Correlating IQ and STEM performance

[symbolipoint]

@OmCheeto,
One must worry about development time and conditioning time. Description gave strikes like a Get Rich Quick Scheme.

 

[mathwonk]

In some PhD programs, one earns a masters by progressing far enough to pass the prelim exams. A long time ago, I walked into the UWa math dept, was allowed to sit for, and passed, their math PhD prelims in one sitting, never having registered for any class there. Did I earn a masters in that one day (or maybe it was a week), or was it done over the several prior years I spent preparing on my own, while teaching community college? My point is one can earn an exam- based BS in the time it takes to sit for the exam, provided one knows all the material.

 

[Matterwave]

A long time ago, I walked into the UWa math dept, was allowed to sit for, and passed, their math PhD prelims in one sitting, never having registered for any class there.

You just love taking tests that much?

 

[mathwonk]

I do sometimes enjoy taking tests, but my goal was to earn a PhD. After that sitting, UWa offered me a fellowship. Test taking can be a profit - making enterprise, if you are good at it.

I enjoyed meat lugging too, but it only paid $4 an hour. A multi -year fellowship for a few hours work beats that hollow, at least financially, even if it doesn't feel as beneficial physically.

 

[bhobba]

Is that even possible to get a BS in one year?

Yes - by compency based degrees and dedication.

They are fully accedited degrees like the one at East Texas A&M

https://www.etamu.edu/cbe/

Thanks
Bill