Credits Before College

Earning a Degree for Less

Personal Note: After 2+ years of research, I finally understood how to utilize all the options available to help my own sons and daughter earn college degrees in far less time and expense than the traditional approach.  These ideas are not just for the academically gifted, rather, they are for those who want to move beyond status quo.

Developed by College Board®, the people behind AP® and SAT®, the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) has been the most widely trusted credit-by-examination program for more than 40 years. Students of all ages are earning college credit through this exam program.

Important fact: There is a significant amount of overlap between high school courses and introductory college courses.  Be more efficient with your studies: avoid duplication and earn college credits while in high school through the credit-by-exam process.  For under $100 per 3-credit exam, this is a significant cost-savings!

Learning about your options may change the way you educate your student before their college years, affording greater opportunities with options other than going into debt to earn a college degree.

This site provides several links and resources designed to get you started.  It is never too early (or too late).  Students as young as 7th grade are earning college credit, and so are their parents!

Saving Time and Money . . .Creating Possibilities and Opportunities

Besides the resources you’ll find here, Cheri Frame provides Workshops and affordable Educational Consultation Services to college-bound students and their families who want to:

• Learn how to utilize Credits By Exam (CLEP® and DSST®)
• Earn College Credits while completing High School classes
• Understand how the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum is essential to your college plans
• Reduce or Eliminate College Debt
• Reduce the time it takes to complete their degree
• Complete an Accredited 4-year Degree for under $6,000
• Have Time to Complete an Internship or Travel

~ Don’t wait until graduation to plan for college. Families are benefiting from understanding and utilizing their options in Middle School.

~ Earning Credit-by-Exam is available nationally.  Cheri is especially knowledgeable in combining this option with other programs available in the State of Minnesota where she lives.

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