Perfect GED and ACT Compass scores can cut credit requirements for A.S. at community?

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<p>I’m one of those people who went the GED route, but I have about 800 on all the sections of it which was the top score when I took it. I also get almost max scores on all sections of ACT Compass entry exams; I can get the best score sometimes on math and science sections of up-to-date ACT Compass tests.</p>

<p>I’m wanting to go get an A.S. Computer Programming degree from a local community college. I have the cash saved to do it, but want to know how much time/credits/money my perfect scores will save me? I’ve confirmed the school uses ACT Compass for placement. The degree is 65/1.5 years/~$1,900 credits total.</p>

<p>Thanks. I searched and didn’t see this discussed for community and only vaguely for universities.</p>

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Wow almost 4 months and no answer… I’ve asked this other places too, and nobody seems to even be able to approximate anything…

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Try calling the college to find out. BTW, getting placement does not necessarily mean you get credit for the previous classes. You may just start farther in the curriculum.

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Yeah starting ahead is the goal. I know acing ACT will at least bypass all the basic education prerequisites they give to under-scoring students. It’d be really nice to bypass some of those 70(was 65 at time of posting) credits too and trim off some time&money.