has anybody used Global Freshman Academy/ Earned Admission Program from Arizona State

[Marylunde]

Thanks for bringing this up. I was actually going to start a thread about it when I got home.

Real quick: Some things I noticed:
-the change from GFA to EA came with a reduction in price from $650 per course to $425 per course.
-the algebra and precalculus courses just use aleks, so don't waste your time on those if you're going to big 3.
-you can audit them all for free or pay the $25 fee to take it potentially for credit(and then you pay $400 AFTER you pass IF you want credit)
- it would actually be a good deal for the chemistry course since it's a 4 credit lab course using a virtual lab embedded in the system with no extra lab/technology fees

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One caveat about the chemistry course: it's going to be more rigorous than something from SL or other alternative sources.

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To me, it seems like a great concept for a university. Letting you try the courses and if you don't pass, don't like it, etc, you're only out $25. Obviously, we're accustomed to cheaper alternative options for some of those courses, but that's still a great deal for RA credit from a university.

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Also, use the new site: https://ea.asu.edu
Edx and the old GFA site still reflect the old prices.

Looking at all their courses they offer, how do you think they would transfer to other institutions other than ASU?  I'm trying to figure out if it is worth it to take them or not.  I want to make sure they will transfer.  I know they are a Regionally Accredited institution so that should help.