I have a path charted out for the rest of my tests (8 to go, if my figuring is right), however I'm considering alternatives to include online courses or possibly even in person classes. I don't mind the idea of testing, but my experience is that typical classes are easier than self-study, and it's easier to ace than a dry-run prep for one test, like many of these exams are. At this point, I'm feeling the urge to start rushing being so close, but don't want to screw up my GPA (4.0 so far). Self-paced classes are appealing as they can be completed in the same time, generally, as test prep, give you more grading opportunities and probably less of a surprise on a final exam.

In particular, I'm wondering if anyone can offer suggestions for classes that are completely online (or possibly CD-ROM), self-paced and graded. Of course, I'm only looking for regionally accredited courses that would be accepted by Excelsior.

If you have suggestions, could you provide information as to those details along with the level, number of credits, and whether the exams are proctored or not. I'm sure others would be interested in this as well.

For example, are the BYU classes self-paced?

Thanks in advance.

me

I was wondering if it's ever been discussed to break the forums up into specific areas for each of the major tests that people seem to take. I know it's probably not practical to create one for *every* CLEP and Dantes, much less ECE, but wonder if some key ones, or at least groupings (like History, Psychology, Science, Math, Business, General, etc) might help.

There are a lot of good threads already for many of these topics, and it might help to aggregate discussions better. Excelsior has this structure, but unfortunately for the most part their forums are ghost towns.

Optionally, if there were a field that could be added for test, that could be populated with a drop down for at least the tests covered by Instacert, and then this could be used to Sort/Filter tests, that would be almost as good.

Just wondering.

Excelsior just give me credit for CLEP History I - 3 LL credits. I had taken the test at a local university, but for some reason it didn't show on an official DANTES transcript. After talking to Excelsior they just transfered the credit from the other college. Its doesn't count for GPA (:mad: I got an "A"), but its counts toward my depth requirement which means all I have to do is pass USSR for my history depth.

Another 3 credits, I'll take it! I just need to knock out the UL's :o

Can anyone recommend an online course that will satisfy Excelsior's Finance requirement for Business degrees? It does not have to be upper level. I was ready to take it thru a community college this fall, but it looks like I will be moving to 2nd shift at work and the hours wont work. I'm not sure that I could do this one DSST. Any suggestions/experiences are appreciated!

Has anyone taken DSST foundations of education by using Instant Cert only?
Was it easy or hard Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I'm scheduled to take my first CLEP this coming Monday for macroeconomics. I'm so scared!Everyone whose posts I have read all seem so confident and seasoned at this stuff.How do you know if you are ready?I have studied for 2 weeks when time permits,and,so far,I "know" about 55% of the material on instantcert.I read the REA for macro I and am about to read part II. I'm scared my nerves will "make" me flunk my test.Any of you pros out there have advice for a rookie? About taking the first exam AND taking macro CLEP. I'm so scared I'll flip out if I fail.I'm pretty much an A student in college and HATE just passing an exam.Any calculations on the macro clep?Any peace of mind anyone can offer me to think about just in case I fail it so I won;t flip out,start crying and break stuff?Thanks all!And good luck!

I'm planning on taking CLEP Spanish, but I will need to study. I'm not a native speaker and haven't taken Spanish classes lately; just high school Spanish and some language tapes many years ago. Does anybody have any study method ane/or resource tips?

I have the REA Clep Spanish, but I'm not comfortable with it. I'm considering Sparknotes 101: Spanish - it may be just what I need before the REA book.

On a side not, the testing center where I took my other CLEP tests informed me that many of the people taking the CLEP Spanish are native Spanish speakers - not encouraging!

Any advice is appreciated!

Hey All,

Just got my score, got a 61 EC gave me an A for it.
Taking Intro to Business monday morning. Will let you know how that goes.

It seems like it takes forever for that brown envelope to get here.

Take Care.

Since I failed my OB ECE Exam yesterday, I need to get back on the horse and pass a few tests.

I have to amass 6 lower level credits for graduation and need suggestions on which of the following tests you consider the easiest. Other suggestions would also be welcomed.

Intro to Business - DANTES
Principles of Finance - DANTES
Principles of Marketing - CLEP
Fundamental of Counseling - DANTES
Principles of Accounting - CLEP

PriTyan

Since you are all college educated students and fine examples of knowlegable people, please can you explain a paradox to me. Why the hell do F-16s have to escort a passenger plane to a destination when there is a scare on board. If there is a terrorist on board will the fighter jets shoot the plane down? Are people going to jump from the passenger plane to the fighter jet? Are the fighter jet pilots just sent up there to keep the scared people company? Do they attach missles to the fighter jets when they go up to escort the passenger planer. If anyone of you highly educated college students can answer my question, I would be greatly appreciative. I am especially waiting for your reply snazzzzz, but would really appreciate any help.