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  English Comp
Posted by: Johanna - 07-14-2006, 11:04 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (3)

If you breeze through the IC questions, is that enough to pass the exam?
Thanks . .

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  German CLEP review
Posted by: Johanna - 07-14-2006, 09:54 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (20)

Hi - I am Johanna, and new here. So much to learn . . .

What is a good review for the German CLEP?

Also, where would I find an exam for a language other than French, Spanish and German (ie. Dutch)?
Thanks, I am learning lots from reading your posts.

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  General Anthropology
Posted by: Candace - 07-14-2006, 12:36 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (11)

I just got back from taking the DSST general anthropology exam - this is the 7th DSST exam I have taken (I used Instantcert for all except History of Vietnam War).

I found that there were many areas covered in the exam that were not covered in the flash cards. Especially the breakdown between Australophithecines, Homo erectus, Homo habilis, Homo sapiens (neanderthalensis and sapiens). Additionally, there were several questions on Central and South American civilizations that I was unprepared for.

Just an FYI for anyone else considering taking this one. Regardless, I'm hopeful that I passed!

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  Good combo-American Lit AND US History I?
Posted by: Criticalthinker - 07-14-2006, 12:20 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (6)

So with plan B a go ahead, I am now preparing to take American Lit for 6 UL hours next Tuesday and US History I.

The topics seem to overlap a lot, and support each other.

I am using some of the links I have found through searching this site to quiz myself in addition to IC.

AL seems doable. I have "The Complete Idiot's Guide", plus, the Norton online Quizzes. I got a "60" on the first Peterson's practice for AL, so I think I should be fine.

However I got a 38 on the first Peterson's US History, but to be very honest, I took it late at night, in a somewhat "happy" state, on a whim...:o

I have since reviewed every question, and am going to do the IC cards a few more times before attempting the other US H I two practice tests.

I have also taken the CLEP practicee tests, and done well on those...basically memorized them.

What did you find the most difficult about the US History tests?

Areas to know well? I would be happy to just pass at this point.

Tuesday will hopefully bring me 9 hours closer to my goal.

Thanks for reading...

CT

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  Who passed the CLEPS Math Test?
Posted by: Calboy - 07-13-2006, 10:33 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (7)

The Math CLEPS Test is a big subject on this web site and seems to have caused a number of people a great deal of stress.

Here's my question to those of you who have already passed the test. I have never been good at math. In high school I barely passed Algebra - and that was over 20 years ago. As a professional person at work, the use of calculators has further alienated me from working with math problems.

Is this test passable for someone like me? On average, in college I'm a B+ student in all the other subjects - but mathematics is foreign to me. If you have a sense of where I'm coming from I'd like to hear from you. I have three classes left and I’d like to test out of all three and finally get my degree. Math is the challenge.

My plan is to get a tutor, watch videos and use this site.

What do you guys and gals think???

Thanks,

CD

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  Here's to your health today
Posted by: MagicATC - 07-12-2006, 08:21 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (17)

Did the Here's to your health test today. IC is all you need as you may have already read. There were some questions that were not on IC but half of those were common knowledge. The ones that were not covered were easily narrowed down to a 50/50 guess. I could have passed this cold but IC helped me be sure of an A. One question I didn't know was How many calories equals to a pound. I recommend this one for a good first try. I hope this helps. Please feel free to add other stuff I forgot.


-MagicSmile

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  HRM Results!
Posted by: DaddyO - 07-12-2006, 06:56 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (5)

Hey All,

Took Dantes Human Resource Management, got a 61, Excelsior gave me an A!

5 more classes to AA in Management!

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  Financial Aid
Posted by: beckysharp - 07-12-2006, 03:17 PM - Forum: Off Topic - Replies (10)

Since Excelsior does not participate in the Federal Student Aid Loan program (FAFSA), I can not apply for financial aid in the traditional manner.

Credit by Examination is cheap, but not free. How are you financing your undergrad. or advanced degree. Any suggestions?

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  English Composition is UP!
Posted by: sgloer - 07-12-2006, 02:30 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (1)

Hey everybody,

At last, English Comp is up and running. It will prepare you for the multiple choice questions on the English Comp with or without Essay.

We would recommend taking the English Comp with Essay, since the mult-choice questions are much easier. Also, as long as you have some basic writing skills, it's very hard to fail the essay portion.

BY THE WAY--if anyone takes the Eng Comp with Essay exam and would be up for writing an article or a little guide on the essay portion, please do! I will post it up and give you credit for it.

Thanks,

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  Have you ever felt embarrassed by your lack of a degree?
Posted by: Criticalthinker - 07-12-2006, 01:40 PM - Forum: Off Topic - Replies (44)

I am so tired of feeling this way, even though I strongly believe in the knowledge and experience learned through work and life experience! I am *&*$ proud of what I have accomplished, but the shame and embarrassment thing still rears its ugly head occaisionally.

Having this forum to talk about our goals is such a lifesaver!

I basically landed my teaching job through the back door, with my employers knowing full well that my competencies were from a non traditional educational background, but it got awkward after awhile... I am at a private school that can set its own requirements for teachers, but still it's tough in the teacher's lounge sometimes, ya know?

I don't think I'll know more about music after this, but I do have more empathy and sympathy for diversity in educational background as well as the life long learning process. Wink

I am so proud of all of us, and simply will not listen to discouraging or shaming comments about what we're doing at this point. Big Grin

CT

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