So I'm reading news stories, with photos, about the  Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF). So the Air Force senior enlisted person is getting blasted for addressing Airman while his neck tie was too short. Silly rule, but it is a rule and, thd CMSAF is obligated to be the perfect exemplar of uniform standards. 

I assume he has his own decent size staff of senior enlisted people. I think his staff failed him. They should not have let him appear in public without a perfect uniform. This may appear to be insignificant. I think this little case study deserves discussion. 

Does it even matter that his tie did not cover his Belt buckle?

What difference does a leader's appearance make?

Did his staff fail him(I think they did), or is he the only one responsible for his uniform?

Your Location: United States (I’m the sponsor. My friends daughter whom I’m the godparent of a girl who lives in the Philippines in the province)
Student’s Location: Province in the Philippines
Student’s Age: 22
What kind of degree do you want? Any — She doesn’t yet know what specific field to pursue, but she needs a bachelor’s degree to qualify for decent jobs in the Philippines. We are open to suggestions that are fast, practical, and employable.

Current Regionally Accredited Credits:
She completed 2 years of a tourism degree at a local college in the Philippines (not regionally accredited, but possibly transferable depending on the school). We’re hoping she can transfer those credits into a full online program.

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
None yet, but open to exploring Sophia.org or Study.com if needed.

Any certifications or military experience?
No certifications yet.



Extra Context:
I’m helping fund her education, so we’re looking for something under $1,000 USD total. Ideally it would be fully online, self-paced or competency-based, and open to international students, since she will likely remain in the Philippines. Accreditation doesn’t need to be regional as long as the degree can be used locally for employment or possibly evaluated later on.

Questions:

1. What are the most affordable options (under $1,000 total) for finishing a bachelor’s degree online for someone in the Philippines?
   
2. No need to transfer but if there is anything that can be 1k or less that is self pads/CBE for a good bachelors any degree so can find a good job to help her family 
   
3. Is ENEB (with IEE or WES evaluation) a practical path if she needs a degree just to meet job requirements, not for grad school?
   
4. Are there self-paced or competency-based programs that are fast, practical, and budget-friendly, even if non-traditional?
   

Hello!

My GPA wasn’t the best and I have attended other colleges throughout my life. It’s never “stuck” but recently I decided my dream was that I wanted to go to law school (I turned my life around) but I never thought it was possible with my history of bad grades. Then I got to thinking I need to take a bunch of credits to get a better grade. I was originally thinking of using UMPI to get an undergrad but now I’m wondering if it would be possible to use it to boost my GPA. Or if there are other schools that are self paced and graded to get my GPA up. I don’t need anything fancy for law school - I’ve considered liberty or somewhere with a low/moderate acceptance rate. 

Thanks!

Do you folks know who should I contact regarding this? I got the Azure Fundamentals cert via Certiport (not directly through Microsoft) and the credly page doesn't have the ACE credit logo on it anymore:
https://www.credly.com/org/microsoft-cer...ndamentals


The AI Fundamentals one still has it, for e.g.:
https://www.credly.com/org/microsoft-cer...ndamentals

On ACENET it says the cert still has ACE status until 9/30:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...65f38bf0e1

Your Location: US, Utah, no greed card

Your Age: 34

What kind of degree do you want?:  I am looking for Computer Science in Bachelor

Current Regional Accredited Credits:  NA

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:  156

Any certifications or military experience?: No

Budget: 3K

Commitments: I currently work full time 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 during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is free.  2 hours for every day in weekday. 5-6 hours in Weekend. 

Timeline: 6-10 months

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Myself


below is my ACE which are completed

Sophia.org
 
Math1040 , SOPH-0600 , Calculus I
CA1001, SOPH-001 COLLEFE ALGEBRA
PHIL1002, SOPH-0020 Introduction to Ethics
STAT1001, SOPH-0005 Introduction to Statistics
HUMBIO1001, SOPH-0002 Human Biology
ENVS1001, SOPH-0016 Environmental Science
ARTHIST1001, SOPH-0006 Art History I
ARTHIST1002, SOPH-0029 Art History II
PM1001, SOPH-0013 Project Management
VISCOMM1001, SOPH-0009 Visual Communications
HLTH1010, SPOH-0063 Introduction to Nutrition
HLTH1020, SPOH-0078 Lifespan Development
ECON1010, SOPH-0044 Personal Finance
ECON1001, SOPH-0012 Macroeconomics
FIN1001, SOPH-0033 Principles of Finance
BUS1001, SOPH-0014 Introduction to Business
ECON1001, SOPH-0011 Microeconomics
BUSI1010, SOPH-0010 Financial Accounting
SCIE1045, SOPH-0074 Microbiology   
SOCI1010, SOPH-0051 Introduction to Sociology: Embracing Diversity and Collaboration
CHEM1001, SOPH-0056 Introduction to Chemistry
SCIE1050, SOPH-0073 Anatomy and physiology I
CONRES1001, SOPH-0007 Conflict Resolution
MATH1020, SOPH-0055 Introduction to College Mathematics
STAT0050, SOPH-0017 Foundations of Statistics
BUSI1011, SOPH-0079 Managerial Accounting
HIST1001, SOPH-0022 U.S. History I
HIST1002, SOPH-0025 U.S. History II
HIST1010, SOPH-0042 Topic in U.S. History: Learn from the past, Prepare for the future
HIST1020, SOPH-0071 U.S. Government
BUSLAW1001, SOPH-0032 Business Law
PHIL1001, SOPH-0027 Ancient Greek Philosophers
PSYC1010, SOPH-0048 Introduction to Psychology: Smarter Decisions Through Psychology
CS1101, SOPH-0062 Introduction to Java Programming
CS1100, SOPH-0058 Introduction to Python Programming
CS1015, SOPH-0068 Introduction to Networking
CS1003, SOPH-0041 IT Career Exploration
CS1011, SOPH-0047 Introduction to Relational Databases
CS1005, SOPH-0043 Introduction to web development
CS1001, SOPH-0023 Introduction to Information Technology
COMM1010, SOPH-0034 Workplace Communication
BUS1200, SOPH-0021 Developing Effective Teams
BUSI1013, SOPH-0054 Principles of Management
CONRES1000, SOPH-0026 The Essentials of managing Conflict
ENG1001, SOPH-0015 English Composition I
 
 
Study.com
 
Computer Science 204: Database Programming
Computer Science 303: Database Management
Computer Science 110: Introduction to Cybersecurity
Computer Science 306: Computer Architecture
Computer Science 311: Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science 201: Data Structures & Algorithms
Math 108: Discrete Mathematics
Computer Science 307: Software Engineering
English 305: Advanced Technical Writing

Certification:
 
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate (V2) 
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (v2)
Google Project Management Professional Certificate (v2)
Google Project Management Certificate (v1)
Google IT Automation with Python Professional Certificate
Google IT Support Professional Certificate (v2)
Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate 
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional



I am an international, but I am in US, so not sure if required the English Test or not if enroll. I want it can be evaluated all ACE credit to school, and quickly and easy to get the degree, I like no exam test is better, if need, can we use ChatGPT? 

Actually: i have sent above ACE credit to WGU, WGU only allow transferred 58 credits, and I have sent to TESU to be evaluated 2 weeks before, but I did not receive any feedback from TESU(might be I have not enroll in TESU).

I hope someone gives me some suggestion.

I'm a long-time user. I got my associate's from Excelsior and my bachelor's from TESU (back when it was TESC). I completed IT training in the Army and Uncle Sam paid for me to pass 21 CLEPs and DSST. This forum was a huge help.


I recently got a verbal offer for a position teaching middle schoolers business. I would be completing the alternative licensure program since I already have my bachelors. What would be the fastest online program to complete my alternative licensure requirement? It would be great if I could knock it out in the summer. I have a baby on the way so the least amount of time is preferred. However, I am open to more prestigious programs like Pathway to Practice NC if they prepare me for the classroom. I am also open to out-of-state programs if they have reciprocity but I wasn't able to find anything on this.

Also, would this need to be CTE or business specific program or can I do anything middle school?

I would prefer to keep around $5k-$8k. I have 8 months left on my GI bill if that helps. I can spend 6-8 hours a day until August 18th when school will start. After that, I can spend 1-2 hours a day on it but would prefer to spend with my family. Ideally, I would complete in 2-3 weeks but I don't know how this compares to my other online education.

Very interesting indeed, a story on how this person got into a medical physics residency...

He failed out of university twice. His path to a PhD was anything but straight
A torn meniscus derailed Ary Safakish’s university career, but 15 years later, his story shows how setbacks can lead to unexpected outcomes.

Sister board post: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-611590
School News Link: https://www.torontomu.ca/news-events/new...ut-to-phd/

Hello,
I'm looking for information about the Metropolia Bachelor's degree in Information Technology. From my understanding, we need to enroll in the Open UAS Path for 579 EUR (120 ECTS) which should open on the 1st or 4th of August. On the webpage about the bachelor in Information Technology it still reports the 180 + 60 option, and it’s noted that the changes will be updated in Autumn.

I’d like to know a few things:

1. For the remaining 60 credits (which should become 120 now...?), can these be completed at my own pace, or is there a strict two-year completion timeline?
   
2. If I enrol in the full Open UAS Path, can I still complete the courses at my own pace?
   
3. Is it possible to enrol in individual courses and later combine these credits towards bachelor's degree enrolment? (I mean doing the individual courses of the path without enrolling in the path)
   
4. I'm confused by the "NonStop" designation for courses, because specific enrolment and running dates are provided. I.e., "Engineering Physics 1" is listed as "NonStop," yet its details show a timing date of 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026 and an enrolment period of 16.04.2024 08:00 - 31.07.2025 23:59 
   
5. For those with personal experience at Metropolia, how flexible is the Work Placement module? I'm concerned about finding internships independently in my home country (read: it’s almost impossible).
   
6. Lastly, are there any similar options in other institutions/countries (within the EU)? I've searched everywhere but haven't found anything comparable, but you're better than me at these things 
   
   

Hi fellas,

I just started my UMPI journey since July.7th. I transferred in 89 credits from Sophia.org, waived the second language requirment because English was my third language.

Three and half weeks in I've finished BUS220 and BUS200.

Ten more courses to go. And by this pace I would probably finish the degree in two subscription terms.

The true reason I could knock down theses classess quick I guess have something to do with I am already PMP certified, learned some bussiness aspects through work and crash courses and now more feel like a brush up on my old memories instead of completely learning new things.

Probably would declare a BLS in Pre Law after my BBA in Management, since I might be applying this winter for 2026 enrollment of law school. Will be documenting those if anyone is interested, but I guess then I would need more than 60 credits finished at UMPI? So I would need a thrid or a fourth term. Already got an 168 of LSAT in my June test. Will be taking another test in early August as well.

Will be applying to Georgia Tech's OMSA after UMPI as well, backup plan for law school didn't pan out. I wish UMPI could provide CS/data/stats major as well... I mean I am aware that WGU exist, but I just have some preferences for schools have a actual brick and mortar campus.

Want them to be online and as cheap as humanly possible, lol.

thanks for any and all help.

They just need to be in the MATH course listings and 18 total hours.