Mixture of CLEP/Traditional Classes

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Yeah, I know what you mean. The college I attend is pretty strict on transfer credits and CLEP. The ywill allow up to 30 credits from CLEP and 60 transfer credits (must include CLEP credits). I need a total of 126 credits to complete my BS in Management Information Systems. I will get most from traditional classroom instruction, and community college transfer credits, but still need 19 elective credits that I am hoping to get from CLEP.

Thanks for the replies. I think that studying for 2-3 hours, 3-4 times a week will work for me. I have already taken one DANTES exam and passed (Finance), I am somewhat familiar with it.

Thanks again for all of the replies...

Hi B2Manley,

Welcome to the board,

I think the "30 credits from CLEP (and similar exams)" policy is fairly normal for most schools. Most schools allow about 90 credits in total transfer (ie, 30 credit in-house requirement), so your school is a little on the low side in that respect.

However, even if you end up getting 30 credits of general education requirements taken care of this way, you will be well ahead of the game. It's definitely a worthwhile investment of your time and money.

It seems MOST schools allow at least some credits to be earned via CLEP/DANTES etc. MANY even do the testing right on their own campus. But not many schools actually publicize this option. Every class you test out of means less income for the school, so it makes sense that most schools would desire to keep this option on the down low.

You have stumbled upon a very well-kept "secret".

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you as you progress in your studies.

Best of luck to you in ALL your exams,
Snazzlefrag