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I was referred to this site by my academic counselor from UOP. I need 6 credits of science and 3 of a math. I have been searching the forum and have found some very useful and great information but I still have some questions.
For my 6 credits of science, I was interested in taking the Natural Sciences exam to satisfy that. I noticed that on IC, there is only the biology section to study for. For those that have taken it, how did you study for the other portion? When you took the test, was it easier or harder then what you expected?
I have not seen to many responses about math credits and wanted to see which math test you took and how you prepared.
Finally, between Dantes and CLEP, which would be the better option for my tests?
I have just completed my last class at UOP and just have these credits left to complete my degree. I plan on testing for both of these tests in months time.
Thanks
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I took both the Biology and the Natural sciences exam just over a month ago. I only studied for Biology which I passed first. Two days later I took Natural sciences with no further prep and passed easily. Natural sciences is a cakewalk if you know Biology because it's 1/2 Biology. I basically got 12 Semester hours of credit for the same Biology knowledge. If you were going to study for just one Natural Sciences would be easier, it's generally at a much lower level than the Biology exam. Good luck!
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truckintx Wrote:I was referred to this site by my academic counselor from UOP. I need 6 credits of science and 3 of a math. I have been searching the forum and have found some very useful and great information but I still have some questions.
For my 6 credits of science, I was interested in taking the Natural Sciences exam to satisfy that. I noticed that on IC, there is only the biology section to study for. For those that have taken it, how did you study for the other portion? When you took the test, was it easier or harder then what you expected?
I have not seen to many responses about math credits and wanted to see which math test you took and how you prepared.
Finally, between Dantes and CLEP, which would be the better option for my tests?
I have just completed my last class at UOP and just have these credits left to complete my degree. I plan on testing for both of these tests in months time.
Thanks
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my math will either be college algebra or college math.
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For those who took the Natural Science test, what Biology portion was on the test? What should I focus on.
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You need to check the math requiremenet with your advisor. I have to take Statistics. I'm watching the Berkeley webcasts, have the idiot's guide workbook, and am using instantcert. Watched a few of the Anne Mellenberg videos, but found them really boring.
I tend to overprepare, but like to feel comfortable before making the almost 3 hour drive to the testing center. I'm taking the DSST, maybe next week.
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truckintx Wrote:I was referred to this site by my academic counselor from UOP.
Congrats on nearing the completion of your UoP degree, too bad your academinc counselor didn't refer you to [SIZE="4"]EC[/SIZE] too!!
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I passed my first clep today! Wahoo!!!!!
Macroeconomics 57. 1 down and 4 more (at least) to go. I am a complete clep junkie now. This is great!
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Congrats on your first pass. I just passed my first one last week. Gotta love it!
What are the Berkeley webcasts? I need to take Stats too and dread it.
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truckintx Wrote:I was referred to this site by my academic counselor from UOP. I need 6 credits of science and 3 of a math. I have been searching the forum and have found some very useful and great information but I still have some questions.
For my 6 credits of science, I was interested in taking the Natural Sciences exam to satisfy that. I noticed that on IC, there is only the biology section to study for. For those that have taken it, how did you study for the other portion? When you took the test, was it easier or harder then what you expected?
I have not seen to many responses about math credits and wanted to see which math test you took and how you prepared.
Finally, between Dantes and CLEP, which would be the better option for my tests?
I have just completed my last class at UOP and just have these credits left to complete my degree. I plan on testing for both of these tests in months time.
Thanks
College Math is easier than algebra. Does UoP award 6 credits for biology? It would be easier to study for in my opinion. Either way, your going to end up earning 12 credits for those 2 exams. Both REQUIRE study, and not just a skim. (unless you are a natural math/science person, which I gather you are not since you saved them for last LOL)
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