I was wondering how long it takes to get your grade for an ECE test that is essay based...Also, is that type done on a computer or on paper? For some reason I always preferred to do essays on paper first then type them. Are they timed? I know that nobody here has taken the History of Nazi Germany ECE but maybe you've taken other essay based ECE's....I want to know exactly what to expect next month when I tackle this beast....Thanks!!!

I understand there are two options for american history.. Any idea which one would be easier or any advice??:confused:

Well, after studying very hard for almost 4 weeks, I took the Micro CLEP today and got a 48. :mad: This is my second CLEP (passed the Business Law one last December with a 53). I thought I studied harder for the Micro than the BL CLEP and felt pretty confident going through the test but...two points away from passing. UGH!!!

As mentioned in a previous post, I used a college Micro textbook and took a bunch of notes based on the CLEP outline for this subject. I also started using IC last week and as of last night, was averaging 86% across all six segments. I also did Peterson's last week, scored a 46% on average for all three tests, but reviewed those that I answered incorrectly and it all seemed to come together. Needless to say, I was VERY bummed when I saw the 48 pop up on the screen. The test coordinator praised my score saying that most people who go into CLEP exams already have a background in that particular subject and for me to go in completely dry and get a 48 was something to be proud of. She made me feel a little better but...still....it's disappointing and I will retake it in six months if I don't burn my notes before then.

I am scheduled to take the Macro CLEP on June 16 and have a bunch of questions. Perhaps someone can help me to get over the edge of the 50 I need to pass.

1. If you've taken a CLEP, did you have background in the subject of the exam? If not, what tools/studying methods did you find to help you pass? I've noticed some people only use IC and get scores around 60. Is this with NO background in that subject??

2. I've heard the Macro CLEP is easier than the Micro. I'd like to study as I did with the Micro (reading through a textbook, taking notes, IC and perhaps Peterson's) but I'm not sure if that's enough. I'm not sure what more I can do to get over the 50 mark.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My company only pays for 75% of my schooling up to a max of $2,000 per year. By passing these CLEPs, I am saving myself a good deal of money and, of course, time.

I was looking forward to disengaging Micro from my head after this exam but the only thing I know now is that my demand for a margarita is high and the supply may exceed one. hilarious

First, how hard is this test? I'm getting barely passing scores with Peterson and have the weekend to study before my test on Monday. The questions from InstantCert seem quite a bit different and it's tough to know my exact score because of how easy it is to substitute words. But I think I'm getting at least 2/3rds of the questions correct.

Second question: can you bring a calculator to do some of the basic math required for the formulas? It's easy math of course but I'd like to save the time and risk of error if possible.

Thanks in advance.

I'm 90% sure on this but wanted to make 100% sure!

If I need to get a score of 50 on the test and there are 80 questions; that means that I would need to get 40 or more right to pass. NOT 50 or more right.

Thanks in advance.

What are the easiest CLEP test?

Has anyone taken the Excelsior test American Dream? It's my American dream to pass upper level credits as quickly as possible, so let me know =)

Has anyone taken this test? The pass rate is 70%. Please help me out with your thoughts and answers.

A big thanks to SirJake for his help with this!

The Ethics scenarios are finally up and available. We actually came up with these scenarios to try to help with the Ethics ECE exam, so if anyone uses these and takes the ECE, please provide feedback.

OK CLEP experts - a word problem for ya. You need 6 LL hours. Either Humanities, Accounting, or Natural Sciences would fulfill it.

Your situation is this:
You haven't picked up a science book since the early '90s (who are we kidding, since the late '80s).

You started studying accounting only to find out it's got way more math than expected AND the whole thing about which account to debit/credit just seems to be beyond you (I guess we all have our limitations!)

Humanities...that's like artists and stuff right?

You have from today (after tonight's Social Science exam) until May 23 to study for it. Which would you choose?

Seriously - I'm kinda leaning toward humanities just because it's rote memorization and Snazz just posted about half the exam on another thread (thanks!). But I could push through accounting, I've done some study on it already - just don't feel confident AT ALL. What would you do?