I just read that Basket Weaver is going for the MS in Psychology from California Coast University like you. I read early on in your masters thread that you were anticipating up to 18 months to complete this, however it appears that you have been at it for only 6 months (Nov.-May) and are 2 courses shy. Are you really about to bust out an MS in a little over 6 months? Did you challenege any of the courses? Please give us the scoop. I will be graduating soon with a BS in Psych from Excelsior and I am intrigued about getting through an MS program like this as quick as possible.

In June 2006 I finally decided to go back to college and take it seriously for once. While I was determined, I thought that my graduation wouldn't happen until late 2008. I needed 60 credits to finish my B.A. In early November I finally got curious enough about CLEP tests to actually see what they were. I figured out that I there were CLEP and DANTES exams for 36 credits of the 60 I needed. Being in the military, they are free for me. I figured I'd attempt to take them all and if I was lucky I might knock off 4 or 5 classes. I even came up with the best case scenario: I'd pass enough exams to graduate in July 2007. That equated to 30 credits. The other 30 of the 60 I needed for residency. Fat chance of that happening, or so I thought.

After passing Principles of Management, Human Resources Management, and Organizational Behavior I realized how sweet of a deal testing could be. I still didn't think I'd pass that many though. I already knew the first three. Next came Statistics and in desperation for some kind of study material I happened upon InstantCert, and this message forum.

All I can say is WOW!!!

The material in the flashcards is second to none in my opinion. Its everything I needed to pass Stats and the remainder of my exams. Yet for as good as InstantCert is, I believe this message board is an even better resource. I wouldn't have kept with it as long as I did without the support of Iwannapass, Inteljustice, ShotoJuku, and Dhlvrsn just to name a few. The pointers, the encouragement, and a thousand other things kept me motivated to finish my "measly" 30 credits; when some of you guys have earned entire degrees.

Yesterday, I passed Microeconomics with a 59. Yesterday I also finished testing out of all the credit I needed to in order to graduate this July.

Thanks to everyone.

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I received word today from Excelsior that I scored a "B" on Social Psychology. This completes my course requirements; Excelsior will send me my diploma next month.

I wanted to express my appreciation to the members of this forum for their constant support and encouragement, and to Steve for cranking out those valuable IC study guides; simply put--without IC, this would not have happened.

Now for the new news, I have decided to follow in Brian's footsteps and am enrolling in California Coast University to earn a Master's of Science in Psychology; I should start my first course next month once Excelsior gives them my degree transcript. It is a good general degree that will work for me as a manager, plus put a few more dollars in my pocket as well.

After all the whining I did about education being a business....there is no end to my hypocrisy.:o It seems my basket weaving days are not yet done
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I just received my transcript evaluation from Excelsior. One course that they say I need that I had not planned for is BUS*350 Principles of Finance. It's under the heading of Managerial Finance or Financial Management.

Does anyone know if there is a CLEP or Dantes Exam that would satisfy this course?

Is there a low cost option to taking the course?

thanks for your help.

I would like to know if there is a standard maximum score for CLEP and/or DANTES tests. The school I will be getting my degree from, Baker College, requires minimum scores ranging from 46 to 50, but what does that come to, percentage-wise? Thanks,

Lynette

Hi everyone,

Well, you can add me to the list of recent college graduates…finally! As a word of encouragement to the rest of the “old folks” out there like me, I thought I’d share my story…

I had previously earned an AA degree in 1979 and then started on my Bachelors degree journey in 1982, taking two night classes each semester while working full-time. I did that for two years, got married and never went back! I had always wanted to finish earning my Bachelors degree, but it seemed like an impossible goal to reach, due to time and money constraints.

So when my boss offered in February 2006 to pay for half of the costs to complete my degree, I jumped at the chance. I promptly enrolled in the online program at Regis University, which a good friend had recommended. I started my first online class in March 2006, and then I learned that I could earn college credits for several required classes through “testing out”. I had never heard of such a thing! I mean….who knew?!!! :eek:

I took my very first CLEP (Principles of Marketing) in April 2006 and couldn’t believe how GREAT it felt to walk away afterwards with 3 college credits! It was right about that time that I discovered InstantCert and started reading all these posts about Excelsior College and how you could earn a Business degree entirely through “testing out”. After taking a few more tests, I decided to enroll with Excelsior College, and I have never looked back!

I started this second phase of my journey with 52 “traditional” credits. Over the last year, I took 8 CLEP exams, 9 DSST exams, 2 ECE exams, 2 TECEP exams and a College Algebra class to complete my Bachelor of Science—General Business. I am now 48 years old and am the only person in my family who has earned a degree. It may have taken me 25 years to get here, but I finally made it! :p

Lastly, I have to say that I would not have been as successful in reaching this goal if it were not for InstantCert and the information, encouragement, and camaraderie I found here in the forums. I would especially like to recognize those IC members who have contributed to my journey in some way…Basket Weaver, ChristaKB, LibreVore, ShotoJuku, SimonTam, Snazzlefrag, and Yutzyj.

Good luck to all of the IC members, and remember…NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAM!!

JoAnne

Hello everyone! I am new to the discussion board, however I have used instant cert for 1 CLEP test so far Intro Sociology and passed with a 52. I am needing 18 more general ed. credits by December 07 to finish my Bachelors degree. My college does not award 6 credits for any exam except Accounting, Biology, and Chemisty, although they do award 3 credits for the rest of the exams. I have satisfied the math requirements with traditional credit, now I need 18 credits divided among the following subject categories, English, Humanities, Social sciences, Physical/Mental Health. Any advice on the easiet exams and what order to take them would be appreciated.
Thanks
griddle

I've got a sibling who's going to take Western Civ II. I took that exam before I found InstantCert. Is the study guide for WCII solid?