How does Sophia credits work?

A transfer credit represents a course you've successfully completed at Sophia that is applied at another school. Earning general education credits is a great way to accelerate your degree program – and save some money in the process.

Are Sophia credits accredited?

Sophia Course Approvals & Recommendations. While neither Sophia nor StraighterLine can be accredited as colleges or universities because they don't grant degrees, they can offer courses accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Is Sophia transfer credits legit?

Sophia courses are transferable to partner colleges and universities, as well as hundreds of additional institutions that reviewed Sophia courses for credit. However, it's important to confirm that your courses will transfer to your chosen institution.

Do Sophia credits affect GPA?

Sophia courses don't factor into a student's grade point average.

How does Sophia grading work?

To earn a Sophia transcript, you must:

Achieve a total average score of 70% or better across all Challenges, Milestones, and Touchstones. Complete each Touchstone with a score of at least 50%. Complete your Final Milestone, which contributes to your overall course score.

I earned college credit in 30 minutes!!! (Sophia)

What happens if you fail a class on Sophia?

We allow one (1) retake per Challenge and one (1) retake per Milestone. You will be prompted to contact the Sophia Learning Coach team if you fail an assessment in the course. We want you to be completely satisfied with your learning experience. We offer a 30-day money back guarantee prior to completion.

How long are Sophia credits good for?

And how long are college credits good for? Good news: the courses you take with Sophia do not expire and may be transferred to your college or university at any time. It is still important for students to check with their university registrar to ensure that there are no timing restrictions.

Do most colleges accept Sophia credits?

ACE credit (which is what Sophia is) does not "convert" to RA college credit if you are able to transfer it to a college/university. You will always have 2 (or more!) transcripts. Unfortunately, a lot of schools are not willing to accept any ACE credit besides specific CLEP exams.

Does Sophia grade matter?

Students do not receive the SNC equivalent grade and Sophia grades are not factored into the student's GPA. The SNC grade equivalency is provided as a courtesy for the student to better understand the minimum grade required to earn transfer credit.

How many Sophia courses can you complete in a month?

You can take as many courses as you'd like each month and are allowed to be active in two courses at the same time. Will my plan automatically renew? Yes, your membership will automatically renew.

Can you use fafsa for Sophia?

Sophia Institute is a relatively small, independent institute and is not part of the Federal Student Aid Programs (FAFSA) in the United States. However, private student loans to pay for tuition can be obtained via many lenders including PayPal Credit.

Is Sophia online courses legit?

The American Council on Education's (ACE®️) recommendation service has evaluated and recommended college credit for over 60 of Sophia's online courses.

Can you complete a Sophia course in a day?

It depends on the course and your prior knowledge. Some Sophia classes take just a single 8-10 hour day, assuming minimal breaks and some basic knowledge. Some have lengthy Touchstones that will require a day or two each to complete, plus time for grading. Most courses are going to be somewhere in between.

How many Sophia credits can you transfer?

Please request your Sophia Learning transcripts be sent to UAGC through your Sophia account. Students must complete 120 credits to obtain a bachelor's degree. A maximum of 90 combined non-traditional learning, UAGC prior learning, and transfer credits may be accepted and applied toward the 120-credit requirement.

Is Sophia Learning considered a college?

So, Will Your College Accept Transfer Credits from Sophia? Because Sophia does not offer degree programs, we are not accredited. Instead, our focus is on offering convenient, affordable, online courses that accredited colleges and universities may accept as transfer credits to help you earn your degree.

How long does a Sophia course take?

How long will it take to complete the courses? The courses and programs are scheduled to be completed within certain time frames. Allow for 1 - 2 months per course, and 3 to 6 months per semester.

Are Sophia tests open book?

You don't really need to worry about proctoring at Sophia/TEEX as they don't have any, it's all open book too. Just work hard on finding the answers with the materials they provide you, and review those while you're doing the quizzes/exams, assignments...

Does Sophia automatically send transcripts?

Nope, if they're not a partner to any school or doesn't have an articulation with that school, it will not happen. When I finished their free course, it should have "automatically" sent the transcript to TESU as per their automatic email.

Does Sophia learning count towards your GPA?

There's NO impact on a learner's GPA since these courses are Pass/Fail. Learners can't retake a class they've failed (they won't earn any credits back), but they can continue with the rest of their classes. We encourage learners to keep making progress in their program.

Are Sophia courses pass or fail?

Assignments & grading

This is a pass/fail course. You must complete 8 Challenges (formative assessments), 4 Milestones (summative assessments), and 1 Touchstone (project-based or written assessment) with an overall score of 70% or better.

Is Sophia nationally accredited?

I understand they are not regionally accredited, just ACE and DEAC. For this reason, I have applied exclusively to Sophia partner universities. What kind of degree are you looking for?

How does Sophia transfer credits?

Transfer Credits

Sophia has sent transcripts to more than 1,000 colleges and universities for review. See if your school is one of them. We haven't previously worked with .Check with your university's registrar to see if they accept Sophia transfer credits.

How many Sophia courses can I take?

Sophia does not offer courses at the graduate level. Sophia offers more than 50 general education courses, and you can take up to two courses at a time. However, there's a limit to the amount of credit you can apply. Students can transfer up to 135 credits in select Capella bachelor's degree programs.

Does Sophia have proctored test?

Overview. Sophia.org is an alternate credit provider with mainly general education credits. Unlike other credit providers, the tests/exams (called milestones) are not proctored with a webcam. Instead, they use your typing pattern to verify who you are.