This just struck me yesterday.  So is here is my situation.  I worked in digital marketing from 2003 - 2012.  I attended Georgia State University from 2011 - 2020 and graduated with a political science degree.  All of my credits were earned the traditional way taking classes at the school.

I have worked in politics sporadically since graduating.  I spent the most time doing marketing for a non-profit until I was laid off last year.  My goal is to eventually go to grad school for a Masters in poli sci or a MPP.  But at the moment I don't feel ready.  I have been out for so long and want to take some specific classes first like statistics and macro and micro-econ as I think that would make me a stronger applicant.  I also currently have no relationships with professors who could write letters of recommendation.

In the more immediate, I have been job hunting for a year.  I have been looking mostly for a marketing kob.  Something that pretty much every job ad says they want you to have a degree in marketing, communications or something related.  I know poli sci is not but I thought my experience would overwrite that but that's not happening.  But if I had a degree in marketing?

I was reading about UMPI yesterday and did a deep dive in the wiki.  So I understand if you already have bachelor's they will wave the general education requirements.  I got the Straightlerline free semester.  Between that and ASU EA classes I could transfer 90 credits iin.  I just would need to earn 30 credits at UMPI...which some people do in one session?  And a session is $2800?

I have no money at the moment and was planning on starting an EA stats class next week but one way or another I will be working soon. 

Are you able to develop relationships with professors at UMPI?  I don't have a good idea of budget for this and I would be going to class while working full time.

Introducing GPT-5
https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/

The big upgrade seems to be mostly in its ability to write code, as they say it's now on par with Claude AI.

OpenAI is taking GPT-4o away from me — despite promising they wouldn’t
https://community.openai.com/t/openai-is...nt/1337378

Users are sad to learn that the option to use 4o is being removed, as this model had a uniquely human feel. I’ll admit that I could really vibe with 4o as it had a distinct flair and sense of humor that the others just don’t.

Quote from the forum thread:
Please reconsider the decision to remove GPT-4o. Don’t destroy what was alive for us.

Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 12 states, a win for MAHA advocates
https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Food/snap-ben...=124415390

Lyrics from the song "Rich Men North of Richmond":
"Taxes ought not to pay for your bags of Fudge Rounds."

I guess the song is playing out in real life.


Thoughts on this?

I can't tell if they want a PowerPoint file with embedded video clips or a video file of a PowerPoint presentation.

Hi all,

I'm starting the graduation process and would appreciate your insights on two matters.
For those who have already graduated, could you share how long it typically took from submitting your graduation application on the school portal to receiving your physical diploma by mail?

Additionally, were physical student ID cards originally issued to online students upon enrollment? If it's possible to request one at this stage？

Appreciate any experience shares.

Hi everyone
I’m sponsoring a student from the Philippines who completed 2 years of Tourism at Cebu Technological University. We’re working on transferring her credits to UMPI (University of Maine at Presque Isle) for their BABA program with concentrations in Project Management and MIS.

UMPI requires a course by course evaluation from a NACES or AICE member. We’re considering IEE because it seems cheaper but I’m wondering

Does UMPI offer any kind of institutional discount or portal with IEE
Or is it full price unless you’re with another school

Also open to advice if SpanTran ends up being more generous for PH credits

One more thing
Can UMPI accept unofficial transcripts at first just to meet the admission deadline
I really want her to be admitted on time while we wait for the official evaluation
Or do all transcripts including high school and college need to be evaluated already before admission

Any help or experiences would be really appreciated

Our son jumped on the Straighterline freebie. 

After failing the CLEP Modular a few months ago, he is planning to do the Straighterline English Composition 1 course. 

I assume that it transfers to TESU for the College Composition 1 requirement?

In any case, they have redesigned it and it now has 4 instead of 6 writing assignments. All 4 of them are essays of different types (persuasive, argumentative etc.) No more research paper! Thank goodness. We look forward to seeing how SL has evolved.

Your Location: New Mexico
Your Age: 30ish
What kind of degree do you want?: Associates, Bachelors, then eventually Masters

Bachelors (RA preferred but will take NA). Three Year Bachelor like BYU Pathway for example or JWU (no LDS) or similar to Bachelor to Masters at TESU

I am thinking of getting an associates from Barton. I have not been in New Mexico long enough to qualify for residency. 

Majors Accepted (I am willing to do any to check a degree and expand my options from there):
Business (of any kind)
Organizational Leadership
General Management/Management (or similar)
Entrepreneurship (or similar)
Stem Sciences
Other recommendations are welcome depending on the program.

Current Regional Accredited Credits: 15
US History 1 & 2 (six hours)
English 1 & 2 (six hours)
College Algebra (3 hours)

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: No
Any certifications or military experience?: No
Budget: $17,000
Commitments: Work 60 hours weekly
Dedicated time to study: 10 to 12 hours weekly. I would be taking three classes per semester. I cannot devote to full-time CBE study because I work and am also living in "hiding" with friends from a violent spouse after escaping another state. I prefer 16 week courses but I can do to one course every eight weeks. I'm scared to try a CBE program at the current time and not being able to finish at least two classes every seven or eight weeks.
Timeline: A couple of years for each degree. I know this will add A LOT of time but this just all I can do at the current time.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: $500 each fall/spring from work. $250 for one summer class.

Grab all the gen eds and prereqs you can at Straighterline for FREE.  No credit needed.
Grab the courses you need (they're yours to keep forever) and finish what you can by Dec. 6, 2025.
This deal ends at midnight tonight.

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• General Chemistry I Lab* | 1 Credit
  
• General Physics I Lab* | 1 Credit
  
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• Introduction to Biology Lab* | 1 Credit
  
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• Introduction to Nutrition | 3 Credits
  
• Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits
  
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• Life-Span Development | 3 Credits
  
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• Microbiology | 3 Credits
  
• Microbiology Lab* | 1 Credit
  
• Organic Chemistry I Lab* | 1 Credit
  
• Organic Chemistry II Lab* | 1 Credit
  
• Principles of Genetics Lab* | 1 Credit
  
• Student Success | 3 Credits
  

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UMGC: Prepare for the Future of Tech with a Bachelor’s in AI
https://www.umgc.edu/blog/umgc-bachelors...telligence

Bachelor’s Degree in AI Degree Program
https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bach...ligence-ai

Quote from the article Wrote: AI won’t replace you, but someone who knows how to use AI might.