TESC, COSC or EXCL? 2012

[rebel100]

Straighterline can essentially go as fast as you are willing to work. Look up posts by ryoder that include straighterline as a topic for an idea on just how quick that can be. Also note that straighterline has several science courses with labs if you are inclined to them, those are not available via clep/dsst. I like the straighterline format and they worked for me when aleks just didn't get me there for math. Some folks have reported problems with them that really shouldn't be happening....read the fine print and really understand the refund/cancellation policy if you go with straihgterline that seems to be the biggest stumbling block.

What are your 10 NA credits in? What school granted them? Are they ACE accredited courses? I understand not wanting to lose credits....but 10 isn't really gonna make or break you when you need 120 total. I would check it out thoroughly, but don't get hung up on it. Most likely if one of the big three accept them than they all will....though not always.

You can maximize the return on clep/dsst study by grouping the tests. Psychology/Sociology/Human growth and development/educational psych all overlap quite a bit so study for them and take one after the other. Likewise with science courses there is a good bit of overlap from Chemistry to Biology to Natural Science. American History/American Gov have some obvious crossover.

ACE has approved thousands of hours of credit. Delta airlines and in class FEMA/EMI courses are often listed. I would go to the ACE site and sniff around. But with COSC and TESC both accepting the online FEMA's directly that is really the tried and true way to knock out any free electives you might need. Online, self paced, free.....why re-invent the wheel?

The schools might look at your photography/visual arts as applied professional credit (might be the wrong term...its late). If so you might be closer to a BS than a BA. There is not a whole lot of practical difference between the two. Both are Bachelor degree's, both are widely accepted by employers and grad schools. I can't really think of a good reason to choose one over the other. I would choose whichever got me through the process fastest. Is there any specific reason that you are leaning towards the BA?

Good luck on the plan.....we can get you sorted out.