Hey guys,

I’m in the BLS program at UMPI and really struggling with MAT 140. I have dyscalculia and math has always been hard for me, but this class is just… brutal. I’m honestly embarrassed because I’m trying so hard and still not getting it.

I also heard PCJ 315 is even worse?? I’m literally so stressed.

Is there any way to skip MAT 140 by transferring in a Sophia class like College Algebra or Calculus? Can I just take another UL instead?

Any advice would help. I don’t wanna fall behind 

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Hi, I'm new here and I'll try to keep it as short as possible for everyone's convenience because I could really use some helpful guidance as after reading many valuable insights here.

Background information: I did UK A levels back in 2023, and got a SAT score of 1450+. All the local unis didn't accept me. Going foreign (Europe and even the US with USM) was doable but very severe family issues occured leading me to stay with them and take back to back gap years. Studying STEM's been a clear passion of mine. I felt like I couldn't remain degree-less no matter what so few months started looking into online options. I dream of immigration into a Western country via further education/job one day so felt like going for one of the most in-demand degrees that'd make it easier would be the best option. Engineering felt like the perfect fit for that criteria at the time so I started researching for it primarly.

Why I'm at the crossroads: I narrowed it down to two options: North Dakota State University's online Electrical Engineering degree (with then the total estimated cost of 37K) and Kennesaw State University's Software Engineering degree (total est cost of 28K USD). Software's extreme saturation scared me away so I ended up opting for NDSU's EE program. I spent months and around 300$ just to get admitted because it takes that much to send my A level documents to an US institution. Now just today, NDSU updated their fees and policies. All the estimated figures they've given me before were completely off. I am not even eligible for a tuition cap anymore. It went from being around 37K USD to 60K USD in total. I genuinely can't afford that at all.

I've never felt so defeated in my life. I finally felt like I figured out my education path and everything was gonna be way up. They apologized for such a mishap but I feel so down and lost now. Should I take my first semester at NDSU (will cost me around a whooping 8K) and then transfer to KSU? Should I just drop out and wait for KSU's spring semester? Should I simply opt out of NDSU now, take credits from Study.com/Sophia.org and transfer them into SNHU's CS program and get a CS degree for much cheaper? I just don't know where and how to proceed forward. I feel like there's way too many pathways from here onwards. All I want is a respected, traditional but cheap education.

One idea that comes to my mind is completing a fast tracked CS degree and then going for an online EE degree completion (Stony Brook or USI for one) but that one just seems like such a time consuming and a tricky path. With all honesty, I personally find both CS and EE equally interesting and would love to be able to explore both the fields but always put CS on a lower priority because everyone advises against it. I'm just so disappointed that I don't even understand my own passion right now. The only thing I remember is that I just loved studying Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in my entire education path thus far. 

TLDR version just in case; Put hopes on NDSU. Turned out to be way more expensive and out of league. Feel like I've wasted so much time. No clue how and where to proceed forward. 


Your Location: Pakistan/Saudi Arabia
Your Age: 22 (soon turning 23)
What kind of degree do you want?: Accrediated engineering/CS. I've been using ABET as the standard thus far but I'm not sure if that's the right one.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: To be decided (if I do my first semester at NDSU, it'd be COMM 110 Public Speaking, HNES 100 Wellness and Fitness, MATH 103 and 105 (College Algebra + Trignometry), and CHEM 121 (Intro to Chem))  
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Open to it if needed
Any certifications or military experience?: No
Budget: Ideally around 35K USD if engineering, below 30K USD if CS.
Commitments: I have no work commitments. 
Dedicated time to study: I will definitely and probably study like a full time student does so probably around 30-40 hours per week.
Timeline: No time limit. Preferably 3-4 years because I deep down have an insecurity that I'm already behind others so much.

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Hi,

I am confused?

Can you get an UMPI general studies AA,
separate from the BA degree?

THANX!!!

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Your Location:  Los Angeles, CA
Your Age: 44
What kind of degree do you want?: Accounting
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0 
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?: 0
Budget: I have $10K or so saved up.  I'd like to go the most affordable route possible, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.
Commitments:  Just two teenagers & spouse. I currently work full time and can work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.
Dedicated time to study: 2-3 hours daily.  But can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is free.
Timeline: As soon as possible.  But realistically 12-18 months would be ideal.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: 0

Thank you in advance for your guidance.  Graduated High school and went straight to work.  Never went to College. 
Trying to find the fastest way to obtain an Accounting degree and the best course of action to take.
I'm currently licensed as a Loan officer and real estate sales agent.
Currently working as a team lead in reverse mortgage.
My future goal after obtaining a accounting degree would be to get my CPA and or Masters.
Thank you again for everyone's help.

Hi Everyone,
I've been reading the forum for the past few days, and I want to thank you all for the incredible amount of information shared here, it's truly awesome.
If you don't mind, let me share a bit of background about myself. I’ve been working for over 10 years, primarily in the tech industry, with a focus on product management. A few months ago, I decided to pursue a career change with the goal of working in the agriculture or forestry/horticulture sector. To support this transition, I’m planning to earn a relevant Bachelor's degree and later apply for a Master’s program. I originally graduated with a major in International Trade, but unfortunately, I won't be able to transfer any credits. I completed my studies in China, where I received a graduation certificate but never obtained the official degree (it's a somewhat unusual system there). At the time, I didn’t need the degree itself, and now it’s too late to obtain it.

Your Location: EU
Your Age: 35
What kind of degree do you want?: Biology, Environmental Studies, Technology or Similar.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: None
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None (currently enrolled at Sophia so far)
Any certifications or military experience?: Non that is applicable
Budget: optimally 10,000 USD, and preferably under 15,000 USD
Commitments: 25-40h work, small kid (under 1)
Dedicated time to study: 10-20 hours a week, probably mostly late night and weekends
Timeline: 1 year approximately
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None
Goal: Finish BA/BS then go to MS in Agriculture
Credit plan: Get as much ACE credit as possible (90) and is possible do RA courses as well

Where I would appreciate help:

1/ Does anyone have experience with any of these majors or something similar?
2/ I haven't seen a TESU degree plan for Biology, Environmental Studies, or Technical Studies yet and honestly, I haven’t put together a full plan myself either (i'll try to do that this week). But I'm curious: do you think it's realistic to transfer in all 90 ACE credits for any of these majors?
3/ Any recommendations for RA schools that are fast, cost-efficient, and easy to work with? Ideally something where I can just specialize in a few courses and speedrun the rest. Bonus if enrollment isn't required.
4/ Anyone tried enrolling with EU High School Credentials to TESU before? I`d love to ask a few questions if anyone had and would be okay to discuss.

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Course links:
BA Biology - https://www.tesu.edu/degrees-programs/ba...iology.php
BA Environmental Studies - https://www.tesu.edu/degrees-programs/ba...tudies.php
BA Technical Studies - https://www.tesu.edu/degrees-programs/ba...tudies.php