Earning Credit
Ways to earn college credit faster and for less, including dual enrollment, credit by exam, portfolios and proctored tests.
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How I earned a computer science degree debt-free, with a job already in hand
Matthew Bass’s path to a 2005 computer science degree with no loans: community college, an apprenticeship, credit by exam and a job at SAS.
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The 5 biggest mistakes I made as a distance learner in college
David Bass’s five biggest mistakes as an online college student, from delaying a career choice to social isolation, and what he’d do instead.
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You don’t have to be a genius to speed through college
Ways to finish college faster without being a genius, including dual enrollment, AP and CLEP exams, competency-based programs and heavier course loads.
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The secrets to graduating from college in four years (or less)
Seven ways to graduate in four years or less, from planning credits and choosing courses carefully to earning college credit in high school.
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Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller
A review of Brad Voeller’s Accelerated Distance Learning, which covers credit by exam, faster study methods and choosing an accredited program.
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How Do I Find a Proctor?
How to find a proctor for a distance learning exam today: online proctoring from home, college testing centers and libraries, and who qualifies.
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What Is Concurrent Education?
What concurrent education, or dual enrollment, is, and why taking college courses at a distance during high school can suit homeschool families.
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