Save Thousands of Dollars on Tuition and Earn Academic Credit for Subjects You Already Know. With the UExcel® credit-by-examination (CBE) program, college- and university-bound international students now have the option to turn prior scholastic knowledge into academic credit by taking computer-based examinations before leaving their home country.

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UExcel was jointly created by two widely recognized educational entities – Pearson and Excelsior College. Pearson is a global leader in developing educational products and services. Excelsior College is a regionally accredited, private, non-profit distance education institution with nearly 40 years of experience offering credit-by-examination (CBE) and online education programs.

What is credit by examination?

Traditionally, CBE is a process for ascertaining student knowledge and awarding credit for college-level subjects — regardless of how that knowledge was gained — by taking an exam. Examination scores are provided to a student’s college of choice for evaluation and potential awarding of advanced placement or credit. CBE has been in existence for more than forty years and is the most popular prior learning assessment option for students of all ages. Unlike other introductory-level CBE options, when students pass UExcel exams, they earn college credit on a transcript from Excelsior College, a regionally accredited institution of higher learning.

ACE Credit Recommended

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit recommendations for UExcel examinations.

UExcel exams are available in popular introductory-level subject areas:

• Calculus
• College Writing
• Introduction to Psychology
• Physics
• Political Science
• Statistics
• Spanish Language
• Sociology

Why choose UExcel?

• Save Time and Money: Each UExcel exam costs only $95 USD regardless of number of credits. Taking and passing several UExcel exams may save students and parents thousands of dollars while advancing the pace of the student’s academic career.
• Easy to schedule exams: Examinations are delivered at 4200 Pearson VUE test centers around the globe, so exams can be scheduled at a convenient time and location to fit your schedule.
• Immediate test results: Receive test results and a letter grade right after completing an exam. By taking and passing a UExcel exam, students can earn from three to six college credits per exam.
• Transfer Credit: Credits earned through the UExcel program may be transferred to thousands of American colleges or universities, but always check with your school of choice for their policy on transfer credit.
• Preparation Resources: UExcel offers a compete range of study resources, including practice tests that mirror the actual exam content and computerized format, recommended textbooks, online resources and tutorials and free content guides. Visit www.UExcelTest.com/resources for a complete list of resources.

Prove You Are Prepared

• UExcel exams can help set international students apart from other applicants by indicating that they can master university-level knowledge and are ready to attend University in the United States.
• Because the exams are delivered in English, they can assist in the admissions process by proving a student’s ability to successfully master university level exams in English.

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