Hey everyone, I've served in the military for a few years and accumulated some educational credits. I'm considering continuing my education at Coastline Community College. Does anyone know how the transfer process for military transcripts works? What's been your experience with this?
In transferring your military training and experience to Coastline Community College, the good news is the process is generally straightforward. Coastline is known to be very military-friendly and has a long history of serving active duty military and veterans.
You would first need to obtain your Joint Services Transcript (JST) if you haven't already. The JST provides a detailed record of your military occupational experience and training history. This includes your military course completions, descriptions of your job assignments and occupations, and college-level test scores.
Once you've secured your JST, submit it to Coastline for evaluation as part of your application. The school will then convert your military experience into academic credits following the recommendations by the American Council on Education (ACE). Remember, the number of credits you receive will depend on how your military training aligns with your chosen program of study at Coastline.
Regarding testimonials from others' experiences: two significant factors often mentioned as positives by students are the speed of the process and the ease of communication, which could be helpful for you. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that the amount of credit awarded can vary widely depending on the specific program you're interested in, so being proactive and understanding your program requirements is crucial.
Best of luck with your transition into civilian education!
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