Will getting a degree by testing out allow me to get an entry level job?

[sanantone]

Not a topic for this post, but there’s reasons why regionally accredited is a must and to stay away from national accredited or distant learning (only) accredited colleges. It’s okay if they’re regionally accredited along with being nationally/distant but always must be regionally accredited. One example would be this: California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Good luck!

Excelsior and Charter Oak are distance learning-only colleges. The only thing TESC currently offers on ground is pretty much just nursing.

[Christopher]

Excelsior, Charter Oak, and TESC are distant learning but are also regionally accredited by one of the six bodies.

Charter Oak State College:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 10/01/1981

Excelsior College:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education - 01/01/1977

TESC:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education - 01/01/1977

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The six regional accrediting bodies are:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
States represented by MSA: Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, and Overseas

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) (formerly Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or NASC )
NWCCU Main Directory
States represented by NWCCU: Utah, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, New York, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, and Costa Rica

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Higher Learning Commission
States represented by NCA: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc./Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)
http://www.neasc.org
States represented by NEASC-CIHE: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Overseas

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS-CC)
Commission on Colleges
States represented by SACS-CC: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Latin America

Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (WASC-Jr.)
Home | Senior College and University Commission
States represented by WASC-JR & SR: California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Basin and East Asia

Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-Sr.)
Home | Senior College and University Commission
States represented by WASC-JR & SR: California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Basin and East Asia

[sanantone]

Excelsior, Charter Oak, and TESC are distant learning but are also regionally accredited by one of the six bodies.

Charter Oak State College:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 10/01/1981

Excelsior College:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education - 01/01/1977

TESC:
U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs
Middle States Commission on Higher Education - 01/01/1977

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The six regional accrediting bodies are:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
States represented by MSA: Washington DC, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, and Overseas

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) (formerly Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges or NASC )
NWCCU Main Directory
States represented by NWCCU: Utah, Idaho, Washington, Alaska, New York, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, and Costa Rica

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)
Higher Learning Commission
States represented by NCA: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc./Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASC-CIHE)
http://www.neasc.org
States represented by NEASC-CIHE: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Overseas

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Commission on Colleges (SACS-CC)
Commission on Colleges
States represented by SACS-CC: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Latin America

Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (WASC-Jr.)
Home | Senior College and University Commission
States represented by WASC-JR & SR: California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Basin and East Asia

Western Association of Schools and Colleges/Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASC-Sr.)
Home | Senior College and University Commission
States represented by WASC-JR & SR: California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Islands, Pacific Basin and East Asia

I understand that, but you told people to stay away from nationally accredited or distance learning (only) accredited colleges. There really is no such thing as distance learning only accreditation unless you are referring to DETC. DETC falls into the national accreditation category, and some DETC schools do offer ground courses. If you are referring to distance learning only schools, then this forum mostly focuses on distance learning only schools such as the Big 3 and WGU.

[sanantone]

I will also add that people should try to stay away from for-profit colleges even if they are regionally accredited. I know this is a controversial statement. Some for-profit colleges, such as APUS and Patten, are okay. But, the really famous ones that make up a huge chunk of the for-profit college market tend to have terrible reputations, questionable recruiting practices, and are expensive: University of Penis, Kap 'Em University, Wall 'Em University, Slayer University, Cahella University, Deadwood College, HIV Tech, Everclear College and Everclear Institute, and Deprive University.

[bluebooger]

I will also add that people should try to stay away from for-profit colleges even if they are regionally accredited. I know this is a controversial statement. Some for-profit colleges, such as APUS and Patten, are okay. But, the really famous ones that make up a huge chunk of the for-profit college market tend to have terrible reputations, questionable recruiting practices, and are expensive: University of Penis, Kap 'Em University, Wall 'Em University, Slayer University, Cahella University, Deadwood College, HIV Tech, Everclear College and Everclear Institute, and Deprive University.

either post the real names or don't post them at all

posting fake names doesn't help newbs

[sanantone]

either post the real names or don't post them at all

posting fake names doesn't help newbs

Chill out. It's a running joke. The general message still gets across: Avoid the large for-profit colleges.

[dejesus]

LOL at the college names, reminds me of a for profit college parody on youtube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T24DPU-hkJM . Anyway, thanks for the insight guys, this forum is a real life saver.

[cookderosa]

<<I was wondering what the forum thinks about getting a degree from TESC by testing and job opportunities. >>

This forum is highly supportive of TESC because it allows testing out, 100% transfer, and is regionally accredited. Individuals within the forum have differing opinions on testing out. My opinion is that testing allows you to jet through your gen eds very quickly while saving thousands of dollars. As for the remainder of the degree, it is my opinion that you include some opportunities for classroom work. In any event, I do not believe that completely testing out of a degree will hold you back from job opportunities (simply because it's confidential unless you tell them) but it may in some instances limit a few routes in graduate school (not all) and limit your practice time for research writing, but that's not what you asked.


<<Do you think employers will hesitate to hire me for a related business position if they see a TESC BSBA in general management? >>

Getting hired with any degree in this economy is a challenge. Unemployment is high and job placement in your major is down. That said, in positions that require an accredited business degree, you would meet that criteria. My suggestion to you is that you bring more than your degree to the table. Even if it's volunteer work, community or rec involvement, internships, or clubs- so something that shows you are INTERESTING and have AMBITION.

<<Do you think my current employer would hire me for a higher administrative position?(I currently just do the grunt work)>>

If your company promotes for title or salary based on the acquisition of a degree, then it's highly possible. There are many industries where this is common. It is my advice to you, to sit down with the manager above your current manager and tell him/her you're considering going to school for business and ask if that would be the best decision to advance in this company. His/her advice will be helpful. Beyond that, the details of where you choose and how you complete your credits isn't really appropriate, I'd ask the bigger question- "What do I need to do to get promoted to ABC job here." (and then listen)