Want to join the military. But need 15 college units.?

Question

Im a part time student. Definitely want to join the military, particularly navy. I have my CHSPEE which is almost the same as a GED. With two jobs and living at my friends moms house, im really slacking. At my rate i'll have these units after two whole semesters. I'm always broke after rent and car payments. I've never been considered a school person either. The classes have to be type 100 classes, which include most classes i believe. I have the ability to get these credits, i guess my question is......

1.) Being out of school for a year, where should i start.
2.) Would SOME online classes help get me there faster.
3.) I'm ok at saving money for class, i just need to know where to get it done the quickest. Ive herd these classes can be simple non general ed courses, just type 100. Which ones should i look at?

I just know many people have well over 15 college credits, any advice?
I would enlist tomorrow if i had the choice.
quicker the better.

Answer 1

1. You may be able to test out of certain subjects by taking CLEP, Excelsior College Exams, or Dantes Subject Standardized Tests. Check with an institution of higher learning to see whether they award credit for these exams before enrolling. Also make sure your school is accredited (see below).



2. Yes. Make sure the institution is accredited by a Department of Education-recognized accrediting body. The quickest way to do this is to look them up in the CHEA database. Ideally, you want an institution that is regionally accredited. If you want to transfer credits from the online school to another school, check the receiving school first to make sure they'll accept them.



3. If you intend to pursue further education, take general classes like English, math, philosophy, introductory science, etc. These will help you when you go for your associate's or bachelor's. If you do not intend to pursue further education, take whatever looks easy and fun. You can take classes over the 100 level, but you should not take classes below the 100 level, since these are considered remedial.

Answer 2

Your best bet is to enroll in a local community college. Do not take 'online' classes because the military wants to see those 15 units come from showing up in a classroom and turning in assignment per the instructor's schedule.



As for what classes to take: stick to the 'common core' requirements. English 101 and Algebra 101 will do wonders to improve your ASVAB score. However you want to take a US history and your World history class first to get yourself used to the requirements of college level work. These should knock out 12 of your 15 credits right there. Then pick any class that appears interesting to you (that still meets the common core requirement) for your final class.

Answer 3

Those credits can be obtained at a local community college.



In all likely hood the one you go to, the Admissions Office will be well aware of what type classes you need to take.

Answer 4

you can ask admissions of your college you are going to if you can test out of certain classes thats basicly where you take a test to see if you know the materail that is taught in that class