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Why doesn't excelsior take the Eng. comp. w/ essay? I am trying to decide which of the "Big 3" I want to start sending my tests to. I was really leaning toward Excelsior because of the 30 GRE credits, but I don't want to waste my Eng. comp w/ essay CLEP either. If I go with them does this mean that I have to do something else for my English credits?
I am so :confused: ! I really, at least mentally, need a road map I can follow. Preferably something concrete I can write out with a time line and plan . I just don't seem to be able to find a lot of info on the college websites.
I hate to keep asking so many questions, but I want to go the best route and make sure not to waste any time.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Stacey
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Excelsior just doesn't take the Clep English comp, so you will have to take English comp 1 and 2 in seat or online or take Excelsior English exam.
What degree are you thinking about achieving? TESC has the break downs for each degree you are considering so it is a decent guide post for you to follow.
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alleycat Wrote:Excelsior just doesn't take the Clep English comp, so you will have to take English comp 1 and 2 in seat or online or take Excelsior English exam.
Hi Alleycat,
Just a minor clarification... Excelsior actually only requires 3 credits of English Comp, so it isn't necessary to take both English Comp 1 AND English Comp 2 (unless you choose to do so).
TESC, on the other hand, does require both English Comp 1 and English Comp 2, but accepts CLEP English Comp with essay (or Freshman College Comp with essay) in fulfillment of ALL 6 necessary credits.
Hope that helps,
Snazzlefrag
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I felt the same way in the beginning. You don't need to choose yet; your credits are safe and can be applied to any school later. Also, Charter Oak will take your Eng. Comp CLEP and GRE too.
photomom4 Wrote:Why doesn't excelsior take the Eng. comp. w/ essay? I am trying to decide which of the "Big 3" I want to start sending my tests to. I was really leaning toward Excelsior because of the 30 GRE credits, but I don't want to waste my Eng. comp w/ essay CLEP either. If I go with them does this mean that I have to do something else for my English credits?
I am so :confused: ! I really, at least mentally, need a road map I can follow. Preferably something concrete I can write out with a time line and plan . I just don't seem to be able to find a lot of info on the college websites.
I hate to keep asking so many questions, but I want to go the best route and make sure not to waste any time.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Stacey
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