sdobis Wrote:I was really just looking for these stats for my own reading enjoyment and for personal insights of others. I don't replace other people's opinions for my own. No, I haven't taken any tests. My son is the one testing. Right now he is working through the FEMA tests, and I am planning out a study schedule for his first CLEP-US History I. As a homeschooling momma and my son's guidance counselor, I want to be as informed as possible to help him in this journey. Thanks!
Knowing how many home school parents are on here, the following will be unpopular. I truly hate seeing so many home school parents putting their kids through TESC/ECE/COSC to graduate them at home. Don't get me wrong, I plan on having my daughter take CLEP/AP/DSST exams to save some money and get her ahead; but I definitely will be encouraging her to maximize her education to better prepare her for the future.
The big 3 are intended for adult learners looking to "check a box". There are no internships, work/study, research opportunities and these degrees help mid-career adults with experience get that promotion/new job etc.
As an employer, even if the student's parents adjusted their child well, I would have doubts about such a candidate. What does this graduate offer to a prospective employer? CLEPS are knowledge/effort equivalent to a C student (even with a high score); very little writing, original research and vigor (we can all admit this). This person will also be handicapped on their graduate school prospects. A tier 3 online-school, little to no graded credits, no vigor (FEMA?), most likely zero recommendations from professors, no TA experience, etc...
In addition, why did your son not create an account on here and have him conduct his own research/plan his own degree? I think it’s great seeing all these bright kids on the forum planning/conducting their own education.
I don't question the proposed effectiveness or ineffectiveness of home schooling, home-schooled kids are usually intelligent and respectful individuals. You worked so hard to provide the best for your child, why handicap them at such a pivotal point in their lives?
CLEPS Passed: 10 DSST Passed: 11 TECEPS: 1
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
PrLoko-isms
Don't waste time by trying to save time. The only sure way to complete your degree is to knock out credits quickly and efficiently.
Don't let easiness bite you in the rear. Know your endgame (where you want to be) and plan backward from there. Your education is a means to an end.
Be honest professionally, socially and academically. There are people (especially little ones) who look up to you and they're going by your example.
Be proud. Whether you're an Engineer or Fast Food worker, there is honor and dignity in hard work.
Picking on people weaker than you only proves that you are a weak person.
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