Help Newbie

[burbuja0512]

Welcome! I would also add BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! Read the forums and see how many other people are here that are working towards a degree and others that have already reached their goal.

My brother got his degree from Charter Oak State College (COSC) years ago, using CLEP and DSST tests. He got his masters from Texas A&M and is now working on his doctorate. I was terrified to start down this path and if I hadn't had his guidance and inspiration, I don't think I would be doing this.

Start off slow if you need to. Don't commit to getting a bunch of testing credit. Aim for one test. Pick the one that appeals to you most. Study the guides, IC, and forum feedback. Most importantly, set a date and stick to it. Think of it like a final exam - you have to do it or you don't get credit for the class.

Also, don't be scared. What is the worst that can happen? If you fail, you're out 100 bucks and you learn what to do better next time. Best case, and the most likely scenario if you're dilligent about studying, is that you pass and gain some college credit much cheaper and probably quicker than you would have otherwise.

Don't be tricked into thinking that this is an "easy" way to get credit. It's still a lot of hard work and yes you do have to learn the material. That being said, it is typically a faster, more condensed way of getting through college material than a typical classroom.

Also, don't think that you won't ever have to take another brick and mortar (B&M) class again. While some graduates here have not ever set foot into the classroom, many more use a combination of older credits, testing, and a class or two or even more.

Good luck and post as often as need be, do try the forum search function as well, it's really helpful.