CSU and compulsive Essay/Research papers

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No, many who attend the "Big 3" schools do "test outs" and minimize the papers needed. Especially if you're doing a more general degree and have more flexibility when choosing classes to take. The "test out" courses are usually ACE courses, so you typically need to attend a school that takes ACE alternative credits. Test out courses are often from Study.com and Straighterline.