I am annoyed! - rant

[timiny]

Keep in mind that everyone learns differently. Whether or not to test out of classes that are prereqs for later classes in your degree should be considered on an individual basis.

Testing out is not for everyone. Some people need the interaction of a classroom setting to really get the material. You would be amazed how much discussing concepts can help ingrain them in your memory. If she feels more comfortable sitting through the class, good for her. She may well get more out of the class that way.

Testing out of classes that go towards your primary area of study can hurt you if you are the type of person that is simply good at taking standardized tests. Some people can cram for an exam, take the test, pass and if you quiz them 2 months later...their stumped. Keep in mind, on many of the tests you can concentrate your study on the area that has the heaviest coverage and pass without knowing a thing about some topics.

On the flip side, if your one of the self motivated people who can truly learn the material on their own and not just learn enough to pass the test then I see no harm in testing out of a class that goes towards your primary area of study.