Facts To Consider When Transferring Credits

The very first thing I heard when considering business school is, “there are a few pros and cons of transferring credits.” There are pros and cons of credit transfer, as there are many different options. Some will be more beneficial to you than others. In my experience, the best students tend to have the best experiences, both in school and out. For instance, transfers to an accredited business school are highly beneficial because they decrease the time spent on credits that aren’t related to your major. They’re also generally well accepted by business schools, which increases your chances of getting into the business school of your choice.

On the other hand, transfer credits from non-accredited business schools can be detrimental if you want to maintain a good GPA.  I’ve seen countless students ruin their chances of a great career by choosing less than the optimal institution for their credits. Transfer credits should be an earnest consideration if your future career path depends on good grades. However, the first thing you need to do is to find out what programs transfer credits from unaccredited business schools are accepted. Then you need to make sure you find an institution that accepts your credits for those programs.

Reputation

One of the biggest questions is whether or not transfer programs are worth it. Many prospective business school candidates hear about excellent opportunities that present themselves if they follow through with an accredited education. They then become frustrated because they’re unable to find out whether they can take advantage of them. To evaluate the merit of a business school’s transfer program, you need to look at its reputation. If a prestigious business school offers an incredible program, you should find a similar program online. Visit www.straighterline.com/online-college-courses/business to learn more about Straighterline’s online business courses and the hundreds of colleges and universities that have accepted Straighterline’s courses for credit.

Cost

It’s also important to consider the financial aid aspect of transfer credits. Even though the classes are entirely online, they still require money for expenses such as textbooks and other student housing. If you’re already paying for your education, it may be hard to come up with the cash to cover the expense of online courses and living expenses while you work.

Quality

One of the essential considerations in transferring credits is whether or not the institution you choose offers an excellent program. If you’re thinking about taking online courses, you’ll have to carefully evaluate the quality of your prospective business school before making a final decision. If you have any questions, please call the institution and ask.

There are a few other basic facts to consider when you want to transfer credits in business. Start by looking at the particular program that interests you. If it has excellent potential for your success, then it will undoubtedly serve you well as a student. The university or college you choose should be accredited and recognized by all primary business schools. In addition, find out whether or not the institution you eventually select is financially secure.

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Adam Hansen
 

Adam is a part time journalist, entrepreneur, investor and father.