CLEP vs. ECE

[LuvWounds]

I have applied to EC, but after reading some of these threads I'm confussed. What is the difference between CLEP and ECE. I thought that CLEP was the exams you take to earn prereqites through EC. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP ME GET CLARITY.........................

[chip193]

I'd use CLEP before an ECE for a test that you're not sure that you're going to pass. The CLEP exam is less costly.

As for not having much knowledge, my wife and I both took the Psych CLEP on the same day. She spent months working on the exam. She took it first - at 10:00. While she was in the exam, I read the summaries of each chapter. I then took it at 11:00. I scored higher - high enough for an EC B.

It all depends on how good you are at taking tests.

Now, as for enrolling - I'd blast away at a few gen eds first. You only get a year with your enrollment - so it makes sense to blast away the exams as you'll get hit with charges to stay enrolled each year. You know what gen eds you need, so do them first. Then enroll.

Good luck!

Chip