I want to schedule an exam thru Prometrics. They ask for a "program identifier" or eligibility ID when you schedule an exam. I cannot remeber if this is a unique number for each registration or something common to all exams. Does anyone know what this id number is- or do I have to wait to recieve the eligibility to test letter via snail mail? I want to get this test scheduled prior to the swith from Prometrics to Vue.

I go over all the IC flashcards, read all the info, no matter if I got the answer correct. If I missed it, I retype the answer in.

Do you wait until you can answer all the flash card questions correctly, or do you count on recognition and visual memory to take you through the exam successfully?

I am getting most of the flash card questions correct, in prep for Humanities, and the ones I miss, make me slap my forehead, and say "Duh". :o

Basically, I wondered if most people take the test when they get all the answers correct on IC? I have seen a few post who said they ran through the cards once and then took an exam....?

Thanks
CT

I was studying the DSM III R which is the Diagnostic Manual for Mental Health Problems (I'm not crazy or bored, but studying Abnormal Psych) and wouldn't you believe it, there's an actual disability that relates to all of us Math challenged people.

Dyscalculia is a term referring to a wide range of life-long learning disabilities involving math. There is no single form of math disability, and difficulties vary from person to person and affect people differently in school and throughout life.

This is real, if you don't believe me just do a Google search.

I have had a serious change of career path in the past couple of weeks. I was getting more and more disenchanted with the thought of law school--I never did want to be a lawyer, but was finding out more and more that the majority of law grads have little choice but to be lawyers. What I've wanted to do for years is write. I love reading, and I love to write. I even like grammar, if that gives you any idea of the type of nerd that I am. So I am going to pursue a career in journalism. It is what I *want* to do.

Anyway, that leads me to my title for this thread. There are only a few credit by examination credits that I can apply toward my major in journalism if I want to get my journalism degree as an undergrad. The other option is to get a "liberal" degree as an undergrad and go for a masters. Both options have their pitfalls. Right now, I'm leaning toward neither, but I wanted to know if anyone has any ideas for inexpensive classes toward a major.

Does anyone know of any cheaper online courses? It seems that many are $400-$500 per course--and those are on the cheaper end. Any other ideas for journalism credits?

Over the past four months, I silently read the discussion board posts on IC as I prepared for my spring semester of intensive CLEP/DSST test-taking. I read posts, took notes on what was said, and heeded the advice of many of the posters on this Web site, and I cannot tell you enough how helpful the information has been (along with the IC flashcards, of course!). Of the eight exams I needed, I passed the first five, and I am waiting to hear back on the three DSST tests that I just took.

Yesterday, I finished my last DSST exam--Civil War and Reconstruction--which means that in just four short months I was able to finish eight exams and, if I passed those last three UD DSSTs, 27 semester units (12 of them upper division units).

I was thrilled when I found out that I could save money on the cost of a college education by taking CLEP and DSST exams. I was also thrilled when I found a university that would accept them all with only minimal residence course requirements and offered online classes as well. Between CLEP/DSST exams, IC, the IC discussion board, and the generous program at my university, I have literally saved thousands of dollars on the cost of my bachelor's degree!

I am looking toward hopefully finishing my bachelor's a semester early (in December). That is, if I passed those three DSSTs I mentioned earlier. However, before I closed out my account at IC, I just wanted to say thanks to IC and to all of you who have taken the time to post your helpful advice in order to assist people like me.

Thanks, everybody!

Excuse my ignorance but...who is authorized to have avatars? Is there some criteria?

Does anyone know if EC & TESC accept college credits from colleges that are not regionally accredited but have a national accreditation? I have about 66 credits from such a college and am hoping that these credits aren't worthless.

Are there other recommended distance learning universities/colleges that would accept credits from a nationally accredited college?

Thanks in advance,

Alaskan

Haven't seen a thread on ECE World Conflicts since 1900 ...soo since I just passed it today, here's my feedback before I forget hilarious


Conflicts:
World War 1 - lots of questions especially on causes
World War 2 - a few questions, most notably on Germany and Hitler. Several questions on Hitler's motives/strategy. Also a couple on european powers breaking up and administering the conquered lands.
Korea - Several questions on Korea, esp. causes and international actions (*** this one was NOT listed on the study guide)
Veitnam - Causes, how it ended
Balkans - lots of questions on the breakup of Yugoslavia, and slobo's motives (one specific question was: which state was the first to break away). Also, know why each state declared independance..ie...cultural reasons, safety
Gulf War - Causes, UN action (also, specific question was: what year did it start?)
Iraq - there were a few questions on Iraq's motives for invading kuwait, and for attacking Iran...and questions about who the US supported, why...and UN action
Cold War - several questions on the cold war, mostly about nuke deterrent, proxy wars, when the cold war ended and why (specific question: what action most closely depicts the end of the cold war? answer was the fall of the berlin wall)
Arab/Israeli - several questions on the different wars, and who signed what treaty and why (specific question: when was the first arab/israeli war? answer: as soon as israel was created)
Pakistan/India - couple questions, mostly on kashmir and nukes (specific questions: which nation gained its independance from pakistan? answer: bangladesh question: why did pakistan start nuke testing?)

Major things to study:
UNITED NATIONS! study basically everything about UN actions, abilities. lots of questions
Treaties - several questions on major treaties and accords like versailles, camp david, oslo, nonproliferation
American Wars/motives - seemed to have alot of questions on specifically american wars/motives (America is the nation that has been involved in the most conflicts in the 1900's)
Political Scientists/writers - there were a LOT of questions on the writings/theories of: Stoessinger, Huntington, Waltz.
Terrorism - causes, why it's easier today (also, NGOs), definition of terrorism
Globalization - a couple questions on impact

Terms to KNOW:

Balance of power
bipolar/multipolar
Collective security
Realism
Liberalism
Marxism


I think that's about what I can remember. The test was almost wholly fact memorization, with a few theoretical scenario questions thrown in (130 questions total). Hope that helps someone, I didn't know much about any of the writers, or half of the terms, but had a basic knowledge of all the conflicts and I looked through the ECE study guide and read "Complete Idiot's guide to World Conflicts". I was also falling asleep during the test, but still managed to pass.

Good luck!

If I pass all my tests (several Dantes still waiting for results) I have about 66 credits right now. I am not enrolled in Excelsior yet but will be very soon. For today I have a French exam scheduled for 12 credits. I want to see if there is a maximum limit of credits they allow me to enroll with (I remember reading that somewhere) or can I still transfer with 78 credits? If there is a limit, I will have to wait taking my French test until after I have enrolled.

Thanks!

Christa

Hi all,

I am planning on taking Dsst Organizational Behavior Soon. Any tips or thoughts????

Thanks!