A Five-part Series by Carol J. Amato
9. Find out if your school has an Assessment of Prior Learning program (the name may be slightly different). Through this program, you can apply for credit to wipe out electives for classes that weren’t accepted through the traditional matriculation process, seminars you’ve taken at work, and classes you took while in the military, if applicable. Units earned through such a program are often less expensive than units earned through attending a class. In addition, the time saved is worth the extra effort this program requires.
10. Test out of classes in which you are already an expert. Testing programs like CLEP and DANTES are offered at most schools. Oral exams may also be offered. Investigate your options. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and money. Bear in mind that you may not be able to test out of classes in your major.
11. Keep your family at the top of your priority list. Let housework, yardwork, and other chores fall to the bottom. You want the support of your family members, so don’t risk alienating them by ignoring them. Set aside family time.
12. Ignore coworkers/supervisors/bosses/friends who try to sabotage your educational efforts. Not everyone is so motivated, and some people will express their jealousy by trying to undermine your endeavor. Don’t let them get in the way of your dreams.
Stay tuned for Part 4....
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