CLEP, DANTES, EXCELSIOR, Non-Military?

[BMWGuinness]

Thanks to Shotojuku for pointing me to this forum, might be exactly what I need.

I have a few questions.

If I'm non-military, can I qualify for DANTES?
Can I take the CLEP and other tests BEFORE signing up with Excelsior?
Someone mentioned Certifications will transfer, but I could not find anything on their site, can that be confirmed?


I reposted from a different forum in quotes some more information.

Best course of action?

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

After reading BAin4weeks, my eyes have opened to different available possibilities.

I would ask your guidance on my situation.

My best friend and I live together, and have decided we want to pursue our degrees together.

We have seperate college backgrounds.

I have completed several Community College courses and Computer Certification Experience (Comptia A+, Network+, i-net+, CIW, MCP NT4/2000, MCSE NT4/2000, MCDBA NT4, 2000)

He has completed some Community College Courses, some University Courses, and has completed 2 years at DeVry University.

I have no military background.

He is a Military Vet who was Medically Discharged.


Our background is in Computers, we are looking to complete an AA Degree or equivalent and complete a BA or BS (preferred Computers or Business)

What is the best course of action to go about completing an AA/AS and BA/BS.

Is Excelsior College the way to go?

We are not pressed for time, but would like to take 1 exam per day.

Thanks!

BMWGuinness

Thanks for taking the time to read this

[skyfall123]

Yes to the first two questions.

Here is the Excelsior link that shows credit for certifications. https://www.excelsior.edu/portal/page?_p...ema=PORTAL

Excelsior offers both seperate IT/Technology and Business degrees as well as a Business MIS degree.

With credit for your certs, you are already well on your way.

[skyfall123]

Credit for certifications from Thomas Edison State College

Thomas Edison State College | Other Licenses and Certifications

[BMWGuinness]

Interesting,

I wonder if I could possibly get more credit because I got my NT4 MCSE and then got my 2000 MCSE seperately meaning additional testing.

I will call Excelsior tomorrow as it looks like they accept Comptia as well, though I did not see CIW.

I wonder which program I'll be closest to completing with my transfer credits, etc.