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Meet Caleb Sheppard

Caleb Sheppard graduated from high school with 45 free college credits, having passed 15 CLEP tests after studying with Modern States. After studying at Charter Oak State College, he went on to earn a scholarship to the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, graduating before he turned 22. He’s now a law clerk for […]

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Meet Julia Shingleton

Julia Shingleton, a 23-year-old, went from a job in housekeeping at her local VA to a career in clinical drug development, thanks to Modern States and CLEP. Julia earned her bachelor’s degree in 18 months after studying with Modern States and eliminating 60 credits through CLEP exams.

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Meet General Parker

General Parker, 60, has passed 16 CLEP exams after studying with Modern States. He’s finishing his degree at the University of Maryland Global Campus and then is moving on to law school.

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Meet Rachel Wick

Rachel Wick passed 14 CLEP exams thanks to Modern States’ completely free courses, earning 48 credits as she finished her undergraduate degree more than a year early. She’s now in a graduate program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

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Modern States Education Alliance Names New Executive Director

Dr. Jefferson Pestronk to lead nonprofit’s next stage of growth and improvement New York (July 24, 2023) – Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced the appointment of Dr. Jefferson Pestronk as executive director. Pestronk brings a wealth […]

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Meet Jaela Deming

While only a junior in high school, Jaela Deming accomplished an incredible feat: obtaining her associate degree in early childhood education. Hear from her directly about her experience.

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Meet Gerry Born

Gerry Born, retired high school Spanish teacher and former standout college basketball player at Davidson College, talks about his experience earning 66 college credit hours in 32 days through Modern States and CLEP.

Articles Reserve & National Guard Magazine

Harvard Law airman lauds ‘best-kept secret’ for accessible education

Air National Guard 1st Lt. Logan Lathrop wasn’t exactly a star student growing up. In his own words, he “barely graduated high school.” But an educational tool he stumbled upon while serving overseas spurred an unlikely journey to Harvard Law School. He believes other service members could use what he calls the “best-kept secret” to […]

Articles AEI

A Nonprofit Opens Doors to College

In my travels around the country, I often come across positive efforts that not many people know about, but are making real progress helping people move up. Here’s one. Modern States is a nonprofit providing a free way for students to start earning college credit. These students can get a head start or a fresh […]

Articles Military Families Magazine

Harvard Law airman lauds ‘best-kept secret’ for accessible education

Air National Guard 1st Lt. Logan Lathrop wasn’t exactly a star student growing up. In his own words, he “barely graduated high school.” But an educational tool he stumbled upon while serving overseas spurred an unlikely journey to Harvard Law School. He believes other service members could use what he calls the “best-kept secret” to […]

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Meet Adam Klawitter

When 22-year-old Adam Klawitter graduates from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point on May 20, he will complete a most improbable journey. The dual-major senior started this journey by using Modern States’ online courses, which prepared him to earn free college credit. “People who are curious and driven can go to Modern States and get college credits […]

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