I will be taking the ETS Profiency Profile Test sometime next week. It would great if any of the previous test takers of this test could recommend study resources that will be useful in preparing for this test. Even though the test itself is not worth that much in my grades, the studying will be beneficial for my anticipated future prepartion for the GRE exam.

I just received my evaluation back from EC for a BS in Liberal Studies and I need 15 upper level credits of Arts and Sciences in my General ED component and 29 credits of Applied Professional/Free Electives Component, which 6 credits must be upper level and the Information Literacy requirement. Plus the capstone. Besides the capstone, is it possible to test out to meet these requirements? I'm just beginning the process, so I'd like to get some feedback and guidance. Thanks.

What to study? What are the best ways to prepare for and pass this test?

I am uncertain about exactly how an ACE transcript works, but I've taken two Penn Foster courses so far, and have plans for two more to tackle TESC degree requirements. Since I'm taking these as individual courses at Penn Foster, they have issued different student ID numbers for each, and say I need to order the transcripts individually (I asked to put them on the same student ID and was told it could not be done.) Does this mean I'll need a different ACE transcript each time? Or can I wait until I've finished all four courses, have the transcripts sent at the same time, and have just one ACE transcript created? I could not find any definitive answer on the ACE website about how different transcripts are handled, but may have overlooked?

Have to take a spanish test in 2 days - i'm wondering, what is the computer program like for the CLEP tests?

I'm told they're all computerized now, so i'm looking for the specifics of how the test works so that i'm comfortable beforehand.

I have the REA guide, but obviously this is on paper. So, i'll ask all my questions, referencing what i've already been told.

First of all, what were you allowed in terms of scrap paper, pens, pencils, etc? Was anything given to you?

I'm told the first part is listening comprehension, which asks a question, then gives four answers - this is all listening, nothing written in front of you. How do you "mark" the answer on the computer? Is it with a mouse, do you press the letter "A" on the keyboard, etc? At the end of the time for that question, does it go onto the next one automatically, and if you didn't answer in time, no answer is recorded? Or could you take a second or two after the next question starts to complete your answer? In general, could you tell me how this works? Is there a timer on the screen or anything?

I'm told the second part is listening comprehension where you hear a paragraph, conversation, etc. I'm told that the questions will be written on the screen, along with your answer choices. What does the computer screen look like while the conversation is going on? Is the first question displayed the whole time? Can you see the second, third, fourth question, while the conversation is going on? Can you read the question on the screen, along with the answers while the audio is playing? Is there a time limit on each question, or is it based on the number of questions? Is there a timer? If you have to answer 4 questions based on one section, how do you know how much time you have to answer them? Does it automatically go to the next question? In general, could you tell me how this works?

I'm told the next section is reading, short sentences where you have to pick one answer to fill in the "blank" in the sentence. Is there a time limit on each individual question, or is it based on the whole section? Can you go back and answer a question you skipped? Can you skip questions? In general, could you tell me how this works?

I'm told the next section is reading longer sections, then filling in multiple blanks in that section. How exactly is this displayed on the screen? How is it timed? In general, could you tell me how this works?

Finally i'm told the last section is reading longer passages, then answering multiple questions based on what i've read. Is the passage displayed the whole time you're answer questions, or do you get to read it once, then have to answer from memory? How is this timed? Are you given a certain time for each passage, or each questions, or is the whole section based on one timer? Can you see both the passage and the questions at the same time?

Are all three reading sections based on one timer and you just have to keep moving, or does each of the three sections have a timer, or each question, or? How does the timing work?

How many questions total were there? It looks like 130 based on the practice tests i've seen...does this sound right?

Were you given your raw or scaled score right away? Who gives this to you?

Anything else you could tell me that would prepare me for the schematics of the test?

I'm trying to understand which IT classes I need to take at TESC for the BSAST IT. Once I understand which classes I need to take, I can think about how to get the credit for them (Straightline,CLEP,etc). Below are the requirements, and their evaluation of my transferred credits:

II. Area of Study: Information Technology 45

A. Information Technology Core 33
Foundations of Information Technology (3)
COS-330: Computer Architecture (3)
COS-213:C++ Programming (3)
COS-241:Data Structures (3)
COS-352:Operating Systems (3)
CIS-311:Database Management (3)
CIS-351:Software Engineering (3)
CIS-301:Management Information Systems (3)
MAN-435:Project Management (3)
Network Technology (3)
Current Trends and Applications of Applied Science and Technology (3)

B. Information Technology Electives** 12

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My evaluation after transcripts sent:
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Area of Study-Technical Studies (21)
Semester Hours Completed: 17.00
GPA Achieved/Needed: 3.509 / 2.000
Complete 1 of 11 subrequirements:
E: Computer Studies (In Progress)
> Take 21 credits in one discipline. A total of 12 Area of
> Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses (6 of these
> credits are satisfied with the Technical Core requirement).
Semester Hours Completed: 17.00 Required: 21 Remaining: 4
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. CMP240 Adv Obj Orient Tech...... 3.00 A CMP-315 *CC *TE
1.. CMP209 Unix..................... 3.00 A CAP-262 *CC *TE
1.. CMP220 Object Oriented Tech..... 3.00 A COS-213 *CC *TE
2.. CIS176 Cptr Prgm C I............ 4.00 A COS-116 *CC *TE
2.. CIS158 Mc Data B Mgmt........... 4.00 A CAP-123 *CC *TE
3.. CSC283 Comp Prog II............. <3.33> D COS-299 *G *GPA *TE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 1 credits

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Area of Study-Technical Studies (18sh)
! GPA Achieved/Needed: 1.000 / 2.000
> Complete 18 semester hours from any other discipline/
> department in Applied Science and Technology. A total of 12
> Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses (6
> of these credits are satisfied with the Technical Core
> requirement.
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
3.. CSC283 Comp Prog II............. <3.33> D COS-299 *G *GPA *TE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits

Student: Mr. John J. Doe Staff: datatel Date: 10/12/11 Page: 4
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_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
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Technical Core W/ Proj Managment (6 SH)
Semester Hours Completed: 0.00
Complete both subrequirements:
A: Current Trends & Aps (Not Started)
> Complete 3 semester hours in Current Trends & Applications.
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
___ APS-401___ _________________________ ______________________ 1 course needed

B: Project Management (Not Started)
> Complete 3 semeser hours in Project Management.
> TAKE MAN-435
_______________________________________________________________ 1 course needed
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Does anyone have a list of what classes count as Upper Level credits through Excelsior?

Well, I went and did it. I fiddled with that little button that TESC has to let you see how your evaluated credits will fit into another degree plan. And so now I've got more decisions to make!

Originally I asked TESC to evaluate my credits for a BA in Liberal Studies. It came back saying that I need 9 hours of free electives, all of which I can take from FEMA online for free.

Then I decided to see what classes I would need if I decided to pursue a BA in Humanities instead. Surprise--I still only need 9 hours! A 3 hour upper level humanities class and 6 free electives (those FEMA classes again) and I can have a BA in Humanities. There is a 3 hour Straighterline class I can take, it will set me back less than $150, and will take a month or two longer to finish. Maybe the change in degree title is worth it...

And never one to leave well enough alone, I asked to see what I would need if I changed my degree to a BA in Communications. WHAT? ONLY 9 HOURS? These will be a little harder (and more expensive) to pursue: 3 hours in either Mass Communications or Interpersonal Communications (lower level OK), and 6 credits of Communications electives. I'm not sure that I can test out of all of these requirements, so right now I can't estimate what the additional costs might be. And it would take me maybe a year to finish if I can't test out of everything.

So what to do? I'm wondering how important it is to me to have a degree in a subject area--especially at this point in my life. After all, my reason for finishing my degree is to honor the promise I made to myself and my parents when I 'stopped out' of college in 1979.

So I have three choices: quick and cheap, a little slower and a little more expensive, or much slower with an unknown (at this time) increase in expense.

What to do... what to do...what to do...

Hi all
I am taking Clep Natural science this week ..Any suggestions please...
What books should i refer ?
Thanks

Is Here's to your health an UL at TESC??? Thanks!