REVIEW-EXTREME COLLEGE 101

Extreme college 101: how to aggressively fast-track your education you may speed up the completion of your college degree by making use of the life experience you’ve already gained. isbn: 9781482711998 eli caplin, year of publication: 2013 You have been employed for a considerable number of years at this point. You have the impression that now is the right moment to begin or complete the process of earning your college degree. Is there any way to gain college credit for what you have already learned, so cutting down on the amount of time you have to spend in the classroom and the total expense of the education? There are many different options available to choose from. Have you been required to take any courses for professional development as a part of your job? They might perhaps get college credit for their work. It is possible to sit for an advanced placement (AP) test even if you have not taken the corresponding class. Talk to the guidance counselor at the high school in your area to find out when the tests will be given. The college level examination program (CLEP) assessments evaluate knowledge that is typically imparted over the course of two academic years. There are more organizations that provide programs that are comparable. If you are already enrolled in classes, you should inquire about the kinds of programs that are available by going to the office that handles lifelong learners or the office that handles admissions. Taking the standard college tour may not be the best use of your time if you are searching for a school to attend; instead, you might consider paying a visit to the school’s office for lifelong learners. Always be on the lookout for “diploma mills” and online institutions that aren’t recognized. Think about enrolling in online programs offered by reputable educational institutions. Take a class over the summer or during the winter break if you find that you have the time. Both the cost of the course and the amount of time it takes to complete it will be lower than the typical semester-long class. Do you have any time to review the material before the test? Carry out a search on the internet for “open courseware.” It is a program in which prestigious educational institutions from all over the globe make some, most, or all of their courses available online for no cost. the only things that are denied to the student are interaction with the instructor and credit for the course (they are not mentioned in the book, but other places to visit for free online courses are coursera and edx). Some educational institutions could require you to compose an essay justifying why they should grant you credit for a certain course. Obtain a copy of the course outline, which will include the learning goals, and make sure to integrate them into your response. This book is a must-have for anybody who has spent a significant amount of time away from the classroom. It can be read in about an hour’s time, and it is packed with material that kids of almost any age may benefit from. paul lappen is a freelance book critic whose site, dead trees review, focuses small press and self-published works.