How do I take a TECEP?

[burbuja0512]

Hi,

On my new concentration plan, I have added a TECEP for sales managment. I've been in sales my entire career, so it should be a great test. Only problem - I can't figure out how to schedule this. I created an ID at ProctorU, but they didn't give me an option to select COSC.

Yikes! How do non-TESC students take TECEPS?

Thanks!

[skyfall123]

Yikes! How do non-TESC students take TECEPS?

You can't take a TECEP through ProctorU (yet) They are still pencil and paper exams that must be sent to a local proctor that you must get approved in advance.

TECEP info including registration information here Thomas Edison State College | Testing (TECEPÂ)

[burbuja0512]

This looks complicated... so basically, I need to find someone to proctor the test or fly out to New Jersey.

How easy is it to find someone to proctor? I know that the test center I go to states on their site that they do not proctor other school's exams.

Would love to hear everyone's experience with this.

[skyfall123]

Not complicated. Don't fly anywhere. Proctors can include college testing centers (try your local Community College or University testing center).

[burbuja0512]

Not complicated. Don't fly anywhere. Proctors can include college testing centers (try your local Community College or University testing center).

lol.. I actually just looked through my client list at work to see if I could schedule a business trip in NJ. Since no one is there that needs a visit, I will need to forget that idea.

So, you just call up your local community college and see if they'll agree to proctor?

[burbuja0512]

UPDATE: It took a few phone calls, but I have found a proctor!

FYI - for anyone in the Denver area, Regis will agree to serve as proctor.

Ok.. now I need to figure out how to schedule, but hopefully that is the easy part.

[burbuja0512]

One more update... for you non-TESC students out there, I don't recommend taking many TECEP's. I just realized it will cost $177 per credit to take. :ack:

WOW... if I didn't have such a strong sales background I REALLY would look for a different UL credit option. The books to study cost 30 bucks USED + almost $600 bucks to take this test + proctor fee.. omg this is $$$$$$$$$$

[NAP]

I'm glad you found a proctor already. Someone on the forum mentioned being able to get one for free at their local library.

[Lindagerr]

Local libraries usually offer free proctors for TECEP test. If I were you I would not pay for the specific book recommended, I think somehow TESC gets something from that. I took a couple of TECEP's and any book that covers the subject will be fine, especially if you have prior knowledge. TECEP's are usually not any harder than DSST maybe a little harder than CLEP and not as hard as ECE. I hope this comparison helps. Of course this is just IMHO

[burbuja0512]

Thanks so much for the info. I like the library idea. I'm still not sure about buying the text. There are only three posts in the specific feedback area about this TECEP. One user posted a spreadsheet of terms, and I knew most of them on the sheet. I think I need to pay a visit to the library to check for books as well.. this is getting so expensive!