Hi all, I'm looking for a good way to finish off my bachelors degree, preferably in computer science but I guess IT could be considered. Here's the issue. I left college 6 years ago to see if I actually wanted a tech career, having become thoroughly disinterested in pursuing math. In the process of discovering just how much I didn't want a math major, I messed my GPA up (I think it ended up being 1.99. The really ironic part is that, just before I left, I was right at 2 and after getting a B in a 4 unit quarter system class, my GPA was lowered when transferring in to semester units). At any rate, it's been a long time since then and I'd like to get the degree because some of the more detailed concepts dealt with would help me do more advanced work, not to mention having completed over 90 units. I don't really have much in the way of CS units but I have lots of work-related knowledge. So are there any decent solutions out there or is it time for me to give in and go for an MBA instead (I know there are some good programs that don't really care about prior academic experience). Of course, I work alot so there's no way I can attend actual physical classes. thanks in advance
I recommend you look into the old standbys on nonresidential accredited assessment institutions and look into their IT programs. I do believe any F's on your transcripts will be removed as these are courses that do not transfer. Look into: http:\\www.excelsior.edu http:\\www.cosc.edu http:\\www.tesc.edu All of these programs have been around for awhile and are regionally accredited. They will be able to provide you with an economical means to complete your undergraduate degree. You still need to meet graduation requirements but your past performance should not be a barrier to admission. These institutions will give you a high quality second chance. John
I second the Excelsior/TESC/COSC suggestion. I believe at Excelsior they will also not transfer the "D" grades. All in all, a nice way to launder your transcript. If you later apply to graduate school, you may need to send your original transcripts into the graduate school, and therefore might need to do some explaining, but it still might be a path of lower resistance than attempting to get into a distance learning program at a more traditional school (i.e. New Jersey Institute of Technology).
In the past Excelsior (then Regents College, originally The University of the State of New York) accepted D grades in transfer, but they went against your GPA. It was the student's option to chose which classes to not have transferred in. Yes, some situations will require you to provide original transcripts from each undergraduate program you attended. This would reveal the "warts" hidden by an Excelsior transcript. But not all situations would require this. Also, you may be asked to do this, but conveniently ignoring the requirement can also work. Rich Douglas, who had credit from the military, four examination agencies, a language school, and three colleges/universities dumped into his three USNY degrees.
