Hi Everyone,
Just wanting to say hello. Trying to get orientated although somewhat confused with how this all works. So any pointers would be great.
So embarrassed to say but i have NO tests completed. And well I just stumbled upon this avenue today. Im reading your wikia page right now! Thank you.
Brief background minus hardships I dont want to bore you with. I've been studying Java programming from home for a few weeks now.
I was recently eligible for workforce innovation training which has only specific local schools allowed. And in the process they asked I apply for fafsa...and that came back as eligible now too. And the fafsa doesn't have any limitations to where it can be applied to. So I brushed up on my math and let go of Java programming to be eligible for the WIA schools only to find out Fafsa is approved now...then the school with an associates degree for computer programming doesnt accept my Tabe scores and wanted a different placement test done...so I started preparing for that placement test when I found information about Testing out and TESC which led me here and your fine posts! And well now I havent studied Java in a full week..I am happy with my scores and refreshing in general studies but am thoroughly confused and at wits end with all my changes in directions not to mention cramming. Because with the state and government stuff timing is everything so I rush to try to get enrollment in.
I have now stopped from prepping for a PERT test at a local college(the associates one I was going to do). Because truth be told employers want to see Bachelors deg and Ive met quite a few HR nazis in my day so your avenue of testing out is definitely under high consideration. My fear is that I am back to square one now though since my financial aid can't be applied it seems to attain a degree via this course. So if you have any ideas of how it could be or a sureshot time saving NO it cant be done...you'd be saving me time and I'll just likely bite the bullet and pay out of pocket. Im no youngster and time is whats important to me right now. I wish I could be getting more Java into my brain right now to get a job. But if I have to ill go this route to be successful and save time in the long run. I called TESC and it seems I could maybe blend, meaning take some actual courses using my financial aid and then pay TCEP tests at my own expense when I want. Im just trying to formulate whats the most ideal method for time and money savings.
Is their anyway or plan you see where I can still use my fafsa this year and not let it go to waste? I am definitely on a budget. So yes testing out is def more attractive to me right now than just settling for an associates. I cant afford to go into debt so avoiding a 50K+ debt is most ideal. Sorry just a little bit info overloaded. Theres not many folks I can talk to about this who won't turn around and tell me im crazy (which i am feeling haha) and just go to regular college or get a certificate. So I value your opinions since you value this avenue instead. Sometimes there's nothing crazy about the unconventional paths at all. They are actually a lot more sane than people give credit even if a bit rough to start on.
Thank you and Hello.
Just wanting to say hello. Trying to get orientated although somewhat confused with how this all works. So any pointers would be great.
So embarrassed to say but i have NO tests completed. And well I just stumbled upon this avenue today. Im reading your wikia page right now! Thank you.
Brief background minus hardships I dont want to bore you with. I've been studying Java programming from home for a few weeks now.
I was recently eligible for workforce innovation training which has only specific local schools allowed. And in the process they asked I apply for fafsa...and that came back as eligible now too. And the fafsa doesn't have any limitations to where it can be applied to. So I brushed up on my math and let go of Java programming to be eligible for the WIA schools only to find out Fafsa is approved now...then the school with an associates degree for computer programming doesnt accept my Tabe scores and wanted a different placement test done...so I started preparing for that placement test when I found information about Testing out and TESC which led me here and your fine posts! And well now I havent studied Java in a full week..I am happy with my scores and refreshing in general studies but am thoroughly confused and at wits end with all my changes in directions not to mention cramming. Because with the state and government stuff timing is everything so I rush to try to get enrollment in.
I have now stopped from prepping for a PERT test at a local college(the associates one I was going to do). Because truth be told employers want to see Bachelors deg and Ive met quite a few HR nazis in my day so your avenue of testing out is definitely under high consideration. My fear is that I am back to square one now though since my financial aid can't be applied it seems to attain a degree via this course. So if you have any ideas of how it could be or a sureshot time saving NO it cant be done...you'd be saving me time and I'll just likely bite the bullet and pay out of pocket. Im no youngster and time is whats important to me right now. I wish I could be getting more Java into my brain right now to get a job. But if I have to ill go this route to be successful and save time in the long run. I called TESC and it seems I could maybe blend, meaning take some actual courses using my financial aid and then pay TCEP tests at my own expense when I want. Im just trying to formulate whats the most ideal method for time and money savings.
Is their anyway or plan you see where I can still use my fafsa this year and not let it go to waste? I am definitely on a budget. So yes testing out is def more attractive to me right now than just settling for an associates. I cant afford to go into debt so avoiding a 50K+ debt is most ideal. Sorry just a little bit info overloaded. Theres not many folks I can talk to about this who won't turn around and tell me im crazy (which i am feeling haha) and just go to regular college or get a certificate. So I value your opinions since you value this avenue instead. Sometimes there's nothing crazy about the unconventional paths at all. They are actually a lot more sane than people give credit even if a bit rough to start on.
Thank you and Hello.
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