05-19-2013, 08:50 AM
Hi, i don't live in the USA- but i came to know about Excelsior & TESC Degrees recently- and about CLEP, DSST, Uexcel, Excelsior and TECEP tests.
I've also came to know more about Straighterline yesterday.
As an adult learner with lot of experience and life background- this is really very good for me as i can complete my degree much faster and at a pace suitable for me. However after researching more about the above- it got more complicated...
To start with i want to accomplish a Bachelor degree in Business or preferably Marketing. Like anyone else my prime objectives are 1- to prioritize a college degree (where i did feel that Excelsior or TESC are the closest options); and more importantly- 2- to save on College cost and time as much as i can. In other words- get the most from tests before taking a small proportion of credit
So I don't know know what to take for a those subjects i should study- say the General ones or the specialized ones- shall i take CLEP? DSST or Straighterline?
Another issue i faced- is that when reviewing study material for any of the above- there is inconsistent student reviews on Amazon on the study resources or guides. Some say they aren't enough- some say they are just enough to pass. On other extremes- Uexcel test perp or Exceslior prep- are very expensive; and whatever has been saved in taking these tests is been utilized for textbooks.
So- going back to the study guide reviews what if i don't like to be at the thin line between passing and failing- what if i want to review the topic more not just practicing the exam.
I cannot set a study plan, based on study materials, estimated cost and time for myself as i don't know who to study with- which exams and the best way to do it.
Or shall i may be first apply to these colleges then work out my way- but still i wouldn't know which Algebra is better - CLEP or DSST or TECEP or Exceslsior?!
Thanks
Yaser
I've also came to know more about Straighterline yesterday.
As an adult learner with lot of experience and life background- this is really very good for me as i can complete my degree much faster and at a pace suitable for me. However after researching more about the above- it got more complicated...
To start with i want to accomplish a Bachelor degree in Business or preferably Marketing. Like anyone else my prime objectives are 1- to prioritize a college degree (where i did feel that Excelsior or TESC are the closest options); and more importantly- 2- to save on College cost and time as much as i can. In other words- get the most from tests before taking a small proportion of credit
So I don't know know what to take for a those subjects i should study- say the General ones or the specialized ones- shall i take CLEP? DSST or Straighterline?
Another issue i faced- is that when reviewing study material for any of the above- there is inconsistent student reviews on Amazon on the study resources or guides. Some say they aren't enough- some say they are just enough to pass. On other extremes- Uexcel test perp or Exceslior prep- are very expensive; and whatever has been saved in taking these tests is been utilized for textbooks.
So- going back to the study guide reviews what if i don't like to be at the thin line between passing and failing- what if i want to review the topic more not just practicing the exam.
I cannot set a study plan, based on study materials, estimated cost and time for myself as i don't know who to study with- which exams and the best way to do it.
Or shall i may be first apply to these colleges then work out my way- but still i wouldn't know which Algebra is better - CLEP or DSST or TECEP or Exceslsior?!
Thanks
Yaser
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