Straighterline for English Composition?

[Merlin]

Hey folks,

I'm tempted to take the SL English Composition classes as an alternative to the College Composition CLEP, because I'd like to get a letter grade (need graded credits to qualify for honors at COSC), however I've been holding off due to the horror stories I've been hearing about their hit and miss essay grading.

Obviously, if I'm going to suffer GPA wise due to inconsistent grading, then I'm better off doing the class elsewhere or just sitting the CLEP to get a passing grade. I'm also planning to take their Business Communications class, which I believe also has an essay component, so it would also apply there I suppose.

I'm wondering if those of you who've taken those classes have some insight into whether it is worth while to pursue those classes (can you still get a 90+ score in the class?) or if other opportunities might be better?

I will be taking the accounting and economics classes there as well, but given those are not essay based, I'm not too worried about them.

Thanks!