The GRE. The only thing more nerve-wracking than the ACT or SAT seems to be the GRE. But I have a secret for you… it will be okay, you will be fine, it is really not that bad. Study hard, study well, and knock that test out of the park. I used two books in…
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Uncommon Education: A StraighterLine Review
StraighterLine 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Distance learning is a fairly new, but quickly growing, method earning your college education.  Obviously CLEP exams and DSST exams are some of the more typical routes for earning distance credit, but the college scene is changing rapidly and there are some new and exciting methods now available.  There are typically two walls…
Skills for College Students
Skills for College Students:Â Reading, Writing, and Keyboarding There are several skills that everyone should learn. Â Not only will they help you succeed in school, they can help you be successful in the rest of your “normal” life. Â Having these skills not only allows you to study and communicate effectively, they can help prove to prospective…
3 Books for the American Government CLEP
In honor of November 4, 2014 – otherwise known as Election Day – let’s talk about the American Government CLEP. Â Are you about to go take the American Government CLEP? Â Well, you only need 3 books on your shelf, and you are ready to study! CLEP Official Study Guide – This book has one practice…
Why You Need to Fail
Okay everyone, I’m getting my blogs up and running again! Â I’ve got life *somewhat* scheduled and planned out… and I’ve got some blog post ideas sketched out and ready to go. With that said… Why You Need to Fail. Everyone should fail at least one thing in your life. Â You need to mess up, drop…
12/50 Skills to Learn Before You Graduate
I’m fascinated with lists and things in rows.  I love lists of things to learn and do.  I have a list of books to read, a list of books I’ve already read, a list of things to do in life, and a list of CLEPs to finish.  🙂 Last week I stumbled upon this article…
Managing Summer!
“Bees will buzz, kids will blow dandelion fuzz” Olaf in Disney’s Frozen As summer days grow longer and warmer, it becomes more and more tempting to let school and work slide for awhile. Â Colleges and schools are out, the sun is shining, and it’s time to get outside! Â But if you’re like me, there are…
How I Pass CLEPs
I have taken quite a few CLEPs and, with the exception of Macroeconomics last spring, I have passed them all. Â When I share that with people, they usually want to know how I pass that many tests. Â And to be perfectly honest, it is nothing that I do. Â It is totally the Lord and…
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…
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…