To Clep or Not to Clep ???

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I have noticed that there have been some 'Cleppers" here ? That is an awesome way to test out of some of the pre reqs. But how does it translate to your GPA ? Do you accually get a grade on your test or is it a pass/fail type of thing ? Thanks !

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Generally Clepping only awards a pass or fail. It would be lovely if you passed a Clep exam and they'd just give you an A, LOL. Unfortunately you earn no points towards your g.p.a. You just earn the credits.

So if your trying to bring up your pre-req g.p.a. or grades period it might be better just to take the class.

Likewise, if your trying to prevent your g.p.a. from going down and you didn't care much for the subject then Clep out.

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Thanks ! I am giving "Hybrid" classes a try next semester. Then if they go well, the online thing. Is Excelsior like U of Pheonix ? Take care !

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Honestly I've never heard of Excelsior. Are you already a nurse? If so and your applying to U of Phoenix then I wouldn't bother with retaking the class unless your gpa is too low. Generally they'll accept anyone for the RN to BSN program.

If your just starting out in nursing, your probably aware that you can't earn a nursing degree through an online school. It would be nice though:)

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Hi there ! Yes just starting out. I just thought of U of Pheonix because it is an online college. Thoiught it might be the same as ECE is. Yes I want to get my GPA up. Have to retake my sciences anyhoo. But I tought the clep books would be nice study guides for my classes before I take them. Might get the A&P one for summer reading. Thanks again MI !!

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At my school, if you Clep, it goes on your transcript as a "C". So just about no one Cleps their all-important science courses, because acceptance is based in large part on how you perform in your science courses.

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