[New][Help needed] Need some insight/help planning BACS/BSCS

[dfrecore]

I don't think Charter Oak has a true CS degree, neither does EC. So TESU is the only option there.

At TESU, you can bring your D grades with you, so history is fine. There are also a lot more options to test out through TESU - besides CLEP & DSST, there is Straighterline, Saylor, study.com, etc.

I know nothing whatsoever about loans and such, can't help you there.

The thing about getting your degree is that no one here can tell you how long it will take you to get through a program. Some people bust through and go crazy fast and are done in a couple of months, and others can take a few years. It totally depends on the degree, the number of credits you bring in, your motivation, how much time you can put into it, etc.

Yes, InstantCert is probably the best way to study for CLEP/DSST exams. study.com also can be used but it's more expensive. Not every exam will be available on IC, but a lot of them are.

If you want to compare the 2 degrees, just look at them. They are completely different as davewill said. It's just a matter of what you want. Some people would be happy with the Hodges degree and then teach themselves programming on the side. Some people want the CS degree. You just have to see which one will fit your goals. Check jobs that sound good to you, and see what they require. If they all want a CS degree, then get that. If they require a degree in any number of different programs, then you could go with Hodges. Some companies don't require a degree at all, but want current knowledge or job experience or certifications. It just totally depends on what you want to do.

Hopefully that answers most of your questions. I always suggest spending a couple of weeks on this board to see how it all works, and to start with the Beginner's Guide to help: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...llege.html