I am loving life!

I've been living in my adopted hometown for over two years now.

I have a garden. I have a library. I have a nascent vineyard. 

I am living the examined life.

I'm fully engaged with the University of Chicago Graham School Basic Program.

I enjoy being part of our community theater. I have already acted in several plays. Until moving here, I never acted in any sort of play. My first role was the King of Hearts in "Alice in Wonderland." My friends in our theater troupe still call me "King Charles."

One of my old colleagues back in Athens (Degreeinfo.com) recently mused - "Maybe...it's time to call King Charles..."

I know. I know. Most certainly, said person is referring to that other King Charles. 

Anyway - my response is - I ain't never coming back!

Hello. I am a developer from the UK and want to get a comp sci degree. I've been watching youtube but I'm still a little confused:

• If I transfer credits, how much will a comp sci degree from TESU cost? In the videos I've watched, they haven't mentioned total cost.
  
• How much extra would it cost for a second degree? I had read that you can do a second degree with TESU for much less money. The CIS course looks good, though it's not really aimed at developers so much, I think I would enjoy doing it.
  
• Can the CS50 course or an AWS developer certificate be used as credits for anything? 
  

I got an email from Pierpont about their accreditation status being changed to Accredited - On Notice. If this was already posted, apologies. Below is the body body of the email I received:

Dear Pierpont Student:
 
Thank you for choosing Pierpont Community and Technical College as your partner for achieving your academic and career goals. Our mission is “to provide accessible, responsive, and comprehensive education that works.” We are glad you are part of the Pierpont Pride.
 
Pierpont has reached an important milestone in its transition from a university college to West Virginia’s newest stand-alone community and technical college. In early July, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) reaffirmed Pierpont’s accreditation and notified us where the College can improve and not risk being out of compliance. In Pierpont’s first full evaluation as a stand-alone community college, HLC affirmed our new status as Accredited—On Notice.
 
Accredited—On Notice means Pierpont students can graduate from an accredited college. We want you to graduate! Most colleges and universities will continue to accept college credit earned at Pierpont in transfer or for later admission to a higher degree program. However, colleges and universities define their own transfer and admission policies. It is good practice to contact any institution in question to ensure alignment between your studies and future academic plans. 
 
We appreciate HLC guidance and note several recommendations stem from the need for a new strategic plan. A draft strategic plan has been developed and will be unveiled in August. Students and student success are at the top of our key institutional performance measures. As a result of evaluation and planning efforts, Pierpont recently reorganized Student Services staff positions and added a new position to further support student enrollment, onboarding, and advising.
 
For more information, please see the attached disclosure describing HLC’s action. HLC can be contacted at info@hlcommission.org or at 312.263.0456. If any questions remain, please visit Pierpont’s new accreditation webpage at http://www.pierpont.edu/about/accreditation.

If I only need 40 credits in my gen eds, but I have 54, will my classes be used for multiple Gen Ed checkboxes allowing more credits to go into electives?

For example, I can transfer PHI 104 Intro to Ethics at my community college and it would check the box for Gen Eds 2a, 2b, or 4c. But on my plan I have on my own Google sheet, I put PSY 101 for 2a, SOC 101 for 2b, and PHI 104 for 4c. 

You are allowed to use one class for multiple gen ed requirements, you just need 40 Gen Ed credits to graduate. Since I have the possibility of transferring in 54, I think it would be a good idea to use PHI 104 for ALL THREE requirements, that way I'll still have the minimum 40, but I'll have 6 extra (PSY 101 and SOC 101) to go into Electives. 

Does that make any sense? I have lots of gen eds but need more electives so I'd like them to transfer them in that way!

Hello everyone,

I am a Nigerian student with a strong passion for learning and personal development. As an avid online student, I have taken hundreds of courses in various fields, amassing over 300 undergraduate academic credits. My educational journey has been enriched by institutions like Coursera, edX, Sophia Learning, Saylor Academy, and the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX).

I am eager to enroll in the YourPace program at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) to complete my Bachelor's degree. However, due to the current economic meltdown in Nigeria, I am financially unstable and unable to afford the tuition fees.

I am reaching out to this community for recommendations on mini-scholarships or grants available for undergraduate students. Your guidance and support would be immensely helpful in achieving my academic goals.

I am committed to finishing my degree in one session, as I have all the available time to dedicate to my studies. Your assistance in finding financial support will make a significant difference in my educational journey.

Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,
Emmy

I have waited over two weeks for Study.com to grade my exams. I’ve called them and left them a voicemail at this number: 877-266-4919, and have also contacted them through their website; I haven’t received a response back. How long does it usually take for a test to be graded, and is there any better way I can contact the study.com team? Thanks guys

Help - UMPI Degree Plan



Your Location:China
Your Age:42
What kind of degree do you want?:MBA OR CS (BA/BS)

Any certifications or military experience?:CAD intermediate ,IPCF II

Budget: I'd like to go the cheapest route possible, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  

Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible(Hopefully within 6 months or even less).
Dedicated time to study:  3-4 hours in the evening. 8-12 hours on Sat and Sun.
 
Hello,everyone!
I am a new student who need help with my degree plan.
I attended a university in China 18 years ago studying Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation without degree.
My goal here is to get a BA/BS( with as little pain and soon as possible) so that can apply Trine University MBA master or CS master.

Yesterday I was told that I could make it with UMPI.

After viewing some posts I still feel uncertain as below:

1)Can I apply Trine University MBA master with BS degree or CS master with BA degree?(Yet,I haven't decided whether I would apply the CS master or MBA master in Trine)


2)Transferring credits.
UMPI degree required 120 credits(30 credits + 90 credits)
If I apply CS degree which requires 42 cr,can I achieve some of this cr from SOPHIA OR STUDY and then transfer the credits to UMIP?

COS 101 - Introduction to Computer Science 3 credits
COS 110 - Programming Fundamentals 3 credits
COS 120 - Introduction to Data Structures 3 credits
COS 220 - Programming Languages 3 credits
COS 230 - Algorithm Theory and Development 3 credits
COS 235 - Architecture and Organization 3 credits
COS 240 - Network Concepts 3 credits
COS 250 - Management of Enterprise Data 3 credits
COS 305 - Computational Science 3 credits
COS 310 - Operating Systems 3 credits
COS 315 - Parallel and Distributed Computing 3 credits
COS 320 - Software Engineering I 3 credits
COS 330 - Object-Oriented Programming 3 credits
COS 350 - Databases and Database Security 3 credits
Mathematics Requirements (16 cr)
MAT 131 - Calculus I 4 credits
MAT 201 - Probability and Statistics I 3 credits
MAT 202 - Probability and Statistics II 3 credits
MAT 253 - Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
MAT 274 - Linear Algebra 3 credits

I attended a university studying Mechanical Design and Manufacturing and Automation 18 years ago. I'm unsure if this will be of any value or in terms of transfer credits, or if they are even worthwhile sending for assessment. 
Once my transfer credit situation is clearer, I would then start a Sophia/study.com course plan to transfer into UMPI with as much cheap credit as possible. 

Basics of Computer Application ——82%
Advanced Language Programming Compulsory ——66%
Advanced Mathematics——61%
Theory and Practice of Moral Education Compulsory——85%
University Physics——61%
Mechanical Drawing——60%
 Term credits: 24.5

Computer Drawing——72%
Higher Mathematics——71%
University Physics——61%
Engineering Mechanics ——64%
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing Technology——75%
 Term credits: 30.5

Engineering Mathematics——69%
Applied Writing——67
Electrical Technology——63%
Basic Skills Training for Metalworking——70%
Basics of Mechanical Manufacturing——86%
 Term credits: 23.5

Mechanical Processing Technology ——68%
Mechanical Principles and Design——65%
Electronic Technology——62%
Term credits: 27

Automatic Mechanical Design——72%

3)Study plan
I don't fully understand the entire learning process right now. If you've been through this stage before, could you please share your experience and help me create a clear study plan and process? I would really appreciate it.

Your Location: Washington, DC, USA
Your Age: 32
What kind of degree do you want?: Any, just need a university degree for a work promotion requirement
Current Regional Accredited Credits: none
Any certifications or military experience? Amazon Cloud Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master, two intensive coding bootcamps (George Washington University Full-Stack, General Assembly Data Science)
Budget: I'd like to go the cheapest route possible. This will all be cash out of pocket.
Commitments: Full-time work
Dedicated time to study: 2-4 hours per day, but also willing to take a leave of absence from work to knock this out as quickly as possible.
Timeline: Fast as possible would be ideal but I am willing to extend the timeframe if needed.  Overall I would like to be done within a year, but have seen people here finish at UMPI for example in a matter of months.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: none

So I'm an IT worker with a fair amount of on-the-job experience.  Doesn't matter what degree I get, I just need one to qualify for certain labor categories at my job and continue my promotion pathway.  Looking for the swiftest way to accomplish this.

Unfortunately I'm starting a bit from scratch with no previous credits, unless there's some way to get credit from my coding bootcamps or tech certifications.  I know folks have mentioned ACE somewhere but is there a list on whether these bootcamps or certs might qualify somewhere?  Seems that a 6-month intensive bootcamp at GWU should be worth something, somewhere.

Thanks in advance for the help!

UNC Greensboro, which offers one of very few AACSB accredited Phds in Business Administration online is now showing online PhD programs in Economics and Information Systems from their School of Business and Economics: https://bryan.uncg.edu/programs/phd-programs/
Total cost for out of state students would be $60,000 or more, depending on courses required at UNCG/prior coursework.

Hi all,

I recently graduated with MS in Accounting from FDU and I have BA in LA from Excelsior, I want to take the CPA exam in NJ but need an additional 12 business credits. I took those credits from Davar but now I need to get them onto a transcript in order to be recognized by NASBA. FDU won't accept Davar credits and Excelsior doesn't allow One transcript use for former students. What would be my best (and cheapest) option for getting these credits on a transcript.
(I see someone posted this link a while back does anyone know if it is dated? https://www.excelsior.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Transcript_Update_Request_Form.pdf)