COSC Academic Autobiography

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  1. adsg

    adsg New Member

    Does anyone have an approved example of their academic autobiography ?

    thanks
     
  2. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Yes, at home. I'll make it available tonight, if possible.

    -=Steve=-
     
  3. andyhutch

    andyhutch New Member

    any luck in finding it ?
     
  4. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Here it is

    Yes, here it is.
     

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  5. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Re: Here it is

    Thanks Steve, I will also be applying to Charter Oak soon. Does this autobiography need to be done before or after the student is accepted.

    Also, in case anyone remebers, there was another guy who posted his Autobiography in here (COSC), I think his Bachelors was in Business with a concentration in Spanish. I want my B.A. to be in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish as well. If anyone happens to remember who that was, please advise. I have tried the search feature to no avail.



    Thanks,

    Abner
     
  6. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    It's a graduation requirement

    Actually, it's supposed to be done when the student nears graduation. If you're still in the admissions process, don't worry about your Academic Autobiography at all.

    (Unless, of course, you're applying and expect to transfer in 120 credits right away and graduate. I understand that occasionally happens at the Big 3.)

    -=Steve=-
     
  7. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Re: It's a graduation requirement

    Ok, thanks. I am hoping to transfer in and then only need between 15-20 units/credits which I can hopefully test out pretty quickly.

    How long (how many pages) is the academic autobiography? Do they help you with it, etc?

    Just wondering,

    Thanks,


    Abner :)

    I came home sick from work today with a fever, so please forgive any spelling errors, he he he!
     
  8. faero13

    faero13 Member

    Abner,

    I just graduated from COSC in May. For me it was a pretty quick process. I first applied in January, needing only 1 class (3 credits) to meet graduation requirements. Once admitted, you have to submit your resume and your Concentration Plan of Study (CPS) to be approved by faculty. Once the degree plan you are seeking is approved, then you matriculate (You have 1 year from the date you matriculate to finish your requirements or you will have to pay a renewal fee!) Since I only had 3 credits left, I began writing my Academic Autobiography right away. It took me 2 times before mine was finally approved. It took about two weeks to get the results back both times. The only help that my Academic Counselor gave me was she told me about: www.etutoring.org
    These guys are a great resource because you can submit your Academic Autobiography to them, and they provide you with valuable feedback on how to improve your paper. It has to be 750 - 1000 words in length (mine ended up being 3 1/2 pages, double spaced), and it must score at least 70 according to their grading criteria. Once you get this approved, it is a load off your shoulders & and the rest is easy. Just finish up your classes, pay your graduation fee, and graduate! Hope this helps!

    SMALLS
     
  9. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

    Thanks for the great info. Smalls,

    I will store that etutoring link away for future reference. Thanks, I was not aware you had to pay a renewal fee at COSC, I might just go ahead and take a couple more DANTES for good measure, if I end up not needing them, that's ok too.

    Abner :)
     
  10. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Quick question

    Hi smalls:

    One more question. Is the object of a concentration to use one's past experience or skills? In other words, I wish to have my Bachelor's in General/Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish. I have extensive experience in the private and public sector. I have always used my bilingual skills in one way or another. I also took Elementary Spanish at a J.C., and recently passed the upper level Spanish CLEP Test. On top of this, I am certified by the State as fluent in the Spanish Language. I would appreciate any thoughts.

    Congrats on Graduating,

    hopefully, I will be next.

    P.S. did you go to the graduation?

    Abner :)
     
  11. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Re: Quick question

    Is the object of a concentration to use one's past experience or skills?

    It's good to do that if you can -- my concentration was Information Systems Studies because I already had a strong IT background, had taken a number of RA technical courses to transfer in, and could get 12 credit-hours for my MCSE certification. However, you can just as well select or design a concentration that is based on courses you would like to take in a subject you would like to learn.

    In other words, I wish to have my Bachelor's in General/Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Spanish. I have extensive experience in the private and public sector. I have always used my bilingual skills in one way or another. I also took Elementary Spanish at a J.C., and recently passed the upper level Spanish CLEP Test. On top of this, I am certified by the State as fluent in the Spanish Language. I would appreciate any thoughts.

    That one sounds good to me. Your academic advisor will help you tailor that. Note that there have been a number of threads here on getting as much credit as possible for foreign language fluency. I think the FLATS exam was one of the best -- even better than CLEP. There was something from BYU as well (unless that was the same thing.)

    did you go to the graduation?

    I know you were asking smalls, but I'll answer too. :) No, I didn't, as Connecticut was too far to go just for that. I expect to go when I get my Master's, but that's different in that I'm in a program at GWU and all my family is in nearby Northern Virginia.

    -=Steve=-
     
  12. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Re: Re: Quick question

    Thanks for the info. Steve!

    Congrats on graduating from COSC, that's awesome!!! you will have that Masters before you know it.


    Abner :)
     
  13. SteveFoerster

    SteveFoerster Resident Gadfly Staff Member

    Re: Re: Re: Quick question

    Thanks for the info. Steve!

    No problem!

    Congrats on graduating from COSC, that's awesome!!! you will have that Masters before you know it.

    I'm sure I will. So Smalls, what about you? What are you doing next?

    -=Steve=-
     
  14. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Re: Re: Re: Re: Quick question

    Steve:

    One more question. How many units/credits does a concentration require?

    Thanks,

    Abner
     
  15. faero13

    faero13 Member

    Abner,

    I can answer that. I did a Criminal Justice concentration, and I had to have 36 credits with at least 15 upper division. Steve, I am currently applying to Walden University's MPA program.

    SMALLS
     
  16. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

    Thanks Smalls!

    wow, your going for an MPA, good for you!!!


    Abner :)
     
  17. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    etutoring

    Hi smalls:

    Does etutoring charge a flat fee? Or how do they charge? just curious.

    Thanks,

    Abner
     
  18. faero13

    faero13 Member

    No, there isn't a cost involved. It is a free service offered to Charter Oak students. Once you register, they contact COSC to verify that you are a student. That's it. Like I said, they are a good resource when you write you Academic Autobiography. I submitted mine, and two people reviewed it and made suggestions to make it a stronger paper.

    SMALLS
     
  19. Abner

    Abner Well-Known Member

    Thanks!

    Thanks Smalls! That great, I figured they would charge $100.00 to $150.00.


    Thanks once again,
    I am starting to line up all my duck in a row.


    Abner :)
     

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