Re: CHAT: University Advice (was Re: A bit of advice)

Padraic Brown wrote:
>
> On Fri, 8 Sep 2000, Thomas R. Wier wrote:
>
> >Robert Hailman wrote:
> >
> >> I'll look into [AP tests], but I'm not sure how open they are to me hyar in
> >> Canada.
> >
> >There are also CLEP tests that you can take once you get here.  These
> >usually cover the same material as the APs.
>
> Most universities will allow you to "test out" of certain courses as
> well. That is, if you feel confident about your abilities in, say,
> your college's math requirement, you can take a test and, if you pass,
> get the credit for the course without sitting in the classroom. You'd
> have to check, though, to know what restrictions they may place on
> this activity.
>
Ooh, sounds like fun.
> I'm not sure, but it _may_ be possible to take an AP exam in a free-
> standing testing center (like Sylvan Learning Center). If so, you
> might consider doing this.
>
Of course, this is all if I am going to an American university.

--
Robert