Who can take DSST exams?
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Who can take DSST exams?
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07-10-2013, 05:17 PM
I was wondering whether DSST exams are open to everyone just like Clep is. It seems, though I can't figure out where I read it, that DSST exams can be taken only by military personnel? Is this true? Thanks for your response.
07-10-2013, 05:27 PM
rufusiyamu Wrote:I was wondering whether DSST exams are open to everyone just like Clep is. It seems, though I can't figure out where I read it, that DSST exams can be taken only by military personnel? Is this true? Thanks for your response. Military members get both of them for free and DSST started out as a military option but remains open to all. Visit DSST | Get College Credit for the non-military user portion of their program.
My completed "non-traditional" credits include 27 credits from CLEP, 30 credits from DSST, 6 credits from ALEKS, 19 credits from FEMA courses including PDS, 3 credits from NFA courses, 10 credits from ACE Workplace Training, 3 credits from a TESC TECEP exam, and 3 credits from a TESC PLA course.
07-10-2013, 05:38 PM
cooperalex2004 Wrote:Military members get both of them for free and DSST started out as a military option but remains open to all. Visit DSST | Get College Credit for the non-military user portion of their program. Thank you for your response, cooperalex2004.
07-10-2013, 06:14 PM
It is unfortunate that I hear some academic advisors are telling their students that DSST is only open to the military. It really doesn't help when these professionals do not know the program...
07-13-2013, 01:02 PM
BGSU_Alum_86 Wrote:It is unfortunate that I hear some academic advisors are telling their students that DSST is only open to the military. It really doesn't help when these professionals do not know the program... Amen to that...ignorance is everywhere!
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07-13-2013, 01:50 PM
Side question: is there an age minimum for DSST exams?
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07-13-2013, 01:59 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-13-2013, 02:03 PM by cooperalex2004.)
namwen Wrote:Side question: is there an age minimum for DSST exams? Not that I know of. I remember the registration for CLEP and DSST asking for my education level but that is just for their own records. DSST writes "Adult learners, homeschooled students, and military veterans are also eligible to earn college credits through DSST." For DSST you can read through the test taker guide but I don't think age comes into play for any of the exams: http://getcollegecredit.com/assets/pdf/D...lletin.pdf
My completed "non-traditional" credits include 27 credits from CLEP, 30 credits from DSST, 6 credits from ALEKS, 19 credits from FEMA courses including PDS, 3 credits from NFA courses, 10 credits from ACE Workplace Training, 3 credits from a TESC TECEP exam, and 3 credits from a TESC PLA course.
07-13-2013, 02:46 PM
namwen Wrote:Side question: is there an age minimum for DSST exams? You register for the exam, show up, and take it. You don't bring up your age or ask permission. People who go through life asking permission all the time hear no a lot. You just act like you should be there. If you aren't old enough to drive, that could present a problem. You need to show a photo id that they consider acceptable. A passport is acceptable.
63 CLEP Sociology
75 CLEP U.S. History II 63 CLEP College Algebra 70 CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 68 DSST Technical Writing 72 CLEP U.S. History I 77 CLEP College Mathematics 470 DSST Statistics 53 CLEP College Composition 73 CLEP Biology 54 CLEP Chemistry 77 CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
07-13-2013, 11:22 PM
clep3705 Wrote:You register for the exam, show up, and take it. You don't bring up your age or ask permission. People who go through life asking permission all the time hear no a lot. You just act like you should be there. If you aren't old enough to drive, that could present a problem. You need to show a photo id that they consider acceptable. A passport is acceptable. Lol, thanks. I really do appreciate the advice but you are saying that to the king of not asking permission. I'll pass the info off to my 12 year old that got his Here's to Your Health exam prep book though. He'll appreciate it.
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