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HELP! deciding on school
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Hello, 

  I have been reading the forum for years and hoping to finalize my degree but have not been able to for various reasons. I originally began college at a nice private school that is well known in the Northeast. I withdrew and moved back with my family. I attended local community college and received various credits. 

Soooo now here we are today and education online is so much better than the early 2000's. 
I have about 67 college credits and was also thinking of completing some Sophia courses and CLEP exams. The major I am interested in is Psychology or Criminal Justice- quickest. Once I have a degree I can qualify for a raise.

I have my eye on 2 choices:

  William Woods University- $170 per credit thanks to my union. They accept a max of 70 community college credits and 90 from 4 year/testing/alternative.  I will be able to utilize Sophia credits to fill in what I am missing. I anticipate I could finish the 11 classes (33 credits) I think I will need in 2 semesters for a cost of ~$5,600.

  Boston College- Woods College has an affordable (for private school) option that can be completed online. They don't accept Sophia courses but based on what I have already completed in college, a preliminary evaluation showed I would received enough credits for the maximum transfer. I would have to complete 60 more. The courses are 4 credits each- so 15 classes. They also have a cap on classes. You can only complete 3 per semester/4 per summer so it will also take longer- 4 semesters for a cost of ~$40,000 or $30,000 if I receive a scholarship.

Being that it would essentially be the same degree, just one with prestige and one regular, which would you choose? I also work for public service so I could make use of the PSFL for the larger tuition amount. 

I am not sure which one to go with. I would love to be an alumni and carry Boston College but would it be worth the extra time and money?

Please help!!
Began my college journey at University in 2004.....
65 B&M credits so far Smile

2024-2025
Enrolling in Sophia courses
Completing Coursera- IT Support, Cybersecurity and possibly more
check out NYSDOL for free access! YAY NEW YORK!

Completed ACE Credits-
TEEX Cybersecurity courses (14 credits~ 2024)
Sophia Conflict Resolution (2015)

Kaplan PLA course (2015)
FEMA - PDS Certificate (2011)

Bachelor degree graduate- hopeful 2026
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