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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The College Network?
The College Network is one of the nation's largest publishers of educational materials. For many years, we have provided professionally written study guides that enable our customers to study college courses in their own home, at their own pace.
As an independent educational publishing company, we are in the unique position to guide you to the best source for your college degree. Our academic advisors are only a toll-free call away. They can provide academic assistance designed to help adult learners successfully complete their college degrees.
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Will my degree be widely accepted?
The College Network's degree-completion programs through our "Partners in Education" Universities are accepted by hundreds of the country's most prestigious and competitive graduate institutions like Boston College, Columbia University, Harvard University, Indiana University, Ohio State University, Rutgers University, University of California, University of Chicago, University of North Carolina, University of Notre Dame, Vanderbilt University, and Yale University.
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How is The College Network affiliated with the colleges and universities that make up the "Partners in Education"?
We are separate entities. The College Network offers study guide materials to help adult learners complete their general education and elective courses (up to 91 credit hours) using end of course proficiency exams (CLEP or Dantes). They can then transfer those challenge exam scores into one of our partnership universities to gain college credit.
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Will previously earned college credits transfer to this program?
Yes! Credit hours from classes in which you earned a passing grade, completed at any accredited college or university, may be applied to your college degree program. Previous college attendance is not a requirement.
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What is “proficiency testing”?
It’s not always necessary to attend classes and complete homework assignments. Proficiency testing, testing out or challenging an exam allows you to pass a series of tests that demonstrate your knowledge and proficiency.
Regardless of what it is called, the fact remains that you can get college credit at your own pace, just by passing the exams. When you pass the test and transfer those credits to one of our "Partners in Education", you receive credit for that course. The College Network has years of experience helping thousands of people successfully challenge college exams. Our focus is on YOUR success.
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How long will it take to complete my degree?
While each program varies due to individual schedules and transfer credits. Most people can complete a study guide in 4-6 weeks. Since you proceed at your own pace, The College Network will assist you in designing a program to complete your degree at a pace that works with your schedule and helps you finish at the earliest possible date.
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Are distance learning programs less expensive than regular college enrollment?
Yes! Distance learning programs eliminate many of the traditional expenses associated with higher education. Examples of expenses above and beyond tuition and enrollment cost are living expenses, transportation costs, childcare, and personal expenses (i.e., parking, meals, etc).
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Can I afford the program?
This program is very affordable! Your Program Advisor can advise you of the payment arrangement that most suits your needs. Most of our customers realize savings of 65% to 80% versus a traditional, campus-based college degree. For each study guide needed, you will pay an educational materials fee to The College Network for your study materials and academic support. Examination fees, enrollment fees, and graduation fees are additional and paid directly to the school.
If you so desire, payment may be made by utilizing MasterCard®, Visa®, Discover® or American Express®. And we offer financing programs that suit every budget. Ask your Advisor for details.
**ALL adult candidates are pre-approved for our low-interest financing for fees paid to The College Network! **
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How do I know which study program is for me?
That’s the easy part! Contact a College Network Program Advisor. They will help you complete a course analysis, and you will be on your way to a degree in no time.
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I’m a nursing student, how do I prepare for my clinicals?
Excelsior's* clinicals test your nursing skills; they do not teach you nursing skills. Toward the end of your academic studies, you will enroll into Excelsior* and receive your clinical information. This information will tell you exactly what to expect in the clinicals and help you prepare. Remember, we’re your educational partner, and we can provide additional support information anytime you need it.
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Where do I take my clinicals?
Currently, Clinical Exam sites are located in:
- Phoenix, AZ
- Long Beach, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Atlanta, GA
- Lawrenceville, GA
- Columbus, OH
- Albany, NY
- Schenectady, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Dallas, TX
- Madison, WI
- Racine, WI
- Milwaukee, WI
Please contact us, as locations may change from time to time.
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Wouldn’t it be faster to get my degree through an accelerated program at a traditional campus based school?
Not necessarily. Nursing program students may have to wait 1.5 to 2.5 years just to get accepted into these programs! Business program students may not be able to get the required core classes needed to advance to graduation. With The College Network, your classes start as soon as you do!
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What happens if I relocate?
We’re glad you asked! If you move to another city or state, you can take the our program with you. Testing centers are available to you in all 50 states and at most military bases worldwide. You can even take your exam at any American Embassy. You take the exams at your pace, and at your convenience, so YOU are in total control.
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