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Posted by: Tricialk - 06-23-2025, 12:53 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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Hi! I tried to understand everything and I’m hoping I got it right to where I’ll only have to take the 10 core psychology classes once I’m enrolled at UMPI. Below is what I have completed on Sophia, and I’ll have 36 credits from Wgu transferring with me. My English gen eds are in with Wgu.
-Intro to ethics, intro to stats, human biology and lab, intro to chemistry, lifespan development, intro to nutrition, college algebra, microeconomics, critical thinking, visual communications, us history 1, us government, intro to sociology, Spanish 1, business communication, intro to psychology. And I’ll be taking the two psychology courses on study.com as well. Any feedback would be very helpful! Thank you!
Anything else I am missing?? Would it be an easier path to just do a BLS degree? I want the fastest route to graduation
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I Got a Bachelor’s Degree for Under $10,000 and You Can, Too (Money) |
Posted by: Ares - 06-23-2025, 07:55 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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I Got a Bachelor’s Degree for Under $10,000 and You Can, Too (Money, Dec 29, 2022)
Quote:Through Google searches related to alternative college credit, I went down a rabbit hole that led me to a video about low-cost options and an online community of learners like me through a website called InstantCert Degree Forum. We leaned on one another to find the most affordable and efficient pathways to and through college. It was on this forum that I started to piece together my plan for going to college without taking on student loans. I began assembling a spreadsheet of what courses I would need to take and, importantly, where I could take them at a more affordable price. [...]
I earned 15 credits at my local community college, putting six toward my degree.
But there are also newer non-college options that can still count for college credit, while allowing you the flexibility to take courses on your schedule. I amassed a wide range of credits from online providers such as StraighterLine, satisfying course requirements in accounting, economics and business law at my own pace. I earned 51 credits from StraighterLine courses alone — more than 40% of the courses required for my program. (A three-credit course through StraighterLine starts at $59, with a $99 monthly subscription.)
It took all of the above for me to ultimately earn my degree. It’s important to do your research and identify programs that fit your learning style and desired price point. For example, I originally planned on taking more CLEP exams, but the nearest testing site was an hour away. I worked full time during much of this journey, so StraighterLine’s online courses and flexible schedule, as well as the free eTextbooks it provided, were a better fit. [...]
But some colleges and universities go above and beyond, simplifying the transfer process to make it easier for nontraditional learners to finish their degrees. I completed my education online at Thomas Edison State University, which has one of the most flexible transfer credit policies in the country. But many schools, such as the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Charter Oak State College, offer similar flexibility. Always look for those that accept the most transfer credits for your program.
I now have a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, with a concentration in general management. Since earning my degree in December 2020, I have been promoted at my company, from program coordinator to account manager. There’s no question that the knowledge and skills I obtained during my (perhaps) unusual academic journey are opening up new professional opportunities for me. As my overflowing, color-coded, three-tab spreadsheet of course costs and transfer rules demonstrates, this was not an easy undertaking. But my story shows that it is possible to get a bachelor’s degree and set yourself up for career success without taking on any student debt.
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BLS Management Information Systems Degree Plan |
Posted by: SyedUsman - 06-22-2025, 10:21 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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Hi folks,
Could someone please share the updated degree plan for BLS in MIS? I’m specifically looking for the BLS in Management Information Systems only, not the BLS in Project Management & Information Systems.
I’ve found the plan for PM & IS, but I’m interested only in the MIS minor. If anyone has an updated degree plan that reflects the recent changes or has experience with this specific track, please share it.
Thanks!
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Prestigious and rigorous online programs in CS/AI |
Posted by: soba - 06-22-2025, 08:37 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion
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Are there any online programs with good reputations in Computer Science/Machine Learning/AI?
OMCS@GATech is considered to be great and rigorous.
Another option would be Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science from Imperial College London.
Any other suggestions? Maybe Harvard Extension School? perial C
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Bachelor’s in Computer Science |
Posted by: dphong31415 - 06-22-2025, 02:56 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice
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Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Age: 27
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor's in Computer Science
Current Regional Accredited Credits: none
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: none
Any certifications or military experience? none
Budget: I have a max of $3K saved up. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible
Dedicated time to study:
I currently work full time so I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is free. I estimate at least 3 hours every week night and on the weekends, maybe 6 hours, total would be roughly 15+12=27 hours or slightly more.
Timeline:
Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal. I would like to finish within 1-1.5 years (12-18 months)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: none
Additional information :
The concept of credits is new to me as an international student. I spent a week researching and understanding the system and created a plan for Thomas Edison State University (TESU), which I found to be the school I like most. I compiled all the details in a spreadsheet (linked below). However, I haven’t identified some study providers whose credits transfer to TESU yet, so those fields are blank.
I also prefer to choose all my electives from Cybersecurity, as I plan to pursue another degree in that field in the future.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...ue&sd=true
Halfway through planning the courses, I realized that even the cheapest option—earning 90 ACE credits and completing one term at TESU—would cost:
- $50 application fee + $4,428 flat-rate for one term + $298 graduation fee = $4,776
This does not include costs from Sophia Learning ($100/month) or Study.com ($235/month). Over 12 months, these could total around $2,000 or more.
The total estimated cost would be approximately $6,776, which is significant given my income as an international student.
I’m now considering other options, such as the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). If anyone has ideas for a more affordable plan for any Uni , I would greatly appreciate your suggestions!
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