Frequently Asked Questions

No. Achieve Test Prep does not offer degrees or credits directly. But we support those pursuing their education with college test prep services that save time and stress. Our online test prep services fill in the educational gaps and support systems that traditional colleges do not offer. 

Our goal is to minimize many of the challenges faced by working adults returning to school. We can help you get the support you need to fit education into your busy life. Through college planning, online test prep courses, tutoring services, and more, we provide extra guidance that helps make college less stressful. 

Yes. Achieve Test Prep is an online test prep provider. Founded in 2008 to make higher education more accessible, Achieve delivers practical, real-world learning solutions to help busy, working adults make real progress toward their college degree. We offer time-saving credit by exam instruction, licensure and entrance exam prep, and on-demand tutoring. Learn more about Achieve

No. Achieve Test Prep is not a college by design, and therefore is not an accredited institution. However, when you successfully pass your CLEP exam, you can receive college credit at an accredited college or university as you work toward your degree. Our program is supported by regionally and nationally accredited schools, and all degrees earned will be awarded by the accredited college and university of your choosing—not by Achieve.

The first step to determine your investment is meeting with an Achieve Education Advisor who will create a custom plan based on your personal education history and goals. Your previous experiences will determine what specific education services you will need. Our goal is to make education possible for everyone who desires to achieve it, so we also offer exclusive discounts and flexible payment options to meet you where you are.

We make it our mission to help our customers succeed. If you need extra help or support at any time during your online test prep course, we can help. But if circumstances change and you’re not able to continue, we will support your decision. View our cancellation policy.

Credit by exam is a method that allows students to earn credit for college courses. You study a small subset of focused material and prepare to pass what is equivalent to an end-of-course final exam, which will allow you to avoid taking an entire semester-long course. 
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This process is sometimes referred to as testing out of college courses. It’s a method that has been used for decades and is widely accepted at more than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities nationwide. Learn more about earning credits.

Achieve provides credit by exam preparation for 22 prerequisite subjects. Depending on which pre-reqs you need and how many credit by exam credits your accredited college will accept, you can potentially test out of up to two years of college courses.  

In a traditional college course, you’ll attend classes several times each week and complete a semester’s worth of assignments, quizzes, research projects, essays, term papers, etc. At the end of the course, you’ll take a final exam to prove that you’ve learned the material. 

When you take an online test prep course, you study a small subset of focused material and prepare to pass a credit by exam proficiency test. Our courses teach you what you need to pass your CLEP exam with confidence, putting you in the best possible position to pass on your first try. 
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With Achieve Test Prep, you’ll meet one time each week and attend 4-10 weekly sessions. Our test prep courses are designed by curriculum experts who know what will be on the exams. This streamlines the learning experience, helping you focus on what’s important to move forward.

Yes. When you earn credits using the credit by exam method, these credits are transferred to your accredited college and show up as “pass” or “complete” on your transcript. 
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The only difference is how long it takes to earn the credits. Completing a traditional college course often takes 16 weeks, whereas our online test prep courses can be finished in as few as 5 weeks—accelerating your progress and shortening the time it takes to complete your education. 

Credit by exam is currently accepted by more than 2,900 accredited colleges and universities in the United States. Each school has different requirements when it comes to transfer credits, so it’s important to verify the guidelines ahead of time. 
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Check with your school to see what’s required for your chosen degree. Some colleges limit the number of transfer credits or test out of college course options while others do not. Achieve Test Prep can help you verify this information and find the right accredited college for you. 

When it comes to Nursing Bridge Programs with Achieve Test Prep, you’ll get everything you need to confidently earn prerequisite and general education credit by exam that can be transferred into the nursing school of your choice, where you will finish your degree. 
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Beyond that, you’ll also receive support throughout your entire education journey with TEAS Exam preparation, on-demand tutoring for core nursing courses, and NCLEX-RN Exam prep. We’ll be with you through every step. Learn more about our Nursing Program.

Our online test prep services are designed to help working adults balance education with their personal and professional responsibilities. We offer ongoing support no matter where you are on your education journey. 
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Achieve’s online test prep courses are taught synchronously, meaning all learners move through material at the same time. Many other programs are taught asynchronously which requires students to stay on task all on their own, whereas synchronous learning offers support from teachers and fellow students because everyone is in it together.
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We want you to succeed, so we keep you accountable. Our Dedicated Advisors check in on your progress and offer solutions along the way. In addition, we offer one-on-one tutoring and college planning services to ensure you’re headed in the right direction. Learn more about tutoring and mentoring options.

Yes. While we cannot guarantee that you will find a job after graduation, we can do our best to prepare you to enter your job search and the workforce with confidence. We have a free Career Guidance Course to help you improve your resume writing, interview skills, and marketing of your personal brand.

We are here to support you through every step of your education journey. You can contact your Dedicated Advisor at any time you need assistance. You can also reach customer support on live chat or submit a support ticket online 24/7—even on weekends. Visit Customer Support.