Generally Generally, my distance degree is going great. I am no longer pursuing a degree in English (more on that later), so that has set me back some. I had to change the CLEP exams I planned on taking. At this rate I will not be a Junior before the new year (that was one…
Month: October 2012
Prior Learning?
If you have learned nothing prior to taking college classes (or being college age) I am shocked. Everyone has learned something. And almost all that you have learned can be imported into a test and count as college credit. Have you been on a missions trip to Mexico or Germany? CLEP Spanish or German. Have…
Quick College Facts: Thomas Edision State College
Taken from StraighterLine blog: “Thomas Edison has been a part of New Jersey higher education for more than four decades. It’s one of New Jersey’s 12 senior public institutions of higher education, offering associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in more than 100 areas of study. Here are some of the remarkable opportunities that…
Quick College Facts: Liberty Online
Taken from StraighterLine blog: “Liberty Online a unique university with deeply Christian values, has been making the news lately. Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, VA., was founded in 1971 by the late Dr. Jerry Falwell. Dr. Falwell had a vision to make Liberty University is the largest Christian university in the world, and that…
Quick College Facts: Excelsior College
Taken from StraighterLine blog: “Excelsior College is an accredited, nonprofit distance learning institution that focuses on removing obstacles to the educational goals of adult learners. Founded in 1971 and located in Albany, NY, Excelsior is a proven leader in the assessment and validation of student knowledge. It offers efficient and affordable access to degree…
The Hardest CLEPs
Reportedly, theses are the hardest CLEP exams to take. 🙂 I’m proud to say that I have taken one of them (English Literature) and passed with flying colors. Introductory Business Law English Literature American Government General Chemistry
The Hard CLEPs
Calculus Human Growth and Development Principles of Accounting College Algebra General Biology American Literature
Plans for the Blog
With the new month of October it is my goal to implement several changes to the blog that will help make it more informative and helpful. Frequent Captain’s Log posts Informative test breakdowns Interviews with CLEP takers and Distance Learning students Book (and other media) reviews for helpful resources. ‘ Do you have a…
Natural Science CLEP
As I face the last of the 5 General Exams, I am getting stretched in new directions. Atoms, cells, Smooth ER, planets, weather, volcanoes, and genetics. I’m enjoying studying for this exam. I have all my Apologia books and ABeka books with my REA guide and I am ready! Zoology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, and Meteorology…