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As a teenager, James Hulce saw his plans for college derailed by health issues. He renewed that dream through online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and found Modern States. James passed seven CLEP exams after studying for free with Modern States, earning 30 credits — his entire freshman year of college. He recently finished his bachelor’s […]
Rick Casey, director of testing services at Pasco-Hernando State College in Florida, shares his views on the value of Modern States and CLEP as a tool for students seeking to save money and time while earning college credits.
Jacob Mutter, a Tennessee high school student, is the salutatorian of his senior class. He passed eight CLEP exams after studying with Modern States and is headed to Tennessee Tech in the fall of 2024.
Louisiana high school assistant principal Abbi Macmurdo has become a champion for Modern States, aligning the courses with school curriculums to give students an opportunity to be successful in CLEP exams, while also introducing the philanthropy to other school administrators in her state.
Ryan Wetherington graduated high school in 2006 and got to work, holding a series of jobs ranging from front desk clerk at motel to various food and beverage jobs. Almost two decades later, he had just about given up on his hopes of higher education when he was introduced to Modern States. He’s now working […]
Charlie Tobler put off college to become a farrier, shoeing horses for several years before deciding to go back to school. He earned 48 completely free college credits through Modern States and CLEP, part of an effort that allowed him to graduate from Thomas Edison State University in under one year.
Preet Patel, a 21-year-old pilot, passed 11 CLEP exams after studying with Modern States. He used the results as dual credit, graduating high school early through Florida’s College Acceleration Program while earning 33 college credits. The effort helped to shave four years off Preet’s education journey, jump-starting his career in the sky.
Point guard Oriol Montero Pache likes to hand out assists, both on and off the court. A 19-year-old on the men’s basketball team at Bethel University in Mishawaka, Indiana, Pache grew up in Spain and turned his love of the game into a better educational opportunity in America. With a hope of inspiring others, Pache […]
Marya Lokhandwala came to the U.S. only to find out that none of her Indian college credits would be accepted here as she tried to become a physical therapis. So, she turned to Modern States and passed 12 CLEPS in two months.
Trent Sikute, who became U.S. Air Force Airman of the Year at his base after getting his college degree with help from Modern States. He actually reached out to us to share his story, because he wanted to tout the educational possibilities that come with joining the military. Trent said he tested out of 13 […]
Talmage Kelley III, a 21-year-old from Alabama, began using CLEP and Modern States as a 16-year-old. He took 16 Modern States courses, covering about half his bachelor’s degree at Western Governors University. Kelley is now working in cyber security for an Alabama hospital.
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 […]
