BERLITZ Language testing 18 credits

one mo' thing

I hit "submit" a little too quickly.

It's worth noting as well that in spite of the anomaly with the NYU exams, the COSC folks have been extremely helpful, and having dealt with people from each of the "big three" at one time or another I wouldn't hesitiate to recommend COSC.

(be nice if I could figure out where to get a college mug or t-shirt or some other form of memorabilia, tho' ->)

Matt

 

Re: Hail Charter Oak!

I suppose your right. I am just going to wait a day or two because I am waiting for an answer to a question that turned into a four part question. I would rather not overwhelm them before I get my last answer to my last question. Don't worry, I will get an answer to the Bertlitz test question. Thanks for the encouragement. This all seems like a maze sometimes.


Abner

 

Re: one mo' thing

That's funny you bring up the issue of their lack of School items, like mugs, shirts, stickers, stuff like that. I e-mailed them about six months ago suggesting they carry some items like that. Oh well. Maybe if enough people e-mail them, they will start selling some of those items.

I do agree COSC does have good customer service. I will be applying with them over Excelsior and TESC.

Thanks for the info.

Abner

 

That's great news!!
I should get excelsior's answer today! I will post the result.
Thank you,
Pilot

 

Fightin' Electrons?

Hmm... this may have some promise. Maybe the "Fightin' Firefoxers"? "Biff, Bang, Pow, Smash, hit 'em til their browsers crash!" ?

Matt

 

Thanks Steve

I went ahead and contacted Karen Collies, who was my advisor at Charter Oak, about the Berlitz test and the lack of logo merchandise. Here was her response:



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To answer your question, we do honor the ACE recommendations for credit as long as everything matches exactly concerning dates and titles of the courses/exams evaluated. We do sell shirts through the Alumni Association. You can contact Lori Pendleton, Director of the Alumni Association for more information at [email protected].
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So, two for two! Go Charter Oak! Home of the, uh, Fightin' Electrons, or whatever.

-=Steve=-


Wow, Thanks so much Steve. I really, really appreciate that. I will definately be taking that test.


Thanks once again! GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!


Abner

 

Re: Caveat on language proficiency exams

Matt, congrats on your degree on almost finishing your degree, wow!


Abner

 

FAQ section of Berlitz test

5. When will my Berlitz results be sent to my university?
Answer: The results are usually sent out within 5 business days after your evaluation date.

6. How long does it take to receive credit from my university?
Answer: Once your university receives the results, it takes approximately 5 business days to apply the credits.

7. How can I find out how many credits I received?
Answer: Contact your advisor.

8. How do I know where my credits will be distributed?
Answer: Contact your advisor.


I just want a few opinions. If I am not enrolled with COSC yet, would these test results be held by ACE? I know ACE has transcripts that can be ordered.

I am guessing once I apply with COSC, I can then request transcripts from ACE to be sent to COSC?

I will e-mial the test coordinator, but thought I would throw this out there for some opinions.

Thanks,

Abner

 

Just Got the answer from excelsior:
Unfortunately the answer is "NO" apparently this particular exam has not been reviewed by ACE.
It seems like the exam has been developed specifically for UOP.
I called Berlitz and asked if this exam has been reviewed ACE and the person did not even know what ACE was she stated that she will research it and call me back.
I don't know if there is a way to get it approved, we may want to draft a letter (Anybody wants to volunteer??).
It seems to me that if they approved the NYU which has not been reviewed by ACE they should be able to do the same for the UOP/berlitz Exam.
Another way might be to have the exam on a UOP transcript via credit bank (I don't know if UOP offers this service).
Let's discuss this..................

 

Pilot:

Excelsior accepts the New York University exam, because it is an accredited university.

Berlitz is a private language institute, and it not accredited or ACE reviewed.

Luis

 

I understand that, but UOP is accredited and apparently the exam has been developed in collaboration with/for UOP.
UOP grants 12 lower and 6 upper credits for the exam therefore my suggestion was to have the credits listed in a UOP transcript and have it transfered to excelsior!
I hope this help!!!!

 

Thats weird, because the Berlitz website says they are ace reviewed? Anway, you guys may not hear from me in a day or two, my computer is messed up at home.

I will check back in a couple of days.


Thanks,

Abner

 

Oh wait, I think what you are saying is this particular test is not ACE reviewed? Will check back later, my computer couldn't have picked a better time to go on the blink. I am borrowing one from somebody right now, times up!!!


Keep me posted!


thanks, Abner

 

Originally posted by Pilot
Just Got the answer from excelsior:
That's right!! as stated in previous post!
"Unfortunately the answer is "NO" apparently this particular exam has not been reviewed by ACE."
Having the exam on a UOP transcript seems to me the only way to have it credited at another RA college!
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Just one more thing I forgot to point out regarding the NYU exam, even though the University Is accredited the exam is a "non credit exam" , and that is why I was drawing a parallel between The berlitz/UOP exam and the NYU exam.
Hope this help clarify everything!!

Extract from the NYU site:

French 16-Point Proficiency Exam
X18.1311 / Non–Credit / $345
FALL 2005
The 16-point exam in French is the same as the 12-point exam but with the addition of a 350-word essay on a more complex subject. You are required to write about abstract ideas, support an argument, hypothesize, and write in longer paragraphs. You have three hours to complete the entire 16-point exam. Credit granted is at the discretion of the institution receiving the results. Students are strongly urged to discuss accreditation with the institution's adviser prior to taking the exam. The results of this exam are valid for five years. To sign up to take a test or to obtain more information, please call (212) 992-9060. No discounts apply to the course.

 

CLEP credits

That's correct; I received 6 upper and 6 lower level credits for the Spanish CLEP, although at Charter Oak, at least, they were all transcripted as lower-level (CS 161 & CS 162)

Matt