UExcel Political Science - Finished and exam format

[jbhowser]

Took the UExcel Political Science and was surprised that it was 120 questions, not 100.

It was relatively easy as the only study material I had were the IC Flashcards for American Government (which don't correspond perfectly but are helpful), the UExcel practice exams (2 @ $18 each), the content guide and some wikipedia and googling of definitions.

Not a terribly hard test with a broad representation of issues covered in the content guide. I think that the content guide is about 85% on point and it helps to focus on the issues that have more subtopics.

I was concerned about how the test results would be given and found that you receive a letter grade of either A, B, C or F. C is the minimum grade recommended by ACE to grant credit so that was my minimum too. The score report also includes a sheet that says the percentage questions correct including the diagnostic questions that you got in each section. Helpful I'm sure if you fail, but useless for me knowing I passed.

I only found one post with any info on this exam so that's why I'm posting a new thread. I am happy to answer whatever questions I'm able to about this exam.

Next up is a series of CLEPS; American Government, US History 1&2, one of the two Western Civs (most likely 2) and then Biology.

[ryoder]

Awesome, so how does excel work anyway? Proctored or all online?

[jbhowser]

Proctored by Pearson VUE, same company that proctors the GMAT.

I thought I was going into Fort Knox; two palm scans, checked my ID, made me read some rules, sign a digital signature pad, empty my pockets, checked for a watch and more. It was pretty intense security. Everyone else around me was taking the GMAT.

If you need a Political Science credit like I did, I would definitely recommend this exam.