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01-23-2016, 06:24 AM
(This post was last modified: 01-23-2016, 06:27 AM by l8989v.)
Hi there!
I've been lurking for a weeks on this forum now, gathering information, tips and tricks! I've gained a lot of info that I can't wait to take on my journey.
Let me introduce myself, I'm Linda, 26, currently employed as an administrative assistant (2,5 years now) and I'm going for a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Thomas Edison State University.
I never got the opportunity before to get a BBA, but if I want to advance my career, I need this degree. However, I can never afford a college degree at a traditional brick-and-mortar university. That's why I was SOOO excited to discover there were other possibilities. I found Saylor, Straighterline and eventually I came here.
So I want to get as many college credits outside of TESU, so I can transfer it in the future. My main goal is for the degree to be as cheap as possible. So for now, I'll be beginning with the Saylor college credit giving courses.
I'll be keeping you posted about my journey! If you have any tips, tricks, things that need attention, don't hesitate to let me know!
See you in another post!
Linda
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Welcome a board, start with end in mind and pick-n-choose course that help you to get to your finish line. This forum has tons of resources and advise on where to start. What is your current credits level or are you starting from scratch? if you share more details then fine people here may be able to help you guide your journey and save you from wasting time. I preferred CLEP and DSST routes while at the same time getting all available free credits such as Kaplan PLA, TEEX, Ethics etc. Make your self a calendar so you know what's next. Good Luck to you!
TESU - BSBA General Management (Completed !!)
WGU MBA - Journey Started for 2016 -2017 .
C200 Managing Organizations and Leading People (Complete 11/7/16)
C202 Managing Human Capital
C211 Global Economics for Managers
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Welcome!
I would also suggest starting with all the free/cheap things you can find.
Kaplan Open PLA: https://openlearning.kaplan.com/kuopenlearning/LRC100/
Insurance Ethics: Preserve the trust on which insurance transactions are based with an understanding of ethics
TEEX Cybersecurity (101, 102, 103): https://teex.org/Pages/Program.aspx?catI...ersecurity
NFA (Q0118, Q137, Q0318): https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/
ALEKS (Int. Algebra, College Algebra (Req), Stats (Req), and Precalc if you want an extra 3cr): https://www.aleks.com/
Don't forget to plan your degree, and include the 8 TECEP's you need!! PM me if you want help with that.
Good luck!
TESU BSBA/HR 2018 - WVNCC BOG AAS 2017 - GGU Cert in Mgmt 2000
EXAMS: TECEP Tech Wrtg, Comp II, LA Math, PR, Computers DSST Computers, Pers Fin CLEP Mgmt, Mktg
COURSES: TESU Capstone Study.com Pers Fin, Microecon, Stats Ed4Credit Acct 2 PF Fin Mgmt ALEKS Int & Coll Alg Sophia Proj Mgmt The Institutes - Ins Ethics Kaplan PLA
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Welcome! The support within this group is off the charts. Expect to accomplish something special in 2016!
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Good luck. If you need any advice there are plenty of people here who will assist. As I will too, to the best of my ability.
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Welcome, Linda. I am currently in the same field and in the last months of getting my degree from TESU. I have taken a few twists and turns here and there but managed to do this debt-free and I learned a lot in the process. You definitely came to the right place and it seems like you're committed to doing your homework to get this degree. Take a look at my signature line when you get a moment. I'm happy to answer questions about my experiences with any of my credit sources either in the forum or via PM. The support on this forum is immeasurable. Glad to have you aboard!
Associate in Arts - Thomas Edison State University
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities - Thomas Edison State University
pursuing Master's degree, Applied Linguistics - Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
*credit sources: Patten University, Straighterline, Learning Counts, The Institutes, Torah College Credits, Kaplan Open College, UMUC, Thomas Edison State University (guided study liberal arts capstone)
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Welcome! I'd suggest not forgetting possible Pell grants and other funds (you may already have looked at this). Often the Pell grant amount makes it worth while to enroll "full time" at one of the cheap community colleges (clovis, nmjc or the like). If you are able to get the full amount you could essentially get these classes paid for and the leftover money can be used to pay for clep/sl/etc.
Currently studying for: Still deciding.
Done!
2020 - Harvard Extension School - ALM IT Management
2019 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Data Science
2018 - Harvard Extension School - Graduate Certificate Cyber Security
2016 - WGU - MBA Mgmt & Strategy
2015 - Thomas Edison State College - BSBA Marketing & CIS
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dfrecore Wrote:Welcome!
I would also suggest starting with all the free/cheap things you can find.
Kaplan Open PLA: https://openlearning.kaplan.com/kuopenlearning/LRC100/
Insurance Ethics: Preserve the trust on which insurance transactions are based with an understanding of ethics
TEEX Cybersecurity (101, 102, 103): https://teex.org/Pages/Program.aspx?catI...ersecurity
NFA (Q0118, Q137, Q0318): https://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/
ALEKS (Int. Algebra, College Algebra (Req), Stats (Req), and Precalc if you want an extra 3cr): https://www.aleks.com/
Don't forget to plan your degree, and include the 8 TECEP's you need!! PM me if you want help with that.
Good luck!
Do you know how the Insurance Ethics course would translate into a BSBA degree from TESU? Thanks!
Goal: BA/BS in Psychology
Credit Sources
Straighterline
Aleks
Study.com
Kaplan
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