Not enrolled in one of the big 3 - but need 6 credits on a transcript. Possible?

[The Professor]

Basically to qualify for this military program I am trying to do I need 15 earned hours. As of right now I have 15 GPA hours but only 9 earned hours and I need to get those 6 earned hours lickedy split. What would be the fastest way that I could accumulate 6 earned hours and get them on a transcript? I'm not currently enrolled in one of the big 3.

[Namivie]

Most colleges will allow you to earn CLEP credit. If you've already earned hours through a college, call them and ask what their clep policy is. If they have a website, you may be able to find it on the website. Provided you've met the matriculation requirement (in Texas it seems like it's usually 6 hours), you can take the clep exams and have the score reported to the college, where it would then show up on your transcript.

You should ask: (1) if they take the CLEP exam (2) how many hours you have to earn at their school before they will appear on your transcript (3) which exams they accept (4) what their administrative fee is. The administrative fee can vary from test center to test center. You will want to look on the College Board's website for locations of testing centers near you.
hope this helps.

[creationstory]

Basically to qualify for this military program I am trying to do I need 15 earned hours. As of right now I have 15 GPA hours but only 9 earned hours and I need to get those 6 earned hours lickedy split. What would be the fastest way that I could accumulate 6 earned hours and get them on a transcript? I'm not currently enrolled in one of the big 3.

Clep Freshman Comp with essay . have all of your credits sent to the same spot or try t. edison Thomas Edison State College and use their transcript program

[bat21]

Take either several 6 unit cleps or SL classes and either send them to FHSU or EC and TESC to be credit banked.

[frankiebleyes]

Or you could enroll on straighterline and partnership with Ft. Hays. Send Ft. Hays your previous hours and when you complete the one or two courses with straighterline, Ft. Hays will show the military that you have 15 hours. By the way Ft. Hays has a good policy regarding clep and if your a good reading the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature is a six hour test that I thought was fairly simple to prepare for.

Just a thought.

[cookderosa]

All good options, but wayyyyy to complected. (and expensive)

The easiest option is to walk into your community college's office tomorrow morning and enroll as a degree seeking AA student (Yes, we know you are not technically seeking a degree, but you enroll as such or the admissions girl will be confused and screw this very simple process up). In most communities, there is no fee for enrollment- you'd be a fool to pay one of the big 3 to enroll or credit bank.

You will then quickly request your previous classroom credit on an official transcript to your community college. Next, find out which CLEPs your community college accepts for the AA program and get er done. List your community college as the "receiving school" when you take your CLEP. If you can do it with one 6-credit CLEP, that would be the fastest- it might take two 3-credit exams, but not a big deal.

Notes- your community college may charge a transcription fee, this can be a few dollars per credit if they do (not everyone does).

Your community college also may require you take a free placement exam (ASSET, COMPASS, etc) this isn't anything to worry about- just schedule it ASAP and don't waste CLEP study time on the exam- you won't be seeking a degree with them, so your placement isn't important.

If your community college tells you to fill out a financial aid packet, simply decline. (this will also confuse them )

Also, CLEP credit is earned credit so don't worry about that. The distinction is when credit is earned as honorary-like Dolly Pardon's Doctorate degree.

Just an interjection -Don't bother with FEMA via Fredrickson either- unnecessary. One CLEP and your done.