Help Me Stay On-Track

[Tedium]

I think we have all been in that "I'm not sure if I can test out" point. I would encourage you to find one you need, use the exam specific feedback section of InstantCert, and go for it! I'm confident you will do well and once you've done it, it's easier to plan and take more. Some of the exams have corresponding lectures and/or audio you can download and listen to on your commute, on your breaks/lunch (I forced myself to take breaks and lunch when I was studying), etc. That should minimize your impact on your spouse.

As much as I complain about it, my job affords me the opportunity to get in at least several hours of study per shift usually. Because of conflicting schedules, I would never see my fiance if that weren't the case. She wants me to get my degree, but she doesn't really understand when I have to spend time at home doing schoolwork, I guess. I'm not sure what the deal is. Anyway, I highly suggest you snatch time when you can. It may not seem like a lot, but it definitely adds up. That's especially doable if you are studying for tests, rather than working on a course with firm deadlines and participation grades. I would also highly recommend that route if possible, especially given the situation with your significant other. Things certainly got more tricky when I ran out of tests to take for my English degree.

Once you get that first pass under your belt, you'll feel a lot better about the whole process. I had to get over some jitters taking my College Composition CLEP recently, because I haven't tested in a while, but I was fine once I got a few questions in.