General question about the Big Three schools

[SirTeacherGuy]

I am in the midst of planning completing degrees and/or certifications through the Big Three schools and had a question about the process.

Assuming there is no capstone required, could I complete all of the courses/tests for a program and then apply to the school (e.g., Thomas Edison State College), then pay the appropriate fees for enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation, or would I have to get enrolled and complete one of the courses/tests while enrolled?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[cooperalex2004]

I am in the midst of planning completing degrees and/or certifications through the Big Three schools and had a question about the process.

Assuming there is no capstone required, could I complete all of the courses/tests for a program and then apply to the school (e.g., Thomas Edison State College), then pay the appropriate fees for enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation, or would I have to get enrolled and complete one of the courses/tests while enrolled?

Thanks in advance for any help.

You can transfer all the credits in for the programs without a capstone just like you thought. Since you pay for a year of enrollment at TESC I still recommend that people apply before they are done to ensure that everything transfers in, that they lock into a catalog year to prevent course requirements from changing, and to take advantage of the academic advisors who can plan in courses for completion.

Waiting to transfer everything in carries risks with credit caps on transfer (such as those with too many community college credits), changes in ACE approval for things like ALEKS which has happened in the past (or FEMA credit acceptance for that matter), and the school changing requirements such as happened to some who waited to enroll when TESC did not have a capstone on the BA yet.

[Devanna]

I am in the midst of planning completing degrees and/or certifications through the Big Three schools and had a question about the process.

Assuming there is no capstone required, could I complete all of the courses/tests for a program and then apply to the school (e.g., Thomas Edison State College), then pay the appropriate fees for enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation, or would I have to get enrolled and complete one of the courses/tests while enrolled?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I believe you can transfer everything into TESC, pay the enrollment fee, and then apply to graduate (assuming the Associate's doesn't require a capstone, I'm not sure if any of theirs do). That was my original plan.

[videogamesrock]

Can you transfer in a capstone to TESC?

[Westerner]

Can you transfer in a capstone to TESC?

Not for a BA.

[bricabrac]

I am in the midst of planning completing degrees and/or certifications through the Big Three schools and had a question about the process.

Assuming there is no capstone required, could I complete all of the courses/tests for a program and then apply to the school (e.g., Thomas Edison State College), then pay the appropriate fees for enrollment, credit transfer, and graduation, or would I have to get enrolled and complete one of the courses/tests while enrolled?

Thanks in advance for any help.

If you are using that strange wizard on the website, wanted to make sure you understood there is no charge for credit transfer. I never did understand why it's worded that way. Maybe it estimates what the costs would be taking x amount of credits at another school? Don't know but ignore it. When transferring in all credits expect payment to include the cost of enrolled tuition and graduation fee. Note: Not sure, but there may or may not be an additional minimum fee (tech fee?); confer with admissions.

Just fill out the application and have all transcripts forwarded to TESC for evaluation. It takes an estimated 6-8weeks to process new student files so i would get it done as early as possible to make sure you meet any planned deadlines. You need to be sure all incoming credits were accepted and degree requirements have been met. If not, you will have to take those missing courses/exams.

[bricabrac]

Can you transfer in a capstone to TESC?

For the BSBA program, Yes.

You have options - You can take strategic management at a 4yr university and transfer to TESC. They also accept Penn Foster's course when transcribed through ACE; it has received great feedback from forum members.

Two of the most discussed IS courses:
Penn Foster BUS-425 strategic business management
BYU BUSM-498 strategic management



I took the TECEP exam for $102 (now $105/111), it wasn't easy but it was cost friendly.