Transferring from a Big 3 to a state school

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Adding to what Jennifer said, at your age, you should primarily focus on actually learning something instead of just obtaining credits and a degree.

I wouldn't assume that people don't learn anything just because they are earning CLEP or other alternative credits.

But, at your age, I would say that you'd be much better off on-campus, networking with students as well as teachers in your field of study.

One of the things that's underrated, especially for younger people, is networking.  For those of us who have years of work experience, many of us don't need networking that comes from a degree, we just need to check a box to progress in our careers.  For others though, without work experience, you may be putting yourself at a disadvantage by getting a degree solely via alternate credits.