Passed ECE Ethics with an "A". This was my last exam requirement for my BSL degree. I want to say thank you to all the board members for your help, support and motivation. I don't think I would have accomplished this as fast as I did (not blazing like some), only averaged an exam every 2 weeks, or I would not have accomplished it at all if it werent for this board. Well now I get to call my mom. Surprising even at 46 yrs old you want your mom to be proud of you.. grin... Thanks again everyone.
Jeff

Hi All-
When I began this journey with my husband, we were both lost as to which direction to go and what tests to take first. With that in mind, I wanted to list the tests that I took for my Psychology degree and the order in which I took them, in the hope that this will help to guide new students. This is not to say that this is the way that you should travel. It is just to give you an idea of maybe where to begin.

I started when I was 47 years old. It has been a difficult but very rewarding journey. I've made several friends along the way who have helped me, and without them I think I would have taken many tests that I didn't need. At times I was so discouraged I didn't think I would ever be able to accomplish this. One time I packed it all up and said "enough". I just wanted to share this so if you get discouraged, I want you to know that others have also. Just don't quit! Keep trying! You can do this too!

Sociology (CLEP)
Macroeconomics (CLEP)
Microeconomics (CLEP)
US Govt (CLEP)
Psychology (CLEP)
US Hist 1 (CLEP)
US Hist 2 (CLEP)
(I needed all the previous tests to be able to take Social Studies & History. They could be taken in any order, although I would recommend starting with Sociology and then Psychology. As Macro & Micro are harder exams, I would recommend taking them after the two History exams.)
Social Studies & History (CLEP)*
English Composition (ECE)
Statistics (DSST)
College Algebra (CLEP)
Humanities (CLEP)*
Accounting (CLEP)*
Principles of Finance (DSST)
Ethics (DSST)
Ethics (ECE)
College Math (CLEP)*
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature (CLEP)*
Introduction to Computing (DSST)
Info Systems & Computer Application (CLEP)
Operations Management (TECEP)
Principles of Management (CLEP)
Principles of Supervision (DSST)
Human Resources Mgmt (DSST)
Principles of Marketing (CLEP)
Introduction to Business (DSST)
Information Literacy (ECE)
Introduction to Business Law (1) (CLEP)
FEMA (2 credits)
Business Policy (TECEP)
Human Growth & Development (CLEP)
Introduction to Education Psychology (CLEP)
Abnormal Psychology (ECE)
Research Methods (ECE)
Adulthood & Aging (ECE)
Foundations of Gerontoloty (ECE)
Social Psychology (ECE)
Organization Behavior (ECE)

*These exams were worth 6 credits each; all other exams listed were worth 3 credits each. NOTE: the 6 credit CLEP Accounting exam is no longer available and has been replaced by a 3 credit exam that only covers one half of the original exam.

If you are taking College Math, I would highly recommend taking it right after or right before College Algebra. If you need Money and Banking, I would take it right after Macro and Micro (taken in that order). I took Intro to Business AFTER the business courses because it made it very easy to just go over InstantCert. The only reason I saved ECE Organizational Behavior for last was to see what grade I needed for my GPA; however, a good time to take OB would be right after or right before taking the DSST or ECE Human Resources Management exam. The ECE Information Literacy exam can be taken at any time and does provide some valuable information.

I feel it is very important that you obtain a copy of the "Student Guide to Credit by Examination at Excelsior College" assessment catalog. This catalog will clearly show which CLEP, DSST, and ECE exams meet each of the degree requirements and the scores required to pass each exam. This catalog does not include the Thomas Edison exams (TECEP) that can fulfill some of the requirements.

Please note that the requirements for the Excelsior College Psychology degree have changed as of January 1, 2007. You can no longer completely test out of a Psychology degree (please see the Excelsior College School of Liberal Arts catalog for details).

I hope that this will be of some help to those of you just beginning on your journey. Remember that all of our journeys will be different, but hopefully this will give some guidelines to those who need a starting point.

Why does a^1/4 x b^2/4 = (ab^2)^1/4?

I have to take a natural science course to qualify for a 3-credit requirement at TESC.

A lady at Thomas Edison recommended I take the Environment DSST test as the Intro to Computing no longer qualifies as a Natural Science. I am not really into the sciences, and I'm looking for the easiest test available from Dantes or CLEP. I took the Chemistry CLEP years ago, and just barely missed passing by 3 points! Your advice would be very much appreciated!

I was considering:
DSST
Environment and Humanity
Astronomy
Physical Science
Physical Geology

CLEP
is the Biology or Natural Science even worth considering given that I only need 3 credits?

On the CLEP College Algebra test, do I have to graph or know how to graph radical expressions, such as g(x) = 2 square_root x + 3?

x + 3 is the radicand, not sure how to plop a square root symbol down.

I received the bill today from Excelsior for the graduation fee for my Associate's degree. I was surprised to see another line item on the invoice titled "Graduation Gift to the College" for $35. The fine print does state that it is optional and it can be manually removed from the total invoice amount. The inclusion of the item at all strikes me as a little gutsy. I have to admit I'm a bit tempted to add another line for "Graduation Gift to the Student" and subtract out part of the fee...but I am not quite brave enough. I put too much effort into this degree to risk it now!

Does anyone have any information on how I would find some help with this dantes? Ive looked everywhere and cant find anything. Im taking the test next week!! AHHH!!!hilarious

Hi
I am new to these wonderful boards and am currently studying for my 4th CLEP exam. LOVE THEM! What a great way to earn credits. I really thought I would stop my education after earning my Associates in Early Childhood Education, but after finding out about CLEP and DSST, it makes me think going on for my Bachelors might not be so bad. Would anyone be so kind as to guide me to the next step? Do you know what online colleges/universities allow you to earn a Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood (preschool level) through online or CLEP/DSST testing? I would really appreciate your advice. Thanks, Cindy

Will DSST Statisitics qualify as my 3 math credits if I want to apply them towards a TESC liberal studies BA?

Thanks!

Hey everyone!
I know I have been gone a while but there is so much going on. Now we may have to move to Japan :confused:

I just got back my evaluation from TESC and I really don't have much to go and I was hoping that maybe I could finish before I left in January. I am supposed to talk to an advisor on Monday but in the meantime, can you help me figure out what I can do to finish up please....I would greatly appreciate it!!! Thanks in advance.

Natural Science (1 sh needed) Which is the easiest???
-Environment & Humanity
-Physical Geology
-Physical Science

BA Liberal studies General Electives (18 sh needed)
-Humanities clep
-Natural Science clep
-Social Science clep

Liberal Studies Area (24 sh needed)
Social Sciences:
Abnormal Psych ece
Macro clep
Micro clep
Organizational Beh dsst
Gerentology tecep
Psych of Women tecep
Social Psych tecep
Intro to Counseling tecep

Humanities:
American or English Literature dsst

How does this look? Am I making it harder on myself or would you choose different exams. I am so overwhelmed with all the preparation I have to do but I think I can do this. Thanks Guys!!!