Whether you focus on AP, or DSST and CLEP tests are on your goal sheet, the spring tends to be testing season. Since nearly every course Care Bear is completing is lined up with an exam, we’ve got quite the testing schedule lined up! It is very easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and lose motivation. […]
Use Praxis for a Gap Year: an Alternative to Continuing College
We have a big, fat, hairy credit-by-exam goal. If everything goes perfectly (and knowing it rarely does), Care Bear will graduate with a bachelor’s degree when she finishes high school at age 17. So, what happens if we actually meet this goal? She’s much younger than most employers expect when they are hiring a college […]
When You Do the Math, It All Makes Sense
The following is a guest post from DSST You may be wondering how you can save extra money when it comes to your college tuition or higher education classes. With the inclusion of extra expenses and fees, such as transportation and books, many students and parents have been seeking out alternative solutions to ease financial […]
How to Start with Credit by Exam
You might know what CBE is, and why it’s beneficial, so where to start? As with anything, be intentional. Don’t jump in without looking, and involve your child in the process. They aren’t a pawn in this game, but a key player! Start with what you know Set up the first exam for success. Attain […]
How I Teach US History to Earn College Credit {Lesson Plan Included}
US History has a massive amount of resources to choose from, so it can be hard to narrow down what to use. I know Care Bear loves history if she’s given the right resources, so the pressure is on to find the right thing! I may have done a jig when I came across Hippocampus. […]
