Test for Credit

Wondering which courses to start over spring break? Here are some compelling course recommendations to consider ...

Is doing CLEP prep worth your time? Will you really save money and time on getting credit for knowledge that you have about a particular subject? The answer is yes! ...

Sonya Young lives in Florida and has been in the workforce for nearly 20 years. She’s an accountant who already has her Associate in Applied Science in Accounting. Over the years since her first job, she got married, and kept working. Life was busy - and it continues to be busy. But that hasn’t stopped Sonya from pursuing additional academic credentials and her bachelor’s degree. Sonya originally started her career in an entry-level position in accounting, and her talent in accounting quickly became apparent. After she earned her associate degree, she was able to take on new responsibilities. She got promoted - several times. Now, she’s a financial officer at a nonprofit. And yet, around 8 years ago, Sonya realized that “not ...

Spring break is a fantastic time to start taking online college courses. If you use your time wisely, you can quickly start getting the credits you need for your degree, and the skills necessary for growing your career. Wondering which courses to start taking over spring break? Your best strategy is to enroll in a low-cost course with a track record of faster-than-average completion, engaging course materials, and higher levels of student success and satisfaction. If you are going be spending a good chunk of your spring break getting ahead, why not enroll in a course you find interesting, compelling, or career-building? Using our comprehensive database of student success, we have put together a list of some of our most compelling ...

Today’s post is the sixth in a series of practical tips on how to save money on college. Today’s saving money on college tip is: Take Exams and Test Your Way to a Cheaper Degree Taking exams and tests to place out of courses is a powerfully simple strategy for you to advance rapidly and save money on your degree. "With a test for credit, you still need to study. But when you’re ready, you can take a single exam, and if you score well, you can earn college credit." You’re probably familiar with some credit-by-examinations already, like AP tests or CLEP exams. But there are additional options you may not have heard of that can help you test your way to a cheaper degree. For example, at StraighterLine, we offer more than 3 ...