might be my other options? Might be I have to do something totally different, please advice.

Any feedback is highly appreciated.

Thank you.

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