Charter Oak State College Eval

Good Day To All,
I have read through these discussions often and appreciate the collective insights provided, thank you.

I am interested in COSC. Over the years, I have earned 120 credits from two RA universities (UW WI 100 cr & Bellevue U 20 cr).

Question: What is the likelyhood that COSC will simple evaluate and grant a degree for these credits? If so, what would the cost be (as money is very tight these days)?

I appreciate your consideration.
Thank you.

Best Regards To All,
Sparky

 

I agree with Steve - COSC is very helpful. Do you have a good assortment of General Ed classes?

Look here for a guide and you will get an idea of what you need for the degree-

http://www.cosc.edu/Advising/GenEd2005.cfm

You can look here and compare the classes you have taken to the CLEP equals to get a better idea-
http://www.cosc.edu/Advising/StandardizedExamsGE2005.cfm

Good luck.

 

Thank you Steve & Randell !
will most likely pay for an "in-depth" eval of my earned credit (yes, I did all the gen course work and almost 2 majors!). I appreciate your advice.

Thanks,
Sparky

 

Hi Sparky:

I am almost in the same exact situation you are in. I mailed my COSC application and transcripts in a couple of weeks ago for a detailed evaluation.

Right now, I am just waiting on pins and needles to see how much credit they grant me. I am hoping COSC will say I am eligible for my B.A. without any further credits needed. However, if I end up needing 5 or 10 credits, thats ok too.

Welcome Aboard Sparky! I will post the results of my eval once I receive them. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

As far as your application is concerned, I would highly recommend COSC to you. Good luck to you.


Abner

 

COSC re-matriculation

Hi Sparky,

Sounds like you're in pretty good shape with your requirements being met. Good Luck. One thing that has recently changed/ been added to the overall reqirement list is to satisfy an "Information Literacy" proficiency. It basically shows ability to research and process information online and from other sources. They offer a 1 cr. hr. online option/process that satisfys this latest requirement, or by taking any online course that requires research.

I matriculated earlier this year at Charter Oak and had to postpone degree quest due to a family emergency. New baby girl decided to arrive 3 1/2 months early..., 2+ months in ICU..., that sort of thing; she's doing great now - whew! Long story short; I'm in the process of rematriculating but was able to have eval completed during 1st go around. I have 100 cr. hrs. transferred in from 3 reg. accred. institutions to apply toward my B.S. degree in Business.

I just stumbled across this and similar sites on achieving degree goals through non-traditional methods and can really appreciate this forum after 20 or so years of procrastination to complete my 4th yr. studies. I will be taking my 1st of about 11 assessments in about 3 weeks and can hardly wait. I'll certainly be picking the brains of all of these great contrarians that have gone before us. Again, best of luck with the eval Sparky.

 

Off Topic

Rob-
Congratulations on the birth of your daughter. Now you HAVE to finish the degree so you can set the example for her!

Good luck on the tests.

S/F, Ryan IV

 

Thanks Ryan,
The "new addition" has certainly induced a more acute motivational factor. We all have our reasons for pursuing educational goals and to provide an appreciation of achievement by example is surely among the highest ranked : )

 

Although the "acheivement by example" can back fire. My thirteen year old daughter eagerly awaits my grades at the end of every semester, hoping I get a B so she can rub it in my face.

It usually goes something along the lines of "Oh, a B? I got all As." At least it seems to motivate her to work hard at school, if for nothing else, then at least for bragging rights over her dad.

S/F, Ryan IV