Free Credits via Excelsior "Beta Exam"

[mattchand]

"To prepare for the launch of this new program, UExcel™ is offering qualified students the opportunity to take a FREE beta exam in four different subject areas: Calculus, Physics, Political Science and Psychology. Pass the exam, and we’ll send a transfer credit transcript to the college or university of your choice."

Check here (note that this is a PDF). Looks like a good deal for someone working on AA or BA, although I suppose it may be an open question whether Charter Oak or Thomas Edison (or others apart from Excelsior) would accept these for credit.

[Jonathan Whatley]

Thank you for posting this!

[Jonathan Whatley]

Now with credit recommendations from the American Council on Education's ACE CREDIT! So Charter Oak and Thomas Edison and many more would accept them alike. Now added to the above, exams in College Writing and in Statistics. Now with a Facebook group to join! Oh, but no longer in beta, so candidates will have to pay. A very reasonable USD 85 each! And "UExcel exams fees are all-inclusive with no hidden administration costs, such as a 'seat' fee." And Physics is good for 6 sh, and Calculus for 4.

[nosborne48]

This is GREAT! I may try to work in the college physics exam before I commence my final trimester.

[johann]

Hi

From the Uexcel site, it dawned on me that maybe Canadian residents could write these exams at Pearson VUE Testing Centres in Canada.
Can anybody tell me for sure if this is so? (And yes, I'm aware that acceptance of these exams in Canadian higher-ed circles is a very different matter.)

Johann

[Jonathan Whatley]

From the Uexcel site, it dawned on me that maybe Canadian residents could write these exams at Pearson VUE Testing Centres in Canada.
Can anybody tell me for sure if this is so? (And yes, I'm aware that acceptance of these exams in Canadian higher-ed circles is a very different matter.)

I did two at a Pearson VUE testing centre near Toronto, with absolutely no problems or issues whatsoever.

[johann]

Hi

Thanks for the info, Jonathan. - Well worth knowing.

Johann