What happens if you don't pass a Sophia course?

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.

Are Sophia courses pass or fail?

Sophia Learning offers recommendations for which course to take first. Learners must earn 70% or above to pass a course. Note: Only courses that learners pass will show up on their College Start transcript. There's NO impact on a learner's GPA since these courses are Pass/Fail.

What happens if you drop a class in Sophia?

Students may drop after the drop period and receive a withdrawal grade (W). A grade of “W” does not affect a student's cumulative GPA but counts as credit hours attempted toward both pace and maximum timeframe.

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.

Does Sophia Learning affect GPA?

This has no affect on your GPA. Depending on the school, you may have to complete the course, request an incomplete, or risk earning a failing grade.

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What is a passing grade on Sophia?

Your overall score in the course must remain at 70% or higher after taking the Final Milestone in order to pass and complete your course.

Can you retake the final milestone in Sophia learning?

You will have an opportunity to retake each Milestone once, as well as a Practice option to check your preparedness before taking the scored version. The Final Milestone is offered after you complete all the Challenges and Milestones. One-unit courses and some other courses may not have a Final Milestone.

Can you retake a course if you drop a class in Sophia?

Yes, you can. You might have to ask support to have it reset and you would have to start from the very beginning, but you can retake it. There may or may not be a minimum waiting period before you can start it again.

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.

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.

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.

How many classes can you do on Sophia?

How many Sophia courses can I take at one time, and where do I register? You can register for more than 40 gen ed courses offered through Sophia and take up to two courses at a time.

Should I drop out if I failed a class?

In general, it's better to drop a class than to fail it. If you drop a class, you may qualify for a full or partial tuition reimbursement. When you fail a class, however, you have to pay tuition. Furthermore, an F on your transcript can affect your GPA and your ability to receive financial aid.

How long does it take to complete a class on Sophia?

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.

Is Sophia courses legit?

Sophia partners with 40 colleges and universities, and over 1,000 institutions have reviewed Sophia courses. Once you complete a course successfully, you can request an official transcript through Parchment or Credly for ACE transcripts.

Is Sophia college courses legit?

These courses are designed to transfer to 60+ partner colleges and have been reviewed for credit at 1,000+ other colleges and universities. No credit card required. The American Council on Education's (ACE®️) recommendation service has evaluated and recommended college credit for over 60 of Sophia's online courses.

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.

How long do Sophia credits last?

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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 Sophia courses expire?

Can I take courses for credit if I'm not enrolled at a school? Sophia course completions do not expire and will be available to submit for transfer when you're ready. At that time, check with your school's registrar for their credit transfer policies.

Is it better to drop a class or fail and retake?

While not as ideal as taking and passing a course, dropping a course has the fewest negative repercussions of the options included here. “A drop from the course is usually done early in the semester and has no impact on the student's grade, GPA or transcript,” Croskey says.

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.

Can you retake a course you failed?

Typically, most colleges and universities allow students to retake a failed class. The process for retaking a class may vary by institution, but it often involves registering for the course again and completing it with a passing grade. Some schools may restrict the number of times you can retake a course.

How long are Sophia courses free?

Unlike many other trials, you don't have to complete your free trial with Sophia in 14 days or on any kind of limited time frame. We know life gets busy, so we won't limit your time or access to our courses.

Do Sophia courses transfer?

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.

Is a D+ a pass or fail?

Grades of D+ through D- are passing but unsatisfactory grades. Grades of E, ABS (Absent), FL (Fail), UNS (Unsatisfactory), and EXL (Excluded) are failing grades.