TESU BACS v.s. SNHU BSCS

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I made good use of Prior Learning Assessment (see my signature), however, it does not provide a graded credit for GPA purposes. For this reason, I generally recommend doing a test based course over preparing a PLA portfolio as it is usually less effort. When I did it, there were no good alternative credit sources for my CS courses. However, lack of graded CS credits did not stop me from being accepted to the GA Tech OMSCS. This was due to my experience as working software engineer.

Remember that an application to a master's program is a package. If you have lots of work experience, professional awards or acheivements, good letters of recommendation, or even professional training, they can help even if you don't have a strong GPA or any GPA at all. The main thing grad programs are looking for are students who will be successful in graduating the program.

In your shoes, I would contact the programs I was interested in and discuss your situation with them. Often people used to dealing with undergrad programs don't realize the the admissions staff for grad programs are generally more responsive to questions and are more motivated to work with you.

Thanks for sharing. I'll definitely get in touch with them.