08-27-2020, 12:32 PM
@outdoorlife777 - from one 77 to another 77, oh wait, you have an extra 7, I'm jealous! how could you!
Anyways... Since several members have something helpful to say, I'll add mine too!
You should keep your options open to the Big 3 and also the Competency Based Degree providers such as Brandman/WGU.
1) Tip: Get a second monitor (I have a laptop + small monitor), it's so much easier navigating the course work with the online textbooks.
2) Focus solely on your Sophia.org courses until you get them done, take your time, don't rush, note these do not provide letter grades.
3) Once done, decide on your BALS (Area of Study), there are several options, I recommend the basic general concentration option.
4) Choose your ACE provider for these AOS courses, maybe Coopersmith, Davar, InstantCertCredit, Study.com, TEEX, etc
5) Regularly update this thread with questions, create your own spreadsheet with your degree plan paste it in a reply
Note: I understand cost maybe a factor, but you should also look at ease and speed to finish, I rarely recommend Saylor now because of the way their courses are made,
I would recommend a mix of cheap/easy/fast to get you the best value. I mean, paying slightly more for a Davar course may be easier/faster and thus a little less headache.
You may wan to view my signature for an example template, but change the courses around so they don't use StraighterLine but mainly Sophia.org/Study.com, etc.
I highly suggest getting the CSM Learn for math, TEEX Cybersecurity for free electives and Death Investigation courses as it's a non proctored Upper Level course.
Anyways... Since several members have something helpful to say, I'll add mine too!
You should keep your options open to the Big 3 and also the Competency Based Degree providers such as Brandman/WGU.
1) Tip: Get a second monitor (I have a laptop + small monitor), it's so much easier navigating the course work with the online textbooks.
2) Focus solely on your Sophia.org courses until you get them done, take your time, don't rush, note these do not provide letter grades.
3) Once done, decide on your BALS (Area of Study), there are several options, I recommend the basic general concentration option.
4) Choose your ACE provider for these AOS courses, maybe Coopersmith, Davar, InstantCertCredit, Study.com, TEEX, etc
5) Regularly update this thread with questions, create your own spreadsheet with your degree plan paste it in a reply
Note: I understand cost maybe a factor, but you should also look at ease and speed to finish, I rarely recommend Saylor now because of the way their courses are made,
I would recommend a mix of cheap/easy/fast to get you the best value. I mean, paying slightly more for a Davar course may be easier/faster and thus a little less headache.
You may wan to view my signature for an example template, but change the courses around so they don't use StraighterLine but mainly Sophia.org/Study.com, etc.
I highly suggest getting the CSM Learn for math, TEEX Cybersecurity for free electives and Death Investigation courses as it's a non proctored Upper Level course.
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Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science
Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
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UPI Study https://www.upistudy.com/?ref=f6bc41
Pre-Med Online, MSc Biomedical Sciences (Starting Jan 2026)
In Progress: UoPeople BS Health Science
Completed: UMPI BAS & MAOL (2025)
TESU ASNSM Biology, BSBA (ACBSP Accredited 2017)


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