Process for starting at Thomas Edison or excelsior

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Hello

Do I first enroll then start Clep testing as well as the other testing? My goal is to do mostly direct testing for an accounting degree. ( I have been doing accounting for 20 years). In the meantime I'd like to show a bachelors degree program on my resume so it would be helpful to be enrolled with a target


Thanks for all the feedback in advance!