I would highly recommend an ALEKs math course to anyone. I have been very happy with the system so far (except for that little accreditation problem), but they are accredited now, so I love it. Here are some of the basics of using ALEKs for your math course. ALEKS has many, many courses available. For…
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Resolution 1.1
Remember my New Year’s Resolution? Reach 90 credits (finish my Junior year). So part 1 of that Resolution was finish my ALEKs College Algebra course. To receive college credits from ACE for an ALEKs course, you must be at 70%, or greater, on your course. Well… I took an assessment today and I am…
New Year's Resolution
Every year I take a sheet of notebook and fill it with the goals of the year. Some of them will take a few weeks, others will cover the entire 365 days I’m given. Sometimes I wish it were a leap year so I could claim those extra 24 hours, but other times I know…
This Feels Really Weird!
We have officially moved into the part of the year when you feel like you are in limbo. You now refer to “next year” as “this year”, even though it’s still “next” year. And you start telling people, “well, I guess we’ll see you next year”. It sounds weird to say, but with only 10…
College Composition Modular CLEP… Is there a difference?
Q. Is there a difference between College Composition and College Composition Modular CLEP? A. Yes, there are actually several differences! Timing College Composition: 120 minutes. 50 for the multiple choice, and 70 for the essays. College Composition Modular: 90 minutes. (only multiple choice) Essays College Composition: Two typed, mandatory essays. Prompts created by CollegeBoard. College…
Compostion CLEP – with or without the essay?
Questions: Can you take the Modular CLEP for English, instead of the full CLEP? Will it count as English 102? Can you avoid the essays? Before deciding which test to take, look up your college and see what they accept. For CollegePlus students, or other kids who are going to use Thomas Edison State College,…
Praise the Lord!!!
ALEKs has received accreditation from ACE!!! They found out this morning. I was looking on the ACE website, just to see what was up, and saw they had some ALEKs courses listed. I wrote ALEKs, and they said they were accredited again. For a total list of accredited courses, visit this page on ALEK’s website….
Macro Studying
You know, when I see a question like this on my Macroeconomics exam, I have to wonder. Does the government really want to lower the inflation rate? Just wondering. 🙂
When Does Your Energy SOAR? (Time Management)
Time Management #2 Figure Out When You Work Best Everybody has a time when their energy level soars. Figure out when your mind is the sharpest, and work then. You will get the most out of your effort if you know utilize the time that your thoughts, actions, and emotions are the most stable and…
Economics, Algebra, and Sociology… oh my!
Economics, Algebra, and Sociology… oh my! Macroeconomics CLEP continues to go well. I scored a 66% on my practice test, CollegePlus tells you to go take it when you reach a 60%. I wanted to take it this month, but the Christmas season around this place is crazy and it didn’t fit in the schedule….