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Did you know that you can earn college credits by just by passing a test? The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of standardized tests created and administered by the College Board. These tests assess college-level knowledge in thirty-six subject areas and provide a mechanism for earning college credits without taking college courses.
Not all colleges have the same CLEP policies—some colleges accept credit for a few exams, while others accept credit for all of them. A college often grants the same amount of credit to a student who earns satisfactory scores on a CLEP exam as it does for a student who successfully completes the related course.
The lessons are taught by experienced teachers who are experts in their fields and skilled at explaining complex topics in a simple, easy to understand way.
Study.com has also launched an online homeschool program, designed to be flexible enough to fulfil the needs of the homeschooling community. They have also developed a family plan for homeschooling parents, to ease the job of planning a varied curriculum and tracking their child’s progress.
This can save a lot of money because you can take as many courses as you like for one low monthly fee instead of paying expensive tuition and buying textbooks. Credits are transferable to over 1,500 colleges & universities.
The courses include comprehensive study guides and practice tests to help students prepare for these exams, earn college credit, and save money on education.
Here are some of the courses offered:
CLEP Biology: Study Guide & Test Prep
Biology 105: Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry 101: General Chemistry
Earth Science 101: Earth Science
Introduction to Business: Homework Help Resource
Business 101: Principles of Management
Introduction to Management: Help and Review
Information Systems: Help and Review
Sociology 101: Intro to Sociology
Psychology 105: Research Methods in Psychology
Study.com can help you prepare for DSST exams. DSST (formerly DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) are credit-by-examination tests originated by the United States Department of Defense’s Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) program.
Their program allows you to learn on your schedule, the way you like with DSST-specific video lessons and courses that fit your learning style.
Here are some of the DSST courses offered:
DSST Environmental Science Practice Test
DSST Lifespan Developmental Psychology Practice Test
DSST Health & Human Development Practice Test
DSST Organizational Behavior Practice Test
DSST Business Ethics and Society Practice Test
DSST Principles of Physical Science Practice Test
There are three options at different price points. The Basic Edition ($39.99/month) gives unlimited access to all video lesson, lesson transcript, and tech support.
The Premium Edition ($59.99/month) includes everything in the Basic Edition, plus:
- Practice quizzes & tests
- Tools for tracking progress
- Personalized coaching
- Access to instructors
- Certificates of Completion
- Create Custom Courses
College Accelerator ($199.99/month) includes everything in the Premium Edition plus:
- Earn college credit
- Take two exams per month
- Finish official exams remotely
There are also group licenses for schools and institutions.
Learn more about CLEP and DSST at Study.com.
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