TESC is starting to seem like the best option

[mlwilliamsiv]

That is exactly why I chose TESC. I like the fact that they accept FEMA courses (for free) and I also like the fact that they use alot of other courses to satisfy the Upper Level Credits. I can deal with the customer service bit as I don't plan on having too many interactions with the school anyway.

The only con I don't like about TESC is that they don't allow payment plans for their tuition and that they require Pre-calculus to meet the math requirement. If it wasn't for these two reasons...I'd give them a huge thumbs up in my opinion.

At first I was interested in Excelsior because they do accept payment plans which was a huge plus for me. But I didn't like the fact that they don't accept the English Composition CLEP to meet the Written English Requirement. I also didn't like the fact that you must take alot of their exams (ECE exams) to obtain Upper Level Credit. Those exams are pretty pricey and you can easily spend way more than you would at TESC.

I also preferred the name Thomas Edison State College over Excelsior College. Plus...I didn't like the design of their diploma...it looks very cheesy to me. I don't mean to offend anyone who loves Excelsior, I am just giving my thoughts and opinions.

Granted I am not a sponsor or endorser of TESC, but I have chosen to enroll there for the aforementioned reasons given above. This is just my point of view. Whatever school you decide to go with is your own personal choice and I wouldn't "down" a school to anyone. I believe any of the Big Three can meet the educational goals of everyone choosing to go the credit-by-examination route or "testing out" route. I just believe that TESC is the best way for me to move forward with my educational goals at this time.

There is my 2 cents!!!

From a loyal degree seeker,

Marshall