Bad news, Everybody!

[Maniac Craniac]

The same argument could be made against CLEPs and DSSTs.

Indeed. After taking a few CLEPs and now an ECE, I realized that I am missing out on the best part of college, though I am still very grateful for the time and money saving factor (and what well-informed adult wants to sit through 100-level courses? *yawn*). When I get my BA, it will be from 60 exam credits and 60 course credits, a ratio that I will be happy with. This is, of course, not to slight anyone who is completely testing out of a degree. I applaud anyone for taking advantage for opportunities that are available and affordable. Until just a couple months ago my plan was to do the same (in fact, I originally envisioned myself using portfolio credits to get half of my degree, but decided against that in favor of exams), but even from then I have turned an almost 180 in my outlook. To each his own.

I did, however, want to add my .02 that, if those who have been planning on using GRE do get their opportunity, this isn't necessarily a bad thing for the future of Excelsior.