I would like to hear from anyone who has taken the English Comp with essay CLEP test. I have been studying using instantcert (exclusively). Should I be focusing my studies in other areas?? Was the test difficult. Is the instantcert format very close to the real test?? Can anyone tell me their experiences of the test, and anything that I should focus on?? Any tips would be really appreciated.
Thanks so much
Fred

Principles of Supervision - 70 (taken 9/19)
Ethics in America - 65 (taken 9/21)
Intro to Computing - 66 (taken 9/21)

MIS is next!

hello again! i was going through the resources sticky and found the peterson's "free" tests link. i tried clicking the "principles of management" practice exam link towards the bottom of the page (http://www.petersons.com/airforce/clepce...?sponsor=8) but it asks me to register. i see they also ask for an activation code while registering and was wondering where i can get that? i have the collegeboard CLEP book but just want some more exams to test myself with. thanks! =]

I finally studied for and sat this test. I went on a vacation to Germany and took care of my side business for a few weeks so I am now playing catch-up.

I started off by downloading and reading the PRB documents for World Population:

http://www.prb.org/pdf/PopHandbook_Eng.pdf

http://www.prb.org/pdf06/06WorldDataSheet.pdf

And the PRB docs for India and China

http://www.prb.org/TemplateTop.cfm?Secti...ountry=419

http://www.prb.org/TemplateTop.cfm?Secti...isplay.cfm

BE SURE TO READ THE LINKS ON THE PRB ABOUT EACH COUNTRY AS WELL!


And then I did some searches for online quizzes to se if I was retaining the info I was reading. These are a few that I found (keep in mind these are not recommended by ECE, but I did see some of this information verbatim on the test!)

http://maps.unomaha.edu/Peterson/funda/Q...tion2.html

http://map.sdsu.edu/group2002/group3/QuizPopulation.htm

http://www.faculty.fairfield.edu/faculty...opquiz.htm

http://www.populationconnection.org/Comm...ion%20quiz'

http://exchanges.state.gov/Forum/Journal...vities.htm

I then downloaded the ECE guide for this test and took the practice test only AFTER I did all my studying. I wanted to gauge my knowledge of the material, not learn the test. (Tried to attach but it was too large according to IC rules)

And finally....... I read the World Population book, 8th edition, by John Weeks (OK... so I only read the main points at the end of each chapter). I checked it out at the library, so no cost there.

As I took the 130 question test, I felt at ease, but wondered who all the people were who thought it was a walk in the park, if I hadn't prepared I would have failed failed failed. It was very general without focusing too much in any one area. I thought I passed but I thought I passed the ECE HRM test too:mad: so I won't get cocky till I see a grade, then I'm sure I'll join in saying it was the easiest test ever! Hope this helps someone, Lee

Is it doable with just IC? I read some posts about it but couldn't really find the answer. Please let me know. I don't have much time (test is on Wednesday) and I work full time (did I mention I have some kids and inlaws coming in as well eek: ).

Christa

I am so close- I have one final exam to take tomorrow in a gender roles traditional course, self paced, and 4 assignments to submit in another self paced sociology course, plus the final.

It is hard not studying towards a test. I can hardly make myself write these long, laborious essays, even though the material is very interesting.

Plus, it is taking IU awhile to process all my CBE results. I know I passed all those exams, achieving the needed scores for IU, but it takes awhile to go through the registrar. It's discouraging to get an "updated plan of study" that only shows about half of my exam credits.

The other day I just photocopied all my official print out results and sent them on so at least the registrar would know what was coming eventually.

It's like I have CBE withdrawal. I will finish everything, despite my whining.

I will take my last traditional course exam by the end of October, perhaps on Halloween!
:eek:

Sorry to have been away from the board. I have had so many family events going on, plus computer issues, (I couldn't remember my password, as I normally am automatically logged in).

Good job everybody! It is amazing to log on and see how much everyone has achieved!

Any tips, websites or advice on writing a resume? It is necessary for my application for my masters program. I have never had to write one, so any help/advice would be great. Thanks.

Hello forum-
I am taking ECE college writing this Friday (6/Oct) at 2:00 this week. :confused: I have to make a drive of two hours just to get to the Pearson testing center, and it's a bit nerve racking thinking about it, considering what I've read. I think I can make it, but only time will tell.

I went through the threads and found invaluable information on this test, and I have practically memorized some of these threads. I am going to a strange testing center, far away, with no proctor that I will recognize, to take a test that may possible be the hardest yet. I'll be praying hard on Friday!:o

okie, my book for management is STILL not here and i'm almost done with the IC studying so i'm starting to get a little pissed with the seller. but so as to not kill my much-needed braincells with pointless anger, i might as well use my brain to productively plan my next exam.

so...i know some people have been awesome and given me tips on how to study for the us history subjects. however, i must ask again esp for those that just took a us history clep exam recently...

which one is easier?

"easier" as in more facts and less concepts. my brain is more like a word processor; it only likes to copy and paste. ask it to do more like analyzing, and it'll give you an error message.

thanks so much you guys! =]

are most of them multiple choice? I am looking at the practice questions and they are fill in. One answer was 18-25 and I put 18-24.

Thanks