CLEP Biology: Am I ready?

[tylerad]

Hello all, this is my first time posting and I need some advice.

I've been studying for the CLEP biology test for around 3 weeks now and I have used the following sources: cliffsnotes, Khan Academy, Free Clep Prep.com youtube videos and the REA Guide.

For the past week I have been taking 3 tests a day the results ranged from a 55-67.

Is there anyway to know for sure if I am ready for the real thing? Are there any resources (free or cheap) that I haven't used that might help?

Thanks in advance! =)

[Snickerdoodle]

That sounds good to me. I passed using the REA guide alone, so I think you're well prepared! All the best!

[NAP]

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Is there anyway to know for sure if I am ready for the real thing? Are there any resources (free or cheap) that I haven't used that might help?

Thanks in advance! =)

The best way for me to know when I am ready for a CLEP test is to take the practice test in the CLEP Official Study Guide. It is always the closest to the real exam. Check your local library for a copy.

You can get only the Biology practice test for $10 here:

Biology | CLEP

If you are going to take more than one CLEP, this book is available with one practice test for each CLEP at Amazon:

CLEP Official Study Guide 2013: The College Board: 9780874479904: Amazon.com: Books

[Lady Grace of Pemberley]

Is there anyway to know for sure if I am ready for the real thing? Are there any resources (free or cheap) that I haven't used that might help?

Your practice test scores sound pretty good; you should do fine on the real exam. As NAP said, the Official CLEP Study Guide is a great measure of how prepared or not you are for the test -- there may even be some similar questions on the real thing. Aim for a 60% or higher on the OCSG to have a good margin for passing the real thing. Here are a few free resources for this exam:

Free Peterson's practice tests: CLEP Prep
Free biology videos/course: Biology 101: Intro to Biology Course - Free Online Video Lessons | Education Portal

[clep3705]

If you are going to take more than one CLEP, this book is available with one practice test for each CLEP at Amazon:

CLEP Official Study Guide 2013: The College Board: 9780874479904: Amazon.com: Books

The same tests are in the older versions, which are much less expensive.

CLEP Official Study Guide 2010 (College Board CLEP: Official Study Guide): The College Board: 9780874478532: Amazon.com: Books

Here is a comprehensive free resource: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...ology.html

[tylerad]

I have used the Wikipedia links. =) They were very helpful and I can recognize pretty much all of them. That's not to say I could go into great detail about each, but I could at least give a simple definition. Is that good enough?

[ShotoJuku]

I have used the Wikipedia links. =) They were very helpful and I can recognize pretty much all of them. That's not to say I could go into great detail about each, but I could at least give a simple definition. Is that good enough?

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[sklineho]

That test is a monster, I don't think anyone is every completely ready. The thing to do is REALLY make sure you have a wide variety of knowledge. Take every practice test you can and IC. Also I got a set of flashcards on my Kindle that helped. I passed it on the first try but I could have easily not done so. Really, just study and then study some more.