Sophia.org Questions

[midnite123]

Hi

Can I get some info about Sophia?

Are the courses kind of easy?
Which are the easiest and best courses to start with?

Best place to transfer credits?
Experiences?

I am just getting back into education after a long while.

I appreciate all your help!!!!!

[NoStudentNoCry]

I would suggest to start reading this thread:
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...YOUR-input

It'll cover 3/4 of your questions.

As for the "Best place to transfer credits?" - a lot of good options, but more details needed from your side. What's your target degree? Budget?

[bjcheung77]

@midnite123, in addition to what was mentioned above... Have you read your previous threads and posts? If not, I highly recommend you to review what you've asked on the previous threads and posts of yours. Some members including myself have provided some details. Most if not all your questions would be answered if you read post #4 by RachelAZ83, and you're very welcome.

[midnite123]

Thanx Everyone!

I have about 30 RA credits.
Interested only in online courses,
though I would take a night class ,
 at my local community college

I am in no big rush, 
but would like to complete some version,
 of an Associate Degree,

Cheap is good!
Easy is good!

It would be nice to be able to take some courses from different places,
and combine them for a Degree.

I am in NJ,
So TESU is a good possibility.
Does anyone know what my minimum costs might be at TESU,
just to meet their minimum requirements ,
after transferring in the maximum amount of credits for an Associate degree?

Also is an AAS a good degree?
What is different about it?
Could it be easier to obtain?

I am knew at all this,
so sorry if my questions are kind of basic or redundant!  

I appreciate this great community!!!!

[rachel83az]

Approximate costs for a number of Associate degrees can be found here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/As...7s_Degrees

The very cheapest & easiest Associate degree is the one from Pierpont. That one is FREE, except for the cost of courses from places like Sophia, plus the cost of transcripts sent to Pierpont. See https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Pierpont_C%26TC for more information.

The next cheapest would be the degree from Central New Mexico Community College. That one starts at $715 (again, plus the cost of any transcripts), but we don't have much information because the program itself is still quite new.

Either Pierpont or CNMCC would be a good stepping stone to a Bachelor's degree from UMPI, if you chose to go that route. CNMCC would be better for most students who want a degree from TESU, but if you already have about 30 RA credits then that's less of a consideration for you. Assuming that you are at least 20 years of age, I would strongly recommend Pierpont for you because it is FREE.

[midnite123]

WOW!!!
That is really helpful!!!!!
I pretty much have my solutions
THANX to you!!!

I appreciate your help!!!!!

[bjcheung77]

I'm just going to link you to your previous thread, you may want to review that one also as I pointed to post#4 to the thread but didn't link it earlier: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...A-A-Degree

[midnite123]

This all sounds great!

2 fast questions.

What is the Higher Learning Commission?
Is Pierpoint an RA school?

Also,
What is an AAS,
as compared to an AA or AS?

THANX!!!!

[rachel83az]

Higher Learning Comission is a regional accrediting body.
Pierpont is a RA school.

AAS is an Associate of Applied Science. In general, it has fewer GE credits than an AA or an AS. Most of the time, all three are considered to be equivalent. Some schools/employers might only accept an AA or an AS, but usually they are "the same".

[midnite123]

Higher Learning Comission is a regional accrediting body.
Pierpont is a RA school.

AAS is an Associate of Applied Science. In general, it has fewer GE credits than an AA or an AS. Most of the time, all three are considered to be equivalent. Some schools/employers might only accept an AA or an AS, but usually they are "the same".

Got it!
Thank you!!!