Excelsior Diploma RANT

[bawhitsett]

I feel really petty saying this, but, wow, EC, couldn't you have done better? I think I've made more prestigious-looking Certificates of Appreciation at work using MS Word!

I think I'm calmed back down (and don't want to lose 18 credits worth of GRE), but I was actually looking at the TESC catalog last night to see what would be involved in a transfer. Knee-jerk reaction, yes, but I'm already dealing with an extended family that refers to my "write-away diploma." Having a "legitimate" looking bit of sheepskin at the end of the process would help to quiet these critics a bit, I think.

Anyone else consider jumping ship over appearances, or am I being terribly silly?

I actually transferred from EC to TESC, and have never regretted the decision.

Understanding that EC is regionally accredited and that some of their programs hold professional accreditation, I still had a nagging feeling about the school that is missing with TESC. At TESC (at least in my experience) the classes are more challenging (on the level I took on campus at ODU) and while the administration has been more difficult to deal with they still fulfill my needs in a timely manner. That plus being a public institution with a Title IV financial aid program, more of a traditional name and traditional appearing diplomas swayed me on the change. There are some things EC has TESC beat on. I love their site, their customer service is better, and they accept more elective credits. But that wasn't enough to remove the butterflies.