considering dropping out...

[boalex207]

Looks to me like you have already knocked out the really "Mathy" classes. I say stick it out, and see how it goes. As others have said, you can later transition to a Liberal Arts degree if need be. Dropping out is last resort! Good luck.

[cookderosa]

Hey everyone,
I'm having a bit of an existential crisis, and, maybe you guys can help me out.
I was looking through my outline looking what to do next, (I'm trying for a BSBA Gen Man.), and I was looking at all the professional Business requirements, and, I am really starting to feel it. I am terrible at anything really math related,and looking at things like micro/macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Finance I just feel overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel most of the courses are through Straighterline. Is there anything I can do?

edit: I'm thinking of maybe checking out the CLEP variants primarily because it is multiple choice.
Thanks

I didn't pursue a business degree because of the math requirements. Every time I say that, at least 2 or 3 people follow behind and argue that it's not mathy...lol (just wait for it). But here's the thing- you have 2 choices. Choice one is to learn the math. Developing mathematical intuition (real learning) takes a bit of time, and if you are willing to do that, there are resources that will help you. Learning, of course, isn't as fast as just testing...so, there is one factor of time. It's also good to learn hard things, but anytime you do anything you don't already have natural aptitude for, it's harder and slower.
Choice two is to change direction. Look at all the degree requirements (and math) and choose something more in your wheelhouse. This will be the fastest option because you won't be caught in subjects that give you trouble (beyond just regular learning).

I can't answer which one you should choose- there are times in our lives when we "need" the challenge and the accomplishment of something to give us confidence and power in our lives. There are other times when we just need to get something done, and the shortest route is the most practical one. Neither is right, and neither is wrong. What would be wrong is to over-think this and get stuck. You don't want that. Whatever you decide, decide soon and get it done.

[Synicaal]

Hey everyone,
I'm having a bit of an existential crisis, and, maybe you guys can help me out.
I was looking through my outline looking what to do next, (I'm trying for a BSBA Gen Man.), and I was looking at all the professional Business requirements, and, I am really starting to feel it. I am terrible at anything really math related,and looking at things like micro/macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Finance I just feel overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel most of the courses are through Straighterline. Is there anything I can do?

edit: I'm thinking of maybe checking out the CLEP variants primarily because it is multiple choice.
Thanks

Do not give up, if you got through ALEKS math you can do the math involved in all those classes. You are dealing with mostly REAL numbers and not horrible algebra. SL is probably easier then CLEP at least I can speak for the financial accounting. Also if you are taking courses through SL you DO NOT need Financial and Managerial Accounting those are not as titled at TESU. You need Accounting I and Accounting II from SL to fill those requirements. I would however suggest still doing Managerial Accounting after the Acc 1 and 2 to get some UL credits done.

As far as Micro/Macro go I absolutely hated theses courses. I was able to get an A in Microeconomics from my local CC, still don't know how I just made it with a 90.88 in the class. And I finished Macro from Study.com. It wasn't to bad its easier then Macro and I may recommend taking Macro first.

To your edit : unless you get reimbursement for CLEP, SL/Study.com are just a bit cheaper then CLEP and easier. There is a bunch of "easy" CLEPs you may want to tackle first. You can see in my signature the ones I did, most of which were easy 2weeks of on and off studying down to a few hours prior to the test.

Principles of Finance : Not enough math involved that you can't pass the course
Financial Accounting(Accounting I) : Isn't really math related, more concept and why based information
Managerial Accounting(Accounting II): Depends on the level, but most likely like Accounting I and more concept and why based information.
Micro/Macro : Yes there is math and it sucks, probably the hardest two math wise out of the ones you listed. The math with these courses isn't the hard part its remembering how to find what you need.

[KayV]

Scryer, do you have any previous credits or professional certifications beyond what is listed on your signature? I wonder if a BSPS (new TESU degree) would be a better fit for you?

Bachelor's Degree in Professional Studies at Thomas Edison State University

[Scryer]

Thanks guys, some of those courses kind of have me in a funk, BUT, I decided per your suggestions that I will at least give the courses a shot before abandoning ship before it has a chance to leave the harbor

[dfrecore]

Thanks guys, some of those courses kind of have me in a funk, BUT, I decided per your suggestions that I will at least give the courses a shot before abandoning ship before it has a chance to leave the harbor

I fully understand you, I'm down to my last 4 and Stats, Microecon and Managerial Accounting are in the works. I'm hating them all. But I can honestly say that Microecon and Man Accounting are not really math-y in my opinion.

I think that there are a few options you have:

1) You could take everything else except those courses you don't want to, to see what happens. Maybe getting really close to your goal, and then knowing you just have to buckle down and finish those few classes would be motivating.

2) You could get them out of the way early. Do all the crap you hate first, and it's smooth sailing to the end.

3) Spread out the crappy stuff with the stuff you like. Plan out your degree, and take 3 classes you like or think will be easy, followed by a "hard" course. Or take a crappy course, and follow up with some easy stuff.

No matter what, reward yourself after each of the "hard" courses. Whatever floats your boat, but celebrate each one as an an accomplishment, and then move on to the next one!

Good luck!

[TinHead]

micro/macroeconomics, Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Finance I just feel overwhelmed and ready to throw in the towel most of the courses are through Straighterline. Is there anything I can do?

I felt the same as you. I was really worried I would do terribly in these courses, but I had an average grade of 86.4 in these 5 classes when all was said and done. Just make sure you study over and over until it is redundant and you will be A-OK