The thing that would make a difference would be the emergence of a reputable open examination. As in: here's a math test, it's written by xyz professors at famous institutions, everyone can see the paper after the test, these x% of people passed. The test itself might be invigilated in-person, but all the materials are free, the syllabus is open for all to view, and crucially everyone thinks it's actually difficult.
Alternatively, the big name universities could open up their exams. People will be able to say they passed the actual MIT CS exam, they just didn't go there. Of course I'm aware this might not fly with these institutions...
I think it would help a lot of people who don't have the means to move somewhere and not work a job for 4 years.
High school exams are already more or less like this, everyone takes the same test. Why not uni?
Alternatively, the big name universities could open up their exams. People will be able to say they passed the actual MIT CS exam, they just didn't go there. Of course I'm aware this might not fly with these institutions...
I think it would help a lot of people who don't have the means to move somewhere and not work a job for 4 years.
High school exams are already more or less like this, everyone takes the same test. Why not uni?