I plan on majoring in Business at Excelsior. Like many in this forum, I am stressing over the College Algebra exam. I WAS good in math in high school - 20 years ago. On my practice tests I am actually doing better with the algebraic portion than some of the basic math - adding fractions, etc. I decided to study for the College Mathematics test to brush up on some of my more basic skills. If I take the CLEP for College Mathematics and the College Algebra CLEP, will I get credit for both? Or would Excelsior consider them similar enough to be duplicates? The only thread I found involved a person who had actual courses along with the tests. I don't have an advisor yet - I'm trying to collect as many credits as possible before enrolling to make sure I can finish within one year.

Thanks!

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Completed Associate's Degree in Business at Excelsior in August 2007
Already at work on the Bachelor's!

AM,

Yes, I do believe that you would get credit for both: CLEP College Algebra would get applied against the Pre-Calc requirement, and CLEP College Math would get applied towards your "Remaining Arts & Sciences" requirement.

The reason I believe this is true is because I took an Intermediate Algebra class in 1984 , and Excelsior applied the 4 credits I'd received towards Natural Sciences/Maths. So I don't see why this would be any different for you, even though you got your credits by exam and not a class.

Tell you what....I'll send an online note to the Business advisors through the Excelsior website and ask them and get back to you, okay?

JoAnne

According to the Business Degree Guide I have, you would receive credit for both exams. The caveat that Excelsior has, is that you can earn a maximum of 6 credits in math that are less than pre-calculus. So, you will be fine.

I am also studying for the college algebra exam. I am using the REA book, I am using the West Texas site which gives free tutorials, and I am using a textbook entitled, "Introductory and Intermediate Algebra" by Bittenger. I seem to be absorbing the material quickly and scored a 58 on my first REA practice exam. I am thinking the college algebra exam is doable! At least I hope so...LOL>

Thanks for the info & best of luck on your test!

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Completed Associate's Degree in Business at Excelsior in August 2007
Already at work on the Bachelor's!