Starting Almost Completely Over at TESC

[Tedium]

I finally received a reponse from someone named "Adam". He said that there is a 15 credit limit, but he thinks there is none for the military and he is checking on it. Sounds a bit shady.

Honestly, I wouldn't trust what they tell you on the phone either way. I got one phone and two e-mail confirmations telling me I could test out of up to 90 hours. It wasn't until I started my first term that my academic advisor told me the truth. Apparently not everyone who works there is aware of their policies. I would wait until they add a limit in writing to their website or catalog, just to be sure. Or else you just may end up wasting a lot of time.

They told me that I was the first person to ever bring up that issue, but I find that really hard to believe. Like I said, I think they are purposefully being vague to draw in more students. It's really a shame too because they have a lot of great looking programs.

My advice is similar to the others. Be honest and transfer in your credits as is.
Complete your degree, warts and all, just like the rest of us. Your last 60 credits will matter the most.
If you have trouble getting into a certain program, work the problem as best you can. You can probably take a few graduate courses non-degree seeking or complete a graduate certificate. This will help you transfer into the program. In all cases, speak with the school about it once you finish or are close to finishing your bachelors degree.

Already working on it, buddy. Thanks. I just checked and COSC received the last of my transcripts today, so I should know what all I will have to take to finish my degree when they complete my evaluation.

I was looking at taking 60 hours to finish out my degree, even though I will only need ~43. I was going to do most of them through consortium agreements with cheaper colleges to save a little money. That way I'll be able to have a more presentable GPA for any future grad schools. If that doesn't work, I was thinking about doing a grad certificate in adult education or copy editing, maybe. I was thinking I could teach some adult GED classes at the local CC after my Bachelor's and a certificate like that would only help my chances.

Does it seem like I am overdoing it with 60 credits? Should I just take my ~43 hours and spend that extra time and money on a grad certificate, since I may end up needing to get one anyway? What do you guys think?