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new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - vaporubo - 08-11-2014
Hi , I am a new college student. I am planning on testing out the majority of my business degree and would like to know if I should take the tecep in english comp. or the clep? I plan on attending thomas edison two years from now but I am currently enrolled in two courses at my community college. I would like to know what test is better and if there is a way i can test out various subjects without having my credits go to any college until I am ready to enroll in thomas edison. Thanks
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - koenigtv - 08-11-2014
I've never taken a TECEP so I will defer to others, but there is an abundance of CLEP study material out there, some of it for free. But nothing beats InstantCert as the best resource for CLEP prep. :coolgleam:
Check these degree plans to get an idea of what classes you can test out of a for a BSBA from TESC:
http://degreeforum.wikia.com/wiki/Sanantone%27s_BSBA_General_Management
http://almostfreecollege.com
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - vaporubo - 08-11-2014
koenigtv, Hey you are getting the same degree that I am going for. I am noticing that you used straighterline...is that better than testing?
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - vaporubo - 08-11-2014
Hey, I am looking at almost free college and they suggest enrolling in Thomas Edison before you test...How does that work? Cant you do tests and then enroll?
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - smf6824 - 08-11-2014
Clep exams are cheaper. Do TECEPS after you enroll to take advantage of the per credit tuition plan (you should only have to do 7 teceps).
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - koenigtv - 08-11-2014
vaporubo Wrote:koenigtv, Hey you are getting the same degree that I am going for. I am noticing that you used straighterline...is that better than testing?
I used CLEP for the courses that I was confident in passing after studying and using Instancert. I used Straighterline for courses where I needed to "teach myself" the subject, for example accounting :ack: I also used Straighterline for some electives that weren't offered via CLEP. most Straighterline courses can be completed quickly and can be cheaper than CLEP if you carefully plan out your degree and studies. I failed the algebra CLEP and failed again with straighterline. I had to use ALEKS to teach myself and learn algebra. So there are a lot of good and inexpensive options to complete your degree.
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - koenigtv - 08-11-2014
smf6824 Wrote:Clep exams are cheaper. Do TECEPS after you enroll to take advantage of the per credit tuition plan (you should only have to do 7 teceps).
Smf6824 makes an excellent point. Keep this in mind as you plan your budget.
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - defscarlett - 08-11-2014
The user who stated that you will only need 7 TECEPs is incorrect. To take advantage of the per credit tuition plan cheaper option, you must meet a residency requirement of 24 hrs (8, 3cr TECEPs). To stay an enrolled student you would only have to take one TECEP a year. In my personal opinion I would suggest taking the TECEP for English, take another "easy" TECEP next year, and when you're ready to start for real with TESC, you'll already have 2 TECEPs in the hole, as well as be locked in to a degree plan so that any changes with TESC in the next few years won't affect your degree requirements. As far as testing and not sending scores to any school, it's not a problem, just expect to pay a transcript fee from CLEP & DSST at the time you wish to enroll. If you decide to do the per credit tuition plan, you can send your CLEP/DSST scores straight to TESC and they'll hold them while you're an enrolled student at no cost
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - UptonSinclair - 08-11-2014
I prefer CLEP and then DSST based on the fact that they are accepted by many more colleges than TECEP, UExcel, Aleks, and Straighterline.
new student...should i focus on tecep's or clep - vaporubo - 08-11-2014
Wow! I am so glad I found this site. I didn't realize that I could enroll at Thomas Edison at virtually no cost. I am planning on calling them up tomorrow and enrolling. I am currently enrolled at my local community college and will possibly be taking two online courses there this fall. I think I will definitely be completing the English TECEP and maybe a college algebra one this fall. They give you more time than CLEP and you can have study aids with you and also you can do them online. The CLEP tests at my local college are more expensive than the TECEP's at Thomas Edison. My college charges $125 per clep test.