"How fast can I graduate?" | Q&A #5

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[@suburbanlarper]

I googled cheapest online college, found U of the People, thought it was a scam so I KZbind it. You’re video was next, and now I’m binge watching you. Keep up the great work, game changer info here!!!

[@NYESOX]

I will say that my experience with online classes at a community college was mostly better than when I took online classes at a university.

[@sarnosidiq6212]

Could you elaborate why is that?

[@WhiteBreadCrumb]

Smaller class size less overwhelming for profs generally things get graded quicker and they will get back to you faster

[@NYESOX]

The quality of the courses were way better than at UMPI. Some classes I got ZERO feedback even when I asked for it. I would bet that some courses at UMPI don't even have real professors attached to them. It was VERY degree in a box. @@WhiteBreadCrumb

[@stevenschouten4409]

Personally, I think community college is a great choice to blend with the "College Hacked" system. Using some combination of HS AP classes, SOPHIA, and junior college, you could knock out a lot of units for REALLY CHEAP (especially because in my county, all residents get junior college tuition-free for two years.) Between HS AP classes and junior college, I was able to transfer around 85 units to Liberty University (online). I started LUO this past July and am set to graduate debt-free with my bachelors in May! (FYI, I've said this before, but I only decided to finish my bachelor's after finding this channel and watching the "LUO hacked" video, so thank you again!) Also, it is worth noting that I didn't find out about this channel until I had completed junior college so I may have done stuff differently if I knew about SOPHIA/etc. earlier.

[@ELCHUCKO666]

I was looking for the best Online College to attend since I was 51 when I started. I found your site and find your content very informative. I graduate in Summer 2023 from Excelsior University with a Degree in National Security. I like how you rate schools, but the rating scale that I used is slightly different. I look at Tuition Cost, ROI (Average Starting Salary for Graduates), and Percentage of Graduates making more money than High School Graduates. Graduation rates do not matter too much to me as long as it is not too low, then that would be evidence of a problem with the school.... Would love to see you do the best Colleges for the Military and Veterans... Sorry being a Military Vet, this is a selfish request.... Jim

[@JimSpence]

Congrats 🎉

[@kristieruffer9415]

What a inspiration and thank you for sharing!

[@zimms-world]

I found your channel after being frustrated with only being able to take 1-2 classes every semester at community college. Your information about Sophia was awesome. I completed 5 classes on Sophia in 2 weeks and have recently enrolled at UMPI. I have tuition assistance from my employer and have a yearly limit. I originally enrolled at Liberty university but UMPI was more cost effective for me. I’m trying to get my bachelors in business but when I complete that will look to get other bachelors or even masters

[@CollegeHacked]

That's amazing! I'm so glad that I could help!

[@whittneywaden5834]

I love your videos, I found them by searching fastest way to get college. I am a software developer and I work more then anyone on my team but get paid the lowest, discussing this with my boss, I was told I need a degree to get paid more. So here I am doing everything I can to get a Bachelor's degree FAST!

[@CollegeHacked]

Whittney, love the ambition! And thanks for watching. I was actually just thinking about this, but we're just starting up a program called "The 6 Month Bachelor's Degree." It's designed for successful career people who need promotions and want the degree fast. If you're interested, email me at [e-mail]. It's not cheap, but it'll get the job done. And since you'd be the first, if you're willing to be a guinea pig, we can get you a discount. :) P.S. It's also ridiculous that you need a degree to get paid more when you work the most.

[@jonho1764]

I was watching Shane Hummus tier list vids and your tier list video was suggested. After watching that, it got me interested in all your videos. Learning a lot, thanks!

[@CollegeHacked]

Awesome! 😁 Glad you’re finding value!

[@iamreiver]

I got a bachelor's in computer science. Been working in IT doing all kinds of stuff like web dev, backend programming, pc repair, electronics repair, systems admin, camera installs, rmm, and more for 7 years. For the life of me, I can't get myself into a software developer job. I must have applied to well over a thousand jobs and did plenty of interviews. Constantly revising my resume to improve it. I've given up on it. Now I'm looking at other options and I think I'll go for a master's in electrical engineering.

[@CollegeHacked]

I'm sorry to hear you're running into all of that. If you send me an email, I know a person who is AMAZING at getting other people jobs. She gets offered jobs all the time and used to be a career coach at a coding bootcamp company. Email me at [e-mail], and I'll put you in touch. She charges very reasonable rates and has a great track record.

[@annai157]

Thanks for a wonderful video! I hacked my degree back in the 80's through Thomas A. Edison State. I only had to take 3 classes in person, all the rest of my degree was completed by testing & eight military credits. Now, I'm a homeschool mom researching how my daughter can do something similar, and take advantage of opportunities that weren't available when I did mine. I really appreciate your insights.

[@CollegeHacked]

Hey! One of the true OG's! You've got this and so does your daughter! Great that you guys are going after this as a team.

[@roses72141]

Occupational therapy assistant is a 2 year technical degree. That is an associate's. You can get a job right away. Make sure the program is accredited by the AOTA, where they list OT schools and OTA schools. You can further your education by getting a bachelor's, masters or even doctorate in the field.

[@katydid5088]

I would also add, it's a good way to see if you like the field. I know people that fell in love with the area and despite some of the shenanigans at the workplace, love the career. Others that would have HATED to stay in the career (or had a health change that meant their job was no longer sustainable) took the degree credits they had and some of the competency based classes to have an in for everything for accounting to IT tech and security in a hospital or outpatient setting. As an added bonus, the money is fairly good for a 2yr degree. Definitely not great but not awful.

[@valt4332]

New subscriber here! I am looking for information on going back to school and finding a career path that may be worth pursuing for someone over the age of 50. So happy to have found your KZbin channel!

[@CollegeHacked]

Thanks for watching!

[@janiceegolf8202]

Found you after checking out ‘Saylor Academy’. Never heard of all these online sites before. Enlightening!1

[@JamosisKlyde]

Yeah LUO can be a little much with the theological elements, but since it’s so cheap I just deal with it. I appreciate your honesty. I always send people your way

[@manny_fit]

@jamosisklyde is LUO self paced? I thought I would ask someone that's enrolled I haven't spoken to liberty yet but I'm thinking of going

[@JamosisKlyde]

@@manny_fit sorry for the late response. It is for the most part, the only time constraints are the timed quizzes/test and what’s due for the week.

[@manny_fit]

@@JamosisKlyde no worries thank you! That helps alot!

[@roses72141]

Most community colleges in PA/NJ have transfer programs if you want to earn the associates and then go onto to social work. But you have to live in the county to get the tuition. For instance you can go to Lehigh Carbon Community College /and transfer all credits to Kutztown University or Cedar Crest College. Make sure the BSW is accredited by the council of social work. If it is, you can then get your masters in one year, instead of two. Also, if you are a high school senior, a lot of community colleges are offering you to study for FREE at the college while finishing high school, which most students knock off a year of school.

[@kellco]

I was looking up dual enrollment for my daughter who is homeschooled and I found you. Praise God!!! I’m also a Liberty University Online graduate (BS) and Strayer University graduate (MBA) and wish I would have found you before I massed the million dollars in school debt. I’m kidding about the debt but not by much!

[@CollegeHacked]

Glad we can help!

[@shegathers6120]

Hi Kelly!! Fellow homeschooling mom here! 🤗 Can you tell me what you did or would have done differently? We are considering dual enrollment here in Oregon, but we still haven’t fully committed… my daughter is very interested in the nursing field. Thank you so much for your time!

[@kellco]

@@shegathers6120 Hi She!! We're not at the stage of dual enrollment yet but I didn't want to wait until the last minute. I thought about the community college near us and which was primarily for cost savings. However, if using a third-party site is an option, I will consider that and send her to a four-year college instead (Liberty University).

[@reginahart7180]

​@@shegathers6120 I'm in NC & our youngest is a Jr in high school. He started dual enrollment in August and all of his classes this year & next year are through the college & count for his Jr & Sr yr classes towards graduation. He's interested in the Industrial Technology Systems trade degree that requires 67 hrs and will only be 2 classes shy of that when he graduates high school. Only because I'm not having him take the summer semester so he can enjoy summer. Tuition is free, we only pay for his books and tools. I'm mostly here looking for our older son. He has an associates in Gen Ed only because at the time he wasn't sure what he wanted to do. Went to Nursing school, but wasn't taking the 💉, so he quit & went to work for Pepsi, which he loves. Now I need him to be able to hack his bachelor's in Supply Chain Management!

[@ELCHUCKO666]

Do you ever look at some of the Online Colleges on College Scorecard (By the US Department of Education). After comparing schools you can see all sorts of issues to compare, Tuition Rates, Average Student Debt, Average Salary for Graduates, and Percentage making more than a High School Grad...

[@HomeBrewNick]

My local community college is partnered with Excelsior University which I was able to complete my Electrical Engineering Technology bachelor's for 300 a credit. I had over 60+ credits transferred no problem. I also utilized my GI bill to pay the rest. I enjoyed Excelsior for the most part

[@CollegeHacked]

Excellent work! Their EE degree is definitely the one we recommend for that, glad to hear it was a good experience for you in practice 🥳

[@kimchristopher6606]

I love your channel. I went to a National Accredited College and obtained an Assoc Degree. I was wondering if Regional Colleges such as SNHU would accept any of my transfer credits?

[@TB4Jesus247]

Some will and some won't. Each school makes their own determination on which courses they deem adequate to meet their course requirements.

[@TB4Jesus247]

Is a UMPI business degree worth it, if the college's business programs are not AACSB accredited?

[@sarnosidiq6212]

Do you have a link for that info?

[@GodsPrincess0]

Thank you for this information. I’m going into financial planning while I’m currently in Nursing but snhu requires 42 GE questions and I refuse to take a year plus and pay thousands to take worthless classes

[@balmeshsieunarine]

I was searching for affordable ways to do a degree and then masters online from outside the US. Keep up the great work. Appreciate all the value. Just finished 22 courses with Sophia in under 1 month and have a few days left lol. Pushing to get all done so I can then transfer in to UMPI based on your advice. I laid out a plan.

[@CollegeHacked]

HACKING ALL-STAR 🤩🤩 So glad the channel helped you cut some time out of your process! 😄

[@balmeshsieunarine]

Keep up the great work. @@CollegeHacked

[@7777yellow]

Can you please make a video on how to hack a master's or a Ph.D. degree

[@marcoberbeck9276]

To answer your question, I was looking for the best online colleges. Thanks for your videos Thay have been very helpful!.

[@CollegeHacked]

You are so welcome!

[@danielwalker875]

Can getting an associates make it easier to transfer credit if there is perhaps a degree you want that's harder to hack or needed as an in person? I have heard sometimes it can be easier to transfer an associates rather then a bunch of individual courses to some individual universities but am unsure the merit of that.

[@roses72141]

Many community colleges have direct transfer programs with the state colleges or private colleges in the area. You could probably still do clep for a few courses. Ask the community college about how many clep credits they take ahead of time. Many state colleges are offering online degrees if you don't want to go in person. Where are you from?

[@youarebeautiful8599]

I started my college hacking journey about 2 weeks ago, and since then, I have earned 18 credits with Sophia. My goal is to earn a BSBA Computer Information Systems from TESU in 1 year. My question is: how can I do the minimum requirement of 16 credits with TESU in one semester in order to save time and money?

[@JimSpence]

Cumulative 16hrs obtained from TESU avoids their residency fee waiver. 9hrs is needed per term min. To get flat rate tuition. You need 100 credits before you can register for capstone. The way I understand it, you can take up to 16 hrs at TESU in one term too, before needing special permission to take more. Basically, take 9-16 hrs to check off first two variables I mentioned.

[@samantharuiz3841]

I was an undergraduate and got accepted to GCU to become a Elementary school teacher I had no credits other than a trade school through Ashworth College what are your thoughts I have 4 years to go.. I’m enjoying the course work so far I need 120 credits I’m out of Arizona I reside in Texas

[@cthulha_north]

I found your channel when i was looking into UI/UX design. Im already getting a computer science degree but i was trying to see if there was something more specialized in it.

[@AmJustAround]

Could you please make a video of excelsior and put all the pros and cons?

[@CollegeHacked]

It’s on the list!

[@shegathers6120]

I have a soon to be 16 year old that is looking into the nursing field. We live in a state (Oregon) that has early college programs which could allow her to graduate w an associates at 18? How do you personally feel about that, would you consider doing the program plus getting some of the CLEP credits? Or would it be easier for her to focus her year on CLEP credits apart from the early college program… I hope that makes sense 🤣 *Thank you for your time!* I really appreciate it.

[@shegathers6120]

Also, is Sophia like CLEP, and CLEP like Sophia? I just 3 days ago learned about CLEP, and today heard you mention Sophia?

[@CollegeHacked]

Great questions! 1. Honestly, I think CLEP and early associates are both great. I'd probably prefer the associates because they replace high school courses and are great experience, but CLEP is fine too. 2. Sophia is like CLEP plus all the study materials for a monthly price. A little cheaper if you play your cards right and a little bit easier than CLEP. Hope that helps!

[@PhilippOsanna-en7pn]

Can you also transfer credits for a second degree? For example can I use credits which where part of my Bachelors program which I graduated for earning a second bachelor?

[@CollegeHacked]

Yep!

[@JimSpence]

I’m finishing at TESU but realized after transfer eval. I am ONE SH SHORT (at 15) of the 16SH needed to avoid the tuition residency waiver fee of >$3K! If I add another course that’s 18 for one term and would need override and then have one more class to worry about (18 is a lot for me at once). Any ideas? Thanks

[@michaelwatt8203]

Thank you for sharing all the wonderful details. Are you going to do a review on Umass Global as well? I keep seeing it pop up in my google searches. You have provided so many wonderful videos. I liked the two about UMPI and SNHU the most so far

[@tristencovarrubias4950]

Hi, I’m 35, had high gpa (3.7-3.9, if I recall correctly) in high school, but left college twice after hiccups along the way… I’ve been told that I have wasted my potential for my entire life, but I woke up suddenly after a divorce & a decade long struggle with my mental health, and decided to take the initiative to finally finish my education. I’ve wanted to become an Anesthesiologist since my Sophomore year of high school. That being the case, is an AS in Psychology, Heath Care Administration, or Biological Studies be worth pursuing in order to get into a more appealing Bachelor’s program that Med Schools would view more favorably? (I’ve seen that ASU, UCLA, or CSULB have online/hybrid programs that don’t distinguish between on campus/online on their degrees). I would just prefer not to have any further stigmas placed on my application than being 20 years older than the other applicants by the time that I apply. If I can finish a Bachelor’s degree in a year or less from the videos I’ve watched so far (I would think with an Associates to build off), then I would be interested in pursuing several degrees to better prepare myself for Med School, Residency & Specialization afterwards… Would that be more appealing to MD/DO programs when I apply to them? (I’m already studying for MCATs/USMLE Exams). I have started studying for CLEP Exams, Sophia is looking pretty appealing to me as well, and even started listening to College/MedSchool Coursework available through my Audible subscription… I did take several AP courses in high school, but either didn’t take the exams or I have lost track of where to find my scores. I do suffer from chronic ADHD, but after 20 years of looking have recently found the combination of medication that works for me… in a hyperfixated/hypomanic state I have been able to get unthinkable amounts of work done in the past. I realize that this goal is challenging, but no one in my life seems to think I’m not capable of accomplishing it (they’ve mostly expressed their frustrations that I haven’t done it yet). I am highly motivated & extremely driven. I want to make this happen as quickly as possible so that I am not wasting any more of my life than I already have.

[@CollegeHacked]

There are multiple ways to end up in Anesthesia (you can do the traditional medical school route, but there is also Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, or the Physician Associate (PA) route with a specialty in Anesthesia). I would challenge you to consider why you’re jumping straight to medical school and if that’s truly the right fit (is it motivated by pride, or the actual logistics of the job you can’t get from other entry points to that field?). If you haven’t already shadowed an Anesthesiologist at your local hospital, that is a nonnegotiable (both for putting it on your applications later and getting needed recommendation letters), so start there to make sure you even like the day to day that job requires. :) But if you’re looking for the fastest cheapest undergrad so you can check the box on a BS, try the UMPI YourPace programs, or WGU has some health based degrees!

[@exxology1]

Wow good for you! I was 37 when I started getting myself back together! Became an emt but didn’t like it, now working to finish my bachelors in IT. Anesthesiologist sounds amazing. Wish you all the luck! Check back here if you remember, I’d be curious how you’re progressing!

[@Lovescomedy87]

Wondering how we know what classes to choose on Sophia. The free trial is nice!

[@CollegeHacked]

You can piece it together from Degree Forum posts and equivalency charts, or that’s what our business does-create custom hacking plans for you so you can skip all the legwork. :)

[@Lovescomedy87]

@@CollegeHacked Cool thanks! Great channel you've got here!

[@CollegeHacked]

@@Lovescomedy87Thank you! 🤩

[@maryestheraustin2505]

I have 140 plus credit hours through Regent, SNHU, and Liberty. Where can I go to complete as quickly as possible in Health Care Administration?

[@CollegeHacked]

Depends what the credits are in :) Liberty is the most hackable, I would look at that option first.

[@jan-u8h]

Love this❤❤❤

[@allthingsbreonna6114]

Do you think Thomas Edison state university have a Jack able degree in CYBERSECURITY?

[@AmJustAround]

I was looking for how to get more credits fast for college

[@reginahart7180]

My oldest son iis trying to figure out the best school to hack a bachelor's in Supply Chain Management. He has an associates in Gen Ed with 72 credits because he was in Nursing School at one time too. I realize all of those won't count towards the new degree, but need to help him figure it out. He's working full time with lots of overtime so amy suggestions would be great!

[@CollegeHacked]

UMPI YourPace Supply Chain Management :)

[@hotwireman49]

Is there any way to get an AS in nursing fast? im already 66 and times a wastin. i am likely going to go to the junior college here close, but they aren't making it easy and sure aint making it cheap or fast. at this rate, I'll be 70 before i graduate.

[@CollegeHacked]

Look into Western Governors University :)

[@katydid5088]

16:32 Wanting to see how far college courses and CE has come. I have a kid who isn't being challenged enough by HS classes and he has already taken as many AP credits as he can with his current district. Between Sophia Learning, CLEP, and other online and in person classes he's taken at the local Community College, the safest way for him to complete a degree was online. We discussed delaying college considering he is so young, but he already has plans for what he wants to do for a gap year after graduating. Going to an in person school for a Master's isn't out of the question, but with the pandemic at hand, we chose the option that fit the financial and physical circumstances of the past two years best.

[@CollegeHacked]

Excellent hacking, even better parenting ❤️

[@hollytaylor9421]

I was specifically looking at how to get a degree quickly

[@CollegeHacked]

You've come to the right channel. If you don't want to spend all your time watching videos, go over to www.collegehacked.com and sign up for a consult. We'll get you set up and potentially graduated within a year.

[@kellco]

Do you have to be enrolled in a particular college before using one of the third party sites?

[@CollegeHacked]

Nope, you can get started right away, but doublecheck the transfer equivalencies.

[@AmJustAround]

Can you do a Q&A live?

[@CollegeHacked]

We are considering this!

[@JayIsABoss07501]

I just need 30 more credits I need help lol how can I do it

[@abayomialaba1407]

Any hack with online nursing program for AS degree to BSN with Sophia?

[@CollegeHacked]

If you have the RN already, yes :) Purdue Global and WGU both have RN to BSN programs. If you don’t have the RN, you have to get that first.

[@kellco]

I don’t understand why go to a Christian school and then get upset that it’s Christian. Stop it!!! I love that Jesus is in everything.

[@ericumali9322]

Is it possible to test out of graduate courses?

[@CollegeHacked]

Not really.

[@jefersonyameogo4776]

Can I have a promo code?

[@jamajama4944]

hi hello how can I reach out to you to find the right online college

[@CollegeHacked]

Just email [e-mail].

[@theguy3574]

Can you hack a Phd?

[@CollegeHacked]

Only at LUO as far as I know.

[@atar454]

I knew Liberty was a Christian College, but I assumed the religious courses were separate from the more secular classes. I would never go to a college that taught secular topics through a religious lens.

[@CollegeHacked]

It's not for everyone. Great option for Christians, but one you'll have to weigh pros and cons for if you're not.

[@ingsmiley]

I found you on KZbin because I kept seeing people casually mentioning Sophia on Reddit and wanted to know what it was and if it was legit.I feel like if the terms hacking and testing out weren’t used the way they are more people could find helpful pages like yours but those 2 phrases in particular seem so derogatory and illegitimate that it can scare off people who want a legit education that know about predatory for profit schools.

[@joesworld396]

Get a cat, put a mortar board on their head and get more views thanks to cat power.