5 Reasons Why a Fast-Track Nursing Program May Be Right for You

What is a fast-track program? 

A fast-track program helps students advance their education in less time. These programs typically cater to working adults who don't have time for a traditional, full-time college schedule. These types of programs are especially good for nurses and other healthcare professionals who want to earn an advanced degree, but need to work irregular hours. 

Ways to fast-track your college progress include: 

• Credit by exam: This method allows you to test out of college courses by passing a proficiency test, such as a CLEP exam. Rather than attending a 16-week long course, you can earn the same credits after passing a 2-hour CLEP exam. 
• Accelerated degrees: This strategy focuses on going through your chosen area of study at a much faster pace by condensing learning into a tighter schedule. 

The five reasons below can help you determine if a fast-track program is right for you. If any of these apply, Achieve Test Prep’s programs could be just what you need.

#1 - You are on a budget

It's no secret that college is expensive. Tuition costs at public universities have far outpaced inflation, rising more than 225% since 1985! 

According to surveys, up to 83% of Americans struggle to pay for college. 

Accelerated degree programs help you move through college requirements faster, which often means paying less money for the same education. 

Rather than being stuck in the traditional four-year college structure, a fast-track nursing program cuts down on the time it takes you to complete your education, often resulting in less tuition cost. 

Fast-track programs, such as Achieve Test Prep’s focus on preparing you for credit by exam, make college more affordable since “testing out” via CLEP exam means you can reduce the number of classes you have to take, saving you thousands in tuition costs.

#2 - You have a busy schedule

33% of undergraduates don’t finish their degrees, with time concerns cited as a factor. Supporting a family or taking care of dependent children can often make it too difficult to continue attending school in the traditional way — especially when you work all hours as a nurse.

A Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation study revealed that 56% of students surveyed cited work conflicts as a major factor in their decision to drop out. Many students don’t feel prepared because they find that the college workload is far more than they can handle. Balancing commitments with school is just too stressful for many.

Programs like Achieve Test Prep provide a solution. With Achieve’s credit by exam prep program, after a few short weeks, you can take and pass a single CLEP exam to receive the credits equal to those you would earn in a traditional semester – eliminating the extra homework, essays, research reports, and quizzes. And Achieve’s courses are flexible, offering day, night, and weekend classes through online, live, virtual classrooms.

Depending on your schedule and choice of degree, you could save up to two years of coursework, helping you graduate faster than traditional means.

#3 - You want to make a commitment to yourself

Some fast-track programs don’t consider your needs while other programs often require a huge commitment from you through contracts with restrictive terms. With Achieve there are no long-term contracts and refunds are available based on our withdrawal policy. Attendance is easy thanks to our flexibility and online class options. Our commitment is to you. Our goal is your success. That’s the Achieve difference.

#4 - You want to fast-track your career

A person with a degree is estimated to earn over a million dollars more than someone with only a high school diploma over the course of their career.

A degree makes you more marketable, will prepare you for an advanced nursing career, and provides you with increased opportunities and flexibility to grow. Your LPN to RN or LPN to BSN degree can also empower you to have more control over your life.

You and your family will also experience the satisfaction and pride that you’ve earned  from graduating with a degree. Achieve can help you obtain your goals faster and with less expense than traditional education methods.

#5 - You like free stuff

Who doesn’t like free stuff? Achieve Test Prep delivers with FREE remedial help if you need extra tutoring to pass an exam, FREE one-on-one coaching to ensure your success, and FREE retakes of the course if you do fail to pass the first time (although the pass rate for our students is over 93%). 

These are just a few of the reasons that a fast-track nursing program with us makes sense. Contact Achieve Test Prep today for more about why our method of preparing you to earn credit by exam is the right choice for you. 

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