Yeah I personally never understood getting a BLS or BS Generl Studies, Individualized studies etc unless you were an older adult or chekcbox degree. As a young teen they have time plus they can appply for so many more scholarships too. Why rush?
I personally know someone who got a BS General studies at like 18. Then a few years later then went back to school for a second a second degree in what they actually wanted. Not only did it render their 1st degree useless but screwed them out financial aid too. Second BS degrees dont qualify for most aid.
A few years ago, I had the option to get a BA liberal studies from TESU and all I needed was a couple UL and capstone. But instead I went to brick and morter school (transfered in 90 cr)/and got a much better degree. The big 3 arent for everyone and I think for young people a traditional college could make sense. But you can still make shorter by transfering credit it doesn't have to take 4 yrs.
Thoughts:
-maybe try CLEPS, dssts (if local CC accepts them) and leverage that into a computer related associate at local CC.
-look into articulation agreements with local CCs and state U
-apply for lots of scholarships
-look into jobs that pay for college, Starbucks pays 100% of asu online, etc. Amazon, etc. I think at a younger age work experience teaches a lot and to get a degree while working is a bonus. Many of the Guild education schools are very transfer friendly too.
Get a job at amazon, Starbucks or Target they can get a computer related degree for no cost to them. And then possibly do some cleps and dssts to make it faster. WGU (free as amzn employee) accepts ACE so it wouldnt go to waste. and like I said many of the guild (Target, Chipotle etc.) partner with schools thar accept ACE even some Sophia partners.
I personally know someone who got a BS General studies at like 18. Then a few years later then went back to school for a second a second degree in what they actually wanted. Not only did it render their 1st degree useless but screwed them out financial aid too. Second BS degrees dont qualify for most aid.
A few years ago, I had the option to get a BA liberal studies from TESU and all I needed was a couple UL and capstone. But instead I went to brick and morter school (transfered in 90 cr)/and got a much better degree. The big 3 arent for everyone and I think for young people a traditional college could make sense. But you can still make shorter by transfering credit it doesn't have to take 4 yrs.
Thoughts:
-maybe try CLEPS, dssts (if local CC accepts them) and leverage that into a computer related associate at local CC.
-look into articulation agreements with local CCs and state U
-apply for lots of scholarships
-look into jobs that pay for college, Starbucks pays 100% of asu online, etc. Amazon, etc. I think at a younger age work experience teaches a lot and to get a degree while working is a bonus. Many of the Guild education schools are very transfer friendly too.
Get a job at amazon, Starbucks or Target they can get a computer related degree for no cost to them. And then possibly do some cleps and dssts to make it faster. WGU (free as amzn employee) accepts ACE so it wouldnt go to waste. and like I said many of the guild (Target, Chipotle etc.) partner with schools thar accept ACE even some Sophia partners.
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