DANTES March INFORMATION BULLETIN

1 DIB. DANTES March INFORMATION . BULLETIN . DSST vs. CLEP: What's the Difference? By Demetra King, DANTES Exams, Program Manager In this issue: W hether a Service member is interested in earning at National Test Centers (NTCs). located on and off base around college credit or just getting the world for completing degree DSST vs. CLEP 1 started with education, it is requirements. important to understand what Research/Benefits Credit-by-Exams 3 types of exams are available, how they differ and to know How are DSST and CLEP. exams the same? T. that they can't CLEP a DANTES . hese exams are a form of DSST/CLEP. Additional Resources 4 DANTES sponsors the Credit-by- Exam Program which includes prior learning assessment that test an individual's two separate groups: DSST knowledge gained outside Troops to Teachers News 5 (formerly DANTES Standardized of the traditional college or Subject Tests) and CLEP (College university classroom.)

2 These Program Updates 6 Level Examination Program). Although DSST and CLEP are exams have been evaluated and assigned college credit different products, both offer recommendations by Hot News 7 the same end result providing college credit that Service the American Council on Education (ACE) College Credit members can use towards their Recommendation Service. Contacts 8 college degree without going Traditional students and adult into a classroom. The CLEP and learners may fulfill degree DSST exams are funded by requirements at over 2,000. DANTES for Service members Continued on page 2. DANTES INFORMATION BULLETIN Vol 464 Credit-By-Exams institutions in the ACE College and University registration processes. Partnership network that recognize and consider Access to Study Materials Study materials are these exams for recommended college credit.

3 Available for both CLEP and DSST exams to assist Students who take and successfully pass DSST and students in preparing for taking exams. See the CLEP exams can earn 3-9 semester hours toward Counselor Resources section of this DIB issue on completing their degree. page 3 for more INFORMATION on the available study material. Also, visit each testing agency's test prep How are DSST and CLEP Different? resources on their website: Testing Agencies - DSST exams are offered by Pro- DSST: metric while CLEP exams are offered by the College CLEP: Board. DANTES contracts with each testing agency to provide the exams at National Test Centers National Test Center Process Education Centers (NTCs) at no cost to Service members. need to ensure that agreements are established with both Prometric and the College Board when Test Titles Both Prometric and College Board offer they are assisting a participating college or uni- exams that cover general education subject area re- versity to become a fully funded NTC.

4 Both testing quirements. While a few exam titles overlap slightly, agencies will provide support for completing the it is important to note that each testing agency application process which allows DANTES to fund offers exams in different subjects and at varying both the test administration and the exam fee. levels. Students are responsible for checking with their college or university to find out which exams Please visit the Examinations section of the DANTES . are accepted for college credit as it applies to their website and select Earn College Credit to learn degree plan. more about registering to take DSST or CLEP ex- ams. Student Registration Process These exams are of- earn-college- fered by different testing agencies that use separate I started taking college classes at night and weekends along with CLEP and DSST tests.

5 I am getting my bachelor's degree in liberal arts and I'm only two classes short of my goal, thanks to . credit-by-exams. University of Nebraska at Omaha Bachelor of General Studies Degree Student DANTES INFORMATION BULLETIN Vol 464 2. Counselor's Corner FY15 Top DSST and CLEP Exams DSST Exams with Top Military Passing Rates CLEP Exams with Top Military Passing Rates 1. Principles of Supervision 1. Spanish Language 2. Introduction to Business 2. College Composition Modular 3. Introduction to Computing 3. College Composition 4. Business Ethics and Society 4. French Language 5. Here's to Your Health 5. INFORMATION Systems Most Popular DSST Exams among Military Most Popular CLEP Exams among Military 1. Principles of Supervision 1. Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 2. Principles of Public Speaking 2.

6 College Composition Modular 3. Introduction to Computing 3. Principles of Management 4. Human Resource Management 4. College Mathematics 5. Organizational Behavior 5. Introductory Sociology Counselor Tools & Resources DANTES Resources DSST Resources DANTES Exams Guide - provides detailed informa- Visit for tion on available exams, funding eligibility, obtaining DSST resources such as: transcripts, reimbursement procedures, and more. Free brochures, posters, and flyers Exam Fact Sheets Exam Titles Content Outlines Practice Tests DSST & CLEP Pass Rates Each year, DANTES posts Transcript Order Forms CLEP & DSST volumes and pass rates online. Test Center Locator Frequently Asked Questions lege- News Releases and Blog Videos DANTES offers a variety of videos on each CLEP Resources program. Visit our Video Center at Visit for or on our DANTES .

7 CLEP resources such as: DoD YouTube Channel for INFORMATION to share with Tutorials for DANTES -funded test takers Service members. Exam Titles and Resource Lists Registration Instructions Publications Browse the online catalog for handouts, Transcript Order Forms references and marketing material to order for your ed- Study Guides ucation or family service center at http://dantespulse. Sample Tests Study Tips Testing Center Locations Search Institutions that accept the exams DANTES INFORMATION BULLETIN Vol 464 3. Additional Resources Points of Contact Inquiries and general exam questions should be directed to the DANTES Examinations team at Questions about DSST exams, score reports, and transcripts contact: Prometric online at www. , by phone toll free at 1-877-471-9860, and by email at com. Questions about CLEP exams and score reports contact: College Board online at org, by phone toll free at 800-257- 9558, and by email (Professionals) or (Students).

8 DANTES INFORMATION BULLETIN Vol 464 4. Troops to Teachers News What is TTT? Troops to school teacher . Teachers (TTT) is a giving them the DANTES -managed opportunity to use Department of their leadership Defense program skills, knowledge that can help and experience to Veterans begin have a positive effect a new career on our nation's as a public youth. Troop, Educator, Fulbright Scholar, Student By Christene Nemetsky, in cooperation with Joseph Olan, Texas Troops to Teachers R etired Army Joseph Olan was medically discharged from the Army in 2004 and to participate in a statewide collaborative program with the University of Texas College of of optimal professional develop- ment trainings and relationships with teachers. Olan modelled the had been serving as a Counter Liberal Arts. use of affective domain teaching Intelligence Specialist (97B) at Fort strategies for secondary teachers.

9 Huachuca prior to his separation In 2012-2013, Olan moved to He collaborated with leadership from the military. He immediately Fondren Middle School, where at Sembawang Secondary School joined Troops to Teachers and he received his second Teacher in support of school culture has spent seven years impacting of the Year award. I believe and climate. In addition, he also student lives. The interpersonal education is the cornerstone of earned his master's degree in communications skills the military our society. Teaching and learning 2014 from the University of Hous- helped me develop, transferred should not only prepare and ton in Curriculum and Instruction. seamlessly to my work with empower students academically students. In both the military in becoming responsible yet Olan is currently pursuing his and the classroom, experiencing productive citizens, but should Doctorate of Education at John different personalities and cultivate social and emotional Hopkins University.

10 He will grad- backgrounds prepared me for the competencies to help develop uate in 2018. Olan is truly a life diverse populations that I worked intrinsic motivation and learner as is evidenced by his with, says Olan. resilience, adds Olan. career and achievements. After earning his teacher In 2014, Olan was awarded a The Troops to Teachers program certificate from the University Fulbright Distinguished Award helped me stay humble in all I did of Texas in El Paso, he began and traveled to Singapore to as a teacher and was a constant teaching world geography in the provide training in support of motivational reminder about Houston Independent School building student engagement and my commitment and duty I felt District (ISD). First, he taught at motivation through use of social toward whole student develop- Sam Houston High School, then and emotional learning strategies.