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Purdue Global is an excellent school. I just recently graduated from there.

I’m looking at the schools offered through Walmart’s partnership and stuck between SNHU and Purdue, I’m going after BS in cybersecurity. How has your experience been with Purdue?

Was it worth it? I want to know because I'm in the same position as the previous commenter

Applied myself at Golden Gate University...( Amazon pays for at least 3 majors at Associate degree level)

Wohoo that's incredible

All three good schools! You will be happy no matter what.

Thanks! And that's awesome! You've got this!

Hi, I’m thinking of doing the same thing. Whats your major? Would it be possible to contact you through email? Would appreciate it.

I'll admit. I think I'm a little salty against EU because of how much better they used to be, so I admit there's a little bias in my review of them, but I will say that for most students pulling credits from so many places might be difficult or even impossible. But for folks with a lot of upper level transfer credits (or the desire to go hunt said credits down), it can be the #1 choice.

Hello whats your major

This is definitely part of our agenda in consultations. Our intake form asks about that kind of information because you’re right, context matters!

This is an excellent idea!

I am a Vet using GI bill for an BS in IT with a minor in Graphic Design and SNHU has been great! The whole process was super easy and they excepted a lot of my military experience as credits..

You are welcome! 😄

Thanks for the insight!

I’m currently active duty. I went to UMGC and earned a BS Business Administration in 2 years. I think UMGC is the best undergraduate option for active duty military members since they are regionally accredited, not for profit, apart of a state university system so their legitimacy will never be called into question, and you won’t have to pay out of pocket using TA. They also accept Sophia, Clep exams, and Dante’s exams, and JST transfer credit. I think someone can college hack and earn an undergraduate degree from UMGC in as little as 12 months.

In a situation like yours, it makes sense to finish at Excelsior! 👏🏼

Will consider!

75 out of 120 credits, looks like some straighterline and Clep allowed, limited degrees but I’m looking into the liberal arts BA

I was exploring this and even though a lot of the online universities are accredited the programs are not accredited. For example WGU is accredited as a whole but not all their programs are. For example the software engineering and computer science programs at WGU are not abet accredited. Abet accreditation is basically the accreditation that looks at university STEM programs. It basically says this program meet these minimum requirements. So if a company care where you got your degree from you can bet they will be hoping your degree program is ABET accredited. I know for sure ASU is abet accredited and probably any online college that is an extension from a traditional state university.

​​@@ipodtouch470 I would just say experience is king. If the course layout doesn't teach usable skills (ABET accreditation is more likely to but it's not a guarantee) then where you went to college doesn't matter unless you want to get into research in a doctor or master's program. When you consider the number of non-college graduates or the ones from middling universities that still do well but don't have the name draw of places like Stanford, it mostly boils down to studying well and picking the best middling college you can afford while balancing real life soft skills and learning.

Thanks! Welcome!!!

That sounds awesome!

They accept all the CLEPs and you can get credits for passing IT exams like Security+, A+, CCNA, etc etc. if you are a military, civilian or contractor IT specialist, you apply it to DoD 8570 and college credits. Two birds with one stone. And if it’s required, you can get the gov or company to pay for it.

Just saw this but I fully agree. I’m active duty and they work very well with me. I transferred about 70 credits. Half from Sophia.

We do offer consults over on www.collegehacked.com! We'll get you started with total confidence, and we'll easily save you more than the money you spend on a consult with us.

The good ol' days.

Congrats!!! 🥳🥳🥳

In that case, UotP is the cheapest one out there, yep!

@@CollegeHacked and I think the unique that allows you to do it as an international student. I am a TI teacher in Brazil. I am postgraduate in TI. But I have no 'degree' title in USA. As I already know the courses, I think I can finish it in 2 or 3 months. I had Calculus I to IV in Brazil in my Degree in engineer.

Liberty University

They are not yet approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, but they are on their way!

You're welcome!

Yeah, those are much harder to find online because they require so many labs.

I would say try the community college in your area and see if they have an extension to a state university. A friend got her B.A through a Community College with a satellite campus and then went out for field work,degree credit, and eventually and internship to job via the local state school. Paying for it was also a breeze as she was a state resident and first time college goer. (They didn't have limits on age for scholarships funds, only that you HAD to come in for finance management, tutoring, and advisory sessions prior to completing the degree.) The CC goal was to create well paid college grads that would have good networking opportunities. (Their original program was geared toward adult learners, single parents, and or low income families. ) Their graduation rate for a Community College was 70 percent or something crazy like that with 100% job placement/paid living wage internships. Sadly, I don't know if the program in that state still exists, only that biology lab/chemistry degrees often have extension courses via the local CC. Worthwhile and you might get more dispense from your financial aid attending an in state university and CC.

Glad you had a good experience with them!

Good question. I'd say get multiple master's instead of multiple bachelor's degrees. Bachelor's degrees are the foundation, but no one visits a house to look at the foundation.

Welcome! A hackable school is one that accepts at least 90 credits of transfer out of the 120 required for a bachelors degree, is regionally accredited, and accepts ACE credits (like Sophia.org and Study.com)

@@CollegeHacked thank you! I have now watched most of your video from the last 2 years and have started implementing a lot of your teachings into my strategy moving forward. I’m a disabled veteran trying to go for my masters in social work to become a clinical therapist to help other veterans. I’ve battled my own mental health issues, from my service, and now that I’ve finally reached out and received the help I needed for so many years, I’m ready to pay it forward. I’ve been accepted to the VA’s VR&E program to get my MSW free of charge! I’m trying to put together a road map of the fastest possible way to get my CSWE certified MSW! I really wish your coaching was within my budget because I know it would definitely help! But I’ll keep researching and calling these schools! Keep doing what you’re doing! I’ve already pushed four of my nieces and nephews in your direction along with a couple veterans I know! This credit hacking stuff should be taught in schools!!

Great question! It's about schools that are willing to let you transfer in cheaper/faster credits from third-parties. Using these methods, you could graduate for $2k-$13k instead of $51k!

Yeah, I don't blame you though I'd stick it out or try calling/emailing someone else there. They're small, and they act like it sometimes, but they're still worth it.

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Unfortunately, many online schools don't offer Associate's degree because career-wise they just don't really do anything unless you're in a highly-specialized field. I'd recommend trying to knock out a bachelor's degree in 12-18 months with WGU or UMPI.

I’ll recommend starting out with your local community college for your associates. It is way cheaper than any of these

Most of your courses will transfer when you are ready for your BA or BS

Check out Liberty University Online!

My personal opinion: if you don't need the degree for a job and it's for personal satisfaction, I'd suggest getting a subscription to a learning software instead. It'll cost you $10 a month instead of hundreds (or thousands) and frankly, the quality of teaching is similar imo

Earn it in the way that A sounds fun and B you can afford. But, yes, there are many other ways to learn the info for free or near free. Maybe not as satisfying though.

I like Harvard extension school Open enrollment Harvard. I don’t know about their mathematics programs , but it’s wonderful.

It sounds like mit open courseware sounds good for you. Only issue is you’ll get the answers but not have your stuff graded.

@@thomasa4239have you done the program? I been thinking off it myself honestly… I can afford it too. I am just concerned about any possible “stigma” since it’s online.

I’ve taught at multiple schools, been chair of a degree program, and worked in a variety of other positions in higher education. I was both a student and faculty at Liberty and they have some of the best learning management system organization I’ve dealt with. Maybe you’re still adjusting? It takes some time to get the hang of any learning management system.

Matters for some people, but for most they don’t need the programmatic accreditation. It’s always nice to have, but rarely necessary.

Penn State World Campus degrees are awarded from Penn State Harrisburg which is AACSB accredited. AACSB programs don’t usually accept transfer credits.

Not really. I'd just send your Sophia info to Lauren before the consult. :)

We specifically focus on online schools that allow 90 credits of transfer into their 120 credit degrees, allow ACE credits (like Sophia.org and Study.com) and have equivalency charts posted so we know what classes will transfer as what. The programs you’re asking about are GREAT programs, but they aren’t hackable, so we don’t talk about them much :)

@@CollegeHacked Oh so, if I want to get into them, I have to start from the start with a clean slate right? That’s okay. Thanks so much for your response ☺️

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a great school for international students and is regionally accredited, UoPeople is not :)

@@CollegeHacked Thanks!

That’s an awesome per-credit price! Doesn’t look like they accept ACE credits though, so not very good for hacking.

Will look into it!

WGU is self-paced, SNHU is not. But WGU does not have free elective sections in its degrees, meaning you’ll see less of your transfer credit applied. Neither are particularly competitive in courses.

This is not something I’ve looked into much, but now I will. Thanks Marcus! 😄 -Lauren

@@CollegeHacked UL is great if you need RA credit. They have a lot of GenEds, and some upper division courses. You also get to keep your ASUrite for as long as you don’t break ASU’s rules. Do you want me to send you an email with some more info about the student experience and how it works from someone who has used it.

International student could try SNHU or UMPI as I am.

@@sarnosidiq6212which program are you doing?

There are better options unless you need a major not offered at the schools in our top 7 video!

I just finished my MBA at FHSU and it was a great experience.

I was researching Fort Hays. Which bachelors did you complete? Were there any prerecorded lectures or was it mostly reading?

@@geddon436I did a LOT of research before closing FHSU. First I needed some place affordable. They are that. I wanted a public school, definitely NOT a proprietary for profit school. I needed a place that would accept my older credits from various sources. I found them in the US NEWS and World Report under best schools in several categories. They stacked up very well against all the other schools I looked at. And their tuition was less expensive than in state tuition at any if the public colleges in my own state. I did the General Studies because I had lot of credits elsewhere and that degree accepted the most. I did two concentrations, geography (in which I already had an associates) and general business. There are several concentrations to choose from. They did not have an online degree in geography when I started or I would have taken that path. I was already heavily invested in general studies by the time they got the geography degree online. As for the type of classes, it varied. For some there were readings and videos. One class was completely self-paced with videos and readings, you just had to pace yourself and have it all done by finals week. Professor Pruden taught Management. She actually did some live sessions where you could interact with her. These were recorded for those that could not attend live. She is a great teacher. If you take a philosophy class try to get TJ Reilley. I had a lot of fun in her classes. So much so I took another one that I didn't really need, but wanted the experience. I also took some leadership courses. They were great. A lot of schools teach management but not many teach leadership. Your experience will vary from teacher to teacher, just like in any school. But if you are proactive and put in the effort, you will have a good experience. Many of the courses utilize discussion boards for class discussions. I actually prefer these to live classroom discussions, because everyone gets to participate, and you have time to organize your thoughts before you post. Having taken live classes and online classes elsewhere, I have to say, for the most part, I enjoyed my FHSU experience more. I felt like I was getting a quality education at a great price. And that is another thing, if Fort Hays can provide a quality education as one of the least expensive schools in the nation, why can't other schools do the same. If one of their certificate programs is an area you are interested in, go for that first to give them a try. If you like the school then you can apply those credits to your degree. If you go somewhere else later,, you can transfer the credits to that school. I am considering going back and getting their certificate in Applied Data Analytics.

There are better grad programs than Strayer, SNHU can definitely be hard to work with. What are you trying to earn, an MBA? Are you looking for a program with weekly deadlines to keep you engaged, or do you want a program that is competency based (no deadlines, work at your own pace)?

Well I liked the fact that I stayed engaged weekly with SNHU while geeing my undergraduate degree. I am open to the idea of working at my own pace and no deadlines , because working a full time job and graduating in July of 2023 with honors . I don’t know how in the world I pulled that off. As far as MBA I’ve kind of shied away from that because of math and it not something I’m strong in .

Good school!

This isn’t a popular enough topic for a whole video, but we offer single session consultations on collegehacked.com if you want specific help! :)

Unfortunately not

A hackable school is one that accepts a lot of ACE transfer credit, like Sophia.org and Study.com, accepts at least 90 credits of transfer into a 120 credit hour degree, and is regionally accredited :)

Does not appear to be regionally accredited, don’t recommend

That would be a logical assumption! :) But higher ed is it’s own world sometimes. 😜Regional accreditation is considered more prestigious and the credits more easily transferable. Many schools don’t accept transfer credits from colleges that aren’t regionally accredited!

Hello which Union are you talking about 😊

Great, yeah right, they are currently in big trouble trying hold onto their accreditation, that school is a nightmare.

Definitely recommend UMPIs Psychology degree (in the YourPace program)!

WGU has a great competency based one 😄

I'd strongly consider checking out WGU. :)

There are much better schools :) Walden has a reputation as a bit of a diploma mill.

@@CollegeHacked Can you tell me which schools offer Social Psychology Phd exclusively online and are not diploma mills? I can’t find any:(

@@naziasvoice Sure! Our top recommendation is Liberty University :) tinyurl.com/yhnwn7te

@@CollegeHacked They teach using a Biblical approach as well as theory based approach which is a bit confusing. I am more interested in scientific approach to social psychology.

SNHU accepts students from anywhere in the world, as does Liberty University, University of Maine at Presque Isle, Thomas Edison State, and Purdue Global. All of which are hackable 👏🏼

The person makes the degree, not the other way around. A degree isn’t the only thing needed to get hired :) What we’re talking about is how to check the box on a degree quickly if it’s a requirement for where you’re trying to go. Not everyone needs to go to college, but if you do, the planning should start at the end goal and work backwards so that every step is aligned with where you’re trying to go!

“Hackable” schools allow up to 90 credits of transfer into 120 credit bachelors degrees, are regionally accredited, and accept ACE credits (Sophia.org and Study.com, mainly) 😄

Yeah, with some of the comments, I'd take it back and give them a C. The problem is that their transfer equivalencies are so vague and their requirements are complicated and their uExcel tests are gone. It's maybe even a B school for a student with a LOT of transfer that fits just right.

There are better schools :)

Hi, did you go there? Im thinking of finishing my degree there.

How much to finish B. Computer Science?

I'll admit. I think I'm a little salty against EU because of how much better they used to be, so I admit there's some bias in my review of them, so maybe without the bias filter they are a C. And if you somehow already possess a bunch of upper level credits that transfer in perfectly (or feel like searching for them), it might be the best fit for you. But for most students especially those starting from scratch, without the uExcel exams, going to Excelsior seems to be a downright headache.

Nice! 😄 You’re definitely on the right track. Whether WGU or LU is more hackable/cheaper mostly depends on the major and the hours you can give per week. LU is easier to balance life during, since the timing of the courses is already modulated for you (has to take 8 weeks no matter what, so not as much of a rush). WGU is by time so there’s usually that pressure of “if i’m not working on school, i’m wasting money.” But LU also doesn’t outsource almost any of their CSIS classes, if you check their equivalency charts 👎🏼

Just do the bachelor's. The AA degree (except in rare cases) won't be worth anything to your career.

If you are referring to Sofia University in Palo Alto, it is a for-profit school so we’d recommend going somewhere else :) I tried to look into the program more for you but their sophia.edu webpage is a broken Wordpress page 😂 Can you post a working link? Maybe I missed it

Welcome! Keep watching some more videos and all will be explained 😉 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-ZjTFC59Z9og.htmlfeature=shared

By AS, do you mean an associate of science degree? The transfer rate of that degree into a BS will all depend on the school and their transfer policies/degree configurations :) Usually you lose at least some of that credit in a transfer like that, though.

LUO usually has some of the cheapest/quickest master's degrees.

Hi! Have my out of state professional educator License in Illinois. Currently interested to complete fully online lbs1 endorsement. Can you guide me the cheapest and best university in Illinois to get going with lbs1 endorsement online that will be recommended by Illinois State board of education.

Need a bachelors but don’t have 4 years and $50k to spend on it? Consider hacking your degree!

Great plan! 👏🏼

@@CollegeHacked what school would you reccomend for a business degree?

​@@viperrr6886 If you already know you want to switch schools, I wouldn't take any more classes at the community college, you're likely to lose some of the credit. It would be better to send your transcripts to WGU and UMPI and get transfer credit evals to see what requirements you have left. Then you do the hacking, then you finish with the classes that must be taken through the new school :)

@@CollegeHacked true that can also work for now I think I will do another semester and be done with community college then transfer I haven't finished my gen eds.

@@CollegeHacked I am going to talk to them

UMPI, YourPace History & Political Science :)

You make a super good point. Rose colored glasses I suppose. At the same time, the flexibility of their degrees and their price more than make it up for me.

UMPI had a very slow response for.my case. I don't think SNHU at a Walmart level, its classes are hard; I am both UMPI and SNHU student.

@@swordmaster305 yes in my perspective, English Composition, History is quite hard because I am not a native English student, perhaps not from yours 🙏

@@swordmaster305 good luck to you to reach your graduation

Video coming soon, actually! We’ve met with them and really like what they are doing.

Not the worst option out there, but there are better ones :)

They are regionally accredited and accept a lot of straighterline, the main downside is just that they are for-profit and have some sketchy legal history (similar to University of Phoenix but not as bad). If your work will pay it though, it’s not a worthless degree :) If work isn’t paying for it, try UMPI!

Good idea

@@CollegeHacked Thanks man. If you could do that it would really help me out.

As far as affordability and AACSB accreditation. I narrowed it down to LSUS MBA and SIUE MBA. I decided to go with SIUE and I’m on my 2nd term with them. I do live in Illinois which is a small part of it. I had originally went with business analytics specialization but changed it to project management

I'm interested in doing an online MS in Supply Chain. I found that UARK charges you roughly $19k for that one and others as well. They also have one of the top rated programs. Compared to other schools I've researched, this is a killer deal. My second choice would be ERAU Worldwide

Sorry, not familiar with that one.

Yep! All SNHU degrees are a little hackable. I'd have to look deeper, but I'd estimate you could still hack 50-63% of it!

SNHU allow 90 credits transfer, and 30 credits with them; I just ask my counsellor.

Drew I spent WEEKS reviewing schools. Snhu was a blessing to find. Cheapest regionally accredited online university. I love this school.

I like UMPI and PGU and SNHU for this.

Love the question. Impossible to give an exact answer on that, but it's definitely possible. Getting into a good graduate program will be more about your GRE (if they require it), your GPA, and your application essay (if required) than what school you came from.

We are ranking schools based on hackability, which isn’t the same as what Shane does. Though we also think he is awesome 😄

It’s not the worst school out there, but we think there are better options :)