Hey y'all! I noticed a few people are getting worried and feeling bad about themselves seeing all the "need to finish ASAP" or "so-and-so finished ASAP" posts. If you can accelerate, all power to you! But, please be supportive of those who don't have the luxury of extra time, or past-experience.

This is Your Path, this is YourPace. 

Education is not a competition. In the fast-paced world we live in, there's often a rush to reach the finish line, especially when it comes to education. It's crucial to keep in mind, though, that education is a journey rather than a sprint. Recall that taking your time is not only acceptable but also advantageous for anyone navigating their educational journey. 

It's Okay to be Unsure

Take a deep breath if you're having trouble deciding which degree to pursue or if you're feeling pressed for time. It's acceptable to explore and, if necessary, take further terms or semesters. You can go further into your hobbies during this period, which will help you make better judgments for the future.

Maximize your Opportunities

Pacing your education might have extra advantages for people receiving financial aid, such as the Pell Grant. Extending your education to include more terms, like winter and spring, may enable you to file for sizable annual tax credits. Financial strains can be reduced and your educational experience can be improved with this calculated approach. For Americans, this could be about $4,000 extra for your first BA! 

This is Your Journey

Learning at your own speed is a wise tactic, not a drawback. It guarantees that you're genuinely acquiring, comprehending, and using your knowledge successfully rather than merely getting your schooling done quickly. In the end, what matters are your abilities and competency.

Thus, keep in mind that your pace is valid whether you're thinking about a competency-based program or any other kind of schooling. It's a sensible decision if you need to take things more slowly in order to maximize your experience or better manage your financial aid.

My son has his digital design and animation AA. from our local community college here in NYC. He wants to get a BA in marketing. Here are his grades (don't look too hard, lol )  and I'm wanting to help him get as many credits as possible before he starts any school. He's 23 and uses full financial aid for funding. He just came back from working on a cruise line and he's wanting to get his degree in order to get into the field of marketing. 

Your Location: NYC 
Your Age: 23
What kind of degree do you want?: Marketing B.A 
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 68 Credits

Transcript attached. 

Earned :
Associate in Applied Science
Major Digital Design and Animation
Concentration Digital Animation

Grades from Hostos C.C 

[*]DD 100: Foundation Drawing - A
[*]DD 111: Introduction to Sound Design - B
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - W
[*]DD 250: 2D Computer Animation - C+
[*]ENV 111: Environmental Sci I (Lab) - C
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - F
[*]ENV 111: Environmental Sci I (Lab) - FIN
[*]PED 100: Personal Physical Fitness - F
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - NC
[*]GD 101: Introduction to Games - CR
[*]ANTH 101: Introduction to Anthropology - A
[*]DD 112: Web Design I - CR
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - NC
[*]DM 103: History of Electronic Music - CR
[*]GD 101: Introduction to Games - NC
[*]DD 104: Color Theory & Design - B+
[*]DD 113: Motion Graphics and Animation - C
[*]DD 205: 3D Design - C+
[*]DD 207: 3D Computer Animation I - B+
[*]ENV 110: Environmental Science I - D
[*]DD 102: Media Design - A
[*]DD 105: 2D Design - C
[*]DD 107: Concepts in Animation - C
[*]DD 108: Visual Narrative - B-
[*]ENG 111: Literature and Composition - A
[*]MAT 100: Intro College Math - A
[*]DD 101: Digital Toolbox - B
[*]ENG 110: Expository Writing - C+
[*]MAT 20: Elementary Algebra - S
[*]SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology - B
[*]VPA 121: Painting and Drawing I - A-

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I'm a little confused if Modern States is issuing CLEP vouchers and reimbursing proctoring costs for people in the UK?

The only mention I can see was the below reddit post of someone complaining that it was too expensive in the UK centres and seemed to be suggesting it's not covered?

https://www.reddit.com/r/clep/comments/q...om_the_uk/

But their voucher and reimbursement forms have the option of not being US based.

Has anyone managed to take CLEP exams for free / lost cost in the UK?

Hello guys,


A few questions regarding this course. I received an email that I got a 'scholarship' and was able to register for 2 TECEP examinations for free. I chose CIS-107. But when I check the Bookstore, there is no text available. So, basically, I have no idea what to study in order to prepare for the exam. When I go to myCourses, the course is not listed (however, it does show up in My Degree Schedule in SelfService).

If anyone could shed some light on what I need to / should do next, it would be very much apreciated.

Thank you!

   
Hi, 
My name is Talia, I am 25 years old and I currently live in London and I currently work full time as a teaching assistant. As I mentioned in the title I would like to get a degree ASAP and I'm not too fussy about a major. I've transferred all my credits to UMPI, I'll attach a ss below for how my previous education transferred in. Ideally I would like to get this done in 1 term and I would love some guidance on what in your opinion you would recommend with my combination of classes and particularly if there's any advise on what order to take classes. 
Thank you in advance for all your help and let me know if I can provide anymore information.

I have completed 3 courses in Eastern University's MBA program. I took a chance enrolling at this school due to limited public information relating to the program; however, I am loving it so far and I would love to answer any questions you may have!

Has anyone attempted the Bachelor of Laws online program at the University of London? I have been trying to find information on the required workload and modules. Does anyone have information on this? I am trying to find out if the modules are exam-based, require essays to be submitted, etc.

Good morning... I have been lurking here for a bit and feel it is time to make my first post, as I would like some advice. I am a full time paramedic and part time firefighter. I've been doing it for twenty years (and teaching EMS as an adjunct) at the Community College level for 20 years. I already have several associates degrees, an RA B.S. degree where I double majored in Emergency/Disaster Management and Healthcare Administration, and an RA M.S. in Public Safety Administration (think MPA with first responder focus... heavy on grant writing, disasters, and terrorism, very light on community relations)...In addition to working as a medic, I am a part-time civilian with the USCG. (I am NOT a veteran and do not qualify for tuition assistance or the GI Bill) All that being said, my goal is to leave EMS behind soon. Three reasons: My back is ready for a change, the EMS agencies in my state (all private) do not provide anything for retirement, and finally I have hit the glass ceiling and cannot advance any higher. My interests have always revolved around history, the military, and national security/public policy. I am hoping to find an online doctorate, or one with very limited residencies in the field of homeland security, public policy, national security, or a mix thereof. My goal is to leverage this degree and my Coast Guard background into a position in consulting or academia, teaching national defense, homeland security et cetera. I am aware it is a bit of a niche area, but have still managed to find programs at Liberty, (PhD in Policy with National Security specialization), and Missouri State (Doctorate of Defense and Strategic Studies). I do not feel like a DPA or PhD in Public Admin or Criminal Justice would be appropriate because those are not something I've ever worked in before, and also a DPA or DCJ would focus on the wrong things. The Liberty and MSU programs both have the national strategy/military focus I am looking for. Both programs interest me greatly. The issue is cost. Even with the first responder discount at Liberty, I would struggle to afford the degree. (I do not qualify for the vets discount)...the Missouri State program is even more expensive. While I could probably get a full ride if I do a program in-house at a B&M program, I cannot afford to move, both for family and financial reasons.So... does anyone know of any Doctorate level online homeland security or public policy programs cheaper than Liberty?  I have spent hours on Google, but cannot find anything under 25,000. I am NOT looking for a shortcut or a diploma mill, or an African or Spanglish proprio... I am more than willing to bust my butt and do the work of a "real" doctorate. . . . It's just that I'm just a working class paramedic and can't afford the bigger better programs.

Hello everyone,

I've been following the Wiki plan for UMPI BLS MIS, and I have done all my Sophia credits. I just have to take 3 more courses on Study.com and I'm ready for UMPI.

However, I've worked as a software developer for over a year, so I'm considering a BSCS or BSIT now, because, despite of not being my main goal at the moment,  I plan to get a MSCS or MSIT in the future.

A lot of the colleges we discuss about here have gotten my attention, but there's always a talk about how SNHU isn't taking Sophia as they used to, or TESU having a limit for alternative credits, or PUG wants you to have 3 years of field experience, etc... not to mention UMass has very little information out there.

Since I might be wrong about everything I just wrote, I'm 110% open to suggestions.

It'd be nice to hear from you, so here's my info:

Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil - No WGU for me

Age: 34

What kind of degree do you want?: BS in Computer Science or Information Technology, really any BS in technology would do.
I'm almost ready for UMPI BLS MIS, but want to explore the BS in tech options before I apply to UMPI.

RA Credits: None

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

All Sophia Credits:

• Art History I
  
• Business Law
  
• Conflict Resolution
  
• Critical Thinking
  
• Developing Effective Teams
  
• English Composition I
  
• English Composition II
  
• Environmental Science
  
• Financial Accounting
  
• Human Biology
  
• Human Biology Lab
  
• Introduction to Business
  
• Introduction to Chemistry
  
• Introduction to College Mathematics
  
• Introduction to Ethics
  
• Introduction to Information Technology
  
• Introduction to Nutrition
  
• Introduction to Sociology
  
• Introduction to Statistics
  
• Introduction to Web Development
  
• Macroeconomics
  
• Microeconomics
  
• Principles of Finance
  
• Project Management
  
• U.S. Government
  
• U.S. History I
  
• Visual Communications
  

Score: 90% (Pass)
Preparation: Read exam guide

Super easy test. Banged out a script and PowerPoint for the admittedly annoying presentations and knocked both out in about an hour. Test section took about fifteen minutes, and was easy. Only thing that wasn't extremely extremely obvious (probably where I lost points) was common logical fallacies. Just have a basic idea about academic integrity and you'll be fine, that's most of the written section.