Charter Oak Students/Alum - Are you out there?

[crshore]

Just wondering who else currently attends or has recently graduated from Charter Oak. I'm about to take my first DSST tests in early July and would love to hear from some of my fellow "classmates."

[dina]

I am interested in knowing more about CO b.c i want to switch there, are they flexible with degree plans? Where are you up to and when are you planning on ending? what made you choose this college?
thanks

[LabRat]

Originally Posted by crshore

Just wondering who else currently attends or has recently graduated from Charter Oak."

I just submitted my application to Charter Oak yesterday. Now I have to get my transcripts submitted and find out what I need. I am going in with 90 lowerlevel credits and 25 upper level, plus some from A+, Inet+, and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to be evaluated for credit. I hope I don't have much to do. I don't know what to study yet.

Any ideas anyone?

[bawhitsett]

Originally Posted by LabRat

I just submitted my application to Charter Oak yesterday. Now I have to get my transcripts submitted and find out what I need. I am going in with 90 lowerlevel credits and 25 upper level, plus some from A+, Inet+, and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications to be evaluated for credit. I hope I don't have much to do. I don't know what to study yet.

Any ideas anyone?

Last time I spoke with CompTIA they only sent transcripts to Excelsior and I think Strayer. So they've changed this?

[crshore]

Originally Posted by dina

I am interested in knowing more about CO b.c i want to switch there, are they flexible with degree plans? Where are you up to and when are you planning on ending? what made you choose this college?
thanks

1. I feel they are flexible with degree plans. You can complete your degree in one of their pre-designed concentrations (Sociology, Psychology, etc.), or you can create your own degree plan through a liberal studies/individualized study program.

2. I have 75 credits thus far, and am hoping to test out of an additional 12-15 credits this summer. My goal is to graduate with my concentration in psychology in May 2008.

3. I chose Charter Oak because as an in-state student, I found their tuition the most affordable. I've had to pay for my education using student loans, and I did not want to owe a ton when I graduated. Also, I feel their online classes are excellent, for the most part. I almost forgot....you can use federal aid at Charter Oak.

[AGS]

Originally Posted by crshore

1. I feel they are flexible with degree plans. You can complete your degree in one of their pre-designed concentrations (Sociology, Psychology, etc.), or you can create your own degree plan through a liberal studies/individualized study program.

2. I have 75 credits thus far, and am hoping to test out of an additional 12-15 credits this summer. My goal is to graduate with my concentration in psychology in May 2008.

3. I chose Charter Oak because as an in-state student, I found their tuition the most affordable. I've had to pay for my education using student loans, and I did not want to owe a ton when I graduated. Also, I feel their online classes are excellent, for the most part. I almost forgot....you can use federal aid at Charter Oak.

those are interesting statements ... can you use federal aid for excelsior college and can you also deduct an education expense at excelsior college or thomas edison ...?

[auminer49r]

Originally Posted by AGS

those are interesting statements ... can you use federal aid for excelsior college and can you also deduct an education expense at excelsior college or thomas edison ...?

I just got a letter in the mail yesterday that Excelsior is now a TITLE IV school and you can finally use financial aid there!!!!

That should be GREAT news for a lot of people!!

[SEAHAG]

I just enrolled at COSC... I got my preliminary credit evaluation back and only need 39 more credits. I hope to test out of them all within the next 6 months.

I’m studying for Principles of Management now…

JM