02-11-2011, 09:28 PM
As we all know that "the big three" are not well known or highly touted colleges, and therefore may be looked down on by a future employer just, as would one of many other degrees from many other obscure universities.
Debating the value of a degree such as many of us have or are pursuing has already been hashed out pretty good here, but I concur that a bachelors is not worth as much as it used to be, and the masters is the new bachelors. Which, to the savvy consumer, behooves us to get our bachelors degree with little fuss and cost. This is where TESC or EX come in handy.
The line to repeat here is "regionally accredited". It is. And it's what counts.
I would suggest to the original poster that choices such these would probably not be a frontrunner if cost is not an issue, because apples to apples, a degree from a well known state school or private college would be preferable on the open market.
Some people here might know that Toyota makes Lexus cars. Same engineering, same frames, but different body styles, emblems and price tags. If you'd like a Lexus and don't mind the price, go for it. I'm perfectly comfortable in a Toyota.
Debating the value of a degree such as many of us have or are pursuing has already been hashed out pretty good here, but I concur that a bachelors is not worth as much as it used to be, and the masters is the new bachelors. Which, to the savvy consumer, behooves us to get our bachelors degree with little fuss and cost. This is where TESC or EX come in handy.
The line to repeat here is "regionally accredited". It is. And it's what counts.
I would suggest to the original poster that choices such these would probably not be a frontrunner if cost is not an issue, because apples to apples, a degree from a well known state school or private college would be preferable on the open market.
Some people here might know that Toyota makes Lexus cars. Same engineering, same frames, but different body styles, emblems and price tags. If you'd like a Lexus and don't mind the price, go for it. I'm perfectly comfortable in a Toyota.
dondiegodelavega Wrote:We are starting with Harvard and working down from there. TESC is not Harvard, but it is accredited from the same place as Princeton. Thus a Bachelors from TESC is not exactly fropm a cornflake box. I certainly have had to work for my credits. Thats why I am seeking relief with a few CLEP courses. Everything helps. That all said. A Bachelors in my neighborhood [is little more than a HS Diploma anymore] Thus I think the correct formula is strive for a 3.0 GPA and get into a name brand Grad Cert. Look around--there are some great name brand universities offering 12 credit Grad Certs, e.e. Penn State, Univ of Florida, Berkeley, Tulane, etc etc. I think the smart strategy is to bank out the bulk at e.g. TESC [on the cheap] and then top it off with a 12 credit Grade Cert from a Top Tier. It is sort of smoke and mirrors, but trust me on this, Employers will be looking at my Grad Cert and life experience, not my TESC bachelor which was actually the vehicle to get me to the GRAD CERT. Same thing with the CLEP course. They are just a vehicle tpo get you to the Bachelors quicker and cheaper. (in my opinion) Don
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