Which Clep study books do you think were the best?

[Delgadido]

I did read the readme first. I wanted to find which books do you think are the best or heard are the best.


I am currently looking at this REA clep book for history pre civil war, post civil war, and english.

CLEP History of the United States I, Test Preps, The Staff of REA, Book - Barnes & Noble

I know there are plenty of stuff online but I would like ones I can take around with me.
and if any of you have input such as you used this and studied for a month. you made this grade. it would be great.


Thanks

[ShotoJuku]

To me, all of the REA books are GREAT!

[IrishJohn]

I second what ShotoJuku said!

[studyhard]

The best part about the REA books are all the practice tests. Do every single one, read the answers, then take them again.

Downside to REA: All the information you need is in there, but it's very much in a summary form. I would still definitely get the REA book, but for a history CLEP, I would plan to read a history textbook as well, just to get more background. And, of course, use all the IC flashcards!

[NAP]

I agree; REA is excellent for this exam.

I tried a lot of materials, since this was my first exam. Here is my list:

http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...#post52148

Best wishes on your exam!

[dfb8084]

The REA books are good, I would agree.

The biggest complaint I have read about REA is that there are things on the test that aren't in the book.

This is utterly false. The biggest thing to realize is that REA is in summary form, and everyone's learning ability is different.

If you need to read and memorize facts, REA may not be the best. If you are good at reading and applying information, then REA is perfect.

REA expects you to read one paragraph on how the Dutch were an early republic, for instance. You need to be able to internalize that and apply it to a question like:

The Dutch government fostered a mercantile economy by:
1) controlling all aspects of commerce
2) by allocating reasources to nobles and elites
3) not trading in the new world.
4) allowing private companies to facilitate trade for tax

The REA book may only state that the Dutch were merchants and a republic." You have to apply that in ways that rules out every answer but #4.

If you are looking for a book the says word for word the answers, fill in the blank style... good luck!

[Delgadido]

The best part about the REA books are all the practice tests. Do every single one, read the answers, then take them again.

Downside to REA: All the information you need is in there, but it's very much in a summary form. I would still definitely get the REA book, but for a history CLEP, I would plan to read a history textbook as well, just to get more background. And, of course, use all the IC flashcards!

ok. looks like i will be getting the rea book. when i am finished with it. i will register for IC and get their flash cards.


Thanks

[studyhard]

ok. looks like i will be getting the rea book. when i am finished with it. i will register for IC and get their flash cards.


Thanks

You don't have to wait to finish the book before starting the flashcards. Doing the two together might even help you!

[ShotoJuku]

You don't have to wait to finish the book before starting the flashcards. Doing the two together might even help you!

Absolutely!!! :iagree: