Need some input on a plan....sorry post is so long~

[barcotta]

To truly get them evaluated I would have to do all of the "big 3" and the local school here.

Yep--that's what you'll have to do. It was a good idea to post here first to see if anyone had any direct experience that would be helpful ruling in or ruling out any of those institutions. It looks like you've received some valuable general information, but I'm not sure that anything in the thread so far has provided any particularly positive or negative feedback for a specific institution. So, here's what I would do:

It appears that applications to each of the big three require $75 and transcripts. If you apply to all three at once, you can have your transcripts sent to all three at once and make that a bit more efficient. If any of the CEU or other coursework does not appear on a transcript, then I would include that information separately.

Yes, you will have to wait--but it would be interesting to compare the responses and response rates. I'm unaware of anyone who has done this. If you do it and provide detailed feedback, that would be of great value to this forum. This would also be a great way to select the institution with which you would be most comfortable working. You may find that institution A provides the most transfer credits, but you may also find that institution A took the longest to get back to you, had the least friendly service and required the most "back and forth" to get a clear answer. Even if they provided as many as twelve more transfer credits, you can make that up with two (6-credit) CLEP tests and be on your way.

Figure out whatever you have to do with your local university. You may find that they are the only institution who will provide credit for the real estate certifications. Compare that to the rest of the info you receive and then, using ALL the available info (transfer credit, cost, service, degree plan and type, etc.) you will be well-equipped to make the best decision. Good luck!