So, you are going to take the ACT? Here’s some information on preparing for it. You have to have photo ID with your first and last name printed on it. You can use your learner’s permit, drivers license or passport. Your ID must be in English and not a duplicate or copy You must have…
Category: Helpful Hints
Relating to People
I bring up this subject a lot, probably because I deal with it a lot. And I think it is extremely relevant. How are we supposed to explain to people about our college experience, and deal with the criticism that inevitably comes our way? When people ask about your college, you inwardly cringe. How much…
Two ways to pass a CLEP!
CLEP Update: My test got moved to tomorrow due to my proctor having to leave town unexpectedly. I’m off to study! Yikes! Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,…
Using My CLEPs
People always complain about CLEP exams. They don’t want to “feel like they just studied for a test”. Somehow we have decided that if you sit through a course for a full semester, you learn more material than if you just study and take the CLEP test. While it is possible to “memorize facts, pass…
Schedule, Schedule, Schedule
If you are studying for your CLEP or DANTES exam, and you are having a hard time concentrating, here is the way to study. Call your test proctor and set a date. It’s as simple as that. With a deadline staring at you, you will be amazed at how study time flies by. 🙂 Speaking…
The New Majority – Helpful Tip
If you are applying for a scholarship (or anything else where you have to give your status as a student), do not choose College Student unless you are a full time student, enrolled in a 2 or 4 year university. If you are CLEPing, taking Distance Courses, a student of CollegePlus, or anything else on…
Marketing CLEP update
Well, I’m still studying for the Principles of Marketing CLEP. I’m scheduled for this Friday at 10:00. Yesterday I scored a 61 on my practice test, which was REALLY good. Supposedly, Marketing is one of the easiest CLEPs, but I think that has a lot to do with what you enjoy doing. For instance, I…
What to do with your CLEP score
With a few exceptions because of essays, all CLEP tests are automatically scored. You walk out of the test room with your score, knowing if you passed or failed. Personally, I find that much more freeing than waiting weeks in limbo – wondering. But what do you do with your score? Do you send it…
How to pass your CLEPs
What should you do the day of your CLEP? Here are 10 tips to make your CLEP test go well! Write down and take the phone number of your proctor. If you get stuck in traffic, or are late for another reason, let her know. A legitimate reason for being late will be much nicer…
Cost Per Credit – or Why You Should CLEP!
Cost Per Credit is the – don’t make this hard – cost you pay per college credit when you take a course (or test out of a course). For instance, at Thomas Edison State College the Cost Per Credit (or the CPC) is $221. Most colleges are much more expensive than that. That’s why it…