Help...Employer says I must have a degree completed by 8/15

[burbuja0512]

I didn't go to TESC and can't be as much help with a TESC degree plan, but I would like to offer some advice. As Alleycat says, the date is an issue. With the credits you've already got, you can probably finish the LDAS if you're very motivated. I did 30 credits in just around 30 days this year for my toughest courses, so it is possible to rush. (And I work full time, travel for work and have 5 kids, so yes it's absolutely possible)

SO, my advice is this. You need to get it in writing from your boss or HR department that you will be able to retain your job if you have your degree requirements completed, but are awaiting conferral. COSC gave me a "letter of completion" that I used to apply to my MBA program before I actually graduated. I would assume that TESC can do this as well. You'll need to make sure that your employer is ok with this.

In the meanwhile, before you even design your LDAS, get your transcripts to TESC NOW. You can generally pay an extra 15-20 bucks to get them rushed, so do that to get the official evaluation. Then, quickly design the LDAS and don't hesitate to ask for help here. You'll want to have the LDAS in place ASAP so that you know which test to study for first. You don't have time to waste. CLEP and DSST can take a few weeks to be received by the school. however they can also be rushed for a fee, but you'll want to have as many tests completed in as little time as possible just to play it safe.

Let us know what your first test will be so we can help give tips to get through it as quickly as possible. Hang in there!