What should I tell all them college students?

[mrs.b]

For the courses I did CLEP or DSST, I've just said that. If that person did not know what that was, I explained the concept. I usually said it is an option to complete a course by studying on my own, then taking what is essentially a final exam that tests knowledge of all the subject matter covered in such a course. Much of the time, they asked why you would do all that work on your own rather than just take the class, and I explain it's $77 for the test that awards three credits if passed, versus $600+ per course plus more time, and they are widely accepted by most state colleges and universities, so it kept student loans to a minimum. That explanation has covered it so far with no askance looks so far. In fact, a few people have come back and asked for more information for themselves or one of their children.