Excelsior

Offered through Excelsior College in cooperation with StraighterLine, Excelsior College Exams (ECEs) use the concept of credit-by-examination (CBE) to help you graduate sooner—and save money in the process. Instead of taking a full-length college course that could include lectures, labs, and multiple exams, you simply study for and take an Excelsior test to earn credit on your college transcript. Some students have actually earned associate's or bachelor's degrees just by taking ECEs.

What You Get with an Excelsior College Exam

When you buy an ECE, you get more than just a test—you get an entire study program, which you’ll need because the ECEs aren't easy. In fact, it takes weeks to prepare for an ECE, although each test itself is only 120-180 minutes long.

Students have been taking Excelsior College Exams for over 40 years, and more than 2,000 colleges and universities accept ECEs for credit. And unlike CLEP and DSST tests, your ECE score comes from a regionally accredited college: Excelsior College.