Excelsior or TESC Graduation Policies?

So right now I've stockpiled about 105 credits going into the Charter Oak program. Just five or so exams away! But I found out even if I finish all the credits this month, I still won't be able to graduate until May 31, 2006! I'd like to go to grad school ASAP, so I don't like the wait.

Which brings me to my question, I know Excelsior and TESC are pretty similar to Charter Oak in program requirements. I'd rather take a few extra exams and switch than wait all the way until May. How quickly do these schools handle graduation after the work is completed?

 

Many grad schools will allow you to enter and complete as many as 12 hours while your undergrad documentation is pending.

 

From the schools I have called, it seems some will let you start taking courses, but not as a full student, and not receiving financial aid. I need access to Stafford loans before then...

 

You probably would have trouble finding a spring semester slot in most graduate programs, so the May graduation date would likely not be an issue. At the same time you might ask the COSC registrar to write a letter stating that you have completed your coursework but are awaiting graduation.

 

The admissions deadline for fall for my current #1 program is May 15

 

Well, then Excelsior is a good bet, because it awards degrees monthly.

 

Thanks

I will do the Excelsior program and try to get the Buisness degree ASAP ....

thanks

Alan

 

Relax a little

The fall '06 admission deadline for most grad programs is going to be before the spring '06 graduation date -- that's standard practice almost universally.

You simply apply anyway and you send along your final transcript when it's complete. The grad program will base admission on the assumption that you will perform this last semester at the same quality level as you have done others and that you intend to complete the degree.

If you are admitted, it will be conditional on completing your undergrad and holding the academic standard you did previously.

Think about it -- students at thousands of B&M traditional schools graduate in the first couple weeks of May '06 -- many of them will have already applied to the grad school of their choice before then. Some have already applied with the end of fall '05.

Having a May graduation date is not that bad a thing and lends an air of traditionalism to your diploma...

 

I'll call tomorrow and see if they do that...

thanks