There is no Instacert prep for the DSST Business Math. I have gone through the book "Basic Business Math" by Richard P. Truchon and I have the few resources in the DSST Official Test-Preparation Guide (a sketchy overview of the test with two practice exams). I heard someone suggest going through Instacert's College Math cards, but when I reviewed the content percentage breakdowns, it looks like my time would be better spent on actual business math rather than general math. Has anyone taken this exam? Any help/suggestions? Remember anything I should study up on? I would remain eternally grateful for any suggestions.:o

Hi all,

I grad with my BSIT from UoP in March. I dont start my MBA program untill the fall(or maybe even the following spring!). Thats a 6 month gap i really dont want to have and get out of the school/learning mode. I was wondering if its possible to get a second degree in this time via exams from TESC or Excelsior? Or maybe does anyone know how a Minor works at UoP as with everything else my AC doesnt have the answer for me and will get back to me(been waiting 3 weeks already).

Basically, I think the 6 months will be detrimental to me, and would rather do something constructive in that time.
Thanks for the help!
AKay

***Actually, I just found a similar post! I apologize for posting this too soon.. I guess that CLEP just made me feel awfully discouraged***

I just took my first CLEP this morning - Principles of Microeconomics. Yikes, was it hard. I felt I had studied really well, but I ended up feeling like I had to guess on a lot of questions. I passed.. BARELY, but atleast I passed.

I have 3 Dantes tests now to take this week...
Fundamentals of Counseling
Human Resource Management
Management Information Systems

I was wondering how the CLEP and Dantes tests compare as far as difficulty. I read that the Dantes aren't timed, which sounds great. I wonder if the CLEP just seemed so much harder because I was stressed about time.. I nearly ran out.

Any insight would be helpful! I used the search feature, but didn't find a similar post, so I apologize if this is a redundant question!

Thanks in advance,
Andrea

Foundations of Gerontology is UP. There's a lot of overlap between this subject and Adulthood and Aging, so I would say take the two of them back to back if possible.

Please provide feedback if you take any of these!

Abnormal Psychology is next. Probably due for mid November.

Good luck.........

Hello everyone!

I have been reading the forum for a couple weeks and have found some valuable information here. I took my first exam last week -- Principles of Management -- and scored a 71, using only Instant Cert as my study materials. I was very pleased, and it helped me to make my final determination to finish my education via standardized exams.

I am planning on taking Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management on the same day -- both EXE versions. My question for all you experienced veterans is this: Are these tests similar enough that I should be taking them on the same day, using only IC as study material?

I've been finding that much of the information in IC also overlaps with Principles of Supervision that I have already studied for and taken, so it helps me to feel still more confident.

Many thanks for your anticipated replies!

Bongsau

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