Making it Through Your Undergraduate Degree in Less Than Three Years

Many of us wonder how long it will take to finally be able to walk up the stage and receive the piece of paper telling the whole world that you are a college graduate. Many four-year universities actually tell you that it normally takes 5 years of full-time studies to complete this monumental task. This simply is not true if you have retained most of the general knowledge that you gained in high school - or even if you have access Cliff's Notes. Outlined here you will find a 3 simple steps (all you really need) to help you graduate in less time, with fewer headaches and without spending $100 - $500 per credit (depending on your school tuition schedule).

1. First things first. You need to get accepted into a university or a community college that offers CLEP exams. You can find out which schools offer these exams by calling their testing and evaluation offices. Once you are accepted, find out which CLEP exams are offered and how many credits your school will let you earn by taking them. At the University of South Florida there are 28 subject tests (120 credits). They will allow you to count approximately 45 credits of CLEP towards your degree. Do not...I repeat do not sign up for any classes that are available as CLEP exams at your school. Once you attempt taking a class, you will not be allowed to CLEP it, even if you drop the class mid-semester. Sign up for the exams right away. You want to get a seat in the testing center as far away from midterms and finals as possible.