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Choices for my next test are:
American Government
US History II
Intro. to Psychology
I just scored a 72 today on US History I after about a week and a half of studying. I also took Intro. to Sociology a couple of weeks ago and scored in the mid-60's but with a lot less studying.
I am leaning toward Intro. to Psychology. Please let me know which test you think I should take next. Thank you for your help!
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You sound strong in both areas....whichever you like will probably succeed. American Gov. has a reputation as a difficult exam. US History two is obviously something you know how to study for so it's a great choice. Plus most are familiar with the subject matter of the last 50 years as they have lived closer to it and hear or experience much of it.
Psychology isn't generally considered to be particularly difficult, it and Sociology have a lot in common....I think you should go with your gut (Psych)
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05-11-2012, 02:39 PM
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If you plan on attending public schools in Texas, do not CLEP American Government. Some schools say it is equivalent to GOVT 2301, others say it is equivalent to GOVT 2302. If you attend two different schools with different policies, it's a big mess. Additionally, to get a degree from a public school in Texas, you must take a government course that includes Texas government.
Psychology and sociology overlap, so I recommend taking sociology next.
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I took U.S. History I & II and then American Government. All three were easy for me but I have a background in government so I had an advantage. I did see some overlap between all three. In American Government, I would pay close attention to U.S. Supreme Court cases. Especially, those landmark ones. I would also recommend to jump straight to the Civil War and Reconstruction dsst after you take both U.S. History exams. I made the mistake in not taking the Civil War dsst right afterwards.
Intro to Psych. is more theory based than what sociology is. So be careful on that one.
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Take all 3, at the rate you are going, in 3-6 weeks you will have them all! 9 more credits while you are wondering what to do next is a good thing! Keep up the good work!!
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dewisant Wrote:Take all 3, at the rate you are going, in 3-6 weeks you will have them all! 9 more credits while you are wondering what to do next is a good thing! Keep up the good work!!
I concur, but if you only need one go for Psychology.
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I would follow US History 1 with US History 2 . . . just kinda seems to make sense
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I'd go with Psych if you are comfortable in that area. For some reason I scored very low on US 2. It was the only test that I felt like I aced as I was taking it. I was totally confident I was getting my best score ever, but it ended up being my lowest score ever. Not sure what happened, but it did throw me for a loop. Yes, I studied HARD!
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Many schools consider sociology and psychology in the same credit category. Usually on a degree plan you'd see something like "Social Science take Psyc, Soc, Eco..." Unless you need more SS credit, I'd try to get credit in another subject and hit psychology later for free electives. Of course it all depends on your degree plan.
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Hey fanig422
I am planning on taking the US History I clep exam in two weeks and haven't started studying yet. The university I am in requires atleast a 57 on clep exams and I really need some advice on how to study for it in such little time. You mentioned you got a 72 in just one week and a half and I was wondering what your strategy of studying was. Thank you !!
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