How I Got My One Year Bachelor's Degree

In this video I talk about my story while, hiking up Castle Rock mountain. Just wanted a change of scenery. Thanks for watching.
Link to book: bit.ly/1yrdiploma

[@mindymyers2017]

This is the first video of yours I watched. This is the video that started me on my clep track.

[@ensor22]

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[@delpholis9824]

I got my masters degree and diploma from darkwebinfiltrators101 @ gmailcom

[@BlaxKid22]

Hey Mason, just wanted to reach out and say thank you. Over the past 6 months I've taken over 40 Credits the bulk of them coming from CLEP exams. I also got accepted into a graduate school program. Your testimonial made it all real. Hope the film career works out. Thanks bro.

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Thank you man! I'm glad I was able to help. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs to test out of college. Could you email me for a list of questions to answer? [e-mail]

[@elamorvencera7247]

Homeschool mom here! You are a smart young man! Will get your book.

[@noseporquien]

I have three classes left in my degree. I had zero knowledge about DSST exams. So I'm actually thinking about taking two dsst exams and then just take the last class in the spring. Congrats and good luck in England.

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Yeah I'd recommend it for sure! Best of luck with the last tests! And thank you! :)

[@savannahyellowrobe2776]

I’m so happy I found you

[@beckylane5109]

SO INSPIRING

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

Peace be to you! I am a new subscriber! You are an AMAZING young man! You have exhibited what people can do with incredible amounts of discipline and motivation! I hope you let us know how you're doing during your graduate studies! Keep up the great work you are doing! 😊👨‍🏫👍🏽

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Omar Abdul-Malik DHEd, MPAS, PA-C I’m actually a filmmaker now trying to break into the film industry, here’s a pilot we did recently kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6O9iGiiiseHpNU

[@jessicarae438]

Super helpful! Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@joelfogelman4156]

A true hero. I dont know how I didn't know about this. Holy f**k.

[@jasmynrenee6143]

Great video!! Thank you for sharing !!

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

If you would like guidance, I offer coaching. You can sign up for a slot on my website. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@hawkhawk8866]

Have you seen Clep College. It's a book by Arise Daniel Lockridge. He was 18 and did what you are talking about.

[@nubiaavalos8430]

Mason, I just got your book. First thank you for opening up our eyes to a diff. way of continuing ed. My Q is, is CLEP considered more for your AA and DSST for Bachelors? Do you have to do both?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Nubia Avalos yes that’s a good way to look at it, but if you want your bachelors you’ll need your associates credits

[@nubiaavalos8430]

Are the tests tax deductible?

[@kiwiflare]

@@nubiaavalos8430 that depends on whether you can consider the courses as applicable to your job...if so, you can deduct the amount for the tuition/fees & materials (even if you got no tuition assistance for it)

[@artistrymindsstudios2531]

Hey mate! I just purchased your book and I'm very excited to start my CLEP journey. I'm starting from scratch so I have a few questions.. 1. How many tests should I study for per month? 2. What'd you major In and what college did you use? 3. Can I CLEP my entire bachelors degree or will I have to take a few classes? 4. How many hours a week Is required to study for at least one subject? 5. How much Will It cost for the entire bachelors? Thanks mate!

[@callie8848]

(Not a pro here, but I have almost 71 credits doing CLEPs, study.com, and a few dual credit classes when I was in highschool) 1. Just study for as many as you feel confident doing. For me, I like doing 1 CLEP per month, but I have friends who blasted through their BAs doing a CLEP test every two weeks, and it worked gr8 for them.... 2. (Not finished with mine yet, but I'm doing an English BA at Thomas Edison State University {1 of the Big 3}) 3. You can CLEP almost your entire degree. Depending on your school of choice, like if you were to go with on of the Big 3, you can transfer/test out of around 90 out of your grand total of 120 credits... 4. I would try studying at least 4 hours every day or every other day. Just find out your fine line between burn out and actually retaining information and keep a steady pace. If you learn better studying for only a few hour per week, that's great; if you're like me, and require studying several hrs every day or most days, then stick with that... 5. The average CLEP test costs around $85.00 (plus a testing center fee of about $10-$20.00); so say you wind up CLEP-ping 90 credit hours...that's around $3,000 for nearly your entire degree minus the remaining 10 classes. (And that's not a perfect representation...just a calculation :) )

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@LadiesDayOut]

Thanks for sharing how u succeeded

[@SactownTt]

Your story is awesome. I work in higher education and promote Clep testing daily and I proctor the exams. There are actually more resources available now then when you completed your lower division. Are you familiar with Modern States? They cover the cost of Clep exams. You might have been even less than 16k, but that’s impressive.

[@vlee7217]

How can I learn about this? I live in ny state.

[@SactownTt]

@@vlee7217 look at the site modernstates.org Freshman year for Free. Modern States offers free training resources, reimbursement for proctoring fees, and covers the cost of your exam with Clep

[@venkatsubramanian8343]

Can you do a video with a written step by step process or share a document that explains step by step ? University that supports these tests Thanks

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

If you would like to work with me one on one I can go over that with you. I’m making this documentary right now so I can no longer do so many free videos. If that interests you, email me… [e-mail]

[@I_Lemaire]

Great video & channel! How did you do your maths and sciences?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Thank you! :) So Math, is nice because Precalculus, College Algebra, and College Mathematics are pretty much the same test. So if you can pass one, you can pass all of them. That's what I did, I actually took them all in the same month (2 on the same day). The sciences, I used social sciences instead, so I can't really speak on Biology, Chemistry, etc. I hope this answers your question! :)

[@I_Lemaire]

Wunderbar! Thank you for the reply!

[@kiwiflare]

Dumb question but when you mentioned AP tests at 4:56 I was wondering if it was possible to take them when you're not in highschool? (Serious question) I'm very much not in highschool at the tender age of almost 30 Lol

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

kiwiflare I was able to you just have to ask local high schools

[@kiwiflare]

@@American-Fairy-Tales thanks for the reply and the video...super helpful

[@TheDallasDwayne]

I proposed to my wife on top of that rock.

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Hella dude! It's gorgeous up there! :)

[@TheDallasDwayne]

It sure is. I noticed You have a lot of videos from places in Colorado. Is that Your home? I'm originally from the Springs. Also, You mention going to England. That is FANTASTIC! I spent a couple months hitchhiking through England, Wales, and Ireland. Some of the best memories of my life. I hope You have a great time out there.

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Yeah my parents, live in Parker so that's where I grew up for the most part. I'm actually road tripping the British Isles next month for awhile, any places you recommend that are off the beaten path?

[@maltomare520]

How do you decide to take what CLEP tests? Do all of the test's count towards your degree, or do you have to do certain test's for your degree? As i'm doing an aviation degree

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

No not all of them count towards your degree. I would recommend trying to get a program evaluation from your school, and figure out what classes you need to take. After you figure that out, decide what tests will transfer. So say you need a math course, so you can take the CLEP Precalculus Exam and that should count towards your degree. But the biggest thing is to find out what courses you need first. If you need help, let me know and I can help you out with it, but I would need the Program evaluation first

[@missdesireindependance5194]

Did you find employment after graduating from Southern New Hampshire? How did employers feel about you clepping?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I'm actually getting my Master's at the moment, in the UK... I didn't have an issue with getting accepted, and actually I find that I learned a lot more, than a lot of my colleagues, and that I'm actually further ahead because I learned on my own...

[@missdesireindependance5194]

The CLEP School That is great!

[@april4848]

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[@travay6328]

You are a genius

[@rocky8014]

tyvm got mines in a year and half!

[@R4PTOR14]

So does southern NH university have a residency requirement? Or can you test straight out if the courses match? I've already done a few courses and if I can do all of them for an associates thatd be greattt

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

You'll have to ask them. But I have never even set foot in New Hampshire, so you don't need to be a resident. They accept up to 90 transfer credits so it should be possible. Reach out to them though because they will give you a solid answer.

[@cameroncolorado6207]

Three colleges: Excelsior, Thomas Edison State and Charter Oak accept all but two classes in transfer or test credit (which you can do online & start any month of the year). I was on track to graduate at 18 and then I get expelled... lol ): but I'm finishing my degree through one of those schools within 2 more months. Highly would recommend it! DM me on insta: camcolorado0 if anybody has questions (:

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

And how many CLEP tests did you take per semester? I’m trying to get 30 or more credits before I leave for bootcamp in a few months

[@jimtum1]

Which branch?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I took about 8-12 tests per semester 24-36 Credit Hours. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@robertmartin7230]

Thanks for the info

[@jeremievalle1728]

Do you think as a junior I should do Clep exams or focus more on dual enrollment?

[@kungfoochicken08]

That depends entirely on which courses you've already completed and which CLEP exams your university accepts.

[@rajthomas4224]

I would go with Dual enrollment. But CLEP score can take you out of the core class you from just taking 90 minutes exam.

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Look into DSST tests, those are for juniors and seniors

[@faycalmechti3]

hey there. i dont know how to start it and how can i transfer points from the tests. could you give me some help please .thank you and good luck

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Yes. Set up a call on my website. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

Why new hampshire with its cap at 90? do you have a vid on why you chose new hampshire? (I did see the one about the big three, but you didn't elaborate much)

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I didn't know about the BIg 3 when I started, so SNHU was the best option I knew about.

[@laurap3444]

Don’t hate on Castlerock!

[@danteramsey771]

I'm just wondering is it possible that I can take the CLEP, AP, or DSST multiple times in a year or do they come out on a specific day, to do it all in one ? Or that I can take testing any day?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

AP is only specific days, and the other two you can schedule any day of the year (depending on when the local testing center is available). If you would like guidance, I offer coaching. You can sign up for a slot on my website. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@jessicataylor2330]

I already have a bachelors degree, but I got a D in one of my classes (Chemistry). So when I take CLEP exams do I have to take Chemistry again???

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I actually don't know... if it doesn't count as credit then you do... however, it does then you should be fine. :) It all comes down to whether or not it counts as credit for whatever you would use it for...

[@desdarren]

Can you help me find a source to study the official study guide it’s not helping me

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Go to:clep.collegeboard.org/composition-and-literature/english-literature Click the add to cart button on: 2018 CLEP Official Study Guide

[@CitizenKev2]

You arent producing content anymore??

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

CitizenKev 2 I do just not for CLEP, I went into filmmaking, if you’d like to keep updated: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6O9iGiiiseHpNU

[@parepidemosproductions4741]

Okay, you bring up AP exams, does that mean you don't need to be in the class to take it? I assumed AP was exclusive to highschool

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

You don't need to be, I took 2 AP exams after high school just by calling local high schools and asking them if I could.

[@nancygina5352]

How can I contact you ? So wich university can I go to get a bachelor's degree in one year? I want to get a bachelors degree in biologie in one year, I can? Is dsst exams free?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Nancy Gina email me: [e-mail] I can answer all of those questions through a session, where I can take you through each step needed to receive your defree

[@Hugehugebighuge]

Wasn't expecting you to be from NH bro, how you doing? This videos got me inspired man. I was already gonna take these but damn I'ma get started pronto

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I'm not from NH, I'm from Colorado. I did my degree at SNHU

[@robertofernandez9667]

Hi bro I have a question. Where did you take your CLEP exams? In a testing center or online?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Roberto Fernandez testing cehter

[@ShenitaRamos]

I have an Associate's degree, would I be able to clep the last 2 years?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Typically, no but you might be able to do it with a set of DSST tests or straigterline courses

[@josephgarcia1795]

Funding your degree... How did you financially do it. Loans, Financial aid, Just out of pocket... how and what do you recommend?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

So I had a college fund saved up for myself. But with CLEP ing you can just take $80 out of a typical paycheck while you're working which can help tremendously.

[@JayJasperPugao]

@@American-Fairy-Tales bro. is there a path to get loans or grants to fund the testing or we'll we not qualify since its not the same traditional path of being part of a school first?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

@@JayJasperPugao I actually don't know you;ll have to contact someone dealing with loans. I know it's free for any veteran.

[@theaveragecitizen7130]

Jay Jasper Pugao Luckily for me I joined the military for my education needs. I got out and I’m currently pursuing my bachelors in history. I’m 30 credits away from my associates and I’m able to pursue grad school after I get my bachelors because of the military so it’s always an option if you want to get college paid for and not be in debt.

[@jjwilliam7762]

Had no idea about clep until I seen this

[@Leanne_is_not_okay]

Can you double major or minor while taking the CLEP/DSST route?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

Yes. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@travay6328]

What did you major in??

[@mxixttxi]

How many credits did you have from the time you started clep?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I started with 0 credits. I had no transfer credits at all... and through the process I gained 78 Credit Hours, from CLEP, DSST, and Straighterline courses :)

[@travay6328]

What degree?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

European History and politics

[@zoulkifliqassim5691]

What website?

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@Nicole-fx3ei]

What's your univ

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

SNHU. If you would like guidance, I offer coaching. You can sign up for a slot on my website. I am looking for testimonials from people who used CLEPs/DSSTs to test out of college. Could you email me? I'll send you a list of questions to answer. [e-mail] oneyeardiploma.com

[@readmycomment4794]

so how much did u pay for yr B.A.? 16k

[@American-Fairy-Tales]

About $12,000 with what I paid for study guides. However with Modern states and my current system you could easily achieve it for $6,000