06-26-2008, 01:55 AM
Hello Linda.
First thing's first. Before your son starts worrying about what CLEPS he's going to take, you need to find out what the local cc's CLEP policies are exactly. Most colleges have their own CLEP policies which may vary tremendously from school to school.
It would not make sense to be picking exams when you don't know what the school will accept or not. First look at the college's CLEP policy. Second, make sure you know what their score requirements are for granting credit (i.e, scores needed to pass for credit above the ACE Score). Third, make sure you know what their maximum allowance for CLEP credits are. For example...at my local cc here in Dayton, OH, they will only accept up to 45 CLEP credits for transfer into a degree program.
Also...it might be beneficial to your son if he has access to this site. I think this site alone would be enough to give your son that extra kick in the pants! I believe once he sees how easy (and quick) it is to earn a degree using CLEP along with InstantCert that he will be transformed with a renewed motivation.
As far as what tests he should take first...I believe I could be of more assistance if I had a general idea of what your son's career interests and degree program choices are. For instance, is your son going to go for his BA or BS right after the local cc? If so...why even bother with the cc in the first place? He can earn an AA (at least) without ever stepping foot in a classroom. And based on what you stated before about the things he loathed about school, CLEP should be a perfect option for your son.
For example...I am going for my BA in Communications through TESC and I'm only 8 exams away from my Associate in Arts Degree. That's 60 credits and I don't have to step foot into one college classroom (local cc included). If that's not motivation enough for your son, I don't know what is!
Sorry for the long post. Get back to me when you can about your sons interests and possible career choices and I can be of more benefit to you. In the meantime...Peace be with you.
From a loyal degree seeker,
Marshall
First thing's first. Before your son starts worrying about what CLEPS he's going to take, you need to find out what the local cc's CLEP policies are exactly. Most colleges have their own CLEP policies which may vary tremendously from school to school.
It would not make sense to be picking exams when you don't know what the school will accept or not. First look at the college's CLEP policy. Second, make sure you know what their score requirements are for granting credit (i.e, scores needed to pass for credit above the ACE Score). Third, make sure you know what their maximum allowance for CLEP credits are. For example...at my local cc here in Dayton, OH, they will only accept up to 45 CLEP credits for transfer into a degree program.
Also...it might be beneficial to your son if he has access to this site. I think this site alone would be enough to give your son that extra kick in the pants! I believe once he sees how easy (and quick) it is to earn a degree using CLEP along with InstantCert that he will be transformed with a renewed motivation.
As far as what tests he should take first...I believe I could be of more assistance if I had a general idea of what your son's career interests and degree program choices are. For instance, is your son going to go for his BA or BS right after the local cc? If so...why even bother with the cc in the first place? He can earn an AA (at least) without ever stepping foot in a classroom. And based on what you stated before about the things he loathed about school, CLEP should be a perfect option for your son.
For example...I am going for my BA in Communications through TESC and I'm only 8 exams away from my Associate in Arts Degree. That's 60 credits and I don't have to step foot into one college classroom (local cc included). If that's not motivation enough for your son, I don't know what is!
Sorry for the long post. Get back to me when you can about your sons interests and possible career choices and I can be of more benefit to you. In the meantime...Peace be with you.
From a loyal degree seeker,
Marshall
Thomas Edison State University (TESU)
Enrolled in BA in Liberal Studies - 105/120 Completed
Associate in Science, Excelsior College
Enrolled in BA in Liberal Studies - 105/120 Completed
Associate in Science, Excelsior College
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