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I think they are counting anyone who tests out with prior knowledge.
We go farther and do it faster... and don't drop out as much as the typical student:
Quote:Research from Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) shows that among adult students, graduation rates are two and a half times higher for students with PLA credit.
The study also found that PLA students of all ages complete higher level degrees and at a faster rate than non-PLA students.
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http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/co...with-plas/
I thought this was interesting.
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They should also have asked how many total degrees PLA learners have vs. traditional. I'd bet that more PLA graduates have 2 or more degrees than traditional students do.
(I know I'm seriously considering getting an extra degree, assuming all goes well.)
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I don't really plan to get an 'extra', but getting the initial one has demonstrated to me I can absolutely do a masters next... cost, with time a lazy second being really the only bar to entry, at least for me.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Thomas Edison State University 2018
Cert in Emergency Management - Three Rivers CC 2017
Cert in Basic Police Ed - Walters State CC 1996
Current Goal: new job
Working on: securing funding I don't have to pay back for a Masters.
Up Next: Toying with Masters Programs
Finished: First Degree
Older Experience with: PLA / Portfolios, RPNow, Proctor U, ACE, NCCRS, DAVAR Academy (formerly Tor), Straighterline, TESU, Ed4Credit, Study.com, The Institutes, Kaplan, ALEKS, FEMA IS, NFA IS, brick & mortar community colleges, LOTS of vocational schools...
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(03-17-2018, 11:44 AM)rachel83az Wrote: I'd bet that more PLA graduates have 2 or more degrees than traditional students do.
(I know I'm seriously considering getting an extra degree, assuming all goes well.)
It takes 2 extra degrees to join the DF degree hoarder club
