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ABOUT
HOMESCHOOL COLLEGE USA
What
is Homeschool College USA?
Homeschool
College USA (HC USA) is a website dedicated to helping students
complete their high school education and study for college-level
exams for credit, without spending a fortune. Thanks to the
internet, a vast repository of information is available to anyone
desiring to learn about any number of subjects. HC USA has gathered
a collection of links, divided by individual courses, that may be
used by students who are self-directed and ready to take
responsibility for their educations and futures.
If
you are looking to earn a college degree, either on the associate's
or bachelor's level, but attending a “traditional” school
is currently not possible, you may want to consider using a
testing/examination program to meet your goals.
There
are three accredited colleges that will accept your test scores for
enough credit to be awarded a degree.* Known in some circles as “The
Big Three,” these schools are:
Any of the three schools may meet your needs and you should
take the time to explore each of them in turn.
If
you are interested in earning a degree by examination, there are
several steps you need to take.
Learn
what each of The Big Three schools have to offer as degrees, what
their costs are, and any requirements you need to meet to enroll.
Choose
and design a course of study. As an example, HERE IS A LIST of
courses that could be used to earn a liberal arts bachelor's degree
from Excelsior College. Please note, this is ONLY AN EXAMPLE. You
should not follow it to the letter without first consulting an
academic advisor to ensure you have an approved course of study.
Learn
more about testing your way to a degree. There are several
different types of tests you can take. Along with Excelsior's ECEs, there are CLEP tests,
DANTES (also known as DSSTs), and a handful of exams offered through Thomas Edison College (TECEPs).
All
courses offered on HC USA use only free resources found on the
internet. Occasionally there may be a recommendation for a
product/book that is not free, but those recommendations are always
optional.
Due
to the nature of the internet, websites come and go. Information and
pages change. Content that was once free is later offered at a fee.
Anytime this happens, HC USA will seek out an alternative source when
possible.
What
Homeschool College USA is not.
Homeschool
College USA is not an accredited school or university. It does not
offer transcripts, diplomas, or guarantees that you will pass any of
your college-level exams. It is merely here to help you locate the
information you need to study in order to finish high school and/or
earn a college degree through exams.
Complete
lesson plans and schedules are not offered. It is up to you to
design your own course of study. Even if you are not a
homeschooling high schooler, you may wish to read the information
found HERE
about putting together a study schedule.
Be
sure to explore the HC USA website thoroughly, to answer any
questions you may have.
*Depending on your degree plan, your college of choice may require a "capstone" course that cannot be satisfied through an exam. These courses are usually offered online through distance learning, and do not require residency at the school.
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