How long?

[matthesf]

How long have people studied to pass the pschology clep? I'm wondering because I'm taking it next week, just got done failing the socialogy clep by one point.

[rmroberts]

I studied for a week or a week and a half, but its different for everybody.

[ShotoJuku]

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Pre-Study-Prep: Obtain or set up whatever materials I will need to study (IC Flashcards, REA Books, Standard Deviants Videos, Pass-Your-Class Guides, and Petersons Practice Exams.

Week One: Begin to read books, review flashcards, watch videos. Call your test center and make an appointment in advance as they sometimes require a few weeks advance notice)

Week Two: Re-read books, review flashcards, watch videos Take 1-2 practice exams

Week Three: Continue to review all materials, take additional/final practice exams. You should be passing these with room to spare. Take real exam at end of the week and PASS.

Note you should have at this point already acquired pre-study-prep materials for your next exam so as not to waste time.[/COLOR]

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[Maniac Craniac]

How long have people studied to pass the pschology clep? I'm wondering because I'm taking it next week, just got done failing the socialogy clep by one point.

I just started studying Psych today. Even though you failed Sociology, I know you have the general idea down pact in your head. From what I have seen of psych so far, sociology will help you. The research methods component is the same, as are the ethical issues of conducting social science research, some theories of behavior, and even much of the history portion seems to run parallel.

My dry-run (without studying at all) Peterson's test score was a 65, with absolutely no background in psychology whatsoever, and I didn't even go over and review my answers. If Peterson's is anything like the real CLEP, which I haven't taken yet, I would say that Psych and Soc exams are about equal in difficulty. The answers to about 6/10 of the questions (like every one of these multiple choice tests I have taken so far) can either be found on other parts of the test, or wrong choices can be rationally eliminated. I go into these tests with the mindset that I already "own" 50% of the questions, and have to use my actual knowledge to work on the other 50%.

The best advice I can give anyone, which I always give to everyone, is that when you are taking the exam, to take as much time as you need... and then some. Review your answers as many times as you have to, and keep reviewing until you KNOW that you have exhausted your memory and logical capabilities and that there is no possible way that you can pull another correct answer out of your head. Then, take a deep breath and click "End Exam." Then, post your test score here so we can all celebrate with you!!!!!

[matthesf]

Does it cost money to take Peterson's tests? I went on the website and it seems like its 20 bux

[Lindagerr]

Links then click testing and education on the bottum left.

[Christina]

I am always a crammer. I only studied about 3 days for 2 hours each day.
I didn't get a super high score but at least it was passing.
It was a very interesting subject to me.

[Kaz]

I'm just curious about something: if you only missed the sociology exam by one point why aren't you retaking it?

[TMW2010]

I'm just curious about something: if you only missed the sociology exam by one point why aren't you retaking it?

Probably because of the 6 month requirement to retake a CLEP.

[SandraNC]

He followed the suggestions here and scored a 72:
Degree Planners - Psychology

The LivePsych videos/quizzes really helped as did the specific exam feedback on Instantcert.