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Newbie Question about DSST Scores / Grading Scale
#1
I have a question regarding how the DSST's are graded. I want to take Principles of Supervision and my college accepts a score of 400 or higher. I have taken two CLEPs thus far and understand the grading scale is out of 80. What is the grading scale for a DSST exam?
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#2
The old DSSTs are scored on a scale of 20 to 80, with a score in the mid to upper 40s as passing.

Refreshed DSSTs are scored on a scale of 200 to 500, with 400 as the passing score.

Hope that helps,
R.
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#3
Thanks! I appreciate the input.
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#4
From my understanding the grading curve is similar to CLEP, except that they added another zero Smile So instead of a scale of 20-80, you have 200-500, with 400 being the average (rather than 50).

EDIT: Sorry, I see that Ruddigore addressed the issue while I was typing!
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#5
So what should my Peterson tests look like for me to feel ready to take the test? The questions are about 100 per test (I think).
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#6
I always find that a safe range for an expected pass
Linda

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