03-18-2009, 12:23 PM
HUGO,
Don't Give Up!
I have completed my degree at Excelsior but have failed a few exams as well. I failed Macroeconomics by 3 ponts. I failed Money and Banking by 1 point and I failed Analyzing and Interpreting Literature miserably. While I did not fail them all in a row, I was dissapointed and felt bad but I used it to motivate myself to study harder the next time and usually made an A on the next test.
You need to make a goal for a degree. Pick an associates or bachelor's that you want to pursue and work on it. TESC, and Excelsior are good schools and you can earn a degree in virtually anything.
Say you wanted a psychology degree you could start the CLEP intro to psychology. Study your IC questions and make sure you can answer 75%+ right before you take the test. The REA guide will help too. After you pass that test take another psychology test so you are grouping.
Grouping is key. Related topics go together and increase your study speed.
I would rather you study for a month and pass perfectly than to study for a week and fail by a point. You can do it but you will have to study enough. memorize the flashcards, checkout textbooks at the library and use the REA books. Only you can determine when you are ready. Once you pass a test you will feel so exhilerated, almost a high and will be inspired to do more. Once you have passed a few exams you will kind of know when to take the test and if you will pass.
You have good support. use this forum and memorize the flashcards and you can make it. Everybody is different and you will find out how to make it. You are doing the right thing by seeking advice. Pick a test in a subject you love and study your butt off.
Ever Upwards,
Aaron
Don't Give Up!
I have completed my degree at Excelsior but have failed a few exams as well. I failed Macroeconomics by 3 ponts. I failed Money and Banking by 1 point and I failed Analyzing and Interpreting Literature miserably. While I did not fail them all in a row, I was dissapointed and felt bad but I used it to motivate myself to study harder the next time and usually made an A on the next test.
You need to make a goal for a degree. Pick an associates or bachelor's that you want to pursue and work on it. TESC, and Excelsior are good schools and you can earn a degree in virtually anything.
Say you wanted a psychology degree you could start the CLEP intro to psychology. Study your IC questions and make sure you can answer 75%+ right before you take the test. The REA guide will help too. After you pass that test take another psychology test so you are grouping.
Grouping is key. Related topics go together and increase your study speed.
I would rather you study for a month and pass perfectly than to study for a week and fail by a point. You can do it but you will have to study enough. memorize the flashcards, checkout textbooks at the library and use the REA books. Only you can determine when you are ready. Once you pass a test you will feel so exhilerated, almost a high and will be inspired to do more. Once you have passed a few exams you will kind of know when to take the test and if you will pass.
You have good support. use this forum and memorize the flashcards and you can make it. Everybody is different and you will find out how to make it. You are doing the right thing by seeking advice. Pick a test in a subject you love and study your butt off.
Ever Upwards,
Aaron
BSLS Excelsior College February 2009hilarious
Earned over 90 credits in 8 months through credit by exam. Areas of focus in Admin/Mgmt and Psychology.
http://www.personal-finance-pro.com/
Earned over 90 credits in 8 months through credit by exam. Areas of focus in Admin/Mgmt and Psychology.
http://www.personal-finance-pro.com/


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