New here seeking help

[rachel83az]

A UMPI BALS would probably be the fastest, cheapest, and arguably easiest way to use as many Sophia classes as possible. https://online.umpi.edu/programs/ A business degree would probably be the option that uses almost as many Sophia classes. Be aware that, if you choose a Liberal Studies degree from UMPI, you cannot go back and get any other bachelor's degree for them. So make sure that this "any degree" will actually get you where you want to go. You can still go after a Master's (or a Bachelor's from somewhere else) but you couldn't get a 2nd Bachelor's from UMPI.

If you do choose UMPI, you should take Biology 101 w/ lab from Study.com + American Government from InstantCert. You will also need Spanish or French which can come from SDC/InstantCert/CLEP.

[LevelUP]

I jumped into Sophia classes head on.

You certainly did! 

If you follow the Git-R-Done UMPI plan  (degree in 6 months), the next stop is Intstantcert to do Spanish and a few other courses that UMPI takes.

Then Study.com for biology w/lab + few other courses, and then the last step enroll UMPI.

WGU is another option but they don't take as many Sophia courses, UMPI would be a cheaper/faster option. 
TESU/COSC I don't recommend for you because of the 30 RA credit requirement.

[bjcheung77]

Just wondering, how long did it take you to complete this number set of courses? I think you're in great shape, most schools will allow a max of 90 credit alternative credit transfer. So, my recommendation is to max out the Sophia.org, InstantCertCredit, Study.com credits to a total of 90. Then complete the requirements at the school you choose. It all depends on which degree you're looking at and the school that offers the degree... You should shoot for CBE programs first, unless you need a specific degree at the Big 3.

[channaleah]

Just wondering, how long did it take you to complete this number set of courses?  I think you're in great shape, most schools will allow a max of 90 credit alternative credit transfer.  So, my recommendation is to max out the Sophia.org, InstantCertCredit, Study.com credits to a total of 90.  Then complete the requirements at the school you choose.  It all depends on which degree you're looking at and the school that offers the degree... You should shoot for CBE programs first, unless you need a specific degree at the Big 3.

I had the year long thing in august but didn't start working on classes until a little over a month ago. Some days I worked 10+ hours on classes. Some classes were less than a day, some took 1-3 days. English took forever. If you finish touchstones and are waiting on grading they will open another class for you.

What is the CBE program?

[bjcheung77]

CBE = Competency Based Education (UMPI is an example here): https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid338714
I suggest UMPI for you since you've knocked them out so quickly, otherwise, if you have other commitments and "life happens - situations", then it may cost 2-3 terms and that'll be the same price as other universities.

[rachel83az]

It will almost certainly take at least 2 terms (4 months) because not all classes are offered every term. They're offered every other term. But UMPI is still cheaper.

COSC = fees are slightly less than 3 terms at UMPI (not counting required RA credit)
EC = fees about 4 terms at UMPI
TESU = fees about 5 terms at UMPI (not counting required RA credit)

[dfrecore]

A UMPI BALS would probably be the fastest, cheapest, and arguably easiest way to use as many Sophia classes as possible. https://online.umpi.edu/programs/ A business degree would probably be the option that uses almost as many Sophia classes. Be aware that, if you choose a Liberal Studies degree from UMPI, you cannot go back and get any other bachelor's degree for them. So make sure that this "any degree" will actually get you where you want to go. You can still go after a Master's (or a Bachelor's from somewhere else) but you couldn't get a 2nd Bachelor's from UMPI.

If you do choose UMPI, you should take Biology 101 w/ lab from Study.com + American Government from InstantCert. You will also need Spanish or French which can come from SDC/InstantCert/CLEP.

If you're going to take the Bio 101 w/lab from Study.com, then you may as well take American Government or Spanish there as well - you are paying for 2 courses for the month anyway, so make the most of it.

I agree though that the BLS is the cheapest/fastest, but the Business degrees are also good options - you might want to think hard though, and reformulate your plan if you decide to do this - there are many more courses to take, fewer electives, and you'll want to plan it out so that you maximize your time at UMPI.