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DANTES / DSST Exams
This lens is meant to educate you about DANTES/DSST Exams. "What are DANTES/DSST exams," you say? They are a way for you or your child to get that diploma paying less tuition and graduating in less than 4 years. Interested? Please read more below.
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What are DANTES/DSST Exams?
The greatest secret in higher education today possibly..
DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) is part of the Department of Defense that was created to help military personel earn a degree for themselves while also fulfilling their service to the country. The DSST (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) are the actual exams that anybody can take.
The amazing part about the DSST is that many schools will grant college credit to students with passing scores. Think about how powerful that is.. take one test and receive college credit. It is actually possible to receive up to nearly 50 credits just by passing these exams (depending on each school's own credit-by-examination policies). That translates to one year or more of time that does not need to be spent in a classroom or lecture hall.
In addition to the time saved, think about all of the money you will be saving by not paying tuition for those credits. At some schools a year's tuition and fees amounts to over $40,000. Of course you need to pay to register for the exams ($70 each), unless you are a member of the military (it is free for them). But when you consider the time and money you save by passing these exams, you would be a fool not to take advantage of the opportunity.
You also want to consider using test prep materials when taking the exams. This way you defeat the whole idea of taking the DSST in the first place... TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY!! One test prep program I highly recommend to all college students and parents of college students is called FINISH COLLEGE FAST.
They have this great "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You really can't go wrong by at least trying it out.
The amazing part about the DSST is that many schools will grant college credit to students with passing scores. Think about how powerful that is.. take one test and receive college credit. It is actually possible to receive up to nearly 50 credits just by passing these exams (depending on each school's own credit-by-examination policies). That translates to one year or more of time that does not need to be spent in a classroom or lecture hall.
In addition to the time saved, think about all of the money you will be saving by not paying tuition for those credits. At some schools a year's tuition and fees amounts to over $40,000. Of course you need to pay to register for the exams ($70 each), unless you are a member of the military (it is free for them). But when you consider the time and money you save by passing these exams, you would be a fool not to take advantage of the opportunity.
You also want to consider using test prep materials when taking the exams. This way you defeat the whole idea of taking the DSST in the first place... TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY!! One test prep program I highly recommend to all college students and parents of college students is called FINISH COLLEGE FAST.
They have this great "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You really can't go wrong by at least trying it out.
DSST Study Guides Review
I want YOU to pass your DSST exams, so I have rated the following DSST Prep Materials and DSST Study Guides on a scale from 1 to 5 diplomas. 5 diplomas being the best DSST Study Guides available.
- InstantCert Academy - 5 Diplomas
- My favorite study guides. This company provides access to DSST review materials online for over 20 of the exams at once. They use a questions based approach to prepare you for the tests and for each DSST the provide you with around 300 questions with detailed explanations. So if you are serious about taking DSST exams to save on tuition, this might be the perfect option for you. They charge a monthly fee of $20 until you decide that you have passed all of the DSSTs you want to take. This is a very high quality option.
- Finish College Fast - 4.5 Diplomas
- Find excellent review materials for 19 of the DSST Exams here. These study guides have great features such as instant downloading of the study guides and an unbeatable "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You also receive Flash Cards to help you memorize the material. You really can not go wrong by trying to pass Dantes exams with these review materials. These people are leaders in the DSST Test Prep industry.
- Jack Rudman DSST Study Guides - 3.5 Diplomas
- These DSST study guides are well regarded and have been used for years. Students like the quality of the text and the sample questions provided in the books. These are definitely worth a try and I would recommend you use these in addition to the review courses above. That way you get more than one perspective on the material and you are in a better position to pass the tests.
Valuable DANTES / DSST Links
Click on these links for even more information
- About the DSST
- Find out more about the DSST.
- Institutions Granting DSST Credit
- Search for Colleges and Universities who grant credit for passing DSST scores.
Which Colleges & Universities Grant Credits For Passing The DSST?
You may be surprised to find out which of the finest and most highly regarded schools in the nation do...
Nearly 2,000 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States and Internationally. For instance all of the following colleges and universities do:
MASSACHUSETTS INST. OF TECH.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - AUSTIN
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SETON HILL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SUNY AT BINGHAMTON
BOSTON UNIVERSITY METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - AMHERST
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
AMIDEAST - DUBAI, UAE
AMIDEAST - ERBIL, IRAQ
INDONESIAN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION - JAKARTA, INDONESIA
SAUDI ARAMCO - DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
INSTITUTO BRASIL - ESTADOS UNIDOS - RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ BRAZIL
And the list goes on and on..
For a complete list of schools refer to the following link at GetCollegeCredit.com. Although they do a great job of updating the list, it is always best to discuss with your school's transfer or testing offices to see if credits are received for passing DSST scores. Even if your school is not on the list there is a very good chance they will grant you credit anyway. Another way to find your school's DSST policy is online by searching your school's website. I would search for something like "your college DSST credit"
If your school does except DSST credits than you have to use a test prep course to make sure you are not wasting your time. One test prep program I highly recommend to all college students and parents of college students is called FINISH COLLEGE FAST. I believe it is $55 on sale for $34.97 for each course's review material. They also have this great "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You really can't go wrong by at least trying it out.
MASSACHUSETTS INST. OF TECH.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - AUSTIN
COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
SETON HILL UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
SUNY AT BINGHAMTON
BOSTON UNIVERSITY METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - AMHERST
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE
AMIDEAST - DUBAI, UAE
AMIDEAST - ERBIL, IRAQ
INDONESIAN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION - JAKARTA, INDONESIA
SAUDI ARAMCO - DHAHRAN, SAUDI ARABIA
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
INSTITUTO BRASIL - ESTADOS UNIDOS - RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ BRAZIL
And the list goes on and on..
For a complete list of schools refer to the following link at GetCollegeCredit.com. Although they do a great job of updating the list, it is always best to discuss with your school's transfer or testing offices to see if credits are received for passing DSST scores. Even if your school is not on the list there is a very good chance they will grant you credit anyway. Another way to find your school's DSST policy is online by searching your school's website. I would search for something like "your college DSST credit"
If your school does except DSST credits than you have to use a test prep course to make sure you are not wasting your time. One test prep program I highly recommend to all college students and parents of college students is called FINISH COLLEGE FAST. I believe it is $55 on sale for $34.97 for each course's review material. They also have this great "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You really can't go wrong by at least trying it out.
Which College Courses Can You Get Credit For?
Business
* Business Law II
* Business Mathematics
* Human Resource Management
* Introduction to Business
* Introduction to Computing
* Management Information Systems
* Money and Banking
* Organizational Behavior
* Personal Finance
* Principles of Finance
* Principles of Financial Accounting
* Principles of Supervision
Humanities
* Ethics in America
* Introduction to World Religions
* Principles of Public Speaking
Applied Technology
* Technical Writing
Mathematics
* Fundamentals of College Algebra
Physical Science
* Astronomy
* Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet
* Here's to Your Health
* Physical Geology
* Principles of Physical Science I
* Principles of Statistics
Social Sciences
* A History of the Vietnam War
* An Introduction to the Modern Middle East
* Art of the Western World
* Western Europe: Since 1945
* Criminal Justice
* Drug and Alcohol Abuse
* Foundations of Education
* Fundamentals of Counseling
* General Anthropology
* Human Cultural Geography
* Introduction to Law Enforcement
* Lifespan Developmental Psychology
* Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
* The Civil War and Reconstruction
* Business Law II
* Business Mathematics
* Human Resource Management
* Introduction to Business
* Introduction to Computing
* Management Information Systems
* Money and Banking
* Organizational Behavior
* Personal Finance
* Principles of Finance
* Principles of Financial Accounting
* Principles of Supervision
Humanities
* Ethics in America
* Introduction to World Religions
* Principles of Public Speaking
Applied Technology
* Technical Writing
Mathematics
* Fundamentals of College Algebra
Physical Science
* Astronomy
* Environment and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet
* Here's to Your Health
* Physical Geology
* Principles of Physical Science I
* Principles of Statistics
Social Sciences
* A History of the Vietnam War
* An Introduction to the Modern Middle East
* Art of the Western World
* Western Europe: Since 1945
* Criminal Justice
* Drug and Alcohol Abuse
* Foundations of Education
* Fundamentals of Counseling
* General Anthropology
* Human Cultural Geography
* Introduction to Law Enforcement
* Lifespan Developmental Psychology
* Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union
* The Civil War and Reconstruction
DANTES/DSST Review Materials
Try Finish College Fast
One test prep program I highly recommend to all college students and parents of college students is called FINISH COLLEGE FAST. I believe it is $55 on sale for $34.97 for each course's review material. They also have this great "Pass or Don't Pay" money back guarantee. You really can't go wrong by at least trying it out.Plus when you purchase these review materials you get them instantly by downloading them. No need to wait for them to arrive in the mail. You will have them on your computer right away so you can start studying and saving money on college tuition. :-)
DSST Test Preparation Materials at Amazon
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GypsyOwl
Thank you for this lens! Great information...I will be taking two DANTES and two CLEP tests this fall (in addition to 6 credit hours). The ability to do this will allow me to return to my original graduation goal timeline. Your review will help me to find the study materials I need to prepare myself. 5*FAV. Posted June 27, 2008 |
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Susan52
I need to share this with my military sons. Don't know if they know about this test or not. Great presentation of valuable materials here. Thanks! Posted March 25, 2008 |
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JaguarJulie
A most interesting lens as I learned something new today -- had never heard of DANTES exams. Thanks for dropping by my LOTD. I appreciate it. 5 stars. Posted March 08, 2008 |
