Ways to Pursue PLA
1. Individualized prior learning assessment through ESC (fee attached) ; write an essay for each PLA request
2. Exams (note that ESC requires certain scores to receive credit):
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam
- NYU Language exams http://www.scps.nyu.edu/academics/departments/foreign-languages/testing.html
- Excelsior College Exams http://www.excelsior.edu/exam-content-guides
- Thomas Edison College Examination Program (TECEP) exams http://www.tesc.edu/degree-completion/Testing.cfm
- DSST Exams http://getcollegecredit.com/
3. Non-college learning evaluated for credit by the American Council on Education (ACE) or the National College Credit Recommendation Service (National CCRS; formerly PONSI).