09-22-2008, 08:32 PM
For starters, get a definitive answer on the DSST question. There are many exams that you are eligible to take and you need to know if you can consider this in your tool bag or not.
As to your Literature dilema:
1) You seem fairly sure that you can pass A&I Literature for 6 credits.
2) If you take it, you pass up on 12 credits because it will bump out American and English Literature.
3) A&I Literature is probably by far the easiest route.
4) The other two Literature allow you to earn more total credits.
Things to consider here are how many credits do you really need? By this, I mean what is the MAX you can earn to complete your degree? Are there other exams that you can still take and reach this MAX?
Whether the answer is yes or no, you need to figure this part out. How many CLEP exams can you get away with in a perfect world?
You also mentioned time being an issue. This is something you also need to figure out. 6 credits are better than none if this woman changes her mind come next week. What are the odds of this happening?
You also said that it does not matter what matter which tests you take because you just need credits. What about FEMA credits? $60 a pop through Fredericks is expensive, BUT if you can use that to fill up your elective credits its good to know. If they tell you no more CLEP, can you take FEMA?
CLEP is definitely the most cost effective way to go in earning credit, but is by no means the only one. If they close the CLEP door, there are other options. FEMA, ALEKS, NFA, Penn Foster, etc.
As to your Literature dilema, I'd say to go optimistic but hedge your bets. Since you can essentially write A&I off as a gimme, take American or English Lit first. If you fail that test, then just take A&I and call it a day. If you pass the American or English Lit, then try and take the other one. You can rest in the fact that you have at the least earned 6 credits, but it also leaves open the option for earning 12.
As to your Literature dilema:
1) You seem fairly sure that you can pass A&I Literature for 6 credits.
2) If you take it, you pass up on 12 credits because it will bump out American and English Literature.
3) A&I Literature is probably by far the easiest route.
4) The other two Literature allow you to earn more total credits.
Things to consider here are how many credits do you really need? By this, I mean what is the MAX you can earn to complete your degree? Are there other exams that you can still take and reach this MAX?
Whether the answer is yes or no, you need to figure this part out. How many CLEP exams can you get away with in a perfect world?
You also mentioned time being an issue. This is something you also need to figure out. 6 credits are better than none if this woman changes her mind come next week. What are the odds of this happening?
You also said that it does not matter what matter which tests you take because you just need credits. What about FEMA credits? $60 a pop through Fredericks is expensive, BUT if you can use that to fill up your elective credits its good to know. If they tell you no more CLEP, can you take FEMA?
CLEP is definitely the most cost effective way to go in earning credit, but is by no means the only one. If they close the CLEP door, there are other options. FEMA, ALEKS, NFA, Penn Foster, etc.
As to your Literature dilema, I'd say to go optimistic but hedge your bets. Since you can essentially write A&I off as a gimme, take American or English Lit first. If you fail that test, then just take A&I and call it a day. If you pass the American or English Lit, then try and take the other one. You can rest in the fact that you have at the least earned 6 credits, but it also leaves open the option for earning 12.
[SIZE="1"]CLEP exams passed:
Management, Accounting, Marketing, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics
DSST exams passed:
Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Management Information Systems
Earned:
B.A. in Business Administration: Technology Management from Saint Leo University
M.S. in Leadership: Business Ethics from Duquesne University [/SIZE]
Management, Accounting, Marketing, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics
DSST exams passed:
Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Management Information Systems
Earned:
B.A. in Business Administration: Technology Management from Saint Leo University
M.S. in Leadership: Business Ethics from Duquesne University [/SIZE]
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