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[TMW2010]

Actually, this statement refers to the amount of time you have after you pay for the exam to take it. You register for the exam and practice exam then pay. You will have access to the practice exam within usually a day. I usually wait 2 days after payment to try to schedule the exam. Pearson Vue gets very busy and will book up quickly, so I recommend you schedule the exam right away. Just book it out as far you think you will need. You can always change it if you need to. The practice exams are worth the $65. I used them for several exams and found them extremely helpful. All of this info is directly related to the Excelsior exams. For the DSST and CLEP exams you can schedule these prior to payment. You pay the day of the exam. These are scheduled through various settings. Just go on their websites to find locations. These you usually have to schedule over the phone. I'm glad you are finding some helpful info here.

Oh, cool.. That makes even more sense...

Now if they'll only come up with tests to get grad level credit..

(That would be exremely dangerous, but I'd love it.)