Possible misrepresentation of the new COSC policy

[openair]

Regardless of the proper interpretation, the policy does undermine their big three status. I agree on that score. I am also skeptical of admissions people. I am still forced to rely on their knowledge. If it turns out (that's still an 'if'' and notice that my thread is titled 'possible misrepresentation') that popular exams for credit are exempt from this whole new policy, it would provide some kind of relief without providing full satisfaction to people who feel seriously let down by their new move. It would still be a significant obstacle to navigate the process of credit matching with the exams for credit. On top of that, the pandemic may be a cause for even more frustration with the process, as you pointed out.

If you look up their newly revised "Acceptance of Undergraduate Credits from Other Institutions" page, it does appear that they clearly distinguish between "credits from non-collegiate course providers" (Study.com, Saylor, Sophia, etc.) and "Credit by exam" where CLEP, AP and DSST are distinguished from "all other exams offered by alternative educational providers." That should ideally provide some clues to interpreting the new policy.