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Which college to attend. Please help - Fortunado10 - 01-20-2025

Hello,
I appreciate all your help & advise
Location: Maryland
Age: 56
What kind of degree do you want: works in sports & taught MS & HS Physical education for 8 years from 2000-2008.
Honestly the fastest & easiest major 
Budget: $2500-$5000. Would like the cheapest possible route but will consider paying more for fast & easy. 
Commitments: Work full time but my schedule is flexible.
Dedicated time to study: 6-7 hours daily including weekends.
Timeline: Would like to finish in 3-6 months if possible.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: attended from 1988-1992. 


RE: Which college to attend. Please help - bjcheung77 - 01-20-2025

Welcome to the board, please re-read this thread, I noticed you followed my recommendation of creating a thread with the addendum and template here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-UMPI-YourPace-BLS-w-Management-Minor-Reference-Plan?pid=421990#pid421990

My suggestion actually is another post/thread of mine, since you've applied to EU, how many credits did they give you in total? The picture doesn't indicate what's missing and what degree that is for. A full evaluation without your personal details would help. Here's my advice: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Teceps-and-TESU%E2%80%99s-RA-req-Their-residency-req?pid=433696#pid433696

UMPI heavy favorite, Excelsior/TESU tied for second as you have several upper level classes that should transfer over... There are other options, but may be slightly more expensive and time consuming. Depending on your transfers and what you need or want... COSC, PUG, WGU, etc are viable options as well.


RE: Which college to attend. Please help - origamishuttle - 01-20-2025

I agree that UMPI is the best fit:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/UMPI_BLS_Management_Degree_Plan

Definitely apply today if you want to start in the next session.


RE: Which college to attend. Please help - ReyMysterioso - 03-03-2025

Normally for fastest and cheapest box check bachelor's, I'm in the camp that advocates for the ETAMU (formerly TAMUC) Organizational Leadership program - but looking over your existing credit distribution, I agree with my colleagues. UMPI BLS w/ Management is easily the best fit to achieve your goals.


RE: Which college to attend. Please help - jg_nuy - 03-03-2025

You can see exactly how your credits translate to UMPI on their transfer database:
https://tdx.maine.edu/TDClient/2624/Portal/Portal/Desktop/Desktop?Q=kUEgiJeyxHDwiUqLKP46DHYYNYK5yCXJjtTS1NE7117I2EO8l5iOhw__

Click on Transfer Course Equivalencies > Transfer Courses >
Select University of Maine Presque Isle > then click on the letter U and
Then scroll down to select your former school
Then click Show All Subjects

The printout is attached.