2 days, 2 cleps down.

[BudgetPhoenix]

I just took my first clep yesterday with no prep, 59 on Analyzing and Interpreting Lit. I just took Info Sys and Computer Apps today and passed with a 57. Cant wait to take some more im hooked lol! I just signed up for this site too as I doubt ill be able to pass any other tests without studying except for maybe substance abuse dsst or nat science.

[burbuja0512]

Welcome to the club lol... prepare to be totally addicted to the incredible rush that you get from testing. Hopefully you're completely hooked and don't stop until you hit the finish line. Ha ha... many of the people here get their degrees and miss the testing "high" so much that they end up getting another degree!

You won't be able to take most of them without study, but that will depend on your life experience and ability to retain information. I usually limited myself to a week of study per test, with a few exceptions. A week meant every night from about 7:30 - 10:00 study time or so.. Some days more, some days less. For the harder UL tests, usually more.

[cooperalex2004]

While you are starting out and based on those tests I'd recommend you look at DSST - Intro to Computing. It has a ton of overlap with the CLEP Info Systems exam and most colleges seem to take it as a separate course (check with your school). It requires 59-63% to pass depending on the form (see page 2 of http://getcollegecredit.com/assets/pdf/D...coring.pdf). Watch for the DSST tests with passing scores of 400, those have published passing percentages and I think are more reasonable to study for based on that. Best advice I have is to start with a subject you are familiar with and have some fun getting more credits! With this site searchable in the upper right you can find info on whatever you're looking for, otherwise I started on free-clep-prep.com before I found this site. There is a lot info out there on the tests so go for it. Congrats on your first two passes!

[RugbyMan187]

Try Here's to your Health. Another easy one. Then move to Substance Abuse, oh and Technical Writing was fairly easy too. Everythig you need is on these forums!


EDIT: Might I add that the only reason I know this information is because "Alleycat" gave me the purpose, direction, and motivation and showed me the correct path. I owe my degree to her. I was a lost educational soul. Thanks Again Alleycat!!

[Storyteller]

Don't forget - DSST Environment & Humanity - It's a great test and easy to study for especially if you already have an interest in saving the environment.
BTW - Congratulations on passing two tests - Greeeeaaaattttt!!!!!!

[jmichelle79]

Congrats on your pass. Another easy one is Personal Finance