HI. I'm trying to avoid having to pay 900 bucks for my precalculus course. but ..dont know if i can study and pass pre calculus.. I don't see annnnny info on clep buster or on instantcert!!! : ( where can I study?? .. boo hoo. wanted to skip pre cal...

Hello,

Does anyone know anything about this university?

Columbia Southern University - Online University for Distance Learning - Online Degree

I scored a 58 today, but it wasn't easy. Quite a few challenging questions, so I took my time with this one. I had 104 questions, and most had a lot of tricky wording. I used IC, PassYourClass, and notes from Snazzlefrag (thanks, again Snazz!).

Know:
trophic levels (food chain, food web, producers, consumers)
greenhouse effect (cause and effects)
waste management in US
ozone layer (many questions here)
climate & temperature (how changes occur)
atmosphere, stratosphere, troposphere (how each is affected)

I have 24 traditional credits right now and will have 30 by the end of this semester(December). I am going to begin taking CLEP tests as tests are my strong point in classes. My last class(night class), I only went to about 20% of my classes and read the chapters for about 2 hrs before the tests and got 2 Bs and 1 C on the test.

I am hoping to take one every Friday, but I'm wondering if that seems a bit too much ?

I am trying to sign up for IC online but it is having an issue with my CC and i'm not sure why. I figure that'd give me a ballpark on how long studying would take as I read 90-95% is required to really do well on a test.

Thanks
Chase

I found this article off another website, and I am appalled at the state of TX for such labeling of CCU. I am a current student of CCU myself, and can testify to the fact that CCU is not a fraudulent or diploma mill institution. Texas needs to do their homework when it comes to accreditation and stating the facts about an institution!!!!!!!!

The Beaumont Enterprise - LU prof burned by 2nd degree from distance ed program

For those who have taken Finance, is it worth it to upgrade to the Professional version? Thanks

I recently stumbled upon CLEP testing only a couple months ago. Boy, if I knew about this testing I would have taken a year off out of high school and just did the general education requirements. Instead I went and dropped out. But due to menial jobs I need a degree.

Although, from the colleges perspective, every student that takes these exams and opts out means they lose money.

Also I have some questions and would appreciate if anyone could provide answers or tips.

I will also use this as a log, to update with passing/failure, if anyone cares to know.

Tests to take:
CLEP College Algebra
CLEP Biology
CLEP Information Systems & Computer Apps
CLEP German I & II

Questions:
I've read that the REA Biology and College Algebra are the best to use for each respective test, correct?

Also how much preparation is needed on average based on experience?

I've heard people talk about taking petersons exam is it from this site?
US Air Force - Education and Library Resource Center - CLEP Center

What is the best material for Information systems?

Also I haven't really read anything about how hard the language tests are? Are there any practice tests for German? I know some will ask why don't you just do Spanish, but I took German in high school and some of the vocab and grammar is still with me, so why start Spanish from scratch when I know a some German.

Help Appreciated Thanks.

Below please find the text from an email I received from Excelsior College today with regard to upcoming financial aid and policy changes:

In earlier communications I noted that Excelsior has become eligible to administer Federal financial aid programs and I pledged to keep you informed of our progress toward implementing them. This letter is making good on that promise and provides an opportunity for me to advise you of other updates that will make your Excelsior College experience more meaningful.

You need to know about these now so that you can plan and act in a timely fashion. I’ve highlighted below some steps you will need to take if you wish to apply for Federal financial aid.

Increased Financial Aid Options

Excelsior’s overall mission is “…to expand educational opportunity, with efficiency, economy, and academic excellence.” The availability of Federal financial aid programs (often referred to as Title IV) will provide economic benefits to many who qualify for Pell Grants, and Stafford and PLUS Loans. We will begin administering these programs on January 1, 2008. Under Federal guidelines, in order for you to participate in any of these programs, you must meet certain financial and academic criteria:

To qualify from a financial perspective, it will be necessary for you to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA form. This is the same form that you may have completed if you have a dependent who is in college and who had applied for assistance through a Federal financial aid program or from the college itself. Whether or not you previously provided information about your finances on a dependent’s FAFSA, this time you are the student and completion of a FAFSA will be necessary if you intend to seek Federal financial aid. You can access this form by going on the Web to FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

When completing this form, be sure to have the results sent to Excelsior College by adding the Excelsior College code number of 014251 in the proper space. If you wish to apply for any of the Federal financial aid programs noted above beginning with the January 2008 term, I recommend that you complete the FAFSA sooner rather than later.

A tutorial is available that walks you through, step-by-step, on how to complete the FAFSA form. While the tutorial is targeted toward families of persons graduating from high school, the information is also applicable to the adult student.

Go to the tutorial now
To qualify from an academic perspective, Federal rules require that you maintain at least half-time status each term to receive aid for that term. At Excelsior, a term is defined by course length (8, 12, or 15 weeks) during which you must be taking Excelsior College courses for a total of at least six (6) credits.

Policy Updates

Another primary element in our mission is “academic excellence.” We are committed to maintaining the high standards that our faculty establish and that our students and others expect of us. To further enhance the value of your Excelsior College degree we have revised certain policies. Beginning January 1, 2008,

transcripts issued by the College will reflect two Grade Point Averages (GPA): one for credits earned through Excelsior College courses and examinations (EC GPA) and an overall GPA that will reflect the combination of credits earned through Excelsior College courses and examinations, and any credits accepted in transfer. This change is meaningful in that your transcript will more accurately reflect your most recent academic experience.
“D” grades will no longer be accepted in transfer.
all grades, including “F” and “W” grades, earned in an Excelsior course or on an Excelsior College Examination will be posted on Excelsior College transcripts.
excess credits, those that you may have earned and have been submitted as transfer credits but which do not apply toward Excelsior College degree requirements, will no longer appear on your Excelsior College status report or transcript. If your current status report contains excess credit, contact your advisor prior to January 1 to discuss how these credits will be handled on future official college documents.
Be sure to log in to your MyEC Page on our Web site for additional information. After doing so, if you have questions, please contact your academic advisor.

As a final update, please note that various standard reports, such as our campus security report, are available for viewing at our Web site. You may find these reports at http://www.excelsior.edu/policies.

We are excited by the ability to offer a variety of financial aid opportunities. Reducing the “affordability barrier” to higher education has been a long-term goal of Excelsior College which is why we have sought to open the door to various forms of Federal financial aid for as many of our programs as possible.

Additionally, as we become more of an institution of instruction, offering courses as well as assessments and study plans, we are reviewing our academic policies and procedures in ways that we believe will further demonstrate the credibility of an Excelsior degree while allowing us to become even more responsive to your needs.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns.

Ever Upward,



John F. Ebersole
President

P.S. I hope to see you at a future Commencement.

Asside from CLEP/DSST exams, does anyone know a college that will allow someone under age 16 take an online class? (our 2 community colleges have open enrollment, but you must be 16 or have a diploma)

My job informed me they do not reimburse clep exams.

I was wondering how would i get reimbursed. Does the transcripts state it was a clep exam? Could someone help me out please?


thanks.