InstantCertCredit - Spanish - ACE Changes

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When you're testing out or getting alternative credits for your degree, expect the unexpected.

I did the Study.com version of American Government, then when it was time to transfer it to TESU, it wasn't ACE certified, I ended up having to do the InstantCert version, so some time was wasted.

I had a plan for one degree, TESU changed up the rules when I was getting close to the end, had to get a completely different degree that I didn't want because of this change and to avoid a lot more work.

As the student we are the ones required to make sure everything lines up for us and pivot as needed.  Our research may not be perfect and there will be changes to most plans as you move forward.

During my journey I did read up about ACE renewals and checked ACE for renewal dates, skipped out on some courses over this.  Just part of the journey if you want to save a lot of money and time on your degree.

It definitely would be nice to get notifications about recommendation changes but looks like it doesn't happen at most places.

This is a completely different scenario.  The OP is talking about a course's ACE recommendation expiring.  You are talking about a school changing how they bring courses in.  One has nothing to do with the other.

SDC's American Government course did not expire - TESU decided they would no longer accept it as meeting the Civic Engagement requirement (although they will still accept it as a SocSci course).

It was never hinted at here that schools won't change things.  That's not what we're talking about.  We are talking about a course you are taking with a course provider, and that course provider finds out at some point that the course will no longer be ACE-recommended. And if they have an obligation to tell current students of that course about it - or at least should tell them as a courtesy.

I think they should.

You missed paragraph or line 5 of my statement.  Skipping out on ACE courses due to renewal dates.  The whole point wasn't his exact scenario it is that things don't always go as planned and be ready to make adjustments accordingly.

Luckily the OP got the credit and didn't have to do the course again.

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Ditto the ACTFL as the way to go! Way easier than IC and more relevant!

Just out of curiosity, what score did you get and why do you say it's easier?  

If you're fluent in another language ACFTL can't be beat in terms of speed and amount of credits.

I got 20 credits with them just for a few quick tests, 15 LL, 5 UL.

It's definitely faster than taking a course, not sure about the easier part or the minimums for passing.