How do you explain to potential employers?

[High_Order1]

I know, vague title. Sorry!


I'm following the path blazed here by y'all (for those that don't know, I am taking accredited college courses via several non-college sources, then I will apply them to a college at a later time).

When I am applying for work, and it's part time, I ask for flexibility, because I'm trying to complete a degree. I am preplanning, for instance the DSST center near me only does it on certain days, and I want them to know I am trying to make myself a better employee.

The obvious question comes up - where are you going?

Technically, I suppose I am going nowhere. If there is a dropdown box in the application software for college name, what would I put? How would I describe what I'm doing with an air of legitimacy?

Because I'm not 'screwing around just taking some online courses' as one person summed my efforts up... lol