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Hi everybody, I want to thank all of you for the great info. I have been browsing through the forum for a couple days now. Everybody seems so knowledgeable and helpful.
I need a little advice if you dont mind. After many years, I have decided to continue the pursuit of my BA/BS. I was completely unaware that you could test and receive college credits. This has since gotten my attention.
I have a few credits from many years ago from a local community college. I have recently enrolled at the same school, with the intention of taking a few online classes. I am also, currently taking college algebra at Straighterline. I plan to take a few more with Straigterline .
Since Im not in a huge hurry, and enjoy taking online classes, I intend to get most of my credits this route. Not ruling out a few CLEPs
My question. Do I need to enroll right away with the school that I intend to receive my degree ? Can I just accumulate credits from various places, and transfer later ? I see that TESC charges a pretty hefty fee for credit banking.
Would paying the 75.00 registration fee allow me to transfer in credits as I receive them ?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Burt
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I would say just keep collecting all your credits until you are ready to enroll. That is what I am doing. I am not sure about the 75.00 registration fee but I am pretty sure if you want them to keep your credits you will need to have a credit bank or enroll with them. I know if you send them your CLEP testing results they will keep them on file for 6 months no charge.
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Or, you could apply, get the unofficial evaluation done, and then take credits accordingly to fill in the gaps. May save you some money down the road...
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Once you pay the 75 bucks for the eval, it lasts for 6 months. During that 6 months, you can have your test results sent to TESC and they will hold them for you. At the end of the 6 months, then you would either have to enroll or you'd lose the 75 bucks.
I don't think it's a bad deal as it would help give you guidance regarding which tests you need.
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If you are enrolled at a CC they should keep all your credits on record then just send them to TESC within one year of when you want to graduate
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Thanks for the help. It sounds as though I should just keep plugging away for now. Then after I obtain a few more credits, register to see exactly where I stand.
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