THE DEGREE ACCELERATION SYSTEM
The Fastest, Most Cost-Effective Path to Your Degree.
Mapped and Verified.
A personalised planning system, built with you step by step by someone who's done it. We analyse your transcript, your university's requirements, and every credit-by-exam opportunity available to you, then create you a graduation plan confirmed directly with your registrar - and if it doesn't save you at least double what you paid, you get a full refund.
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$44K
AVERAGE TOTAL SAVINGS
18
AVERAGE CREDITS EARNED THROUGH EXAMS
15
AVERAGE CREDITS SECURED THROUGH TRANSFER
3
AVERAGE SEMESTERS SAVED
"I saved $39,000 on my degree, I was also able to get credit I never knew existed which allowed me to graduate 2 semesters early"
Witse Moulaert
International Student from Belgium
"This plan made it financially possible for me to graduate college. I was able to save over $50,000 on my degree, and graduate in 2 years instead of 4"
Erik Van Den Berg
International Student from The Netherlands
THE COSTS NOBODY TELLS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ABOUT
Studying in America
Costs More Than Just Tuition
Most international students budget for tuition and accommodation — but forget about the additional costs that come with moving across the world. Flights, visas, insurance, setup expenses and everyday essentials can add thousands before you even start your first class.Over a four-year degree, these hidden expenses can become a significant financial burden. Understanding the true cost upfront helps you plan smarter and avoid unexpected costs.
HIDDEN COSTS
$50,000+
Estimated hidden costs over a 4-year US degree. Flights, insurance, books, setup costs, travel home and other international student expenses.
FIRST WEEK
$2,000+
Typical first-week setup costs. Your first Walmart trip, bedding, room essentials, phone setup, groceries and basic supplies.
VISA COSTS
$785
This is the cost to get an F-1 student VISA alone. Most international students are never warned about this.
POTENTIAL RESULTS
Same Degree. Half the Bill.
Real Student. Real Results. This could be you.
4 Years.
Full Price.
| TUITION & FEES | $108,584 |
| Time enrolled | 4 years |
| Est. hidden living/institutional costs | $54,650 |
| Visa & immigration fees | $785 |
| Graduation fee | $200 |
| Flights home | $8,000 (8 trips) |
OLD COST:
$147,635
2 Years.
Reduced Price.
| TUITION & FEES | $54,282 |
| Time enrolled | 2 years |
| Est. hidden living/institutional costs | $27,325 |
| Visa & immigration fees | $785 |
| Graduation fee | $200 |
| Flights home | $4,000 (4 trips) |
NEW COST:
$86,592
A NOTE FROM REX (OUR FOUNDER)
I moved from the UK for my degree.
Nobody told me what it would really cost.
When I got to the US, I had no idea how degrees actually worked — and I certainly didn't know strategies like this existed. After months of researching the system and combining several strategies, I cut my degree from 4 years to 2.5, and saved over $64,000 off the original cost.I earned 24 credits through exams, another 30 through transfer from my A-Levels, and saved entire semesters just by planning my degree efficiently.None of this was hidden exactly — it just wasn't something anyone told me to look for. I was shocked by how few international students knew any of this was even possible.The hardest part wasn't finding the opportunities. It was building the plan. I spent months figuring out how to actually turn these strategies into a real, workable degree plan.That's why I built this — so other international students find out about the hidden costs and the real opportunities, and use them in the most efficient way possible, before they've already overpaid. Not after.
TRIED AND TESTED.
Don't take our word for it.
What we talk about is not theory. National outlets have covered it for a decade — students earning accredited degrees faster, for a fraction of the sticker price — students (especially international students) are just never informed. These are the headlines.
800K+
Learners using credit-by-exam (industry-wide)
25,000+
Free years of college credit reported by Fortune
2,900+
Colleges that accept these credits
THE PROCESS
How it works, step by step.
No sales pitch. Just a real number and a real plan with real people who've done this before.
STEP 1
Book your free call
Tell us your school, credits, and situation. On the call, we run your numbers through our savings tool live — a real number, not a guess.
STEP 2
Map your degree
We map your school's exact major, gen-ed, and elective requirements against everything you've already completed, then confirm it with your registrar.
STEP 3
Find every credit opportunity
Once confirmed, we go class-by-class to find every credit you can earn through CLEP, DSST, or AP — verified again with your school.
STEP 4
Build your semester-by-semester plan
We build your exact course-by-course schedule around your goals — speed, savings, or workload — ready to confirm with your advisor.
WHAT'S ACTUALLY INCLUDED
What You'll Get
This isn't a course. It's a structured system, real tools, and real people — built entirely around your specific degree.
THE SESSIONS
Three 1-on-1 sessions with an advisor, working through each tool — mapping your degree, finding every exam and transfer opportunity, then building your semester plan.
THE TOOLS
Lifetime access to every tool we use: the Degree Mapper, Degree Optimiser, Degree Planner, and Credit-by-Examination Planner.
THE TEMPLATES
Three email templates tailored with your advisor, requesting confirmation from your school. Every step verified with your registrar or academic advisor.
BE HONEST BEFORE YOU BUY
Who this is for
This works best for people who want the real number and the real plan — not just reassurance.
✓ This is for you if...
You're an international student already enrolled in, or about to start, a US degree, and want to cut years and dollars off it
You've never looked into CLEP/DSST/AP credit, or assumed it "wouldn't apply to you" as an international student
You want a plan built around your specific school's actual policies, not generic advice
You're willing to put in a few working sessions to build a real, confirmed plan instead of guessing
You'd rather know the real 4-year cost now than get surprised by hidden fees later
× This is not for you if...
You're not an international student in the US, or planning to become one
You want someone else to sit the exams and file the paperwork for you — we build the plan, you execute it
Your school has already confirmed it won't accept any outside credit (rare, but worth ruling out first)
You're looking for financial aid or scholarship guidance — that's a different service
You want a fully passive, done-for-you product with no calls involved
FOR PARENTS
The 5-Second Answer Sheet.
✓ Real Accredited CreditBuilt on College Board exams (CLEP/AP) recognised at 2,900+ accredited schools nationwide — applied to your child's existing degree, not a separate program.
✓ Guided By Someone Who's Done ItEvery strategy has been tested by international students who've actually lived it — not theoretical advice from a generic advisor.
✓ Transparent & VerifiedEvery step of the way, everything will be confirmed by your University.
FOR PARENTS
The questions every parent asks, answered.
You're the one writing the checks. These are the things your financial advisor should have told you.
Q1 · Employer respect
Will employers respect this degree?
Employers care that the degree is from an accredited institution and that the student can show proof of skills. NACE's 2026 employer research highlights teamwork, problem-solving, and communication as the resume evidence employers look for most.
Source: NACE Job Outlook 2026 Spring Update; accreditation policies vary by school.
Q2 · Accreditation
Is the degree actually accredited?
Every university and exam program discussed in this guide carries regional accreditation, the same standard held by state flagship universities. CLEP is administered by the College Board, the same organization behind the SAT and AP exams.
Source: College Board; U.S. Department of Education
Q3 · Grad School
Can they still go to graduate school?
Yes. Students who used accelerated pathways have been accepted to Harvard, Georgia Tech, Penn State, and LSU for graduate programs. Regional accreditation is the only requirement, not how long the degree took.
Documented grad school acceptances from accelerated-path students
Q4 · Social Experience
What about the social side of college?
Accelerating doesn't mean skipping campus life. Students who arrive with 60+ credits have more freedom to join organisations, pursue internships, study abroad, or double major, without the financial pressure of extra tuition years.
Source: NACE Job Outlook 2026 Spring Update; accreditation policies vary by school.
Q5 · Real Savings
How much can we actually save?
It depends on your school and how many credits you bring in, but real students have saved between $39,000 and $64,000+ off their total degree cost — sometimes finishing 1.5 to 2 years early. On the call, we calculate your specific number based on your school and situation, not an industry average.
Source: Documented individual student outcomes (not an industry-wide average — your own number is calculated on the call)
Q6 · Legitimacy
Is this a scam?
No. Every strategy in this guide uses official, College Board-administered exams and accredited university programs. CLEP has existed since 1967. These aren't loopholes. They're the system's own rules, applied strategically.
Source: CLEP established 1967; accepted at 2,900+ institutions
THE OFFER
Three sessions
Everything you need to act on it.
The Degree Acceleration System
Three 1-on-1 working sessions with someone who's actually done this, plus every tool and template you need to execute the plan. Each step confirmed with your school. No course, no filler — just what moves the needle for your specific degree.
$997
Three 1-on-1 working sessions with one of our advisors
Your personalised, semester-by-semester degree plan
Everything confirmed with your registrar and academic advisor
Three fully personalised email templates built live with your advisor
Lifetime access to our tools and resources
Double-your-money guarantee: if your confirmed plan doesn't save you at least double what you paid, you get a full refund
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you don't need.
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