CLEP Forum - CLEP Study - CLEP Testing

rick471 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Freddie

Hello all,

I have a question about getting a degree mostly through CLEP/Dantes tests.

Is it difficult to find the readings to study for the tests?

Programs such as College Plus have students taking a CLEP test every 4 weeks. Do you really feel that you know the subject matter?

If you aren't very good at being a self starter, would you recommend instead, just taking the class through a community college where the book list and readings are scheduled out for you?

Do you miss the learning through discussion?

It seems like I would get the basics of a topic, but I might miss out on topics that aren't covered by tests. That there might not be room for exploration. Is that the case?

What sorts of jobs have people gone on to after securing a degree this way?

Is it lonesome? Do you go stir-crazy?

If you've done College Plus, what are the 5 things you wish you'd known before you'd started?

If you've done College Plus, what are the 5 things you would have done differently?

What recommendations do you have to research this? I'm new and need to understand more.

1. No, there's alot of material online alone that you can use. Check the Exam Specific Threads.

2. CollegePlus! seems legit, but very costly for something you can do on your own with guidance from members on this board. I feel after I study that I know the majority of the information on the individual test.

3. Definitely.

4. I dont miss any form of discussions in class. I like the fact that I can test out of the majority of my classes and save a huge amount of money.

5. Yes. If you want to really know a subject fully, then take the class. Testing out will not get you that, in my opinion.

6. I think your question is too vague. Liberal Arts is not the only degree people are obtaining here. Plus, some people use the bachelor degree to apply for a masters in a different school.

7. No. I dont go to school for social reasons. I just want my degree. Loneliness doesnt factor into the equation.

8 & 9. I havent used CollegePlus. I havent read anything on it on this forum. I'd venture to say most people havent. I dont see the need to pay college type tuition to get your TESC degree when it can be done without CollegePlus. Just my opionion.

Hope this helps.