The innovative way to earn college credits

Created in 1966, credit by exam is now accepted at over 3,000 accredited colleges across the country. Use Smarter to understand your college’s credit transfer policy, create a college credits prep course plan, and study less than 5 hours per week to pass each exam for the equivalent course credits. It’s a smart way to knock out a few courses. 

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Here's the math

THE AVERAGE 3-CREDIT COLLEGE COURSE COSTS $1,782.
LOOK HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE USING CREDIT-BY-EXAM WITH SMARTER.

Average Cost per 3-Credit College Course $1,782
Cost per Smarter Prep Course   $685
Savings per College Course  $1,097

BTW, Smarter Customers are reimbursed (up to $100) for exam fees.

Here's how to save time

THE AVERAGE COLLEGE COURSE LAST FOR 16 WEEKS.
LOOK HOW MUCH TIME YOU CAN SAVE USING CREDIT-BY-EXAM WITH SMARTER.

Length of Average College Course 16 weeks
Shortest Smarter Prep Course 4 weeks
Longest Smarter Prep Course 10 weeks
Time Saved Per College Course 6-12 weeks

Get a $399 college credits prep course plan for $45.

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