Human Cultural Geography Dantes

[rwarfield]

Does anyone know what resources I can use to study for this test? I have a textbook that was referenced on the DSST general info for the course, but I'm concerned my studying that alone may not be enough.

Thanks in advance for any feedback.

Ricardo

[lwmcc]

I'm taking that test on Monday, and have been studying two AP Human Geography guides, one from Princeton Review and one from Kaplan. Those are good for about 60% of what DSST says is on the test (i.e., the Human/Cultural Geography parts). Supplementing that, I'm reviewing info on physical geography that I had for the Environmental Science test, AP Enviro Science, as well as the Physical Geology text that I'm working on for the DSST Geology test. The DSST guide for the cultural geography test seems to have a lot of crossover from sociology, anthropology, economics, environmental & earth science, so if you haven't already taken all of those individual subjects, I think that reviewing the Kaplan AP Human Geography and the Princeton Reveiw AP Environmental Science guides would be enough.
- Lia

[rwarfield]

Thanks, I'm taking it on Wednesday. I'll check out the resources you mentioned, thanks and good luck on Monday. If you find anything surprising on the test, please drop another note if you don't mind.

[creationstory]

use the social sciences and history.. that should be good enough.. that's all the knowledge that is really required..

[rwarfield]

Thanks, so I should use the Social Sciences and History info referenced under the CLEP section?

[creationstory]

Thanks, so I should use the Social Sciences and History info referenced under the CLEP section?

worked for me! try that.. a lil bit of world religions and middle eastern studies.. you'll do well

[lwmcc]

Thanks, I'm taking it on Wednesday. I'll check out the resources you mentioned, thanks and good luck on Monday. If you find anything surprising on the test, please drop another note if you don't mind.

Just took it; needed 48, got 70. On the version I took, the DSST guide was off on it's percentages of subject matter. Despite being called 'Cultural Geography', about 50% was based on Physical Geography, with the other 50% being based on Cultural Geography. Lots of questions with a basis of Earth/Environmental science, physical features, climatology, etc. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have done as well if I hadn't already had a strong base of recent earth/environmental sci subjects and crash-coursed on the physical geography items. If you've already got a good handle on the cultural/anthropological/sociological subject matter, I'd suggest spending the remaining study time on Earth/Enviro science and physical geography. I mean, really, how often does one hear about Burkino Faso in the news?
Good luck on Weds!
- Lia

[rwarfield]

Excellent job, good for you. Thanks for the feedback on the exam. I have not taken it yet, my exam did not come in to the school where I am taking it. I am cramming this weekend and will take on Monday/Tuesday.

[farnsfmly]

Add FreeRice as a resource. There are geography questions, and it goes for a good cause.

[popalnet]

I don't see anything for Social Sciences and History. Where is it at? I looked under CLEP on IC and nothing.

Any other sources or test info would be great. Thanks.