The most flexible, supportive path to a college degree

Discover a faster path to a college degree designed to support students like you.

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General Study Pathway

Whether you’re just starting out or going back to school, we can help you take your next step. Our general study pathways are designed to fit your busy life so you can make progress towards earning a business degree, marketing degree, IT/Computer Science degree, and more with confidence.

Career Pathways

Fast track your career goals

Earning a college degree often leads to better employment opportunities and salary potential. When getting ahead on the job requires going back to school, leverage Achieve Test Prep’s online pathways to test out of college courses and fast track your next step.

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What’s included in an Achieve General Study Program?

Advance your business, marketing or IT/computer career with our General Studies Program. We offer to the support and resources you need to balance your education with work/life responsibilities.

Step One

General Ed Prep

Traditional college courses average 16 weeks to complete. But Achieve helps you test out of your general education courses via CLEP or DSST exams so you can earn those same credits in less time by passing one exam.

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step two

1:1 Tutoring

Attendance at an accredited college or university is necessary to complete your college degree, but our education support services don’t stop once you enroll in your college of choice. We’re ready to provide one-on-one, on-demand tutoring services for your general education  courses if, and when, you need us.

See if Achieve is the right fit for you.

Discover a more flexible, less stressful way to fulfill your degree requirements.

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Course Comparison

How we compare

Traditional Course
Achieve Course
DURATION OF COURSE
16 Weeks, Full Semester
5-10 Weeks
APPLICATION PROCESS
Full Application Required
No Application Process
COURSE START DATE
Possible Waiting List
Start Immediately
COURSE SCHEDULE
2-3 Lessons/Week, Weekdays
1 Lesson/Week, Weekends
CLASS FORMAT
In Person, On Campus
Online, Instructor-Led
COURSE WORKLOAD
Projects, Papers, Homework
Prep to Pass 1 Exam
proficiency exam
Specific Hour, No Reschedule
Flexible Schedule Window
CREDIT AWARDED
Usually 3 College Credits
3 Transferable Credits
Program Benefits

What you’ll love about Achieve

Flexible course schedule

Find online test prep course availability days, nights, and weekends. Online live courses meet once a week for 3-hours.

Live, experienced instruction

Join a fully synchronous online learning experience with expert instructors who have real world industry experience. 

Start nursing courses faster

Save time and money while accelerating the progress toward your education and career advancement goals.

No additional hidden costs

Test prep course materials are included with your investment, and there are no extra hidden fees for exams or books.

Support whenever you need it

Get 1:1 tutoring support, mentoring opportunities, credit transfer assistance and job placement guidance.

Courses designed for your life

Access our digital prep course platform to easily view your plan, track your progress, schedule exams, and more.

Answers to your questions

Is Achieve Test Prep a school?

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

How can Achieve help me?

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. 

I’ve been out of school for a long time… will this work for me?

Yes. Our program is specifically designed for busy adults who’ve been out of school for a long time. We break down subjects to their most essential topics, focusing only on what you’ll need to know for your exam. By eliminating excessive coursework and in-person participation, you’ll be able to zero in on what you need to succeed. Unlike other programs that require you to learn on your own, our live instruction provides support and accountability. Your success is our #1 goal.

How many courses can I test out of?

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

Take your next step

No matter where you are in your journey, we have options for you. Get connected with an Educator Advisor to learn more and get your questions answered.

Take the first step

Find out how you can earn credits faster in online courses supported by live instructors. With Achieve, you can start the journey to your college degree from the comfort of home as it fits your schedule. Fill out the form to see if our programs are a good fit. Learn the details of how our programs work and how we plan to support you from your initial call through earning your degree.