让我们更快拿到学位
测试，测试，再测试。
You can earn instant credits and reduce your schedule by proving your knowledge through testing. Many colleges offer students the opportunity to take the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams in various subject matters for college credit. Additionally, schools often offer their own exams in subjects such as foreign language. Testing fees can be pricy, but are almost always significantly lower than tuition for the courses they replace.
你可以通过测试来证明已经学到的知识，这样你就可以马上得到学分，缩短毕业的时间。很多学校都为学生提供CLEP考试的机会，你可以参加很多门考试来获得大学学分。另外，很多学校都会进行自己的测试，比如语言测试。可能测试费会比较高，但是，大部分都会远远低于可替换课程的学费。
4. Skip the minor.
跳过选修课程。
Not all schools require students to declare a minor and, truth be told, most people won’t make too much of a mention of their minor during the life of their career. Dropping all minor classes could save you an entire semester (or more) of work. So, unless your minor is critical to your field of study or would bring you foreseeable benefits, consider eliminating these classes from your plan of action.
并非所有的学校都会要求学生必须要修选修课程。实际上，大部分人在其职业生涯中都很少会提到自己选修过的课程。尽量跳过可以省略的选修课程会节省你整个学期的时间。所以，除非你的选修课对你的专业而言是很有必要的，或能够给你带来可以预见的好处，否则考虑从你的行动计划上剔除选修课程。
5. Put together a portfolio.
将所有的经历综合起来。
Depending on your school, you may be able to get credit for your life experience. Some schools will give students limited credit based on the presentation of a portfolio that proves specific knowledge and skills. Possible sources of life experience include: previous jobs, volunteerism, leadership activities, community participation, accomplishments, etc.
视学校而定，你可能会得到经验学分。如果学生能够对自己具有的特定知识和技能作综合陈述证明，学校会视情况而给予一定的学分。可能得到学分的经验包括：上一份工作，志愿工作，领导工作，参加的社团活动，成就等。
6. Do double duty.
做双份的工作。
If you have to work anyway, why not get credit for it? Many schools offer students college credits for participating in an internship or work-study experience that relates to their major – even if it’s a paid job. You may be able to get your degree faster by earning credits for what you already do. Check with your school counselor to see what opportunities are available to you.
反正你也是要工作的，为什么不趁此得到学分呢？很多学校会为参加与专业相关的实习或兼职工作的学生加学分，即使是带薪工作也会加学分的。你可以通过自己正在做的工作而更快地得到学分。向学校的顾问咨询，看看他们能为你提供什么样的机会。