2 new DSST exams!!!!!!

[cookderosa]

The old DF group would be ecstatic. The new DF group is wondering when the SL version is coming out.

You're right - SL et al wasn't an option back then. My transcript gen eds are nothing but CLEP and DSST

[Prloko]

Well, I think when I first started on here, there just weren't as many options for staying home and testing. Almost everyone tested out using CLEP/DSST's because that's all there was. AND, there were more CLEP 6cr courses, foreign language was worth 12cr, and there were more UL DSST's. A lot of that has changed. Then, add all the new cheaper options, and testing just isn't as good of a deal for a lot of people now.

But I'm not opposed to a good DSST/CLEP exam if it's a better option than what's out there!

My comment was meant tongue in cheek. People will use whatever is best for them.

[AJ_Atlanta]

So has there been any feedback / results yet from these new tests? Really curious about Principles of Advanced English Composition, considering it's described as upper level but recommended for lower level kind of hard to get a read on if I should consider it of simply take the CLEP. The CLEP is tried and true but I don't write very quickly

[KayV]

They describe it some ways as advanced and upper level, which is somewhat misleading. However, it is specifically recommended for 3 hours of lower level credit in English Composition II.

From ACE, the complete description:
Principles of Advanced English Composition (SQ301; SR301)

Credit Type: Exam
ACE Course Number: 0075
Organization: DSST by Prometric
Location: Over 1,900 colleges and universities recognize the DSST program and award college credit for passing scores. Colleges, universities and corporations throughout the United States and in some other countries administer tests year-round. All test center locations can be found at DSST | Get College Credit.
Length: 2 hours
Dates Offered: 11/1/2016 - 10/31/2019
Description: This examination is a multiple-choice exam designed to evaluate whether candidates possess the knowledge and understanding that would be gained by taking an upper level college course in English Composition. The exam covers topics including types of writing, elements of effective writing, reading and writing arguments and using secondary sources. Prometric's DSST exams traditionally have 100 items per form to be completed in 2 hours. However, in this instance, based on the recommendations from the subject matter experts involved in the development of this exam, this has been reduced to 64 items per form to be completed in the 2 hour time frame. Each form contains scenarios to which multiple items apply; therefore, this allows candidates time to read these larger bodies of text.
Skills Measured: The skills measured include types of writing (4 percent); elements of effective writing (32 percent); reading and writing arguments (32 percent); and using secondary sources (32 percent).
Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in english composition II. Credit is recommended for examinees with scores of 40 and above. (11/16).

[KayV]

Minus 2 points for ACE for the phrase "english composition II (sic)." :p

[Homeschoolmom6]

Has anyone actually taken the Mathematics for Liberal Arts? Do you have any feedback/results to share? Thanks!

[docmarvin]

Has anyone actually taken the Mathematics for Liberal Arts? Do you have any feedback/results to share? Thanks!

I like math but this one got me on the stuff that I get bored at studying. A lot of solving problems and not direct calculations. I took it jurist for the challenge but I failed with 367 points. Missed the 400 passing. I wish I looked my time to focus on the topic at the fact sheet. I only glanced at it 2 hrs before the test. I ended with 10 minutes left to answer about 30 questions that I skipped.

A lot of questions on these topics:
- logic
- compound interest
- continuous growth or decay module
- probability

[sambeaux]

How would you recommend someone study for the new english comp 2 DSST? I had planned on looking up whatever the recommended study material was for the old clep version and just use it but thought I'd seek some guidance on here first. Also if I take a DSST exam at a center that uses paper will they grade it on site immediately?

[dfrecore]

How would you recommend someone study for the new english comp 2 DSST? I had planned on looking up whatever the recommended study material was for the old clep version and just use it but thought I'd seek some guidance on here first. Also if I take a DSST exam at a center that uses paper will they grade it on site immediately?

You look up the Exam Fact Sheet, look at the Content Outline to figure out what to study for, and they even have suggested books to study for the exam.

[sambeaux]

You look up the Exam Fact Sheet, look at the Content Outline to figure out what to study for, and they even have suggested books to study for the exam.

Excellent thanks.