I took the english comp with essay today. I think I did well, but I would like to share my experiance with this test. I have taken quite a few cleps before, and I was stunned how I was racing to finish the first part of the test. I think the essay was fairly timed, but the first part was a marathon. I think the reason for this is, that with this test, you should read through all the answer choices. Its not like other cleps where you can spot a right answer and choose it. In english comp you have to look, many times, for the best answer. This can require you tool read all the answers which can be time consuming. I am just pointing out, that when you study, make sure to test yourself with time also. In other tests, I didnt have this problem. I hope this helps.
Cleps for today-
Microeconomics 57
English comp with essay- pending

I just recently took and passed two CLEP exams - managment and Marketing. I am pondering taking the Principles of Finance. I am scheduled to take the class in the fall, but am conidering taking the DSST exam instead. What is the format of a DSST exam compared to a CLEP exam? Also would you advise taking the exam. The subject itself freaks me out. Thanks in advance

Hello everyone:

I'm preparing to sit the American Literature CLEP and to be honest, I'm not too confident that I'll pass this one. Form what I've been reading on this and other forums, I get the impression that this CLEP is the one of hardest ( if not the hardest exam) with a very low pass rate. I will greatly appreciate any guidance from the forum members that already took this CLEP on how to go about studing for this exam. Thank you.:confused:


Passed CLEP Micro and Intro Psychology.

I am frustrated :mad: because I have called a number of local testing sites and they are telling me that they won't make any appts until after the first week of Sept. due to new students being tested. This is frustrating because I was revved up to get at least two CLEPS done by the middle of August. Then two more in Sept.

What are some opinions on studying a few subjects simultaneuosly over a six week period? Good or bad for CLEP results?

I know that they are about the same in some aspects, but just how different are the contents? I have heard that Intro To Computing is very basic computer stuff and Information Systems and Computer Applications is more indepth, but just how different?

Just want to make sure I am studying the correct stuff. Taking them Wednesday a.m. Wish me luck.

Just got back from a major road trip. I took materials with, but just couldn't concentrate to study in the car or in motels, too much scenery, too much on my mind.

I am scheduled to take US History II and Am Gov on Tuesday, but I think I will reschedule for next week, my last week off before returning to teacher's meetings and then school again. I also am still waiting on my only two DSST tests to arrive at my testing center. I think I could do all four next week, two CLEPS on one day and the two DSST on another.

I just don't feel ready for an August 1st date. I have felt like I was on such a roll, and this feels like a failure in someways, but I think I need to reframe it as a wise decision until I get back on track mentally and physically.

I am lucky in that I test at a small college, and they are open to rescheduling.

What do you think? :confused:

Good to be back, and hooray for all the hard work I've been reading about!
CT

So the DSST exam apparently has an essay portion. Can anybody tell me more about that? How hard is it, and are you expected to use examples from Kant, Plato etc.? How much writing is required?

Thanks!

Christa

I'm taking US History II tomorrow and was wondering if the CLEP Official Guide is really representative of the exam. The reason I ask, I'm able to bang out 70-90% while taking the IC sections, but scored a measly 50% on the official practice exam.

Should I be concerned?

Is it wierd that I plan on taking english comp with essay early next week, yet I have no idea what the essay requirements are. I dont know how many paragraphs you need, if you need a hypothesis and do you need a closing paragraph. If anyone can give me a basic rundown, I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance to all my wonderfull classmates on IC, especially the wise and helpfull snazzelfrag.

Hi everyone,

I am new to InstantCert and to this forum. I am studying for Intro to Pysch right now and then want to move on to Human Growth. Anyone take both? Is there a lot of overlap in the test materials on the CLEP?

Anyone want to share their experience with taking more than one CLEP in one day?