I downloaded the latest Excelsior business catalog and student guide today.

I noticed that alot of the CLEPS which were given grades last year, are no longer graded. e.g. macro/micro economics and american lit.

Since I've enrolled last year, while the old policy was in effect, would I still get grades for these or would they now just be pass/fail?

I've already taken the econ tests (and received grades for them), but wanted to use the american lit as a GPA booster...

Answered my own question with this posting:
http://www.instantcertonline.com/for...ght=grade+clep

I got a "B" on CLEP Microeconomics because I took it last year. I asked Excelsior if they would give me a Pass instead; since it is considered a Pass/Fail exam now.

The answer I got was not only NO, but good-golly gee-willikers NO.

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auminer49r

Completed a B.S. in General Business
at Excelsior College (3.86 GPA)

Left to take:

NOTHING!!!

... But, I'm still sticking around...

Hi Auminer49r,

As your story confirms, it is the date you passed the exam that determines which policy is taken in regards to pass/fail or graded.

This is the same as when they change the cut-off scores for each grade on a specific exam. If you passed an exam back in July of 2001, it is the grading policy that was in effect (for that particular exam) in July of 2001 that would be applied.

Hope that helps,
Snazzlefrag

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My name is Rob
So far, I have earned 139 credits (12 not used).

Excelsior College
- BS Psychology (15 credits - 5 courses/exams to go)
- BS Business (9 credits - 3 courses/exams to go)
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Upcoming: An UL business course of some kind.
In-progress: ENG100 English Comp (PFC)
Most Recently Completed: Tech Math I at PFC.
Exams/Courses Passed To Date (42):
- Courses (3): 1 ECE, 1 CSU, 1 PFC.
- Exams (39): 24 DANTES, 15 CLEP.

then what happens when you you apply to a GRad school that has a minimum GPA requirement?

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Tests taken


Clep - Principles Sociology - 70 - Feb 06
Clep - Analyzing Literature - 62 - Feb 06
Clep - Principles Marketing - 61 - Mar 06
Clep - French Language - 66 - Mar 06
Clep - Principles Management - 71 - Mar 07


back on track.......studying & testing

Hi Bella,

If grad school is in your future, I would strongly recommend you choose DANTES over CLEPs wherever possible. This will create an adequate GPA record for your graduate admissions board to evaluate.

Most schools that want a GPA don't mind if you have pass/fails on your transcript, but will more than likely want to see at least 30 - 60 graded credits on which to evaluate your performance. Some stipulate that you have a certain GPA based on your undergraduate major, or based on the last 30 credits you earned etc.

Thus, it is essential that you research your grad admissions guidelines as early as possible into your undergraduate work so that you don't get blind-sided once you apply for your masters.

Hope that helps,
Snazzlefrag

__________________
My name is Rob
So far, I have earned 139 credits (12 not used).

Excelsior College
- BS Psychology (15 credits - 5 courses/exams to go)
- BS Business (9 credits - 3 courses/exams to go)
____________
Upcoming: An UL business course of some kind.
In-progress: ENG100 English Comp (PFC)
Most Recently Completed: Tech Math I at PFC.
Exams/Courses Passed To Date (42):
- Courses (3): 1 ECE, 1 CSU, 1 PFC.
- Exams (39): 24 DANTES, 15 CLEP.