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Need Help Preparing for GMAT or GRE?
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A recent partnership between Peterson’s education services and the Department of Defense makes it possible for service members (including Guard, Reserve and military retirees) and their families to access a great new online tool that not only helps build their academic skills, it also helps individuals prepare for post-graduate placement exams like the LSAT, GRE and GMAT. Active duty Service members can access OASC via their Service portals (... more
Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)
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Veterans Upward Bound is a free U.S. Department of Education program designed to help you refresh your academic skills and give you the confidence you need to successfully complete your choice of college degrees. The VUB program services include: Basic skills development to help veterans successfully complete a high school equivalency program and gain admission to college education programs. Short-term remedial or refresher ... more
Learning Assessments Save Time and Money
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Granting college credit for learning outside the classroom is not new. Since 1942, the American Council on Education has worked with the military to evaluate learning acquired through military education and training. Servicemembers have used Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) for many years to shorten the time toward degree completion. In addition to assessment of military education and training, PLA includes methods or tools such as portfolio a... more
Offer for Free SAT/ACT Prep Software Stills Stands
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eKnowledge wants to remind Military.com members that the offer for free SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ exam preparation software still stands. This offer is made possible through an alliance between Department of Defense and eKnowledge and is supported by patriotic NFL and MLB players. The SAT/ACT PowerPrep™ Programs, are valued at $200, and are available for only the cost of materials and shipping ($17.55). eKnowledge does not profit from this venture. ... more
5 Tips for Testing Your Way to a Degree
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There are two types of CLEP exams - General and Subject. The five general exams can be worth up to six credits each for English, College Math, Social Science and History, Natural Science, and Humanities. The subject exams cover a wide range of topics and are typically worth three credits each. Why CLEP? They Save You Money - An average college course can cost you more than $100 per credit. Through the Defense Activity for Non-Tradition... more
