CS, IT, or Cyber Security can I test out or go to school for?

[ajs1976]

So I guess my question is simple. I would like to find out my options about if I can test out of stuff like a+, network+, security + and so on? Or is it better to go to school for computer related certificates.

My friend tells me it is better to go to school but what would you guys recommend since you guys seem to be the masters of lifehacks?

My typical advise is to search job boards for the type of job you want, review the requirements, and plan accordingly. I would like my next position to be a senior cyber security position. The jobs ads usually ask for a technical degree, a higher level cert like CISSP, CISM, or CISA, and prefer a masters in infosec or at least some grad classes.

I have been successful with an associates, certs, and experience, but not having a bachelors has limited my opportunities, which is why i'm here and working on a bachelors.