Bachelor of Arts and Science in Libral Studies Reviews

Flexible, for the self starter

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on July 8, 2008

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Once you transferred your credits, and have your review, you’re on your own. That’s a good thing at times as you can still take CLEP, DANTES, in addition to Excelsior tests and on-line classes. I recommend calling often, and use the on-line My-EC to ask before you study or take a course to ensure it fits your path. I did find the frustration in the support staff on their ability to get back to students. But here’s the bottom line – It’s affordable, flexible, and accredited.

To the Board of Ed.: it's a scam

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on June 6, 2008

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I submitted XXX plus semester units I had accrued over the years. I have certificates and an A.A. from a local brick and mortar junior college. I spoke with someone different every time I called. They misplaced my transcripts right from the start and couldn't get the institutional names right.

They wouldn't give me any credit for my A.A. major until I enrolled, even though I was only trying to get a liberal arts degree. They required that I take 20% more lower and upper division classes for a simple B.S. than my own local state college requires.

Great!

By: coachbarbe (Graduate) on March 11, 2008

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After my review, I only had to take one class! It was only a one credit course so I was done early. I was in some trouble because if I didn't have a Bachelor's degree, I couldnt work. The advisors and other staff were very sympathetic to my needs and got all my evaluations done really quickly. They saved my family and my tail.

I was so impressed with the compassion shown by the school, I will try to donate a little money every year. This is definitely the place to go if you need results!

Finished Up

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on January 26, 2008

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My degree is a B.S. Liberal Arts with a major in History and a depth in Administrative/Management Studies.

During my younger years I was in the military and found myself changing schools often. Each school had its own requirements so some of the credits from previous programs would transfer and many would not transfer. Each program was different from the one you left.

At Excelsior I was able to use classes from all the schools that I attended as well as military credit to finish up a Bachelors degree-something I started in 1979.
Excelsior's program is outside the box. It's an innovative program and its flexiblilty allows others like me to complete their degrees. How is a service member supposed to complete his degree today between deployments and PCS moves? With Excelsior's program soldiers and sailors can work on their degrees while they are deployed and can remain in the same program regardless of where he or she is assigned.

Good program but I question the name changes.

By: Anonymous (In Progress) on January 26, 2008

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I graduated in 1977 when the program was called The University of the State of New York.  Then they changed the name to Regents External Degrees, then Regents College, then Excelsior College.  For me the name changes cause a lot of problems when using this degree to qualify for programs at other schools.  Having said that, I feel it is an outstsnding way to get a fully accredited degree without having to get all your credits from just one or two schools.  I have credits from 10 different regionally accredited institutions and had no problems applying that work to the B.S. program.
It does seem that they're getting pricey.  I cannot afford them now.

A Great Place

By: shadeed7 (Graduate) on January 12, 2008

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Great College and well worth the money.  Being in the military I have attended both on-line and on-campus programs.  Therefore, I had numerous credits that I had obtained. Excelsior showed me exactly what I need to graduate and the staff was very helpful.  After graduating I test to to see ho my degree would do.  I have been accepted to Liberty, OU, University of Denver, and nuermous others.  Excelsior College is well respected and worth the time time and money.

Very good

By: Anonymous (Graduate) on November 13, 2007

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After attending several different schools, I completed my degree at Excelsior.  
They did an excellent job in the review of my previous earned credit and outlining the courses needed to complete my degree.
The course were hard, but well worth the effort to complete.
The teachers I had were well credentialed and provided great support and guidance.
I am proud to have a degree from this program.

Great College

By: shadeed7 (In Progress) on May 17, 2007

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Wow,

Excelsior is a great college and the staff is very helpful.  I enrolled in the college and within weeks I had a degree plan.  This degree plan along with the staff helpful suggestion I will be done with college this July.  As an undergraduate student with a 3.17 GPA they allowed me take a graduate course!  Great college with great staff.

Definitely the best school to transfer to

By: vasilkor (In Progress) on March 27, 2007

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Definitely the best school to transfer your credits to. There is no residency requirement. So if you have all the credits you need to graduate up front, you can enroll and simply graduate.

Didn't miss a beat in life or work!

By: chhol (Graduate) on February 18, 2007

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I completed my BS degree through credits obtained via various sources: Online courses, IT industry certifications, Excelsior exams, etc. - I would advise it to anyone for degree completion!

Excelsior rocks!

Chris/Boston

Admissions Counseling

By: thomaskolter_keen (In Progress) on August 9, 2006

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I started the BS in Liberal Arts program and had no problems in transfering my previous credits and CLEP exams I have taken filling 60 credits including the core requirements. And with the help of my counselor found a variety of schools to get credits for my two concentrations in business and vocational adult education. I have to point out customer service and counseling is very important in a distance learning program in my opinion. And of course I must coordinate this with my superiors at work and the company training department for the suitable applied courses. So for now I give the school high marks on the counseling and working with me to get the best program options to meet the degree requirements filled.

Of interest to the school program they accept credits from any accredited source and legitimate common ways of getting credit, credit bank credits for you for a fair fee and have reasonable costs overall.

The admissions process is very detailed, they offered me a great deal of help and gave me top notch counseling so far. Highly recommended.

fabulous

By: carsonturner (In Progress) on May 22, 2006

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Excelsior College is one of three major institutions that will allow you to transfer in 100% of your degree requirements.  While they do offer some coursework of their own, they will accept credit from other RA colleges, CLEP/DANTES/ECE exams, ACE evaluated military experience...  and, they're very generous by most transfer standards.

The Liberal Studies degrees offer the most flexibility in program design and therefor in acceptability of transfer credit.

If you have a collection of credit already from the acceptable sources, Excelsior should be among the colleges you consider.  It's fantastic for those people who didn't quite finish their younger college experience and for those who have attended a large number of colleges and need the credits earned placed on a single transcript toward a good, recognized, degree.

It's possible to wrap a bachelor's degree at Excelsior for right around $1500.  I've spent just about $2000 on mine.

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