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I’m completely new to CLEP and other credit-by-exam programs (DSST, TECEP, etc.), and I’m a bit overwhelmed by the choices. For someone starting from scratch this year, what’s considered the “easiest” or most straightforward CLEP exam to begin with?
Also, is it better to pair Modern States with InstantCert right away, or should I stick to one platform for my very first exam?
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There are lots of good options. Maybe pick a subject you know well for your first one, or try one of the recommendations. I took College Composition and College Mathematics, both of which I was able to use toward degrees. This is a pretty good intro:
I passed all the Modern States quizzes to get the voucher, and I thought that was enough to pass both CLEPs I took, although the course material seems pretty good, too.
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Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
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Modern States for the freebie voucher, and if you need the extra help, Instant Cert would be a good addition...
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