November 2009 archive

Critical Thinking Catching On At College Campuses

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 | 1 comment | Permalink | Read More >>

In launching its first CollegePlus! Prep class, the program's developers implemented a critical thinking module into the course so that students would be prepared to tackle their college studies later on.

A new report out from the Foundation for Critical Thinking notes that the University of Louisville has initiated a critical thinking program with the help of its faculty. Professors say that students have responded well to this new critical thinking approach.

The value of critical thinking is nothing new to CollegePlus! And this is probably the reason why our students do so well on the CLEP exams they take to complete their degree.

New Video: California Hikes College Tuition 32%

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

college tuition CNN reported late yesterday on protests over the California Board of Regents' decision to raise state tuition by 32% next year.

Protests took place on two university campuses, one at UC Davis and the other at UCLA. The UCLA protesters actually blocked the regents from leaving the building they met in earlier, according to the report.

While CollegePlus! would never recommend militancy or disrespect to authorities, we recognize that it's high time for a revolution in higher education costs.

CLEPs Gain Attention of Arizona Higher Ed Board

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | 1 comment | Permalink | Read More >>

clep arizona CLEP exams are by far the most economical way to earn college credit. In light of the skyrocketing costs of higher education, one state is actually taking steps to integrate CLEP and other exams more fully into their university system.

Arizona's higher education officials are looking at CLEP, DSST, and other exam options as practical means for lowering college costs for state residents, according to a recent article in The Arizona Republic.

CLEP Success: Spanish Language CLEP

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

clep spanish The Spanish Language CLEP tests students on four semesters worth of Spanish classes. There are approximately 120 multiple choice questions to be answered in 90 minutes. This CLEP exam consists of three separately timed sections, two testing the student’s listening skills while the third tests reading proficiency.

There’s a huge payoff with this exam despite the hard work it takes to pass: you can earn up to 12 college credits by passing this exam. In case you were wondering, 12 credits equals 10% of a typical bachelor’s degree. This is probably why the Spanish Language exam is the most popular CLEP among test takers.