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Curriculum and Credit Advisor · TransferCredit.org

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Michele's specialty is the curriculum layer — the mapping between a course a student takes and the requirement that course is supposed to fill on a degree plan. That mapping sounds boring in the abstract and becomes very interesting the moment a student finds out 9 hard-earned credits landed in the elective bucket instead of the gen-ed bucket they needed.

She tracks ACE and NCCRS recommendations closely and knows which ones transfer cleanly, which ones need a syllabus fight to place correctly, and which ones tend to get buried. Her posts are light on motivational language and heavy on specifics, which is her preferred ratio.

Based in Iowa. Strong-tea drinker. Believes long walks solve most problems that aren't a registrar's fault.

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By Michele

College Algebra
What Formulas Should I Memorize for College Algebra CLEP?
June 9, 2026
Humanities
What Critical Thinking Skills Are Developed in Philosophy Courses?
June 9, 2026
Dsst
Taking DSST Astronomy? Where to Prep
June 6, 2026
Dsst
Taking DSST Ethics in America? Where to Prep
June 6, 2026
Dsst
Failed DSST Astronomy? What to Do Next
June 5, 2026
Dsst
Failed DSST Ethics in America? What to Do Next
June 5, 2026
Dsst
Failed DSST Ethics in Technology? What to Do Next
June 5, 2026
Dsst
Taking DSST Intro Business? Where to Prep
June 5, 2026
Clep
Taking CLEP Biology? Where to Prep
June 4, 2026
Dsst
Failed DSST HR Management? What to Do Next
June 4, 2026
Dsst
Failed DSST Management Info Systems? What to Do Next
June 4, 2026
Clep
Taking CLEP US History II? Where to Prep
June 3, 2026
Clep
Failed CLEP Microeconomics? What to Do Next
June 2, 2026
Credits
How Much Will a C Affect My GPA?
June 2, 2026
Microeconomics
CLEP Microeconomics: Supply, Demand, and Everything Else You Need to Score 50+
June 2, 2026
Us History 1
Colonial Societies in America: Social Structures from 1500 to 1700
June 2, 2026
Us History 1
The American Revolution: Causes, Events, and Impact
June 2, 2026
Us History 1
The Turbulent 1850s: Events That Led to the Civil War
June 2, 2026
Us History 2
Americas Role in World War I Explained
June 2, 2026
Us History 2
Cold War to Culture Wars: America from 1980 to 2000
June 2, 2026
College Math
Compounding Interest Formulas Explained with Examples
June 1, 2026
College Math
Percentage Increase and Decrease Formula Explained
June 1, 2026
Humanities
Qualities of a Good Critical Thinker Every Student Should Develop
June 1, 2026
Humanities
The Straw Man Fallacy Explained with Real-Life Examples
June 1, 2026
College Math
Completing the Square: Step-by-Step Guide for Students
May 31, 2026
College Math
Linear Equations and Inequalities Explained for Beginners
May 31, 2026
College Math
What Are Discontinuities in Functions and Graphs?
May 31, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Financial Applications of Linear Programming in Portfolio Management
May 31, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Why Extreme Points Matter in Linear Programming
May 31, 2026
Quant Reasoning
How Businesses Record Inventory Purchases in Accounting
May 30, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Types of Waiting Lines Used in Business Operations
May 30, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Understanding Work Breakdown Structure in Project Management
May 30, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Using Linear Programming to Solve Real Business Problems
May 30, 2026
Quant Reasoning
What Is PERT Analysis in Project Management?
May 30, 2026
Quant Reasoning
Simulation Techniques Used in Business Decision-Making
May 29, 2026
Transfer
Best Ways to Save Money on Summer Classes in 2026
May 29, 2026
Transfer
How to Check if College Credits Will Transfer Before Paying
May 29, 2026
Transfer
Returning to School After Incarceration: A Real Path
May 17, 2026
Ace
Sophia Learning vs StraighterLine vs TransferCredit.org: An Honest Comparison
May 16, 2026
Clep
Khan Academy for CLEP: Where It Works and Where It Doesnt
May 16, 2026
Clep
What to Expect on CLEP Test Day: A Complete Walkthrough
May 16, 2026
Credits
College Credit Through Apprenticeships and Union Training
May 16, 2026
Transfer
Charter Oak vs TESU: A Detailed Comparison
May 15, 2026
Transfer
Online MBA Programs That Accept the Most Transfer Credit
May 15, 2026
Transfer
TESU vs Excelsior: A Detailed Comparison
May 15, 2026
Clep
CLEP Macroeconomics: Topics and Study Plan
May 14, 2026
Clep
CLEP Microeconomics: Topics and Study Plan
May 14, 2026
Courses
Online Bachelors vs Traditional Bachelors: Which Is Right for You
May 14, 2026
Courses
Stacking Credentials Certificate Plus Associates Plus Bachelors
May 14, 2026
Dsst
What Is DSST: The Complete Beginners Guide
May 14, 2026
Transfer
Returning to College as a Single Parent: A Realistic Plan
May 14, 2026
Transfer
The Florida State Course Numbering System (SCNS)
May 14, 2026
Accreditation
What Is College Accreditation: The Complete Plain-English Guide
May 13, 2026
Clep
CLEP Precalculus: What to Expect
May 13, 2026
Calculus
Benefits of Taking Calculus Courses Online for Transfer Credit
May 12, 2026
Snhu
Is SNHU Good for Adult Learners and Transfer Students
May 12, 2026
Clep
Why More Students Are Using CLEP to Skip Gen Eds
May 9, 2026
Clep
CLEP vs ACE NCCRS: Which Credit Pathway Is Best for You
May 6, 2026
Clep
Summer CLEP Study Plan: Earn 12 College Credits Before Fall
May 6, 2026
Penn State
Does Penn State Accept Online Course Credits
May 6, 2026
Snhu
How International Students Can Transfer Credits to SNHU Easily
May 6, 2026
Snhu
SNHU CLEP Policy: How Many Credits Will They Actually Accept
May 6, 2026
Transfer
How to Transfer Credits Between Colleges in USA: Complete Process
May 6, 2026
Transfer
Purdue Transfer Credit: Full Course Equivalency Guide 2026
May 6, 2026
Transfer
TESU Credit Transfer Guide for International Students
May 6, 2026
Transfer
What Is Transferology and Is There a Better Alternative
May 6, 2026
Clep
CLEP Score Requirements: What You Need for Top Universities
April 29, 2026
Clep
How to Avoid Common CLEP Exam Preparation Mistakes
April 29, 2026
Transfer
How do gap years affect transfer credit eligibility?
April 29, 2026
Transfer
What is the smartest order to earn and transfer credits?
April 29, 2026
Clep
Do All Colleges Accept CLEP Exams? What You Need to Check
April 24, 2026
Clep
How to Choose the Right College Without Wasting Credits
April 24, 2026
Clep
Top Science & Psychology Courses You Can Take Online for Credit
April 24, 2026
Courses
How to Choose Online Courses That Transfer to Any University
April 24, 2026
Transfer
Admission + Transfer Credits: The Smart Student’s Guide
April 24, 2026
Clep
CLEP for Adult Learners: Finish Your Degree Faster
April 23, 2026
Clep
CLEP vs Community College: Which Is the Cheaper Path?
April 23, 2026
Clep
Colleges That Accept the Most CLEP Credits in 2026
April 23, 2026
Clep
How CLEP Works: Everything You Need to Know Before You Register
April 23, 2026
Clep
How Many CLEP Exams Can You Take? Credit Limits Explained
April 23, 2026
Clep
How to Choose Which CLEP Exams to Take First
April 23, 2026
Clep
How to Pass a CLEP Exam on Your First Try
April 23, 2026
Dsst Vs Clep
DSST vs CLEP: Which One Should You Take?
April 23, 2026
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