Sunday, June 27, 2010

CLEP for IFSM 201: Introduction to Computer-Based Systems

I looked over the course objectives, and felt that, although it would be an easy A, there was no reason to take this course, except that it was a General Education requirement.  At first I was going to include this class in my portfolio of prior learning; however, I was told that my experience and training were "too informal".  One of my classmates is an Information Assurance major, and he suggested I CLEP instead.  I've taken 2 practice tests and getting scores above 75.  I only need 50 to pass.  I can do this!  CLEP will be much less work than trying to portfolio, and much more cost effective.  

2 comments:

  1. Usually it's the other way around. The more expensive course is the one needed. (c;

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  2. Cost for taking the course at UMUC: $750
    Cost for targeting by portfolio if 3 credits granted: approx: $400 + a lot of writing
    Cost if I had taken it at the Community College: $300
    Cost to CLEP: less than $100 + cost of a study guide

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