Current cheapest credits for high school student to transfer.

Good Morning.

I realize this has been discussed ( alot). Currently trying to lead several students into getting some gen ed classes on a transcript that may make them more desirable to certain schools.

I already have the FEMA EMI option presented but am looking particularly for the basics, English, College Math.

Thanks.
Hille

 

It's likely that competitive schools won't accept FEMA EMI and ACE/NCCRS credits, but here's a list.

Shmoop, Ed4Credit, Straighterline, Saylor, Davar Academy, Study.com, Propero, Penn Foster College, TEEX (free), Coopersmith, CLEP, DSST, AP exams, Sophia Learning, and JumpCourse.

Regionally accredited options that are affordable are TECEPs and Uexcels. CSU Global CBEs come from the regionally accredited CSU Global, but CSU Global doesn't list them as in-residence credits, so they may be difficult to transfer.

 

There are 3 ways for high school students to earn college credit. (1) by exam (2) college classes that open to high school students, sometimes called dual enrollment (3) ACE courses.

The best chance of success is option 2. In some states, this is a FREE option, and in others, tuition is significantly reduced. The reason option 2 is best, is because states frequently have agreements in place for exactly this purpose- to guarantee transfer of general education courses taken in high school into a public in-state college.
Also, one small but important point- these credits will not be called "transfer credit" when these teens apply to college. Pre-diploma credit does not count "against" freshman status.

If you tell me the state you're looking at, I can help you further. You can also look through the archives on my blog, which is dedicated 100% to "homeschooling for college credit" (just add dot com to the end). It's a blog, not a business. Enjoy!

 

Good Morning.

Looking for NJ options. Hille

 

Also Maryland Options

 

This is the NJ Homeschooling for College Credit Facebook group - you can ask questions about dual enrollment there (even if you're not homeschooling) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1048906355143719/