Hi everyone, I just wanted to state that I have been accepted to law school in Florida. Without going into too many specifics, I was accepted what is considered the highest ranked school in the state per US News. 
I graduated from UMPI last year with a 3.95 GPA. I was able to do alternative credit with Sophia and 75 credits at UMPI (I did a minor as well) in less than a year while being on the deans list for 3 semesters. While law school was always a dream, I was not able to attend college prior to finding Cliff Stumme's youtube channel (I'm not naming it in case its against the rules). I graduated from UMPI with 3k in student loans. 

I did the LSAT twice and my highest score was 160, while my lowest was 156. I believe I could have scored higher the second time but I was ill when I retook the exam and could not concentrate (thyroid issues). My LSAC GPA was weighted at over 4.10. I applied to 3 schools in Florida and two in my state, and was waitlisted at one Florida school and accepted at my reach school just last week. 
I was recently married and we have children and while this move is challenging we're excited to move because it has been my dream for over 20 years. I have already accepted and started the process of moving including putting our house on the market and finding a home in FL. Financially it might be a bit tight but we do have some savings, equity and family to assist. I did not get a scholarship as I was slightly below the schools medians in terms of LSAT score but law school will cost me about 90K in total with all factors considered (changing to instate next year etc).

I can submit proof to moderators if need and if anyone has any questions I can answer when I can.
I had to create a new account to post this because the password reset option did not work.

I completed the IBM AI Developer Professional Certificate from Coursera and get it evaluated by TESU last month, and being granted the following credits:


CAP-3530 Web Design and Development I
CIS-4999 Special Topics Comp Info Syst
CMP-4510 Artificial Intelligence
CMP-4710 Software Engineering
DSI-4999 Special Topics Data Sci/Analyt

CIS and CMP courses count as BACS AOS Electives UL credits, I am not sure about CAP and DSI though.

https://catalog.umpi.edu/preview_program...turnto=621
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be availabe in the YourPace modality starting Fall 2 session, October 26, 2026.

In case you don't know, UMPI has expanded their YourPace Math courses catalog since this spring, it seems like a BS in CS is coming soon as well:
https://catalog.umpi.edu/content.php?cat...navoid=603 
[*]•  MAT 104 - Quantitative Reasoning
[*]•  MAT 117 - College Algebra
[*]•  MAT 121 - Pre-Calculus
[*]•  MAT 131 - Calculus I
[*]•  MAT 132 - Calculus II
[*]•  MAT 140 - Mathematics for Business
[*]•  MAT 166 - Concept-Based Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
[*]•  MAT 201 - Probability and Statistics I
[*]•  MAT 202 - Probability and Statistics II
[*]•  MAT 231 - Calculus III
[*]•  MAT 253 - Discrete Mathematics
[*]•  MAT 274 - Linear Algebra

I got fed an ad for Claremont Lincoln, a regionally accredited, private nonprofit online school based in California. "Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) uses a Course-Based Cost Model where undergraduate students pay $270 per course, bringing the total cost of a 60-credit bachelor's completion program to $5,40"

Notably, this is significantly lower cost per RA class than ASU's Universal Learner (formerly Earned Admission) classes. I'm not sure how much flexibility or choice you can have in which classes you can take or when, but this program or if possible, individual classes, might meet the needs of forum users so I thought I'd share. When I get a little time, I will look into figuring out if I can carve out the time and money to enroll as a guinea pig to report on flexibility and process.

Note: I have no affiliation with this university and am not endorsing them nor selling services. Sharing for informational purposes only. 

The English and the French get  one more chance at some hardware.

I would love to have the English coach reciting the Henry V speech right how.

The World  Third Place Match is today at 5:00 Eastern time from Miami's Hard Rock Stadium

Looking forward to the final tomorrow.

I was just browsing the SDC->TESU equivalency website and noticed that the course Biology 1 WITH Lab (which our son recently completed) now transfers as 4 LL credits in BIO-1010 and BIO-1999, but gets NO LAB credit at TESU.

What's up with that? Disappointing.

PS: Physics with lab and chemistry with lab still get lab credit, but Microbiology with lab is now "Microorganisms" (NO LAB) and Anatomy and Physiology with Lab is "Biology of Human Concerns" (NO LAB) when you transfer it to TESU.

The medium-residency hybrid PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Capella University is now an applicant for American Psychological Association initial accreditation, and the similarly scheduled PhD in Clinical Psychology from Saybrook University is now listed by the APA as intending to apply. Let me use the term “medium-residency” for a degree program that uses online education heavily and isn’t traditionally full-time on campus, but that has significantly more on-campus time than most programs called “low-residency.”

There has long been only one hybrid doctorate accredited by the APA, the PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University. Fielding has long described its medium-residency format with meetings at regional centers not as distance learning or online but “distributed.”

There are a handful of APA programs with distinctive scheduling options (and another) that make their on-campus programs a bit more accessible to long-distance commuters, but the APA doctorate universe has been basically full-time on-campus except for Fielding.

Another interesting situation is that at least two universities now have both an on-campus APA doctorate in psychology, and a separate hybrid or online doctorate that’s non-APA but that teaches health service psychology and is designed for psychology licensure in a state that allows it: The Chicago School (the flagship of the same private university system as Saybrook), and National University (NU inherited an APA on-campus PsyD in Clinical Psychology when JFK University merged into NU, and a separate non-APA PhD in Psychology, specializing in Counseling Psychology designed for California licensure when Northcentral University merged into NU; now both degrees are granted by NU).

The APA only accredits programs in “health service psychology,” most of which are titled Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and/or School Psychology. Programs such as Industrial/Organizational Psychology preparing business consultants, or General Psychology preparing professors and researchers, are outside the APA’s scope of accreditation, and outside most of the acts that define the practice of a licensed psychologist. Liberty University recently achieved APA accreditation on contingency for its on-campus PsyD in Clinical Psychology. Liberty offers an online PhD in Psychology, but it’s in areas of psychology outside those health service provider roles.

Meanwhile at the master’s level, the APA is expanding its pilot program to accredit master’s degrees to a regular part of its activity, and APA members are discussing proposed changes at the master’s level to their model state practice act. Proposed revisions posted by the APA define licenses at the doctoral level for Licensed Psychologist and at the master’s level for Licensed Practitioner of Psychology.

At a recent count 21 states and state-level jurisdictions (and 4 Canadian provinces) licensed eligible applicants with a master’s in health service psychology to a title such as Licensed Practitioner of Psychology or Psychological Associate. Of the remaining states, I believe some will allow a master’s in health service psychology to qualify for a Licensed Counselor type title. The Counseling profession has generally been moving to require master’s categorically in Counseling, and sometimes specifically CACREP accredited, but not every state has tightened their rules in those respects.

Capella’s low-residency MS in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Counseling track was one of the first master’s programs accredited by the APA – a surprise, and a good look for Capella. Note that this accreditation doesn’t extend to other Capella master’s in or around psychology, including their FlexPath CBE programs. All the FlexPath master’s in psychology are in non-licensure, non-health-service parts of psychology.

Others master’s programs in the first crop of APA accrediteds and applicants also seem to use some hybrid modalities.

The APA first accredited Fielding with its model of distributed regional residency intensives supplemented by distance learning in 1991. Since then – despite the explosion of online and hybrid programs in other mental health and health professions – for a long time there was no apparent movement toward online learning in APA land, excluding temporary adjustments for Covid.

Now we see movement on several fronts.

There’s an easy narrative that the APA was too stodgy or protectionist all that time. I’m not sure. They have accredited Fielding since 1991, and they’ve accredited numerous “professional schools” outside traditional universities, such as Alliant, Antioch, and the Chicago School, despite those being contentious in the profession, and sometimes high-volume in the number of students they train.

Maybe the APA just hadn’t received a good application for a new hybrid program since 1991. Maybe the market for “licensure degree in psychology, and hybrid, and APA, but not Fielding” wasn’t large or specific enough to attract new entrants. Some prospective students would accept Fielding despite their high price. Some would accept on-campus. Some would accept a non-APA hybrid or online psychology program like Saybrook or California Southern, licensable in some friendly states. Some would accept an adjacent field like counseling with a master’s-level license. But now, prospective new entrants.

Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states
https://apnews.com/article/cyclospora-le...2ae8e8d0de

It takes up to 2 weeks to show symptoms.  I think I had their chicken cantina bowl within 2 weeks, something for me to look forward to.

(07-16-2026, 09:18 AM)sanantone Wrote:

(07-16-2026, 07:07 AM)Vle045 Wrote: Can you tell me if they seem to have any particular political leaning?  It seems interesting but I also wasn’t able to find whether they align with any particular denomination.   In the learning objectives, they list:

“Demonstrate a general knowledge of of the content and critical issues in the Old and New Testaments from a conservative perspective”

This line makes me wonder if they are actually “MAGA” which I vehemently oppose.   Or if they mean conservative in a different sense.

They likely mean a conservative Christian interpretation of the Bible, which often means that LGBTQ individuals are not tolerated, women aren't allowed to be clergy, abortion is considered murder (this is not supported by the Bible), and they believe in biblical inerrancy (the Bible is not inerrant). Most of the people at the institution are likely MAGA, but it doesn't necessarily mean that politics are in the instruction.

List of College Student Discounts

College is expensive, but being a student can unlock some surprisingly valuable college student discounts. A valid student ID, college email address, or enrollment verification may save you hundreds of dollars on software, electronics, streaming services, phone plans, food delivery, travel, and other products you may already use.

Below are some of the most useful and widely available student discounts. Before paying for software or subscriptions, it is also worth checking your college's student portal. Some schools provide products such as Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, newspaper subscriptions, and other services free of charge.

These are primarily U.S.-based offers. Prices, benefits, and eligibility requirements can change, so review the terms before signing up. Many subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled.


TECHNOLOGY, SOFTWARE, AND PHONE SERVICE

Adobe Creative Cloud Pro

Students and teachers can save approximately 71% on Adobe Creative Cloud Pro, which includes more than 20 applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, Acrobat Pro, and After Effects. The student price is $19.99 per month for the first year under an annual plan billed monthly.

The price increases after the introductory year, so review the renewal rate before subscribing. Also check whether your college already provides Adobe Creative Cloud to students for free.

Apple Education Store

Eligible college students and educators can receive special education pricing on products such as Mac computers, iPads, accessories, and certain software. The exact savings depend on the product, but a Mac may be around $100 less than its regular price.

Apple occasionally runs additional back-to-school promotions, so compare the education price with ordinary retailer sales and Apple's refurbished products before buying.

Boost Mobile

Verified students can receive unlimited talk, text, and data for $9.99 per month for the first five months. After the promotional period, the plan costs $25 per month.

Students verify their eligibility through Student Beans using an active school email address. The offer is designed for students who bring their own compatible phone.

Microsoft 365 Personal

Verified college students can save 50% on Microsoft 365 Personal, reducing the subscription price to $4.99 per month. The plan includes desktop versions of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote, along with 1 TB of OneDrive cloud storage and other Microsoft 365 features.

Before subscribing, check whether your college already provides Microsoft 365 Education for free through your student account.

GitHub Student Developer Pack

The GitHub Student Developer Pack is a free collection of professional software, developer tools, cloud credits, website services, and educational resources available to verified students. It is not a single course, although some included benefits provide access to programming courses and workshops.

The pack is especially useful for students studying computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, data analytics, or web development. Available offers change over time and may include coding tools, hosting credits, development environments, domain services, and subscriptions from GitHub partner companies.


STREAMING AND ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon Music Unlimited Student

Verified college students can try Amazon Music Unlimited free for 30 days and then pay $5.99 per month, approximately 50% off the regular individual rate.

The subscription provides unlimited, ad-free, on-demand access to Amazon Music's full catalog. Students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university, and the membership automatically renews until canceled.

Apple Music Student

Verified college students can receive one month free and then pay $5.99 per month for Apple Music. The plan includes ad-free music, offline listening, and access to all the features included with an individual subscription.

The Apple Music Student plan also includes access to Apple TV at no additional cost. Students must periodically reverify their enrollment and may use student pricing for up to 48 months.

AMC Theatres

AMC offers special student ticket pricing every day at participating theaters. Students must present a valid photo student ID at the box office to receive the discount.

The exact savings may vary by theater and showtime. Additional charges may still apply to premium formats, IMAX, special events, and upgraded screenings.

Hulu

Eligible college students can subscribe to the Hulu With Ads plan for only $1.99 per month. The discount remains available as long as your enrollment status continues to be verified.

If you are no longer eligible, the subscription automatically changes to Hulu's regular monthly price unless you cancel it. This is a good option for students who want Hulu but do not need Spotify Premium.

Paramount+

Verified college students can receive 50% off an eligible Paramount+ subscription during the promotional period. Paramount+ includes movies, television shows, news, live sports, and original programming.

Review the offer terms carefully because the subscription may automatically renew at the regular price after the student promotion ends unless canceled.

Peacock

Eligible college students can receive Peacock Premium for $5.99 per month for 12 months. Peacock includes television series, movies, Peacock Originals, live sports, and next-day access to many NBC and Telemundo programs.

Students must be at least 18 years old and verify their enrollment. After 12 months, the subscription renews at the regular monthly price unless canceled. Eligible students may be able to renew the discount after completing another verification.

Spotify Premium Student with Hulu

Spotify Premium Student includes one month free for eligible new subscribers and costs $6.99 per month afterward. The plan includes ad-free music, offline listening, unlimited skips, and access to the Hulu With Ads plan at no additional charge.

Students must attend an eligible accredited college or university and reverify their enrollment each year. The student plan can generally be used for up to four years.

YouTube Premium

Eligible students can receive a one-month free trial of YouTube Premium and then pay $8.99 per month. The subscription removes most YouTube advertisements and includes background playback, offline video downloads, and YouTube Music Premium.

Student status must be verified periodically, and the subscription changes to the regular price when the user is no longer eligible.


SHOPPING, FOOD, AND MEMBERSHIPS

Amazon Prime for Young Adults

College students and young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 can receive a six-month free trial of Amazon Prime. After the trial, membership costs $7.49 per month or $69 per year, approximately half the regular Prime price.

Membership includes fast free shipping on eligible purchases, Prime Video, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Gaming, Prime Reading, and access to Prime Day deals. Because the free trial automatically converts into a paid membership, remember to cancel before it ends if you do not plan to keep it.

DoorDash Student DashPass

Verified college students can receive DashPass for $4.99 per month or $48 per year, approximately 50% off the regular membership price.

Student DashPass provides benefits such as $0 delivery fees and reduced service fees on qualifying orders from participating restaurants and stores. Order minimums and other restrictions apply.

Sam's Club

Qualified college students who join online as new Sam's Club members can receive 60% off a Club membership or $50 off a Plus membership.

Students must be at least 18 and actively enrolled at an eligible college, university, community college, vocational school, or technical school in the United States or Canada. The offer is for new members who have not had an active Sam's Club membership within the previous six months.

Target Circle 360

Verified college students can save more than 50% on a Target Circle 360 membership. The student price is $4.99 per month or $49 per year, compared with the regular membership price.

Benefits include unlimited same-day delivery on eligible orders, free two-day shipping, an additional 30 days for returns, and other promotional benefits. The discount applies to the membership, not to every purchase made at Target.

Walmart+ Student

College and graduate students can receive 50% off a Walmart+ membership, reducing the price to $6.47 per month or $49 per year. Eligible new members may also receive a free trial.

Benefits include free shipping with no order minimum, free local delivery on qualifying orders, fuel discounts, early access to certain deals, and other membership benefits. Walmart+ may also include a streaming service as part of the membership.


NEWS AND READING

The Washington Post

Eligible college students and educators can receive a Washington Post Core digital subscription for 25 cents per week, billed as $1 every four weeks for the first year.

The subscription includes unlimited access to WashingtonPost.com and The Washington Post apps. Before subscribing, check whether your college library already provides free access.


TRAVEL

Amtrak

Students between the ages of 17 and 24 can save 15% on eligible Amtrak fares with a valid student ID. Reservations generally must be made at least one day before departure.

The discount applies to qualifying travel and may be limited by route, train, fare type, and availability. Students should review the restrictions before booking.


If you know of another great student discount that DegreeForum members might find useful, feel free to add it to the thread. Please include a direct link and mention any important eligibility requirements, expiration dates, or automatic price increases.