Taking CLEP exams without being enrolled in a College?

[LeekyLeek]

Is this a wise thing to do? Basically test out all the general ed classes and then enroll in a college like TESC or COSC?

[Ruddigore]

I've taken six CLEP tests without bein enrolled. You can transfer the credits whenever you like, I believe, as long as you pay what is necessary.

[alissaroot]

Actually, it is a good idea to take CLEP and DSST exams before you enroll if you want to avoid the yearly fee charged by each of the Big Three. But if the yearly fee is not a huge concern then it is better to go ahead and enroll as soon as you can in order to have access to academic advising so that you can be sure you are fulfilling your degree requirements and not taking unnecessary courses or exams.

Most people tend to wait to officially enroll when they are sure they can complete all their exams or courses within one year in order to avoid the fee, but I decided to enroll as soon as I could in order to set an external one year deadline to help motivate me to finish in a timely manner.

[LeekyLeek]

thanks guys.. i feel much better now

[perrik]

Actually, it is a good idea to take CLEP and DSST exams before you enroll if you want to avoid the yearly fee charged by each of the Big Three. But if the yearly fee is not a huge concern then it is better to go ahead and enroll as soon as you can in order to have access to academic advising so that you can be sure you are fulfilling your degree requirements and not taking unnecessary courses or exams.

On the other hand, general ed requirements are pretty universal.

Take 3 humanities exams, 3 social science/history exams (include at least one history exam), 2 natural science exams, and 1 math exam at the level of college algebra or higher. Take English Composition 101 at your local community college, or online from an regionally-accredited institution.

Those 30 credits will fulfill most or all of the general education requirements of any undergraduate program that accepts credit by exam.

[codface]

I haven't applied anywhere yet. I downloaded EC's business catalog and it tells you pretty much what you need to do. I'm working on the general ed's and some of the core stuff.

I figure I'll apply after I earn at least 60 to 70 credits. I still have a ways to go yet. I want to make sure I can finish within a year's time.

[Elizabeth]

I'm taking all the General Ed courses and then enrolling in TESC, where I will be completing my B.A. in Communications around next summer. I think it's a wise idea, considering all the time you could waste in the classroom on just the basics. It's a very straightforward process to transfer the credits you earn from the Collegeboard CLEP database to whichever college/university you choose to enroll in, provided you pay the necessary transfer fees.

[LeekyLeek]

On the other hand, general ed requirements are pretty universal.

Take 3 humanities exams, 3 social science/history exams (include at least one history exam), 2 natural science exams, and 1 math exam at the level of college algebra or higher. Take English Composition 101 at your local community college, or online from an regionally-accredited institution.

Those 30 credits will fulfill most or all of the general education requirements of any undergraduate program that accepts credit by exam.

3 Humanities
*Principles of management
*Humanities
*???

3 Social Science\History
*US History
*Introduction to Sociology
*Principles of Microeconomics


2 Natural Science Exams
*Introduction to Computing
*???

1 College Algebra through Straighterline or LSU independent study

1 English 101 through Straighterline or LSU independent study

+ 35 FEMA Credits

sounds good? where does Spanish II and Public Speaking fall into? General electives?

[alissaroot]

3 Humanities
*Principles of management
*Humanities
*???

3 Social Science\History
*US History
*Introduction to Sociology
*Principles of Microeconomics


2 Natural Science Exams
*Introduction to Computing
*???

1 College Algebra through Straighterline or LSU independent study

1 English 101 through Straighterline or LSU independent study

+ 35 FEMA Credits

sounds good? where does Spanish II and Public Speaking fall into? General electives?

Spanish and Public Speaking are Humanities.

You are limited to 25ish fema credits at TESC, 30 at EC, but COSC may take more depending on your degree program.

If you choose COSC or EC you will also need 1 Information Literacy credit, no matter which program of study you choose.

Principles of Management is Applied Professional/Free Elective, not Humanities.

Introduction to Computing is Applied Professional also. The Algebra through Straighterline will take care of part of your Natural Science/Math requirements. If you choose EC you will need 3 science credits, like biology, geology, environment & humanity. If you choose COSC you will need six science credits covering two areas.

[LeekyLeek]

Spanish and Public Speaking are Humanities.

You are limited to 25ish fema credits at TESC, 30 at EC, but COSC may take more depending on your degree program.

If you choose COSC or EC you will also need 1 Information Literacy credit, no matter which program of study you choose.

Principles of Management is Applied Professional/Free Elective, not Humanities.

Introduction to Computing is Applied Professional also. The Algebra through Straighterline will take care of part of your Natural Science/Math requirements. If you choose EC you will need 3 science credits, like biology, geology, environment & humanity. If you choose COSC you will need six science credits covering two areas.

Alissa is Information Literacy a course you take directly from the school?