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CLEP, DANTES, EXCELSIOR, Non-Military? - BMWGuinness - 11-27-2007
Thanks to Shotojuku for pointing me to this forum, might be exactly what I need.
I have a few questions.
If I'm non-military, can I qualify for DANTES?
Can I take the CLEP and other tests BEFORE signing up with Excelsior?
Someone mentioned Certifications will transfer, but I could not find anything on their site, can that be confirmed?
I reposted from a different forum in quotes some more information.
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After reading BAin4weeks, my eyes have opened to different available possibilities.
I would ask your guidance on my situation.
My best friend and I live together, and have decided we want to pursue our degrees together.
We have seperate college backgrounds.
I have completed several Community College courses and Computer Certification Experience (Comptia A+, Network+, i-net+, CIW, MCP NT4/2000, MCSE NT4/2000, MCDBA NT4, 2000)
He has completed some Community College Courses, some University Courses, and has completed 2 years at DeVry University.
I have no military background.
He is a Military Vet who was Medically Discharged.
Our background is in Computers, we are looking to complete an AA Degree or equivalent and complete a BA or BS (preferred Computers or Business)
What is the best course of action to go about completing an AA/AS and BA/BS.
Is Excelsior College the way to go?
We are not pressed for time, but would like to take 1 exam per day.
Thanks!
BMWGuinness
Thanks for taking the time to read this
CLEP, DANTES, EXCELSIOR, Non-Military? - skyfall123 - 11-27-2007
Yes to the first two questions.
Here is the Excelsior link that shows credit for certifications. https://www.excelsior.edu/portal/page?_pageid=57,582987&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
Excelsior offers both seperate IT/Technology and Business degrees as well as a Business MIS degree.
With credit for your certs, you are already well on your way.
CLEP, DANTES, EXCELSIOR, Non-Military? - skyfall123 - 11-27-2007
Credit for certifications from Thomas Edison State College
Thomas Edison State College | Other Licenses and Certifications
CLEP, DANTES, EXCELSIOR, Non-Military? - BMWGuinness - 11-27-2007
Interesting,
I wonder if I could possibly get more credit because I got my NT4 MCSE and then got my 2000 MCSE seperately meaning additional testing.
I will call Excelsior tomorrow as it looks like they accept Comptia as well, though I did not see CIW.
I wonder which program I'll be closest to completing with my transfer credits, etc.