General Ed courses through Excelsior...

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Well, after hanging out on this board for a couple weeks and doing some more searching and a lot of thinking about wether to go through Rue or EC I have a couple questions for those of you who went directely through EC. I spoke with a rep this morning and she said it would not be a problem that i have no college credits, that they would help me with everything including all the study materials and books. I was under the impression from others that I have talked to that 1. EC didn't give you general education classes and 2. They didn't supply the study guides or books. These are 2 of the most important reasons that I was looking at Rue. I don't have ANY college credits and I don't want to take them at the community college. I want to be able to do everything at home. I am aware of online course through my Community college but I am not interested in that college at all!! She also said that they offer a pay as you go payment option. She gave me no specifics, i am just wondering if it will be like $400 or more per course or what?!?!? The financial arrangments that I can get will also influence which route I take. SO, to anyone who has experience going straight through EC did you have to take any of their General Ed classes and did they supply all the study materials?? ALso, if anyone did the pay as you go option how much were some of your payments??? Thanks for any info. I really want to make the best decision I can and am trying to get all the info I can to help me make a very informed decision. Thanks for anyone that can help!!

Specializes in rehab; med/surg; l&d; peds/home care.
The only bad thing about the CLEPS vs. taking the actual exam is you just get exempt from having to take the course you don't get actual credits. I plan on going on for my BSN at a state college and I need the actual credits not just the exemption. But as previously said if you self study and just take the exam it's approx $200ish

Some colleges and universities DO award a letter grade for the CLEPs. Just depends on the school. Some are Pass/Fail, others are awarded a letter grade based on the score. Every school is different.

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Specializes in Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Nursing.
The only bad thing about the CLEPS vs. taking the actual exam is you just get exempt from having to take the course you don't get actual credits. I plan on going on for my BSN at a state college and I need the actual credits not just the exemption. But as previously said if you self study and just take the exam it's approx $200ish

Almost 3,000 colleges and universities do give you actual credit for CLEP exams. You can find out which schools do by using the search link here:

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_clep/searchCLEPColleges.jsp

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You have the right idea Spazzy.

Glad I'm done and don't have to be confused about all of this. I think my CPNE prep killed off a few brain cells. :wink2:

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Specializes in LTAC, Telemetry, Thoracic Surgery, ED.
Some colleges and universities DO award a letter grade for the CLEPs. Just depends on the school. Some are Pass/Fail, others are awarded a letter grade based on the score. Every school is different.

AH Good to know.....thanks!

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