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Thanks for the advice - shall - 07-05-2017

I just want to say thanks to everyone on the forum. I began trolling this site a couple of months ago and decided to stop what I was doing and give testing a try. I wrapped up my last two over priced, slow, university courses. Then tried a few of the free courses that were mentioned on the forum. Then tried a DSST. I work full time but became obsessed with challenging these tests. I can’t believe how many credits I have accumulated in a just a couple of weeks (45 credits in 40 days). I just need the capstone to finish. I will leave by saying what everybody else says. If you are on the fence about testing out, just go for it.

Civil War Reconstruction – 435 (7/05/17)
History of the Soviet Union - 434 (7/01/2017)
A History of the Vietnam War - 462 (6/24/2017)
Introduction to Sociology - 59 (6/19/2017)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature - 58 (6/12/2017)
Substance Abuse - 445 (6/18/2017)
Introduction to Law Enforcement - 460 (6/03/17)
Criminal Justice - 470 (5/30/17)
TEEX
Sophia Team Building
The Institutes Ethics Course

Thanks for the advice - davewill - 07-05-2017

Awesome!!!! I wonder how many silent success stories are hiding out there. So, what are you getting your degree in?

Thanks for the advice - bjcheung77 - 07-06-2017

davewill Wrote:Awesome!!!! I wonder how many silent success stories are hiding out there. So, what are you getting your degree in?

There are a few, haha. They just popup up saying "Thank you" and they're gone. I've read a couple in the last week alone.
Even if they don't do so, we know there are a few who mention DegreeInfo/DegreeForum for advice (Saylor actually has a link).

Thanks for the advice - cookderosa - 07-06-2017

shall Wrote:I just want to say thanks to everyone on the forum. I began trolling this site a couple of months ago and decided to stop what I was doing and give testing a try. I wrapped up my last two over priced, slow, university courses. Then tried a few of the free courses that were mentioned on the forum. Then tried a DSST. I work full time but became obsessed with challenging these tests. I can’t believe how many credits I have accumulated in a just a couple of weeks (45 credits in 40 days). I just need the capstone to finish. I will leave by saying what everybody else says. If you are on the fence about testing out, just go for it.

Civil War Reconstruction – 435 (7/05/17)
History of the Soviet Union - 434 (7/01/2017)
A History of the Vietnam War - 462 (6/24/2017)
Introduction to Sociology - 59 (6/19/2017)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature - 58 (6/12/2017)
Substance Abuse - 445 (6/18/2017)
Introduction to Law Enforcement - 460 (6/03/17)
Criminal Justice - 470 (5/30/17)
TEEX
Sophia Team Building
The Institutes Ethics Course

SO GLAD to hear the forum lit your fire!!! Way to go!! I can SO relate. It's life changing here. Wink

Thanks for the advice - bricabrac - 07-06-2017

Impressive work in a mere 40 days!! Congratulations on being one course away from the finish line!

Thanks for the advice - Life Long Learning - 07-06-2017

Very cool!cheersmate

What degree?

shall Wrote:I just want to say thanks to everyone on the forum. I began trolling this site a couple of months ago and decided to stop what I was doing and give testing a try. I wrapped up my last two over priced, slow, university courses. Then tried a few of the free courses that were mentioned on the forum. Then tried a DSST. I work full time but became obsessed with challenging these tests. I can’t believe how many credits I have accumulated in a just a couple of weeks (45 credits in 40 days). I just need the capstone to finish. I will leave by saying what everybody else says. If you are on the fence about testing out, just go for it.

Civil War Reconstruction – 435 (7/05/17)
History of the Soviet Union - 434 (7/01/2017)
A History of the Vietnam War - 462 (6/24/2017)
Introduction to Sociology - 59 (6/19/2017)
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature - 58 (6/12/2017)
Substance Abuse - 445 (6/18/2017)
Introduction to Law Enforcement - 460 (6/03/17)
Criminal Justice - 470 (5/30/17)
TEEX
Sophia Team Building
The Institutes Ethics Course


Thanks for the advice - shall - 07-06-2017

I guess I should have mentioned my degree, TESU BALS. It seemed to be the most direct route for a degree. I may shoot for a business degree at some point just for sport. I really don't have a need but I have enjoyed the challenge. I didn't feel like I was learning through traditional means. By testing out, I had to learn every aspect of the topic on my own. Between using the forum and my own determination, I was able to tackle every test. Thanks again!

Thanks for the advice - jessikalauren - 07-06-2017

shall Wrote:I guess I should have mentioned my degree, TESU BALS. It seemed to be the most direct route for a degree. I may shoot for a business degree at some point just for sport. I really don't have a need but I have enjoyed the challenge. I didn't feel like I was learning through traditional means. By testing out, I had to learn every aspect of the topic on my own. Between using the forum and my own determination, I was able to tackle every test. Thanks again!

So cool! My favorite part is your "just for sport" comment - I was resolved I'd navigate life without a degree and now I'm nearly finished with my BS and ready to jump into my MBA in a few months. 90%+ of this is thanks to this forum alone!

Thanks for the advice - jessikalauren - 07-06-2017

bjcheung77 Wrote:Even if they don't do so, we know there are a few who mention DegreeInfo/DegreeForum for advice (Saylor actually has a link).

I've mentioned this forum to a number of people - Reddit, Facebook, IRL. Such a great resource. Thanks again, folks!

Thanks for the advice - Thorne - 07-07-2017

jessikalauren Wrote:...jump into my MBA in a few months. 90%+ of this is thanks to this forum alone!

Where are you planning your MBA?