Help Me Stay On-Track

[gRoland]

There is nothing wrong with Excelsior if you like it. The key difference between Excelsior and TESC is that TESC is more liberal in applying UL status to credits, where Excelsior will count it as a LL. This makes it extremely easy to test out of business degrees. I switched from Excelsior after paying the enrollment and multi-source fees because it was still cheaper to go to TESC given the same tests because TESC counted many as UL and Excelsior did not. I am very happy I switched schools, finishing at excelsior would have added atleast 6 months and much more expense to my degree. The key benefit I miss from Excelsior is access to decent advising. TESC has worked well for me, but you have to be very direct in what you ask for and research on your own.

From what I can tell COSC shines with articulation agreements and use of financial aid. i have no experience with them so I can't comment on how well they fit.

Straighterline was a lifesaver for me. My main issue with tests is going to a testing center. Straighterline let me gain credit while at work, or in any spare time I had. I highly recommend you look into this. If you have any more questions on SL, just message me, I'd be happy to answer them.

Now that's potentially a very solid reason, with the application of UL vs LL credits. At the moment I'm not sure that makes a significant difference with the credits I have, but I can see it potentially being an issu. This is something I'll have to keep more of an eye on.

I know you think testing is not your thing, but it may work wonders for your marriage. At this point you are overwhelmed by the amount of work and the time it will take you to her it probably looks like you will be busy with school for the rest of your lives together. Having a toddler in the house id exhausting and can be overwhelming by itself, feeling like she is doing it alone could make her resentful of your schooling. If you could knock off a few of the credits with test which should take less structured (I have to do it now) study and being able to show her look how much progress I have made in the last few months may be what she needs to feel there is an end in sight and be more supportive.

Just my 2 cents

This is definitely a good approach, from that perspective. Perhaps that's more motivation for myself to start testing out.