CLEP to Graduate

[Serenity]

Hey everyone, I'm new to the site and I'm looking for a little feedback.

Some background info: I am currently a Senior, set to graduate with a business degree in December 2012 provided I can get enough elective credits by September. I need 12 credits of CLEPs to fulfill my elective requirements, so these can literally be any classes that I haven't already taken traditionally. Here are my choices:
- Social Sciences (6 credits)
- American Government (3 credits)
- American Lit (6 credits)
- Educational Psychology (3 credits)
- US History I (3 credits)
- US History II (3 credits)
- Human Growth & Development [Psych] (3 credits)
- Intro to Sociology (3 credits)
- Western Civ II (3 credits)

I have taken an intro to psychology course that I did really well in, but I'm not sure whether these tests outside my realm of understanding. Could I get some more information on which tests you guys think are easiest? I don't really care what I take, I just need the credits.

[rebel100]

If your strong in and enjoy Psychology I would stick with those tests.

Educational Psych, Sociology, and Human Growth and Development are all related and there is overlap in the study for those tests. I would choose the remaining exam based on personal preference, none of the remainder scream "easy" but they are all doable with a little study. You could probably have all 12 credits completed by the end of the summer if your motivated.

Of course the Social Science exam is 6 credits typically...so that would simplify things. Is Analyzing and Interpreting Literature an option? Intro to Marketing, Intro to Management? Those are widely considered as "easier" exams.

Are DSST exams an option for you? That might open up your choices a bit, and they are a little cheaper in some regions.

Care to share the school? Sometimes it helps to know so we can better advise you.

[Serenity]

I attend Liberty University. They allow CLEPS but no DSST exams. I'm unsure about the Social Science exam. I would definitely prefer to take a 6 credit course, but how much harder would that be in order to earn those 6 credits?
Also, I have taken all but two of my business classes, and they are not available in CLEP form, so I'm out of luck there. I have already taken Business Law, Financial Accounting, MicroEc, MacroEc, etc.

[rebel100]

Use this site to research the various tests Free Clep Prep.com They rate by difficulty and offer study guides.

Once you decide, sign up for IC and get going on your study.

My daughter achieved a great score on the American Lit which is good for 6 credits. She studied the out of print Idiots Guide to Am Lit I think...the out of print book recommended on the specific exam feedback thread.

It's not so much that the 6 credit exams are harder to study for...but the range of information can be quite broad. The specific exam feedback section is invaluable to figure this out.

I still like 2-3 of the psych related exams for you. Studying for one is helping with the next.

Here is Liberties CLEP page in case you don't have it. http://www.liberty.edu/academics/casas/i...m?PID=2254 The three Psych related courses plus A&I Literature would likely be my course of action if I had to choose.

[Publius]

I attend Liberty University. They allow CLEPS but no DSST exams. I'm unsure about the Social Science exam. I would definitely prefer to take a 6 credit course, but how much harder would that be in order to earn those 6 credits?
Also, I have taken all but two of my business classes, and they are not available in CLEP form, so I'm out of luck there. I have already taken Business Law, Financial Accounting, MicroEc, MacroEc, etc.

Social Sciences and History isn't that bad, I spent a week studying for it (though after doing both US Histories, both Western Civs, and American Gov). I suggest you find the tests that have a lot of overlap. CLEP and DSST Overlap List! - Free-Clep-Prep.com
U.S. History I + II, and SS+H would have some
Educational Psychology, Human Growth & Development, and Intro to Sociology all have some

It was my understanding that LU online accepted DSSTs (LU Online Accepts Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) | Liberty University Online) , but I wasn't aware that LU itself didn't. That's awkward.

[rebel100]

Liberty does seem to take DSST LU Online Accepts Dantes Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) | Liberty University Online Strange that online would take it and not the B&M division...I think a phone call is in order.

You could do the three Psych CLEP's and add DSST Counseling.

I also like DSST Technical Writing and the Supervision Exam as pretty straightforward exams you could likely take and pass right now today.

[Publius]

If you search "Liberty University" on Prometric it shows that they "Award Credit for DSST exams" AND "Delivers DSST exams" Locate an Institution | DSST | Get College Credit

I'm with Rebel100, I think a phone call is in order. This could really open up your doors by a decent bit!

[Jonathan Whatley]

Following up on rebel100 and Publius:

Academic Information and Policies – Resident Program

CREDIT BY EXAMINATION
Liberty University offers students the opportunity to be awarded academic credit toward their undergraduate degrees through testing. Credit may be earned through the Advanced Placement, CLEP, ICE, DSST, Excelsior and Aviation programs. […]

DANTES SUBJECT STANDARDIZED TESTS (DSST)
Undergraduate college credit may be earned through the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) program. The DSST program is administered by Educational Testing Services (ETS) in conjunction with DANTES. Examinations are available to both military personnel and civilians. A minimum score of 50 is required for Liberty University Online programs. Computer-based tests in the DANTES DSST program are administered in the Bruckner Learning Center, Testing Services.

2011-2012 Liberty University Undergraduate Catalog [pdf]

Now, there's one ambiguous sentence where it says a minimum score of 50 is required "for Liberty University Online programs." But this comes within a section specific to the Resident Program where it says that "Credit may be earned through the Advanced Placement, CLEP, ICE, DSST, Excelsior and Aviation programs." and that "Undergraduate college credit may be earned through the DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) program." And the tests are administered on campus.