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Pursuing a degree can be time-consuming and expensive, but what if there were a way to earn college credits without stepping foot in a classroom? Credit-by-Exam now makes it possible. Credit-by-Exam allows you to take exams on subjects covered in your program and earn college credits. With Credit-by-Exam, you can save time, save money and possibly knock a semester or more off your degree program. ![how does credit-by-exam work](https://www.achievetestprep.com/hubfs/how%20does%20credit-by-exam%20work.jpg)Read on to learn more about Credit-by-Exam, how it works, and how you can leverage Credit-by-Exam opportunities to accelerate your degree program. ### What is Credit-by-Exam, and How Does it Work? Credit-by-Exam is a program you can use to earn college credits if you pass subject-specific tests. For example, using this process, you can take a Sociology exam and, once you pass, earn credits that you can transfer to the college of your choice. 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[Prep for CLEP Exams with Achieve Test Prep. Learn more here.](https://atpco.io/request-more-information-RN-bridge-program) *DSST* - Exam fee: $85 for each subject test; free for test-takers in the military - Credits: 3 per exam When the DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Test) program started in 1974, it was exclusively for military personnel. The program started as a way for active service members and their spouses to earn college credit for training received on the job. In 2006, DSST tests became available to the general public. Now anyone who wants to can take DSST tests and earn college credits. Like CLEP exams, the DSST offers over 30 exams on different subjects. The cost of each exam is $85, but members of the military and their spouses can still take DSSTs for free. *UEXCEL* - Exam fee: $95-$445, depending on the course - Credits: 3 - 8 credit hours per exam Excelsior College\* is an online school that focuses on helping working adults seeking to advance their education. Excelsior College offers UExcel Exams, a Credit-by-Exam test that allows you to receive course credits in exchange for passing proficiency exams. You can take these computer-based exams at thousands of testing centers nationwide. UEXCEL subjects include business, education, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, nursing, social sciences, and history. While students at Excelsior are encouraged to take UExcel exams, the exams are also eligible for transfer credits at nearly 2,000 colleges. Every college has rules about transfer credits policy, so before you take a UEXCEL exam, find out if your college will accept UExcel credits. Why Choose Credit-by-Exam? If you're short on time and want to get your degree fast, Credit-by-Exam may be right for you. With Credit-by-Exam and Achieve Test Prep, you can test out of college courses in as little as 4-6 weeks. How? Usually, at a traditional college, each course would take a semester—that's 16 weeks. 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