Introducing the UExcel^® Program… Turn Knowledge into Credit.

What is credit by examination?

Traditionally, credit-by-examination (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 becoming a popular option for students of all ages.

Save Thousands of Dollars on Tuition and Earn Academic Credit for Subjects You Already Know.

With the UExcel credit-by-examination 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.

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

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

Earn College Credit and Move Into More Challenging Courses Quickly

• UExcel exams may be used to fulfill lower-level requirements so students don’t need to repeat material they already know.
• By taking and passing a UExcel exam, students can earn from three to six college credits per exam.
• Students receive a letter grade on an exam and credits are awarded on an official transcript from Excelsior College.
• 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.

Save Time and Money

Each UExcel exam costs only $95 USD regardless of number of credits. That’s a huge savings when you consider the average tuition cost for a 4 credit course.* Taking and passing several UExcel exams may save students and parents thousands of dollars while advancing the pace of the student’s academic career.

• Average U.S. Community College: $370
• Average U.S. Public University: $1,031
• Average U.S. Private University: $3,563

*Based on average annual fees for tuition and costs and assuming credit load of 32 per year. professionals.collegeboard.com

Prove You Are Prepared

• UExcel exams can help set international students apart from other applicants by indicating that they are ready to attend university in the U.S.
• Because the tests are in English, they can assist in the admissions process by proving a student’s ability to successfully master university level exams in English.

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.

Easy to Schedule Exams

Examinations are delivered at thousands of Pearson VUE test centers around the globe, so exams can be scheduled at your convenience and on your schedule.

Preparation Resources

UExcel offers a compete range of study resources, including practice exams that mirror the actual exam content and computerized format, recommended textbooks, online tutorials and free content guides. Visit www.UExcelTest.com/resources for a complete list of resources.

The Power of Experience

The UExcel program is an innovative alliance between two leading education providers, Excelsior College and Pearson. Together, these two leading education providers help students worldwide turn their knowledge into university and college credit.

• Excelsior College, founded in 1971, is a leader in distance education and has nearly 40 years of experience offering widely recognized credit-by-exam programs.
• Pearson is the global leader in developing educational products for children, schools, universities, adults, and corporations.