You will want to find the school that gives you the most credit you can possibly have. Obviously, the more you can transfer, the more you will save in time and money, but more importantly, it could have an impact on how successful you will be in getting your degree. A 2014 study showed that students who transfer all, or most (at least 90%), of their credits earned are more than two and a half times more likely to graduate!

You need to investigate each college or university for their specific transfer policies.

-Some schools limit which courses are eligible, while others have a cap on the number of credits you can transfer.

-There are differences in how credits are applied. Some colleges don’t apply the credits towards a major, but only apply them as electives.

-Some require that a minimum grade in the course was met, or that a minimum overall GPA was maintained, in order for credit to be eligible for transfer.

-There are schools that will allow you credit for experience, online courses, or military training, while others refuse to recognize anything other than classes based on traditional education methods.

One reason why many think the transfer process is complicated is because it is not always an easy task to find this information. It takes time and intensive research. However, that’s where counselors and advisors, like those at Achieve Test Prep, can help. They know where to look, and who to talk to, in order to get you the most “bang for your buck.” Then our flexible credit-by-exam programs allow you to optimize your learning experience even more, saving you time and money over traditional methods.

To learn more about how credit-by-exam works, download our free guide about credit-by-exam, Testing Out of College, today.

Contact us today to find out how you can transfer your credits and start using Achieve’s credit-by-exam programs to help you save time and money over traditional methods!