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Originally Posted by teststudent
I have transferred my previous college credits, got an evaluation and learned that I am 21 upper units away from completing a degree.
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My last job has just ended and instead of job hunting, I think this may be a good time to get this degree finished. The advantage is that I have more free time to study, however since I am not working, every week that goes by is costing me lost salary.
Any advice on the best exams or courses to take to quickly whip out the 21 required units and Arts & Sciences depth requirement?
I'm not sure trying to complete 21 units of upper level courses in 1 semester is wise even when not working, however at least I'll know I'll be provided with everything needed to pass from the provided textbooks and course materials.
Is learning the material needed to pass the credit by examination from scratch faster than taking courses?
I know some people have passed many exams with little or no study, but they had prior experience with the material which I do not have.
Should I enroll for 1 exam at a time and complete it before enrolling for the next?
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You can do this.
I took the DANTES (similar to clep) Astronomy exam with only 2 1/2 hours of study the night before. I had no previous astronomy study of any kind and passed with a score which gave me an "A" at Excelsior.
You can do it. I also took the Spanish CLEP and got 12 units for it.
Don't forget to check with your advisor on what requirements you need for the depth. It is 12 units by itself. You can likely complete all of those while completing your upper division courses. dual credit.
As for your other question. Yes, you can learn the basic info necessary to pass an exam much faster than actually taking the class.
My most recent test was Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union. A 16 week college level course would get you the same 3 credits and a letter grade. I studied in the evening a few hours a day for 3 weeks and passed the test in 1 hour. Got a score that llowed me to get a "B" grade at Excelsior.
I recommend using the Instantcert course to do this. It makes it very easy.
you can do it.
