Match me - accounting/finance major [TX resident, 3.77UW, top 3% rank, low income]

One more comment — my D22 was admitted to a school that offered a 3+1 program that would enable her to get a Masters in Accounting and qualify for the CPA exam in 4 years. I am assuming that is what you mean when you say you want an accelerated program.

My D22 ended up going to a different school without that program, but a school that was generous in giving her credit for her AP classes. That way she will get enough credits to qualify for the CPA exam in 4 years. She won’t get a Masters, but that isn’t necessary, and she is getting a second BS degree with those credits.

Similarly, you want a school that will be generous in giving you credit for your AA degree courses. Public universities in Texas are likely to be the most generous in recognizing credits from a Texas community college. So in that way, your credits will accelerate you even if you are not in a designated accelerated program. Once you have your acceptances, you should contact an advisor at each of your finalist schools to get confirmation of how many of your credits will transfer.

As a general rule, private colleges tend to be more restrictive about giving credit for community college/dual enrollment and AP credits.

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