Which one do you like taking and/or studying for better? CLEPs or DSSTs?
Is there a particular reason?
Is there a particular reason?
| Poll: Do you like CLEPs or DSSTs better? This poll is closed. |
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| CLEP | 7 | 33.33% | |
| DSST | 10 | 47.62% | |
| I like them the same | 4 | 19.05% | |
| Total | 21 vote(s) | 100% | |
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CLEP or DSST?
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09-26-2012, 02:04 PM
UL credit for DSST exams is hard to beat, but I still prefer CLEP because of the availability of study guides like REA and practice tests. I feel more prepared with those. Plus, some are 6 credits.
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09-26-2012, 07:46 PM
Great thread! Looking forward to what people have to say on this topic because I’m studying for my last Clep now and have several DSSTs ahead. So far, I’ve loved taking Cleps :coolgleam:
BA History 2014 - TESC
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09-26-2012, 09:22 PM
CLEP is my favorite. Maybe I just like Collegeboard better than Prometric.
 I think CLEPs have more straightforward questions.
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BA Liberal Studies, Thomas Edison State College-Sept. 2013 16 CLEPs, 6 DSSTs, 12 FEMAs, and a handful of B&M lab science courses 120/120 credits DONE :hurray: âHe who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.â
09-26-2012, 10:51 PM
Snickerdoodle Wrote:CLEP is my favorite. Maybe I just like Collegeboard better than Prometric.Wow, I’ve heard people say CLEPs are tricky and DSSTs are straightforward :confused:
BA History 2014 - TESC
The Lord is my shepherd. Psalm 23 "I'm going on an adventure!' ~AUJ "It is our fight." ~DoS "I am not alone." ~BotFA "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that's given to us." ~FotR "There is still hope." ~TTT "Courage..." "This day, we fight!" ~RotK CLEP: A&I Lit 74 ~ Am Lit 73 ~ Eng Lit 72 ~ Humanities 75 ~ College Math 77 ~ Western Civ I 63 ~ Western Civ II 69 ~ Natural Sci 64 ~ US History I 76 ~ US History II 69 ~ Sociology 68 ~ Am Gov 69 ~ Social Sci & Hist 71 ~ College Comp 61 ~ Marketing 70 ~ Management 66 ~ Psychology 67 DSST: Supervision 453 ~ Tech Writing 61 ~ Computing 427 ~ Middle East 65 ~ Soviet Union 65 ~ Vietnam War 74 ~[COLOR="#0099cc"] Civil War 68 [/COLOR]Other: College+ Biblical Social Justice B ~ ECE World Conflicts Since 1900 A TESC courses: Capstone A ~ Leaders in History A ~ Photography 101 A- ~ Games People Play A ~ International Relations A- ~ Mass Communications I A $5 off IC - 59690 My hair jewelry business
09-27-2012, 07:02 AM
Westerner Wrote:Wow, I’ve heard people say CLEPs are tricky and DSSTs are straightforward :confused:I've had my share of both tests being more straightforward at times, though I must say that from the exams I've taken DSST has generally been more so. Reasons I like DSSTs better (in no particular order) 1)There are only 4 options per question instead 5. 2)You can use a calculator (your calculator), on select exams. 3)You have an account and can access all your scores online instead of just getting a print out. 4)Some exams are worth UL credit. 5)They occasionally have discount codes for 'em. 6)The refreshed exams have percentage passing scores. 7)DSSTs have longer time limits in general. 2 hrs instead of 1.5. Haven't needed that extra time, but maybe once or twice, but it has helped. 8)Prometric publishes some stats on the exams. Okay, so maybe this last reason isn't a real reason. (I just like stats  milelol: ) I will agree that study material is more scarce. Though buying an used earlier edition of one of the textbooks recommended in the DSST fact sheet works pretty well. That, and reading in the Specific Exam Feedback section of what resources helped for that test covers it pretty well.
09-27-2012, 07:52 AM
If the acceptablility by colleges for DSSTs increase, then you will see more study guides (supply and demand at work). I personally prefer DSSTs. I won't expound any further because Publius hit them all on the nail.
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09-27-2012, 11:15 AM
Publius is right. I do love me some discount codes and UL credit.
 It may be simply because I started out with CLEPs and somehow got used to them. I only have DSSTs left, and strangely I'm missing the CLEPs, dunno why!
AA Liberal Studies, Thomas Edison State College-Dec. 2012
BA Liberal Studies, Thomas Edison State College-Sept. 2013 16 CLEPs, 6 DSSTs, 12 FEMAs, and a handful of B&M lab science courses 120/120 credits DONE :hurray: âHe who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.â
09-27-2012, 11:46 AM
I should add that my experiences with DSST exams have improved. When I started they were pencil and paper-based, which means a 3 week wait for scores, and they were graded. Having computer-based instant pass/fail scores has taken a lot of the pressure off.
They have been adding more subjects to their list of official practice tests ($5 each). These are always the best way for me to know when I am ready to take the real exam. I have also learned to use InstantCert flashcards and Free Clep Prep.com as main study guides when appropriate. I still prefer CLEP because of the study guides and practice tests, but I couldn't have gotten my degree without both exam programs!
AS in 2010 and BS in 2013 at Excelsior College - Transcripts and Costs
MS Biostatistics in 2019 at Texas A&M University - Graduate School Sharing Credit-by-Exam* Resources Used - 20+ Exams Passed & General GRE Practice Tests - Available for CLEP and DSST * Link posted with permission from forum admin; thank you!
09-27-2012, 11:55 AM
Okay, so I don't think I'm really qualified to say much on this since I've only taken 1 DSST so I can't really compare it to CLEP that well. Anyway, I voted for DSST because when I took the Civil War and Reconstruction DSST, I loved it!! I'm not sure if it was because I had previously taken US History I & II which were based on "Why" things happened and the Civil War DSST was totally fact based so I found that easier.......I guess we'll see after I take some more of them!
I also like that they offer discount codes and that there are less answers to decide between. On the flip side though, I was disappointed, like NAP said, about the lack of study guides/practice tests. Although, I did get an email awhile ago saying they added a Civil War practice test like a month after I took it. :confused: Oh well!
CLEP:
West. Civ I - 65, A&I Lit - 66, Biology - 65, Chemistry - 55, Nat. Sciences - 64, US Hist I - 68, Am. Lit - 61, US Hist II - 62, Am. Gov. - 67, Macroecon. - 63, Microecon. - 75, College Comp. - 66, Prin. of Marketing - 68, Prin. of Mngt - 71 DSST: Civil War and Reconst. - 70, Prin. of Supervision - 443, Intro to World Rel - 477, Intro to Bus - 443, HR Mgmt - 64, Intro to Computing - 458, Prin. of Fin. Acct - 80 , Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437ALEKS: Int. Algebra, College Algebra, Precalc, Intro to Stats., Business Stats. SAYLOR: Corp. Comm - 78%, Bus Law and Ethics - 76% PENN FOSTER: Manag. Acct. - 96, Int. Acct. 1 - 98, Int. Acct. 2 - 87, Cost Acct. - 94, Strategic Bus. Mngt. - 95 ADAMS STATE: Auditing - 89 LSU: Adv. Acct. - B TECEP: Fed Income Taxation BSBA Accounting |
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