Tesc advice on finishing degree

[patsfand]

I have 7 classes I will do through Dsst and then 7 tesc classes with tesc in homeland security to finish up my degree. My dilemma is I am enrolled until September. I would like to be close enough to get a 3 month extension so I do not have to pay the full enrollment again. Do you think I should knock out the Dsst / sl first or the classes. What do think my game should be?

Thanks

[Yenisei]

Seven courses would take you two semesters and might leave you short on time to prepare for the DSSTs.

[bricabrac]

So you have given yourself a 5-8 month timeframe to get it all done. If it was all testing it would be easy. You now have to split 7 courses into two semesters which is basically full time. You did not say what level the courses are? Or what is dsst / sl? Depending on the courses, the writing requirements could get a bit hectic. But if its basically stuff you already have some practical experience in it won't be too difficult.

I would initially take at minimum one dsst exam per month while enrolled in tesc coursework, that would at least knock out six CBE over the two semesters. Then you have the remaining two months for the last test and at the same time cushion if some of the others did not get done or an extension for coursework if needed. Wow, looks like you left a lot for the end. Bit of advice, if it gets too stressful its better to push out your timeline a bit further than get burnt out and stop completely.

Good luck!!!

[Lindagerr]

Wow that is a tight schedule. Are you able to devote full time to school? I agree with bricabrac don't burn yourself out. Better to just keep doing something then to get overwhelmed and get nothing done. Since you are going for Homeland security have you used all the available FEMA courses?