Degree planning for teen

[ElderlyLeemur]

Any preference for major?

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A CBE option similar to UMPI to consider is East Texas A&M (ETAMU), formerly known as TAMU Commerce - they accept Sophia and other ACE credit:
https://www.tamuc.edu/competency-based-education/
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Te...y-Commerce

Here is a sample plan for their Organizational Leadership degree: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

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Not CBE, but my son goes to TESU and is doing multiple majors. He loves the ability to max out the usage of Sophia and Study.com. He did most of his RA credits through Finnish schools (unfortunately no longer available) and ASU UL. RA can be gained through TESU's TECEP exams or by bringing in cheaper outside credit, then you can (1) finish up with a 15-credit term at TESU or (2) pay the residency waiver fee.

Overview here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Th...University
Degree plans here: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:TESU

Oh my gosh, I realize I did not reply to this. My apologies! We actually put in an application at ETAMU, but hadn't heard back. It did look like a fairly decent choice. Thanks!

[bjcheung77]

Pierpont BOG AAS wouldn't have been possible anyways, they would need to be 1 year out of high school graduation before you can apply. Anyways, is the student homeschooled or done with high school? If yes, then continue doing the ACE/NCCRS credits until you reach 90+ for transfer into COSC, Excelsior, TESU, etc If not a high school or homeschool grad, then go for dual enrollment, in addition to the ACE/NCCRS credits. Dual enrollment for classes that can't be done through ACE/NCCRS, for the GPA and RA requirements...

[ElderlyLeemur]

Pierpont BOG AAS wouldn't have been possible anyways, they would need to be 1 year out of high school graduation before you can apply.  Anyways, is the student homeschooled or done with high school?  If yes, then continue doing the ACE/NCCRS credits until you reach 90+ for transfer into COSC, Excelsior, TESU, etc  If not a high school or homeschool grad, then go for dual enrollment, in addition to the ACE/NCCRS credits.  Dual enrollment for classes that can't be done through ACE/NCCRS, for the GPA and RA requirements...

They were qualifed for Pierpont. We aren't doing DE. Thank you though!

[Duneranger]

If I was 17 again I'd absolutely just got to a 4-year college and enjoy life.

There is little to no advantage in rushing a degree at 17. No one will take them seriously regardless and there will be glaring questions on how he got a degree so fast. I can tell you as someone who finished a UMPI history/poli sci degree in one term, its not the same as a standard 4 year learning experience. It was scattered PDFs and a few YT videos for learning. I'd wager places like TESU are the same. How will that provide a solid foundation for future learning as a kid?

Why not CC first then transfer? Cheap and reasonable. These speed run schools were always meant for adults for work/life experience...

[ElderlyLeemur]

If I was 17 again I'd absolutely just got to a 4-year college and enjoy life.

There is little to no advantage in rushing a degree at 17. No one will take them seriously regardless and there will be glaring questions on how he got a degree so fast. I can tell you as someone who finished a UMPI history/poli sci degree in one term, its not the same as a standard 4 year learning experience. It was scattered PDFs and a few YT videos for learning. I'd wager places like TESU are the same. How will that provide a solid foundation for future learning as a kid?

Why not CC first then transfer? Cheap and reasonable. These speed run schools were always meant for adults for work/life experience...

Welp, differences make the world go around. Thanks for your input.

[natshar]

To echo what the other poster said. I agree that there is no need to rush when you are young. Over the years, I personally met multiple people who got their bachelors degree at 18/19/20, but it was a general degree. Then they went back for their actual degree for what they wanted to study. However, it screwed them over because 2nd degrees are not eliglbe for any scholarships. It also screws things up for internships. Honestly, the people I met who got their bachelors at 18 seemed no better off and if anything it seemed worse. But this is just one person opinion.

You are right that everyone is different. As long as you know the risks of getting a degree young and your kid wants I see no problem with it. It's your life. You make whatever choice you want. However, just know that there are drawbacks of getting a degree at such a young age and just wanted you to be aware.

[ElderlyLeemur]

To echo what the other poster said. I agree that there is no need to rush when you are young. Over the years, I personally met multiple people who got their bachelors degree at 18/19/20, but it was a general degree. Then they went back for their actual degree for what they wanted to study. However, it screwed them over because 2nd degrees are not eliglbe for any scholarships. It also screws things up for internships. Honestly, the people I met who got their bachelors at 18 seemed no better off and if anything it seemed worse. But this is just one person opinion.

You are right that everyone is different. As long as you know the risks of getting a degree young and your kid wants I see no problem with it. It's your life. You make whatever choice you want. However, just know that there are drawbacks of getting a degree at such a young age and just wanted you to be aware.

Again, I appreciate the input but we are pretty set on the path and we have a myriad reasons as to why this is the best path for this person. I understand everyone has an opinion, but I would sincerely appreciate no further advice regarding waiting as it is simply not something we are considering.
Please understand with absolutely all due respect that I know this person better than anyone else posting here and this is the path that is best. Thanks.