Encouraged by UMPI Enrollment Advisor to Enroll

[Iris]

Completely agree with what ss20ts said. Complete the credits you want to complete elsewhere first. When you are done with those credits, then and only then you should apply.  

I am set to finish my UMPI coursework in a couple of days and am working with my sister-in-law to get her set for UMPI. You have to complete 10 courses at UMPI per their rules, but probably will end up competing a few more than that to get all of the boxes checked for your degree plan. The goal for my sister-in-law is for her to have 12-15 classes remaining and only at that point will she apply. No reason to apply before that.

FWIW, I had multiple transcripts that needed evaluating and they got them turned around fairly quickly. It is a small school with a small staff and things do take time. I would not recommend applying/sending your transcripts on the last possible day, but again, you don’t need to apply yet.

Thank you for the advice and congratulations on almost finishing your degree.  You're finishing the degree that I'm planning for.  
I welcome any advice/feedback on the classes that you are willing to share.  
Thank you.

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Welcome to the forum. I agree with ss20ts.It looks like you have done some research and you have a very good plan of action. Stick to it . Allow me to suggest you to apply for Fafsa now. You might qualify for financial help. I did the biology with lab at study.com and it was no fun. I can pm you some tips of what I did if you want.

Yes!   I would welcome any tips on the study.com Biology class.  Thank you FedericoJavier.

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Do not apply until you've completed all of the courses you want to transfer in. Once you apply, you'll be accepted quickly and you're automatically enrolled at acceptance. You will need permission from your advisor to transfer in courses after you're accepted.

The enrollment counselors do not work. at UMPI like the professors do. They outsource the enrollment counselors. Their job is to sell you on the college and enroll as many students as possible. They may get a bonus for each student. No one knows.

Stick with your plan for March. You know how busy your life is around the holidays and what you're comfortable with.

Advisors don't accept transfer credit. The Registrar approves transfer credit. The number of credits transferring in will be based on your courses. It has NOTHING to do with January or March. Don't let the enrollment counselors push you around! You also do not have to talk to them when they call or email you. I was the first one on here to complete a degree at UMPI so I know the place well. There are several others who have since graduated and many are now enrolled and taking classes. We can answer just about any question you have and we know far more than the enrollment counselors. We're also not trying to sell you anything. Seriously don't apply until you've completed the courses you want to finish at Sophia and elsewhere.

This info is so terrific.  Thank you very much.

It makes sense that the question the enrollment advisor couldn't answer was whether or not I could go ahead and send my CLEP results to UMPI as I take each test - even if I am not yet enrolled.  If the enrollment advisors work for an outsourced vendor, and aren't actually affiliated with the school, they won't know.

My understanding is that CLEP asks for the school that you're enrolled in so they can send your exam results directly to the school (for free).  If this info is not provided at the time of enrollment for each exam, I will have to pay a fee after-the-fact to have my exam results sent to the school of my choice.   

Please feel free to let me know if you can offer any answer or additional advice.  Appreciate your help.