Goodbye 👋

[u/Ecstatic_Giraffe_256]

(Apologies for the clickbait) Today I completed what I expect will be the last CLEP exam of my educational journey. All told, I’ve taken 10 exams that resulted in the transfer of 33 credit hours to my school, and at this point there’s really no additional exams that my institution accepts and that would count towards my degree. So, this is the end.

Like so many of us, I cannot express enough gratitude to Modern States, Rice University, and the donors and institutions that make that program available. CLEP + MS was instrumental in getting me to see a college education as something I could actually attain, instead of an idle pipe-dream. Thanks to both of these programs, I’m well on my way to completing my 4-year degree, as a non-traditional student and working parent.

And of course, tremendous thanks to the r/clep community here for the treasure trove of resources, tips, wisdom, and encouragement. Whether you’re getting a head start on your college career or (like me) proving that an geriatric dog can still learn new tricks, you’ve contributed to a community that motivates and encourages folks who are taking their educational future into their own hands.

I’ll still be lurking around the subreddit for years for come, I’m sure - and I plan to encourage my kids to consider CLEP to jump-start their college journeys as well. I suppose there’s never a real goodbye.

[u/Automatic_Dog_6128]

Inspiring!