Taking InstantCert to the Big Time

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I agree that the problem may lie with the popularity of CLEP and DSST exams more than with Instantcert itself. No one I know believes me that a degree can be earned this way, or even that they could test out of credits with a few weeks or even days of effort. I stumbled on to this site by way of bain4weeks.com and clepmaniac.com. What most influenced me to join was clepmaniac, because of the testimonial that was there, I'm not sure it's there anymore, though. And most people who read bain4weeks thinks it's somehow a scam or that guy must have already been a friggin genius or something. Plus, the testing fees are expensive for civilians,so many people could not afford to take that many exams in one month.

So, the most convincing thing for me was testimonials, myspace would probably be very helpful in getting testimonials out there. Especially from people who have been out of school a long time. I was so scared I would fail my first CLEP and get discouraged that I took 2 the first day, figuring I'd fail one and pass the other. (I passed both).

Even after one has decided to take the plunge and try a CLEP, it's very difficult to tell which sites are scams and which are really trying to help. I only spend money on instantcert and amazon.com, when I have to order exam guides that are not at my local library. Convincing people to spend money on information is tough, especially considering how much free info is out there. Plus, who didn't see Good Will Hunting? Rather, Good Will Hunting may be a good argument in favor of testing out, actually.

So, linking up with any sites that provide info on CLEPs or DSSTs might ultimately lead others stumbling onto this site, the same way it did me. Increasing the popularity of CLEPs and DSSTs will increase the popularity of this site.