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Hi everyone, I'm new to IC (signed up about a week ago). I'm currently studying for my first CLEP, which is Principles of Marketing. I took my first Peterson's test (online) and scored a 57%. I decided to take it untimed so that I could get a feel for the material, but I plan on taking at least two more that are timed. Multiple sources have informed me that Peterson's tend to be harder than the real thing. I've found a thread on this, but I really wanted some fresh opinions. Can anyone who has experience with both tests give a comment or some advice? Thanks!
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My Peterson scores for the Marketing CLEP were 50%, 49%, and 54% in that order. I got a 68 on the real CLEP. Usually peterson tests are harder than the CLEP. The thing to remember is that the 57% does not mean that you got a 57. It means you scored 57% right, but CLEP scores take your raw score and convert it to a scaled score between 20-80.
Hope that helps!
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I concur, peterson's are generally harder if not much harder. The questions make you think more. I did take one that was spot on, but now I can't remember which one, sorry.
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PT scores:
REA—60% & 80%
Petersons—50% & 58%
OCSG—80%
Real Clep--70
Petersons were definitely harder and had more on math and business, but I don't mind if the PTs are harder than the real CLEP--it prepares you better 
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My experience is that the Peterson's tests are harder. I read somewhere on this forum that if you can get 50% of the Peterson's questions correct, take the CLEP or DSST. I have found that to be a true statement.
Good Luck
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There isn't one correct answer that applies to all Peterson's tests. The Peterson's practice tests for CLEP College Mathematics don't match the test and should not be taken at all.
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clep3705, I am thrilled you posted this since I was going to use Peterson's a couple days before the test to give me a gauge for passing. I am following the advice of many on here and using:
#1 Khan Academy (love it, but worry I am over studying things that are not on the test, since it's not set up for "CLEP College Mathematics" I am just putting in the key words, watching the videos then taking the quizzes till they turn dark blue (mastery).
#2 College Portal Video's the one on sets was very helpful
#3 Instant Cert flashcards, good, but there are some formulas I have never heard of in my life on there
#4 Official College Board CLEP College Mathematics Study guide. I did terrible on it completely raw. This is the first time that's ever happened to me. Math is like a different language to me, and I could use a good interpreter before I fully understand the language.
Any tips for CLEP College Math not already in progress above? This is my LAST CLEP before my last two TESC courses, I can't take the last 2 classes without finishing this blasted CLEP College Math. Previous to this cram session, I was on track to complete the math requirement with ALEK's, found out only a couple weeks before it went down...that was no longer a viable option if I wanted to enroll in Jan 2014 TESC courses.
Any advice?
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clep3705 Wrote:There isn't one correct answer that applies to all Peterson's tests. The Peterson's practice tests for CLEP College Mathematics don't match the test and should not be taken at all.
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Free College Mathematics CLEP * Exam Study Guide
You only need to pass, not make a perfect course. You can safely ignore complex numbers if you don't understand them.
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Thank you all for your input. I just finished my second Peterson's and scored a 59% (which I know is not equivalent to a CLEP 59, don't worry ). Maybe something like a 5-point increase wouldn't have hurt, but at least I'm consistent! I actually expected to do slightly worse on this one. Definitely these tests feel a little like purgatory sometimes, but I love them if they'll make the real exam seem a bit easier in the end.
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I havent taken marketing, but I can say for sure that for intro to psych and intro to soc, the Peterson's tests were much harder than the actual clep. Was scoring in the mid-high 80s on the Petersons, made a 77 and 72 on the respective CLEPs.
Good luck!
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