ALEKS College Algebra

[adavis84]

Hmm, still says $20 when I log in...screenshot taken just now:
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[futuremrsmlb]

Hmm, still says $20 when I log in...screenshot taken just now:
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You are correct. This just recently changed. Back in September when i sent my first transcript theinitial fee was $40.

[RSA1984]

I am not currently enrolled in a college/university. I graduated from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island in 08 with my bachelors in biology. Anyways, if I want to get credit for this ALEKS course without actually being enrolled in a college at this point in time, how do I go about doing that?

Can I call up a school and have them "transcribe" the course for a fee? Do I have to be an actual student at a school?

[dfrecore]

I am not currently enrolled in a college/university. I graduated from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island in 08 with my bachelors in biology. Anyways, if I want to get credit for this ALEKS course without actually being enrolled in a college at this point in time, how do I go about doing that?

Can I call up a school and have them "transcribe" the course for a fee? Do I have to be an actual student at a school?

No, you can't. You create an ACE account (free) and then get the course put on your ACE transcript. Then, when you need a transcript for whatever reason, you order the ACE transcript.

Can I ask why you would want/need the course?

If it's for another school, then they would need to accept ACE-approved courses in order to accept the course as meeting any requirements they might have. Some schools will take it, some won't (most probably won't). It's the same with Straighterline, or any other ACE-approved course, or even CLEP/DSST exams. It just depends on the school's policy.

[RSA1984]

No, you can't. You create an ACE account (free) and then get the course put on your ACE transcript. Then, when you need a transcript for whatever reason, you order the ACE transcript.

Can I ask why you would want/need the course?

If it's for another school, then they would need to accept ACE-approved courses in order to accept the course as meeting any requirements they might have. Some schools will take it, some won't (most probably won't). It's the same with Straighterline, or any other ACE-approved course, or even CLEP/DSST exams. It just depends on the school's policy.

Thank you for your response.

Ok, so as I said earlier, I have a bachelors degree in bio. I am planning on returning to school soon (applied but am not yet accepted) at Franklin Pierce University's online M.Ed/teacher certfication program. However, in order to teach biology someday, the state of NH requires a math at least at the college algebra level. I do not currently have this. I know Franklin Pierce does accept ACE courses for college algebra, as it is listed on their website, though I am unsure if they will accept ALEKS. I prefer ALEKS because it is very convenient and I don't have to worry about setting up a true final exam (ie day/time), so to speak. Pass the assessment and move on. So let's say Franklin Pierce does not accept ALEKS, then what would my options be as far as getting credit for the ALEKS course at another school? What would I have to do?

Is ALEKS accepted at many ACE approved institutions?

Alternative Credit Project (ACP) at Franklin Pierce University



Side note: I did attend Franklin Pierce back in 03 at their physical Rindge, NH campus and did a portion of my undergrad before I transferred to SRU in Newport, Rhode Island...so I do have a history with the school.

The lack of algebra won't hinder me from getting in and being allowed to do the program, but it could cause problems down the line with obtaining a state certificate

[Old Guy]

I suspect the only reason anyone accepts ALEKS is its ACE approval. I can't imagine anyone accepting ALEKS if they do not accept ACE approved courses, but anything is possible.

[dfrecore]

Thank you for your response.

Is ALEKS accepted at many ACE approved institutions?

Alternative Credit Project (ACP) at Franklin Pierce University

The challenge is normally having them accept ACE-approved courses at all. The fact that they do is a good thing.

I would pay the money to take ALEKS College Algebra, and see if they accept it (you're only out $20 at that point). If not, then you will need to take one of the 4 other options; Saylor is only $25, and you can sign up immediately to take the final, as opposed to SL and JumpCourse, who makes you go through the entire course. I'm not sure how Pearson works.

[RSA1984]

The challenge is normally having them accept ACE-approved courses at all. The fact that they do is a good thing.

I would pay the money to take ALEKS College Algebra, and see if they accept it (you're only out $20 at that point). If not, then you will need to take one of the 4 other options; Saylor is only $25, and you can sign up immediately to take the final, as opposed to SL and JumpCourse, who makes you go through the entire course. I'm not sure how Pearson works.

I think I will take your advice. I actually signed up over the weekend and scored 50% on my first assessment. I am currently sitting at 62%. I'm hoping I can get this done within another week or so. Anyways, I did e-mail an admissions person regarding this and hopefully they can answer it or at least point me in the direction of someone who can.

I will update when I receive response.

Thanks again.