In a recent College Board survey, it was reported that the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015–2016 academic year was $9,410 for in-state public schools, $23,893 for out-of-state residents going to public schools, and $32,405 for private colleges. With the cost of college continuing to increase, more and more students are looking for ways to shorten the time it takes to get their degree in order to save time and money. Depending on the field studied, an accelerated bachelor’s degree can be had in as little as 12-18 months, instead of the 3-5 years of traditional study. Do you have what it takes to be a good candidate for an accelerated program? Take the following short quiz to find out if your needs and interests fit with today’s most popular accelerated bachelor’s degree model – credit-by-exam.

• What is your current college status?
  1. Just researching options
  2. About to apply to a college
  3. Already have some past college credits
  4. Currently enrolled in college

• What is your desired major?
  1. Business
  2. Education
  3. Computer Science
  4. Other

• How do you plan to attend college?
  1. On campus
  2. Online
  3. On Campus and Online
  4. No preference

• In what type of college are you interested?
  1. Public, In-state
  2. Public, Out-of-state
  3. Private
  4. Online College

• How do you best prepare for tests?
  1. Studying independently
  2. Studying in a group environment
  3. Studying with a dedicated instructor
  4. All of the above

• Which do you dread the most?
  1. Essays and term papers
  2. Group projects
  3. Pop quizzes
  4. Graded discussion boards with required comments

• Do you have previous work or military experience?
  1. I have experience with employment similar to my field of study
  2. I have military service
  3. Both A and B
  4. None of the above

• When is the best time for you to take classes?
  1. Mornings
  2. Afternoons
  3. Nights
  4. Weekends

What Does the Quiz Reveal?

There is no need to tally your results. No matter what you answered above, credit-by-exam, combined with the prep courses at Achieve Test Prep, works for you in pursuing an accelerated bachelor’s degree. How does Achieve provide solutions that fit any of your quiz answers? First of all, Achieve will evaluate your needs to see if you have any previous credit or experience that can be transferred to the school of your choice, whether it is public, private, or online. Credit-by-exam is available for most core courses, so regardless of your major, at Achieve we will find which courses – and how many - you can take with credit-by-exam.

Achieve is flexible, with classes offered day or night, and on weekends. You can take classes on one of our conveniently located campuses across the country, or you can take our online virtual courses taught by the same qualified live instructors as found in the classroom. If you have any difficulty, our instructors work with you in a personalized remedial program to see that you pass your exam.

Best of all, Achieve’s credit-by-exam program completely eliminates Number 6 from the quiz above. There are no pop quizzes, term papers, group projects, or mandatory assignments. After a few short weeks of our prep classes, you take one exam. Pass and you receive the same credit you would from a semester’s worth of class time and work in a traditional setting.

Find out how you can get your accelerated bachelor’s degree in less time, and with less cost, than with traditional methods by contacting Achieve today!