05-22-2008, 09:39 AM
Quote:Inwe
I thought I had read somewhere that either CLEP or Dantes had age restrictions am I wrong? Did you graduate High School or GED?
I have an 18 year old son who may not be graduating HS next month, I was talking to him today about testing out of some exams. He is very bright got great marks on SAT, he just doesn't like doing homework and he hates getting up early. Would you recommend testing out over B & M? I feel that testing out of basic courses is fine, but at 18 you should be enjoying the college experience with other students your age.
Lindagerr,
There is no age restriction on CLEP/DSST testing. The only requirement is that you have a state issued ID. In terms of graduating I will be graduating in a home school ceremony at the end of this month, but since I have already completed all of the requirements for a high school diploma in my state I have been accepted at TESC. In terms of your son, it sounds like he would be able to test out of a degree if he wanted to. For me it was the best choice for several reasons a) it was significantly cheaper than a B&M school (my degree will end up costing under ten thousand) b) since I have been home shooled since Kindergarten I am used to self study. If you are concerned about him "missing the college experience" he could always take some classes at your local community college. I was smiling when I read the part about homework and sleeping late. hilarious I absolutely despise homework and am not a morning person! That's another great thing about testing is that you can study anwhere, anytime, and virtually anyway you want.
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