Crippling self doubt! (aka starting college at 40!)

[rvm]

Aleks is most effective when you already know the material.  When you are at that stage, you can take the Aleks pre-assessment and if you score at least 70%, you will get credit for the entire course - without taking the course.  That one pre-assessment can be taken without time restraints.  Take as long as you want or go as rapidly as you want because there is no proctor and you either understand it or you don't. [...]

FYI, ALEKS changed the process their ACE credit courses a few months back when they most recently renewed their ACE recommendation. The new process is:

1. Take your initial assessment to get your starting percentage.
   
2. If you achieve a 70% or better score on the initial assessment, or subsequently score a 70% or better on a knowledge check, you are then prompted to take a second "ACE knowledge check".
   
3. The ACE knowledge check requires the use of a specific "lockdown browser" (which creates a semi-proctored environment so you can't use your computer to look up the formulas or use online calculators) and is time-limited (2 or 3 hours is the limit as I recall). If you pass the ACE knowledge check with a 70% or better within the time limit, then you can submit the request for credit via ACE.
   
4. If you score less than 70% on any assessment or knowledge check, you are tutored in the subject areas you are weak in, adding new areas to your pie until you are ready for a new knowledge test.
   

So, expect at least one assessment followed by a second "ACE knowledge check" which is semi-proctored and time-limited.

Thank you Merlin.  Looks like I just barely escaped the "ACE knowledge check", though it wouldn't have mattered for my College Algebra & Trig credits.  Statistics did take quite a bit more time so I lucked out on finishing before Aleks implemented that new policy.  

It's good to know this because I have been recommending Aleks to a few friends.  I want to make sure I'm truthful with them, not mention giving accurate advice here on this forum.