02-24-2008, 02:59 PM
dc67 Wrote:I am sure it is in here somewhere but is there a minimum number of classes you have to take at TESC? The best I can tell from the degree plan I am looking at, I will need 10 classes at most. Hopefully I can test out of half of those so would I still be able to get a degree from TESC or would I have to take additional classes I do not need?Doug, remember, if you're from out of state (TESC is in beautiful downtown Trenton, NJ), the tuition gets expensive. The comprehensive program lets you take I believe up to 36 credits, but remember, their classes are 12 weeks in length and their TESC's (at least they told me this on the phone) are tough in grading. They said you need to answer most of the questions to get an A and about 85 out of a 100 for a B. That's what they told me, everytime you deal w/them you get different answers. Their customer service is LAST to none. Jennifer knows more about the tests, she's probably taken some. The tough decision about dealing w/them is if you wait until you're close to being done and then register, you're probably going to be disappointed because of how they treat your credits. If you join too early, they will eat you up on fees. You need to look at the website and read everything closely, otherwise you will probably end up being surprised. I live 30 miles from them and I know their service is total BULLSHI#. Their programs look very good, I'll give them that. I've been tempted to jump but that crap service turns me off. Maybe once they get a grand from you it gets better. I joke around a bit on this site just to goof, but for people who are looking for the "Dream" and get wrapped up in schooling, it becomes all encompassing. Some educators could give a RATS ASS about students. Look into this closely, don't let these unscrupulous schools lure you and then not provide. There's probably a reason why Excelsior is more popular than TESC.
Thanks for all of the help.