Whether you’re a high schooler, a college student, or a working adult, distance learning is a quick and easy way to earn college credits around a busy schedule. We all like to save a little time whenever possible, don’t we? With distance learning methods, you can study a subject that interests you at your own pace and earn credits towards the degree of your choosing.

One of the basic ways to earn college credit is by taking credit-by-examination tests. A couple different kinds are CLEP (College Level Examination Program) and DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST). With these tests, you study a certain subject on your own, and then take a test covering the material. If you pass you earn the credits, and if you don’t pass, you don’t earn the credits. It’s that simple.

CLEP tests are multiple choice and computer based. The material they cover is what a typical college student would learn in a semester-long college course (over 15-16 weeks on average). Because you can take them on the computer, you’ll be able to get your scores immediately after taking them. Yes it can somewhat nerve-wracking clicking the “Submit” button when you think you’ve finished and answered all the questions as well as you could have, but I personally found that the 90 minute time limit for each test was more than enough time for me to answer the questions and go back and review all my answers.

DANTES tests are similar to CLEPs. They are multiple choice, only there is no time limit. Most take about 90 minutes, but more time is available to students who need it. Like with CLEP tests, many study guides, fact sheets, and practice tests are available to help students be informed about what each test covers.

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