@Cpat92 Said
thAs of Right now, I am torn between two Universities that are near me. One is a private University called Lynn University. Lynn University is an amazing school that I believe is sponsored by apple. Undergrad students receive a iPad Pro that they get to keep. Some say it is free, but the campus tour guide I had said it was included in tuition. It is a small University, but everyone seems to get along just fine. They do things differently with the learning material. Many teachers have their own books that they use to instruct their classes and the books are free. Tuition is high over there. Since I am a veteran, I can utilize the yellow ribbon scholarship since they have it available. With my educational benefits, financial aid and that scholarship, I can attend.
The second is Florida Atlantic University. A State University that costs way less than Lynn. I can afford to attend without the scholarship. They don't even have it available. It is a much larger University. A few people I work with and get along with attend this University and recommend it. It is possible, that if I go to Lynn in the Fall of Next year, I will be attending as a Junior, if they accept all of my credits. It is also possible both of the Universities will follow the same route as Broward and possibly not take my military credits. An academic counselor told me that they will work on taking all of my current college credits if I apply (which I did).
The way I see it right now, I can get my associates before the 2017 fall semester. I can either save a year in college finances or have to spend a full 4 year term. So far, Lynn is the only school who are telling me they are willing to help me every way they can.
These two Universities are in my top 2 choices. The other three have altered and/or been deleted.
FAU.
Forget the associate degree.
Go there and buckle down. Get the best grades possible... NO MATTER WHAT GET THE BEST GRADES POSSIBLE....your grades in under graduate will follow you!
After 2 years, consider, transferring to UF or FSU.
In fact, if in doubt go to Broward College or Palm Beach State College...get your Florida residency and GOOD GRADES... you will then get into UF or FSU...done deal.
If you want PM me... I'll give you my phone number, we can talk. I will walk you through your options. My son graduated FSU...one of my best friends graduated UF...FAU is also a good school...if you are motivated you have some very big options in FL.
Lynn University does have a higher "regional college ranking".
There are other options also.