Just in case anyone is interested in a newbie's take on all of this, here are my thoughts. I only started on this degree trek just before SL announced the new policy, and although I'm not as angry as some of you, I am really disappointed. I just received my TESC prior credit eval this week and am still planning/researching my degree plan and SL seemed like a good way for me to start off and get used to a study pattern. I have had to change things around so I will be signing up for the SL courses I want, this week, lump payment, before Nov. 1. I can only hope SL honors the 'no proctor for courses paid for by Nov. 1' statement.
As far as the Wiki and my researching everything, I do appreciate the efforts to provide different sides, SL's as well as info from the experienced members here. I think everyone deserves a voice in presenting intentions, info and opinions, and when all sides are given that opportunity it lends more credibilty to the information as a whole.
I was not aware of Proctor U, before this announcement. After doing more research on this company and their methods, I will not be going this route. Although TESC uses their services, they also offer other options, which so far, SL does not. These are my choices, not for everyone of course, but I have made them after reading everything available here, on the Wiki and SL's official pronouncements.
Again, thanks for presenting the info from all sides.
As far as the Wiki and my researching everything, I do appreciate the efforts to provide different sides, SL's as well as info from the experienced members here. I think everyone deserves a voice in presenting intentions, info and opinions, and when all sides are given that opportunity it lends more credibilty to the information as a whole.
I was not aware of Proctor U, before this announcement. After doing more research on this company and their methods, I will not be going this route. Although TESC uses their services, they also offer other options, which so far, SL does not. These are my choices, not for everyone of course, but I have made them after reading everything available here, on the Wiki and SL's official pronouncements.
Again, thanks for presenting the info from all sides.
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