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I took my first CLEP today...
#1
After skipping through those tutorials that tell you how to use a mouse, I finally got to test. American History II. It sort of took me by surprise: suddenly the first question was there. The only event worth reporting is when my testing computer froze somewhere around the 56 minute-point. The proctor moved me to another computer and I was set to go again.

They certainly give you a lot of time to do the test! I had 40 minutes left after the first run through. After reviewing my "marked" questions, 30 minutes remained, after going through all of them again, 13 minutes remained. I decided to call it a day. After holding my breath for a moment, I clicked on the "view score" button, and I got a 64. Not too bad, I suppose. Rolleyes

Hopefully I can take another in July - one that doesn't ask me about things like the Smoot-Hawley tariffs! Big Grin Good old Smoot-Hawley...

I'm 17, and rejoicing that I just spent $15 to get 3 college credits that otherwise would have cost as much as $1000.

LatinTea, my mom, says hi.

Ruddigore
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#2
I'm proud of you! I'm glad your mom helped you along your way! Keep them coming and good luck!
[COLOR="DimGray"]Intro to World Religions 68
Social Science and History 60
Principles of Statistics 60
Western Civilization I 58
Intro to Sociology 55
Astronomy 54
Technical Writing 54
Humanities 50
College Composition 50[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Blue"]C Programming - C
Electronic Instrumentation and Control - A
War and American Society - A
International Economics - A
Calculus II - B[/COLOR]
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Ruddigore Wrote:After skipping through those tutorials that tell you how to use a mouse, I finally got to test. American History II. It sort of took me by surprise: suddenly the first question was there. The only event worth reporting is when my testing computer froze somewhere around the 56 minute-point. The proctor moved me to another computer and I was set to go again.

They certainly give you a lot of time to do the test! I had 40 minutes left after the first run through. After reviewing my "marked" questions, 30 minutes remained, after going through all of them again, 13 minutes remained. I decided to call it a day. After holding my breath for a moment, I clicked on the "view score" button, and I got a 64. Not too bad, I suppose. Rolleyes

Hopefully I can take another in July - one that doesn't ask me about things like the Smoot-Hawley act! Big Grin Good old Smoot-Hawley...

I'm 17, and rejoicing that I just spent $15 to get 3 college credits that otherwise would have cost as much as $1000.

LatinTea, my mom, says hi.

Ruddigore


Whoo whoo whoo!!!!! WAY TO GO!!!!
Which one is next?
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#4
Ruddigore Wrote:I'm 17, and rejoicing that I just spent $15 to get 3 college credits that otherwise would have cost as much as $1000.

Doesn't that feel really good! Every time I pass I think of all the money and time I have saved... leaves me on cloud nine the rest of the day! Congratulations!

Farmerboy
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#5
Ruddigore - excellent score! It is fun to save all that KaChing! You are obviously a very good candidate for testing out! Smile
CLEPS/DANTES ATTEMPTED/PASSED Big Grin -21 Classes credited:
[SIZE=1][SIZE=1]- Human/Cultural Geography (SOC300) 69/Nov 08

[/SIZE]- Intro to Business Law (LEG100) 73/Nov 08
- Astronomy (HUM300) 68/Nov 08
- Human Resource Management (BUS310) 73/Jul 08
- Money and Banking (ECO320) 64/Jun 08
- Principles of Finance (FIN100) 67/May 08
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO100) 75/Apr 08
- Principles of Marketing 74/Apr 08
- Introduction to World Religions (HUM400) 78/Apr 08
- Analyzing & Interpreting Lit 69/Mar 08 (6 credits)
- Introductory Psychology 74/Feb 08
- Introductory Sociology 73/Jan 08
- Principles of Mgmt 75/Dec 05
- English Comp (cold) 59/Sep 05 (6 credits)
- Information Systems & Computer Apps 72/Sep 05
- College French Language 75/Jun 05 (12 credits)

+Traditional Credits Earned 2005-2008: 17 classes - last 3 traditional classes completed Oct/08
ALL DONE NOV 08. Degree received: BS in Business Administration, minor in Management, SCL. Saved $$$$$ and Time - Thanks to InstantCert.[/SIZE]
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#6
Thanks all! I'm pretty pumped about getting college credit without going through all of the loops.

As for the next test, it will probably be US History I, which is easier than II from what I hear. Not to mention I know more about it right off the bat and there are fewer acts to memorize! And less social reform...

Beyond that...we shall see, won't we?
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#7
Congratulations Ruddigore on your fantastic pass. You must be so proud of yourself.

I think the awesome thing about this is your age. It's so nice to see young people get excited about their education. I wish I'd known about CLEP when I was 17!!! Then I wouldn't owe Sallie Mae $10 grand!!!hilarious

It looks like you won't be falling into that boat though. Congratulations again and keep em' comin.

From a loyal degree seeker,

Marshall
Thomas Edison State University (TESU)
Enrolled in BA in Liberal Studies - 105/120 Completed


Associate in Science, Excelsior College
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