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I have a path charted out for the rest of my tests (8 to go, if my figuring is right), however I'm considering alternatives to include online courses or possibly even in person classes. I don't mind the idea of testing, but my experience is that typical classes are easier than self-study, and it's easier to ace than a dry-run prep for one test, like many of these exams are. At this point, I'm feeling the urge to start rushing being so close, but don't want to screw up my GPA (4.0 so far). Self-paced classes are appealing as they can be completed in the same time, generally, as test prep, give you more grading opportunities and probably less of a surprise on a final exam.
In particular, I'm wondering if anyone can offer suggestions for classes that are completely online (or possibly CD-ROM), self-paced and graded. Of course, I'm only looking for regionally accredited courses that would be accepted by Excelsior.
If you have suggestions, could you provide information as to those details along with the level, number of credits, and whether the exams are proctored or not. I'm sure others would be interested in this as well.
For example, are the BYU classes self-paced?
Thanks in advance.
me
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OK, I have a partial answer to my own question. Brigham Young University (BYU) has a large number of web and paper based courses, and as near as I can tell, they are all self-paced. Their FAQ says you have up to 1 year to complete them, and they recommend you plan for at least 1 week per credit (that's probably fast, but it tells me you can do them as quick as you want).
You certainly can't beat BYU's price - $369 for a three credit course, and there are plenty of upper level classes.
So, my next question is - has anyone here taken any of the BYU classes, and if so, how tough were they?
Thanks again!
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Braylen Wrote:I have a path charted out for the rest of my tests (8 to go, if my figuring is right), however I'm considering alternatives to include online courses or possibly even in person classes. I don't mind the idea of testing, but my experience is that typical classes are easier than self-study, and it's easier to ace than a dry-run prep for one test, like many of these exams are. At this point, I'm feeling the urge to start rushing being so close, but don't want to screw up my GPA (4.0 so far). Self-paced classes are appealing as they can be completed in the same time, generally, as test prep, give you more grading opportunities and probably less of a surprise on a final exam.
In particular, I'm wondering if anyone can offer suggestions for classes that are completely online (or possibly CD-ROM), self-paced and graded. Of course, I'm only looking for regionally accredited courses that would be accepted by Excelsior.
If you have suggestions, could you provide information as to those details along with the level, number of credits, and whether the exams are proctored or not. I'm sure others would be interested in this as well.
For example, are the BYU classes self-paced?
Thanks in advance.
me
There's also
Indiana University. Their BGS degree is 30 years old. (They must have been designing it for me when I was 19 and left school back then, lol)
They have a lot of online and "correspsondence courses", (you can still submit assignments online, check grades etc...)
Their overall prices are not too different from BYU, I think. There are book/material costs for some if they not are not online courses.
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Braylen Wrote:I have a path charted out for the rest of my tests (8 to go, if my figuring is right), however I'm considering alternatives to include online courses or possibly even in person classes.
me
I too need 8 more classes at Excelsior. I have also thought about the same thing but concluded I would never step into a classroom again! I find the testing far more easier then writing papers and doing lots of "busy" work. Usually I find a good solid 2 weeks of study time for me has been good enough to pass a test.(quicker for others, I am a little slow) The good thing about excelsior is if you don't get the "A", you can dismiss it from your transcript and do another test. Of course, if you are really good at writing papers, some online classes at Excelsior might do the trick and you can complete them in 2 weeks.
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