Which test next?

[bassinbros]

Looking to get some input on my next test. Currently I have taken and passed on CLEP (College Comp) and am planning on taking Clep Bio next week. I have not decided on a major yet, but the Natural Science/Mathematics degree from TESC looked interesting. I am also semi interested in the Business Administration degree.
So right now I am looking for a 6 credit CLEP test that is doable with 2 weeks of study (testing center closes after that). Obviously, I want the test to provide applicable credit. I was thinking of the Natural sciences exam next since there will be some overlap of material from Bio, but was wondering if I can apply both Bio and Nat Sci towards a degree because TESC requires at least two different subjects in the NatSCI/Mathematics area of their GE. Will the excess credit roll over into another field? I realize that I should probably be concentrating on the general subject exams or A&IL; any recommendation out of those? I am fairly weak in literature and history, so I don't know if I could be ready in time for the A&IL or social sciences/history exams. I enjoy math, but am definitely no whiz. Any ideas?

[Publius]

Looking to get some input on my next test. Currently I have taken and passed on CLEP (College Comp) and am planning on taking Clep Bio next week. I have not decided on a major yet, but the Natural Science/Mathematics degree from TESC looked interesting. I am also semi interested in the Business Administration degree.
So right now I am looking for a 6 credit CLEP test that is doable with 2 weeks of study (testing center closes after that). Obviously, I want the test to provide applicable credit. I was thinking of the Natural sciences exam next since there will be some overlap of material from Bio, but was wondering if I can apply both Bio and Nat Sci towards a degree because TESC requires at least two different subjects in the NatSCI/Mathematics area of their GE. Will the excess credit roll over into another field? I realize that I should probably be concentrating on the general subject exams or A&IL; any recommendation out of those? I am fairly weak in literature and history, so I don't know if I could be ready in time for the A&IL or social sciences/history exams. I enjoy math, but am definitely no whiz. Any ideas?

Natural Science sounds like a good idea. The "other field" that they'll roll into can be your General Education Electives, so you should fine as far as that goes. After Natural Sciences, if you're still looking for another 6 credit test, I'd suggest College Mathematics or A&I Lit. College Math isn't not tough (most HS math is tougher if not equally difficult), and A&I Lit isn't really "literature", that's just happens to be what you're analyzing and interpreting. It's more of a reading comprehension test then anything else.

[Prloko]

Analyzing & Interpreting Literature is the easiest of the CLEPs by far. If english is your native language and you've gotten to at least 10th grade English, there is no reason to not pass and get the 6 credits.

I haven't taken Bio, but I hear it's pretty thorough and if it's been a while since you've studied the subject, i would recommend studying for more than 2 weeks.

[Irongirl18]

Natural Science sounds like a good idea. The "other field" that they'll roll into can be your General Education Electives, so you should fine as far as that goes. After Natural Sciences, if you're still looking for another 6 credit test, I'd suggest College Mathematics or A&I Lit. College Math isn't not tough (most HS math is tougher if not equally difficult), and A&I Lit isn't really "literature", that's just happens to be what you're analyzing and interpreting. It's more of a reading comprehension test then anything else.

try this website... it works for math and can help you along with your tests. I use it.

[LaterBloomer]

As someone who cannot analyze worth beans, let me tell you NOT to get hung up on the A&I title. Here's a made-up example of the kind of question you could come across. There will be a poem by Jane Doe, and you'll read it. Then, there will be a few multiple choice questions regarding the poem. One will be something like, trees are referred to, what do the trees represent? A: Man's growth B: The inevitability of death C: The main character's inflexibility D: Succor (spelling?) Trust me, in the context of the poem, it will be EASY to figure out what the trees mean. Truly, trust me. If I read a poem with trees in it, I'd figure the trees represented trees. (What is with all this deeper meaning? Say what you mean, gol darn it!) When they tell me that the trees represent something, and then offer me the options, I'm good to go. Best of luck on whichever test you take next.

[Ayla87]

Hi Bass,

Have you thought about the Sociology of Psychology exams. Both are very easy and can be put towards your graduation requirements for social studies.

[bassinbros]

Thanks for all the input. I will probably take the NS Clep after i take my Bio since I will be prepped for half of the test (assuming I pass my Bio exam). After the testing center closes for the summer, what should I do to continue earning credit? FEMA, ALEKS? If I plan on clepping the college mathematics, can I use ALEKS for the higher level math? Does ALEKS have pre-reqs?

BTW, for any of you who have taken CLEP Bio, what were you scoring on the Peterson's tests before taking the exam?

[cooperalex2004]

There are no prereqs on ALEKS, just make sure you don't take overlapping courses. Below is some advice that was given by another user on this site about TESC's specific acceptance. Basically take Intermediate as the lowest accepted (Elementary is not accepted by TESC), and then don't overlap. Like I said this was submitted by another user and I don't guarantee that it is accurate (check with an adviser). I did ALEKS Intermediate Algebra and ALEKS Algebra and they were both taken separately. Follow the plan and you might just end up with as many as 21 credits of math. Remember, if you take more than the required math for your degree it will roll down to the general ed electives or free electives depending on what you have open. Fema is another great tool for credits, just make sure you only take the courses accepted by TESC (they have a lot of them on the site that say they are worth college credit but TESC only takes a specific list). Search this site for a list or ask an adviser for an updated list of FEMA courses (at TESC they are all free electives unless used in the AAS Environmental, Safety, and Security Technologies degree, or for part of the BS in Homeland Security).

Submitted by another (very helpful) user of this site:
**21 credits**
You can get full credit for ALL of the following with no overlap/loss/duplication:

3 ALEKS intermediate algebra
6 CLEP college math
3 ALEKS college algebra or ALEKS algebra w/trig or CLEP algebra (choose 1)
3 ALEKS precal or ALEKS trig or CLEP precal (choose 1)
3 ALEKS stats (any one stats class) or DSST stats exam
3 CLEP calculus