kiloalpha
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Talk to our favorite chew-spitin' redneck ATR driver. He took classes there.
Online Bachelors Programs
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I could be wrong, but the way I understood erau was that if you're over 21 you just have to have your GED and proof of employment since then. I left school in 7th grade as well so I'm a little curious, but i think rats the way it works.
flyman128
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I am currently enrolled in embry riddle worldwide for professional aeronautics. I had an associates degree in aviation maintenance technology from a community college. They gave me 57 credits when I transferred. For those that don't know about CLEP tests, you should look into them. I have tested out of 3 courses so far and plan on testing out of 5 more. They are a great way to save money and some of the tests are really easy. If you are the self-study type, then CLEP tests are for you. Embry riddle worldwide allows you to test out of courses up to the 90th credit mark.
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Can you test out while you're enrolled, or do you have to do it before you enroll?
-Fox
Basically, they're looking for an applicant that has completed high school and probably an ACT/SAT. ANYONE that comes back to attend a college after being out of high school for any length of time is treated a little bit different, doesn't matter if it's a GED or "different path" situation.
As a military guy, I didn't start my college work until sometime around 10 years after leaving high school. Yes, I was able to provide a HS diploma, with a little work and research. However, they wanted to know that I could "handle" a college program. I had to provide a RECENT ACT/SAT and participate in COMPASS testing, basically a smaller math/reading test. This had to be done for both my colleges, University of Oklahoma and ERAU.
Hope this helps!
You can CLEP at any time. Some universities will only accept so many CLEP points toward a degree though, so check with whoever you enroll with.
I would also add to the "some CLEPs are easy" comment. If you have any sort of reimbursment for education from your employer for the tests, take random subjects... You might be surprised. I've taken 4 different CLEPS, some on subjects that I probably had no business taking (Humanities) and passed with flying colors. Since CLEPs are multiple choice and basically judge your "life experience" in a subject, if you can use some constructive reasoning you will probably pass a few without even studying for them.
FloridaLarry
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Academic institutions vary greatly in their friendliness to non-traditional students (like Acrofox) for both admission and credit for life & work. Talk to some and feel them out on this, plus get some gouge.
Another route in is to take some earlier courses at a community college. Cheaper, night and weekend usually available, some have on-line courses, and most have easy-pathway agreements with 4 year schools to insure that credits are transferable without a lot of <difficulty>. Some are less academically rigorous, so a good way to get classes you need but don't particularly care about.
Some online schools allow you to take some time off between courses without a lot of <difficulty>. When I was doing an on-line Masters a while back, all the classmates who were Tax CPAs took tax-time off.
Public-sector schooIs in-state are always cheaper tuition.
Another route in is to take some earlier courses at a community college. Cheaper, night and weekend usually available, some have on-line courses, and most have easy-pathway agreements with 4 year schools to insure that credits are transferable without a lot of <difficulty>. Some are less academically rigorous, so a good way to get classes you need but don't particularly care about.
Some online schools allow you to take some time off between courses without a lot of <difficulty>. When I was doing an on-line Masters a while back, all the classmates who were Tax CPAs took tax-time off.
Public-sector schooIs in-state are always cheaper tuition.
Surfneric
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Well thanks for all the feedback so far. As for Liberty being super conservative, I think it would be different taking the classes online, and I'm not sure if it's like that now that Falwell Jr. is in charge.
One topic was brought up concerning proctored tests. Are all the tests at UVU required to be proctored? I've done that before and it was a major hassle.... What about proctored tests for other schools like ERAU and Liberty?
Another major factor i was leaning towards Liberty is because I was told I would probably receive about 90 credits (still need to verify this for sure) for my associates and all my ratings (CFI,CFII,MEI). I also figured the bachelors degree was more just a degree that you should get, and didn't matter really what you got it in. For example, my AS is in aviation maintenance, which was a degree with a skill gained with it, but the BS in aeronautics would just be a good general degree, with classes that I would probably enjoy more than a regular buisness degree. It would still be helpful, but it probably won't provide me with many more new skill sets other than accounting and management skills.
Time was also a big factor. I believe i would be able to get my BS in about a year from Liberty, but from ERAU it would be about 2 yrs. I would like to get done more quickly if possible.
One topic was brought up concerning proctored tests. Are all the tests at UVU required to be proctored? I've done that before and it was a major hassle.... What about proctored tests for other schools like ERAU and Liberty?
Another major factor i was leaning towards Liberty is because I was told I would probably receive about 90 credits (still need to verify this for sure) for my associates and all my ratings (CFI,CFII,MEI). I also figured the bachelors degree was more just a degree that you should get, and didn't matter really what you got it in. For example, my AS is in aviation maintenance, which was a degree with a skill gained with it, but the BS in aeronautics would just be a good general degree, with classes that I would probably enjoy more than a regular buisness degree. It would still be helpful, but it probably won't provide me with many more new skill sets other than accounting and management skills.
Time was also a big factor. I believe i would be able to get my BS in about a year from Liberty, but from ERAU it would be about 2 yrs. I would like to get done more quickly if possible.
Murdoughnut
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Unfortunately any school that will give you credit for knowledge you already possess probably isn't worth the money or effort. That's generally not how regionally accredited institutions do things.
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I'd be careful with this statement. The schools that give you credit for "knowledge" normally are basing it on ACE recommended guidelines for credits based on experience gained through courses and non traditional education like FAA certificates, military schools, CLEP, etc.
I don't think anyone here is suggesting you can find a college that will give you credit for being older than 18.
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When did you attend?? I just finished up this past August and had zero proctored tests. Like I said in my first post, everything is online and doable away from home.
Zidac
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http://worldwide.erau.edu/admissions/transferring-credit/
Vague and doesn't say much, but Professional Aeronautics may be the degree with the most credit transfer possibilities. You may want to call about this.
WestIndian425
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You did your masters online? Which school? I am strongly considering a business masters degree!
CoffeeIcePapers
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It worked out well for me. The semesters are only 9 weeks, so you finish much faster. Each class was 5:00 - 10:00, but most of the time they let out early. You went one day per week, per class and taking 3 classes was considered a full load.
Doesn't sound too bad trying to balance it with work then.
Maurus
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Pensacola Christian College and Bob Jones University.
Extremely strict rules at these places. Liberty is extremely loose compared to these places.
FloridaLarry
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University of Phoenix Online. At the time, they were one of v-e-r-y few offering mid-career on-line masters programs. I expected to be making a job change, and needed the portability (mid-career MA programs are very un-portable - you are usually locked to that school for 2 years with credits that don't transfer worth a hoot). Conventional curriculum, unconventional delivery, one course at a time for 6 weeks, one week off to clear your hard drive and introduce yourself to the family again..
Private, costly, designed to be paid for by your employer.
Now, lots of opportunities with public-sector schools, at less cost for in-state tuition
BE SURE that the school itself is accredited by the regional accrediting body for colleges & universities. It's not the on-line pgm, it's the school itself. No accreditation, don't bother - just print your own transcript and diploma.
Murdoughnut
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That's somewhat different - what you're talking about seems more like transfer credit for formalized training.
WestIndian425
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Appreciate the advice!! I am definitely looking into it!University of Phoenix Online. At the time, they were one of v-e-r-y few offering mid-career on-line masters programs. I expected to be making a job change, and needed the portability (mid-career MA programs are very un-portable - you are usually locked to that school for 2 years with credits that don't transfer worth a hoot). Conventional curriculum, unconventional delivery, one course at a time for 6 weeks, one week off to clear your hard drive and introduce yourself to the family again..
Private, costly, designed to be paid for by your employer.
Now, lots of opportunities with public-sector schools, at less cost for in-state tuition
BE SURE that the school itself is accredited by the regional accrediting body for colleges & universities. It's not the on-line pgm, it's the school itself. No accreditation, don't bother - just print your own transcript and diploma.