Seeking Advice on Online Options

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by MidniteOwl, Aug 6, 2011.

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  1. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    Yes, now is the point where you contact the school to begin getting specific information.
     
  2. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    I called Columbus State Community College today and got the info on what I would need to enroll:

    1. Myself ;)
    2. A photo ID

    That's it!

    I started looking online for some COMPAS test prep info and Columbus State already had some recomended resourses for review: COMPASS® | Sample Test Questions | ACT

    I'm going to start looking over the material to see how much work it's going to take me to prepare. I'll figure out when to go in for the placement test from there.
     
  3. Shawn Ambrose

    Shawn Ambrose New Member

    No problem, be sure to come back to let us know how it goes...

    Shawn
     
  4. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    Well,
    I've called Columbus State and got more information from them. Looks like I should have a problem getting accepted. I also will need to go in for testing and have already looked up some web sites that Columbus State recomends to prepare for the placement test (The Free Online Courses thread was also most helpfull).

    I will update soon.

    Thanks again folks!

    Gene
     
  5. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    What kind of problem will you have?
     
  6. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    :p Typo..... was kind of in a hurry as I went to get food with family.
     
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  7. SurfDoctor

    SurfDoctor Moderator

    It's OK, tpyo's are no porblm. :smile:
     
  8. GeeBee

    GeeBee Member

    Gene,

    I've been offline for a while so I'm late to this thread... I'm glad I read all the way to the end before replying! I am a big fan of community colleges, and I'm glad to see you taking that route. I dropped out of college many years ago, and used my local community college to fill in the gaps in lower-division courses that I needed before starting an online BA program.

    One suggestion that I have is to not over-prep for the placement tests. I studied hard for my math placement test, because the algebra course I took was a long, long time ago. Because of all the studying I did (SparkNotes has a great website for that, BTW) I got placed into a pre-calculus class. I just finished Calculus II, and I'm finding that the actual CALCULUS part of solving the problems isn't difficult, but I struggle with some of the algebra that is involved. I think that, for me, it would have been better to not prep so hard for the placement test, and take the algebra course.
     
  9. Laterbloomer

    Laterbloomer New Member

    There are some other sites you might want to check out. One is Free Clep Prep.com and the other is CLEP Forum - CLEP Study - CLEP Testing - Study Guide and Strategies. I've found the latter particularly helpful if you're just starting out. There's also Lawrie Miller's BA in 4 Weeks. Online degrees by distance learning. BA degree and graduate degees - Accelerated Master Degrees by Distance Learning., but it may be dated. There's also something like 123degree.com, but I'm not sure of the site. Good luck. (Wow, I just previewed my message, and it has assigned names to the web sites that I provided. I assume that they're correct.)
     
  10. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    Thanks for the advice GeeBee. I started looking at some study material for the COMPAS test (It's what they use for placement at Columbus State CC) and have come across several resourses. Any suggestions on what to use?
     
  11. GeeBee

    GeeBee Member

    Honestly, I don't see the point in studying for a placement test. If you are weak in an area, let the test show you are weak, and take classes to remedy the weakness. You won't help yourself by cramming, gaining a test score that hides your weakness, and getting placed into a course for which you really don't have the necessary background.

    But if you just need to review stuff that you learned long ago, an excellent, free resource is
    Math Study Guides - SparkNotes

    (I had the math section bookmarked; they have lots of other material, too.)
     
  12. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    Well after a week of work and leadership training, I'll be starting up a new facility here in Ohio starting next month. I've already contacted the school and will be gearing up for taking the test once the start up is finished.

    GeeBee,
    I looked at the SparkNotes guide and it looks like just the thing that I need to brush up on my math skills. I think I will have a harder time with math now since I'm a lot older and the "Sponge" just does not soak up as much as it used to ^^ . I will deffinitely take your advice into consideration as I really do want to get the most of this education.

    Thanks again,
    Gene
     
  13. rmm0484

    rmm0484 Member

    Gene,

    Actually, you might find math to be easier this time around. Remember, you have a different motivation now, and you are more mature. I was horrible in Math in high school, but after a long hiatus, I aced statistics and econ in two different graduate schools. I was intimidated by Math before.
     
  14. PilgrimPastor

    PilgrimPastor New Member

    A great option for someone in your position may be Penn Foster College. For a career minded, already established professional looking did advancement through experience, proven skills, and buttressed with an accredited ba/bs they are inexpensive, very accomplishable, and the school goes to to one if the earliest distance Ed programs in the country. DETC accredited. Helpful faculty. Cheap by comparison. I would check them out.
     
  15. MidniteOwl

    MidniteOwl New Member

    Thanks PilgrimPastor, I'll look into it. I'm still a couple of months away before actually taking the placement exam as I need to take care of this start up first (long hours and what not :( ).
     

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