DSST not upper level

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Yeah, some people take classes without verifying here first. Can't help that. But, just as an example, advising told me that I would need 0 overlapping courses in order to get both the BSBA CIS and the BA CS. This is just not true.

I have also had problems when trying to find out where a given class would fit in my degree plan. I asked about a math class and was told "I don't see why you'd need another math class." But I have the ASNSM Math on my plan. And it's not full of math credits yet.

If you're one of the lucky ones who has had no issues that's great. But your results are not typical and I probably would have given up if I were trying to do this alone and without the forum.

I think we agree that coming here first to verify courses is best.

Advising isn't perfect and they do have weaknesses in some areas such as new ACE courses, most RA courses, and some complex situations such as multiple degrees as you mentioned.  They also will not suggest alternative courses to take or help you plan out your degree using alternative credits.

Sometimes there are no answers as was the case when I took Principles of Finance from Sophia.  The course at the time was brand new and nobody on DF had transferred it into TESU yet.  The free trial from Sophia was ending so I took a risk by taking the course and it worked out.  Sometimes people have to be the Guinea Pig and go first

I would say anyone taking advice from me needs to be aware that's I'm human and I do make mistakes ALL THE TIME so verify things with other sources and make your own decision on what is best for you.