Excuse my ignorance but...who is authorized to have avatars? Is there some criteria?

Does anyone know if EC & TESC accept college credits from colleges that are not regionally accredited but have a national accreditation? I have about 66 credits from such a college and am hoping that these credits aren't worthless.

Are there other recommended distance learning universities/colleges that would accept credits from a nationally accredited college?

Thanks in advance,

Alaskan

Haven't seen a thread on ECE World Conflicts since 1900 ...soo since I just passed it today, here's my feedback before I forget hilarious


Conflicts:
World War 1 - lots of questions especially on causes
World War 2 - a few questions, most notably on Germany and Hitler. Several questions on Hitler's motives/strategy. Also a couple on european powers breaking up and administering the conquered lands.
Korea - Several questions on Korea, esp. causes and international actions (*** this one was NOT listed on the study guide)
Veitnam - Causes, how it ended
Balkans - lots of questions on the breakup of Yugoslavia, and slobo's motives (one specific question was: which state was the first to break away). Also, know why each state declared independance..ie...cultural reasons, safety
Gulf War - Causes, UN action (also, specific question was: what year did it start?)
Iraq - there were a few questions on Iraq's motives for invading kuwait, and for attacking Iran...and questions about who the US supported, why...and UN action
Cold War - several questions on the cold war, mostly about nuke deterrent, proxy wars, when the cold war ended and why (specific question: what action most closely depicts the end of the cold war? answer was the fall of the berlin wall)
Arab/Israeli - several questions on the different wars, and who signed what treaty and why (specific question: when was the first arab/israeli war? answer: as soon as israel was created)
Pakistan/India - couple questions, mostly on kashmir and nukes (specific questions: which nation gained its independance from pakistan? answer: bangladesh question: why did pakistan start nuke testing?)

Major things to study:
UNITED NATIONS! study basically everything about UN actions, abilities. lots of questions
Treaties - several questions on major treaties and accords like versailles, camp david, oslo, nonproliferation
American Wars/motives - seemed to have alot of questions on specifically american wars/motives (America is the nation that has been involved in the most conflicts in the 1900's)
Political Scientists/writers - there were a LOT of questions on the writings/theories of: Stoessinger, Huntington, Waltz.
Terrorism - causes, why it's easier today (also, NGOs), definition of terrorism
Globalization - a couple questions on impact

Terms to KNOW:

Balance of power
bipolar/multipolar
Collective security
Realism
Liberalism
Marxism


I think that's about what I can remember. The test was almost wholly fact memorization, with a few theoretical scenario questions thrown in (130 questions total). Hope that helps someone, I didn't know much about any of the writers, or half of the terms, but had a basic knowledge of all the conflicts and I looked through the ECE study guide and read "Complete Idiot's guide to World Conflicts". I was also falling asleep during the test, but still managed to pass.

Good luck!

If I pass all my tests (several Dantes still waiting for results) I have about 66 credits right now. I am not enrolled in Excelsior yet but will be very soon. For today I have a French exam scheduled for 12 credits. I want to see if there is a maximum limit of credits they allow me to enroll with (I remember reading that somewhere) or can I still transfer with 78 credits? If there is a limit, I will have to wait taking my French test until after I have enrolled.

Thanks!

Christa

Hi all,

I am planning on taking Dsst Organizational Behavior Soon. Any tips or thoughts????

Thanks!

I haven't written for awhile but I have been reading fairly often. I am done with my tests now...one way or the other. I took Intro to Business and Principles of Finance last Thursday. If I passed both all I need to do is finish the classes I am in and I will have my degree. If I failed the Finance I will be taking another self-paced class through BYU. I know I will be able to go through it quickly as I studied a good bit for the exam. I am not sure I passed it though because there were at least 8 of the same type of calculation question and I did not know how to do them. This has been a depressing couple of months for me. I made it through nearly 100 credits via testing without failing a single test. Of course..I saved the worst ones for last. Failing those two tests (Algebra CLEP and Money and Banking DSST) and now, possibly, a third is taking the spring out of my step thats for sure! To top that off I am having a REALLY hard time with my algebra class and I have 3 proctored exams I have to pass. It is looking more and more like that stupid subject is going to delay my degree. I get really angry with myself when I simply CANNOT understand something. It makes me feel really ignorant. I want to repeat, again, that it would probably not be my choice again to save all the most personally challenging tests for last. I would not advise it for anyone else. Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi,

I'm new to this forum. I have about 12 courses to finish in order to complete my BS at Wayland Baptist University and one of the academic advisors suggested taking the DSST Principles of Supervision test. Looking through the forum, it appears that this test is perceived as rather easy. I am running through the IC questions currently and wonder what amount of time I should devote to studying prior to taking the exam. Any feedback on what I can expect on this exam would be most appreciated, as well.

Thanks!

I am just taking clep and dantes test right now to earn credits and have not decided where I will be taking my credits for my degree. Mostlikely it will be Excelsior. I am taking Ethics in America tomorrow morning and was wondering if anyone knew what colleges you have to take the essay part of the exam? I don't want to opt not to take it or have the test center tell me I do not have to take it and wined up realizing later that I was supposed to.

Has anybody taken this exam yet, any advise, will take in a few months
please advise or if anybody has a Physical Science Book that iStudySmart uses for their class-please let me know
thanks!

I am trying to figure what is the best recommendation for Upper Level credits. I have 21 Uppers left for my degree and not sure what will be best to start. I am doing this through Excelsior. Since this is a Liberal Arts degree, I have alot to choose from. Any subjects to stay away from? Any good enough from IC study alone? I am fairly new to the CLEP thing. Wish I knew about it sooner. Thanks!