General FAQs
1. How do I apply for the Test Drive College Online program?
Take the 15 question college assessment exam and pass the screening process. If you qualify, you may register for your online course.
2. What are the eligibility requirements?
- You must pass a 15 question college assessment exam.
- You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must have a GED or high school diploma.
- You must not be in default on a student loan.
- You must not already have a bachelor’s degree or be currently attending college.
- You must be serious about using the TDCO course as a stepping stone toward earning a degree online.
3. How do I contact Test Drive College Online?
4. How long will it take to get credit?
We are not able to make a determination on how long it takes institutions to process
your information and credits. Test Drive College Online will, however, make every
effort to ensure that you will be awarded credit as fast as possible. Our advisors
will help you with this process.
5. What is the Test Drive College Online Alliance Program?
The Test Drive College Online Alliance Program is a network of fully-accredited online colleges that have agreed to
accept our courses for credit. The schools in our Alliance Program offer high-quality degree programs in a wide variety of
interest areas. By enrolling in one of our Alliance Program schools, the admissions process is streamlined thereby making the
transition to an online degree program an easy one. Learn More
6. Is Test Drive College Online accredited?
7. How long does the course take to complete?
8. How do I know that Test Drive College Online offers quality courses?
All the content in our courses has been reviewed and approved by employed college professors who have given it their final approval. Also, the courses have been created by Comcourse, a company that has created more than 200 quality courses adopted at several colleges around the United States. Lastly, the American Council on Education (ACE) evaluated our courses and recommended that they be accepted for college credit.
9. Why do I have to speak to a Test Drive College Online Advisor before I can get my test scores or begin the course?
The Test Drive College Online Program is designed to help people who are serious about earning a degree figure out if online education is right for them. Because it is a free course and space is limited, we must first speak to you to make sure that you are the type of student that this program was designed to benefit.
10. What happens if I don’t complete the course?
Completing a Test Drive College course is a one-time opportunity. Each student who is invited into the program gets one chance to successfully complete a course. If you do not complete the course, you are ineligible to go through the program again.
11. Do I have to buy a textbook?
All your course materials are online, including your textbooks in the form of e-books. Thus, there is no need to purchase a textbook.
12. Can a high school student apply?
No, in order to qualify for the Test Drive College Online program you must already have a high school diploma or GED.
13. Can I get college credit?
If you enroll in a degree program of your choice at one of our Alliance partner schools, credit for the Test Drive College Online course will be applied to your degree. Once you pass your course, an advisor will contact you about transferring the credit you earned. Please do not contact our partner schools as we have specially assigned enrollment advisors who are knowledgeable about the Test Drive College Online process.
Exam FAQs
1. How long does the college assessment exam take?
Depending on your knowledge and test taking style, the exam takes approximately 15 minutes. We encourage you to work at your own pace to provide the most accurate responses.
2. What happens if I do not pass the exam?
If you do not earn the minimum passing score, don’t worry. We are affiliated with many institutions of higher learning that may be perfectly suited to your interests. Our mission is to help people get an education, so we offer several academic services. Your possibilities are endless!
3. Are the results of my exam confidential?
Yes. Only our academic advisors will know your score and it will not be shared with any other educational institution. We are committed to helping you succeed in your educational pursuits, thus enriching your future – nothing more.
Academic FAQs
1. Will I get a real grade?
Test Drive College Online courses are real college courses, therefore you will receive a real grade (A, B, C, D, F) based on the standard 100% grading scale. Here is the grading scale:
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Grade Point Value
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Grade
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90 – 100
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A
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80 – 89
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B
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70 – 79
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C
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60 – 69
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D
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Below 60
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F
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Incomplete
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I
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Withdrawal
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W
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2. How will my grade be determined?
Our courses have assignments, quizzes, and discussions just like any other college course. For instance, the English Composition I course requires you to complete essays. When you sign in to your course, you will be able to see your syllabus. It will show you how each requirement is weighted in order to get to 100%.
3. How are Test Drive College Online instructors chosen?
4. Can I take a course again if I fail it?
You will not be able to retake a Test Drive College Online course again if you fail it; however we anticipate that 75% of people who start the course will complete it.
5. Will a failing grade be on my transcripts?
The only transcripts that will reflect your TDCO course grade is the Test Drive College Online unofficial transcript. Your grades will not appear on any other transcript from any other institution.
6. Does a failing grade affect my GPA?
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