<p>How many parents refuse to support their kids in any college venture (even signing forms)? At our school it’s probably 5 +/- per year (graduating class of roughly 300, but not all are college bound capable). It’s definitely sad when it happens.</p>
<p>Clep and similar programs are good for the student (of any age) who simply wants “a” degree to check a box - often needed for advancement or to get some jobs that don’t actually use the degree, but require one anyway. Coupled with lower level colleges that accept these credits, they are a viable option for some students.</p>
<p>Know your student and their future goal before deciding if these are good options, and if so, how many.</p>
<p>Bookreader and 2VU remind us that School A is not equal to School B. It is good to do ones homework checking out colleges (and classes) before applying to them. All can be “right” for the right student (right fit). Many can be not worth a dime to the “wrong” student.</p>