A total newb's experience with CLEP/DSST

[Pattie]

I am frequently guilty of viewing the process of testing out of a degree through my own limited perspective. I often forget that others are not attending one of the "big three" and that they may really have an interest in certain subjects and may need the foundational knowledge to succeed in the future.

A good post, Michael, but I take serious issue with the notion that those of us attending one of the "big three" might not have an interest in certain subjects or need foundational knowledge. As a TESC student since 1999, I have, obviously, not been in this to get a degree as quickly as possible without regard to actually mastering material. This was just the best way for me to go about getting my degree. I don't believe that I am alone. I take my education seriously and have used the opportunity presented by TESC to further it because it was the most flexible and cost effective way to do so.