How to Get a College Degree in One Year

Getting a Bachelors Degree in one year might seem impossible, but it is not. There are some key factors that will help you complete your degree in one year. Use the following steps as a guideline to getting closer in obtaining your college degree:

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Choosing a Degree

1. Choose a degree that fits you. Choosing the right degree will allow you to take more classes at the same time because you can choose courses that you know better. For instance, if you are a computer person, choose a degree with computer classes. You will not be bored and you should get better grades because it is something you enjoy. You want to choose a degree that you are familiar with.

College Credit

2. Most colleges offer college credit for work / life experience. Speak with the academics office and complete work / life experience forms. The college will require some evidence that you actually have work / life experience from work or your own life to get credits for certain courses. Myself, I have a computer networking background and was able to get credit for a networking course. That saved me 00 due to the fact that I did not have to take the course. To get credit for each course, a request for the course name and number need to be submitted along with an essay describing my work / life experience for that course and how I understand the concept of the course. Also, documentation from work was submitted along with the application to further enforce the credit request. The better you re-enforce how serious you are about the credit request, the more likely you will have it approved and get free college credit. Once you receive the college credit, you can re-evaluate any other courses towards your degree. 

Other Options for College Credit

3. Another option is to CLEP the 100 level classes to save time as well, the tests are moderately difficult and does cost money, but nowhere near as much as an entire course. If you have a military background, transferring credits from your military work/ life experience can be done through a program called Smart Transcript. If you also completed certifications, they can sometimes be used to gain college credits, but you need a solid foundation on the topic and need to prove that you use the subject daily.

Set a Goal

4. Finally, set a goal and determine how many courses are required to complete your degree. Find out how long it will take you to complete your degree if you take one, two, or three courses a semester. If you need to take three or more courses a semester, make it easy on yourself by taking two classes that are easier for you to understand and one difficult course. This makes it easier come homework and testing time because you will feel comfortable with the easier courses. For example: Take a math course along with two computer courses if you are a computer person. 

The key to completing your college degree in one year is to get any free college credit you can and make a plan. Following the steps outlined above will ensure your success in college and also save you money. It may take some time, but writing a few short essays for college credit is well worth it.

How to Get a College Degree in One Year

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