New on forum and need help

[29palms]

Hello ladies and gents. First I wish to thank Rebel100 for his advice in getting me over here to pick up some ideas about possible clep/dantes, and hooking up with big three. For starters, allow me to give you an idea on credits, and schools I have. Perhaps some of you may guide me in obtaining a Bachelors degree via clepping out or Dantes or maybe some cheap old fashioned correspondence courses. My only experience with Clep was Spanish, however, I would like some help in getting started with trying to daantes my way around or clepping my way around to a bachelors. Please note, I am a very cheap individual, and I want my degree the cheapest possible way. I need details, particularily on where to get study materials for testing out. I don't want to waste 95 bucks a pop because I didn't know enough. Thank you.

Ace approved credits. Military
Basic military training, recruit training

First aid 1 credit L
Marksmanship 2 credits L
Outdoor Skills Practicum 1 credit L
Personal Health/Hygiene 1 credit L
Personal Conditioning/Fitness 3 credits L
Personal Finance by Correspondence 1 credit L

ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS TRANSCRIPTS

ESC 1000 Earth Science 3s L
CLP 1001 Pers and Soc Adjust 3s L
AMH 1041 The American Experience 3s L
MFG 2202 Contemp Math 3s L
ARH 2051 Art Hist and Crit 3s L
BSC 1005 Intro to Bi Sci 3s L
COC 1300 Intro Compt Concepts 3s L
Man 2021 Principles of Mngment 3s L
Hum 2450 Hum Americas 3s L
GEB 1011 Intro to Business 3s L
Mat 1033 Intermediate Algebra 3s L
MA 98 Elem Alg & Pla Geom 2s level D?
His 200 U.S. Histo to 1876 3s L
ESD 151 Fun Speech Comm 3s L
ED 140 College Reading 2s L
BIO 104 General Biology I 3s L
Freshman Comp H 3s L

AVIATION MX TECHNOLOGY (FAA LICENSE)
Here is the curriculum for that school
Mathematics
Aircraft Drawings
Basic Physics
Maintenance Publications
Mechanic Privileges and Limitations
Maitenance Forms and Records
Aircraft Weight and Balance
Wood Structures
Aircraft Covering
Aircraft Finishes
Welding
Reciprocating Engines
Lubrication Systems
Propellers
Turbine Engines
Powerplant Systems
Engine Cooling Systems
Engine Exhaust Systems
Assembly and Rigging
Basic Electricity
Ice and Rain Control
Fire Protection Systems
Aircraft Instrument Systems
Cleaning and Corrosion Control
Hydraulic/Pneumatic Power Systems
Aircraft Landing Gear Systems
Cabin Atmosphere Control Systems
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Ignition Systems
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Induction Systmes
Fuel Metering Systems
Communication/Navigation Systems
Inspections
Ground Operations and Servicing

Note that License with previous Associates of Arts and one course in NEW MEXICO HISTORY -HIS 203R 3cr hrs 12 QLT PNTS at ENMU achieved an Associates of Applies Science in Aviation Maintenance Technology Degree.

LSU Independent Study
Intro to Labor Relations MGT 3500 3HRS 12 QLTY POINTS.
CLEP SPANISH
2 semester Credit 50 6 Shrs
4 Semester Credit 63 6 Shrs

[29palms]

I think most of my courses are lower level however, I hear that maybe they make some lower level upper level courses??? Who knows? Was thinking along the lines of Business degree or whatever most credits will give me the better bang in a Bachelors degree.

[rebel100]

AS I mentioned to you I would look long and hard at this degree from TESC Thomas Edison State College: Aviation Flight Technology I suspect your very close.

Otherwise a liberal studies BS is a good idea, COSC or EC will likely be a bit cheaper than TESC if you go that route. Did you look up the ACE recommendation for your pilot and mechanic training? I don't know how that will stack up, but it may be a big bunch of credit. http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseactio...stLetter=F

I believe your closer than you think.

review specific CLEP/DSST here at IC (once your ready to study join up for $20/month and access the flashcards and specific exam feedback) also look over each exam at freeclepprep.com , good resources there too

[rebel100]

actually this is a better degree plan Thomas Edison State College: Aviation Maintenance Technology see below

[rebel100]

What I see that's missing BSAST, and where to get it:

English Comp 2, Straighterline or CLEP (I think SL is the best bet here) $100
Statistics, DSST or SL or ALEKS...ALEKS is cheap and can be fast $20/month till your done
College Algebra, SL or DSST or CLEP or ALEKS....ALEKS gets the nod again. $20/month till your done
physics 1 and2, I know SL has Physics 1 skip the lab $100, dont know when they will have Physics 2. University of Idaho has both at $300 or so a course http://www.uidaho.edu/academicaffairs/is...se/physics
General Chemistry, CLEP or SL You only need 3 credits so no lab...I think I would do SL here too, more straightforward. $100
AST: Current Trends & Applications, probably only available at TESC Whatever the TESC cost is

All but the AST Trends and Apps course should be available online/self paced. How fast you get it done will depend on you...but by the end of the year seems doable. Imagine...a Bachelors by December from where you are right now, and from a regionally accredited college at that!

[rebel100]

Here is the TESC APS Course APS-401-OL

[rebel100]

I think most of my courses are lower level however, I hear that maybe they make some lower level upper level courses??? Who knows? Was thinking along the lines of Business degree or whatever most credits will give me the better bang in a Bachelors degree.

you fill this degree up with your A&P Certification acting as the bulk of what would be UL work.

[ryoder]

29palms - I understand that you are cheap, I am too, however being a cheap person should also involve your own personal time investment. So think about that. I am cheap but I did not spare any expense on things like books, iPad apps to help me study, Straighterline costs etc. Time and money are synonymous and if you spend a little money to save time, you will feel like you got a bargain, trust me.

[Prloko]

29palms - I understand that you are cheap, I am too, however being a cheap person should also involve your own personal time investment. So think about that. I am cheap but I did not spare any expense on things like books, iPad apps to help me study, Straighterline costs etc. Time and money are synonymous and if you spend a little money to save time, you will feel like you got a bargain, trust me.

There's nothing more valuable in life than time.

[Publius]

There's nothing more valuable in life than time.

Indeed. Time is the one thing you can never get ahead on, or stock up for the future, pack into a retirement plan, or bring with you when you go somewhere. It's priceless. And the things in life that allow you to do more things with your time should also be valued.