11-24-2008, 06:31 PM
dharmachic Wrote:I second Jennifer's assessment. I'm currently taking 4 classes that had various degrees of overlap, but the overlap effect didn't make things easier as I had hoped, because in addition to getting to more advanced topics in your earlier classes, you now have to fit in and get accustomed to your newer classes. But by paring down your life to only the most essential, it's doable. I'm aiming for all A's in my classes, so 4 is probably the most I can take at one time.
Question: have you considered testing out of some courses? Depending on where you're getting your degree, you can get letter grades for certain exams, like DSST Accounting. I tested out for as many courses as I could, that gave me receive letter grades, because I prefer doing that than actual classes, and I believe the subject matter is easier overall. There is benefit to classes, since you feel like you're actually "learning" a subject, but if your goal is to finish as quickly as possible (which it seems to me that it is, judging by your workload), then testing out is a very good solution for you.
Helen
[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Navy"]Hi Helen,
Unfortunately, my college does not provide letter grades for any credit by examination. I am taking Principles of Accounting 1 in class, rather than through testing, because I need the graded credit for the master's program I am applying to next year. Believe me, I would love to test out of it if I could!
To tell you the truth, I have actually learned more from studying for CLEP exams than I have through the traditional class experience. Of course, this may be because I am consistently taking so many classes.
In any case, I have found that I have to actually learn the material in order to pass the CLEP exam - I do not operate well on memory at all! It just seems like I am retaining more through independent study. Maybe this is because I am doing it on my own time, and on my own terms, which just puts me in a better mood to begin with???? [/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]Here is my lineup since January 2008![/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]UP NEXT: Introductory Business Law
Biology 53
Intro to Educational Psychology 63
Principles of Marketing 65
College Algebra 60
Introductory Psychology 70
Human Growth and Development 68
Information Sys. Computer App. 48 OUCH!
Introductory Sociology 66
Principles of Management 70
[B]US History II 56
[B]Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 54 [B][SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
English Composition with Essay 52 [SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
Plus, the 24 credits I've earned at the traditional B&M so far.
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[SIZE="1"]UP NEXT: Introductory Business Law
Biology 53
Intro to Educational Psychology 63
Principles of Marketing 65
College Algebra 60
Introductory Psychology 70
Human Growth and Development 68
Information Sys. Computer App. 48 OUCH!
Introductory Sociology 66
Principles of Management 70
[B]US History II 56
[B]Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 54 [B][SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
English Composition with Essay 52 [SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
Plus, the 24 credits I've earned at the traditional B&M so far.
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[COLOR="Red"]I am graduating in December of 2009!
BS in Human Resources Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota[/COLOR]
[/SIZE][/B][/B][/B][/SIZE]BS in Human Resources Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota[/COLOR]
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