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american gov't
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07-12-2009, 01:09 PM
I am about to start studying for the american gov't clep. I'm trying to find the best book(s) to use. Do you have any ideas of which study guide (besides for IC) would be the best? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!!
07-12-2009, 03:38 PM
Use the free peterson's practice exams. Check the Specific exam feedback forum.
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07-12-2009, 03:39 PM
Hi!
CliffsQuickReview book (This is also available for free online - http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...#post54695) (New) REA study guide with 2 practice tests Also at the bottom of this post is a list of all of the materials I used: http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...#post52148 Best wishes on your exam!
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07-12-2009, 05:16 PM
jschuster123 Wrote:I am about to start studying for the american gov't clep. I'm trying to find the best book(s) to use. Do you have any ideas of which study guide (besides for IC) would be the best? Any advice would be helpful. Thanks!! I used the "Cliff's Quick Review" and the Official CLEP Study Guide... that was all. I am very familiar with government, so that was enough. If it's new to you, I'd recommend the REA book... I didn't use it for government, but they're always good resources.
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07-12-2009, 06:27 PM
I used the Standard Deviants DVDs to introduce me to the subject, and IC for almost everything else. IC's section for American Government is one of the best I have used.
If you look up all the unfamiliar concepts, agencies, etc. on Wikipedia, you will be fine on the real test.
[SIZE="1"]American Government (68) ~ Analyzing & Interpreting Literature (70) ~ Art of the Western World (72) ~ Astronomy (66) ~ ENG407: Chaucer (A) ~ Civil War & Reconstruction (69) ~ College Algebra (62) ~ College Mathematics (73) ~ College Writing (A) ~ English Composition with Essay (59) ~ GRE Literature in English (610/73%tile) ~ Humanities (75) ~ Introduction to Business (62) ~ Introduction to Computing (459) ~ Introduction to Educational Psychology (72) ~ Introduction to World Religions (478) ~ Introductory Psychology (74) ~ Money & Banking (48) ~ Research & Writing (A) ~ Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union (68) ~ ENG 310: Short Stories (A) ~ Introductory Sociology (77) ~ Social Sciences & History (76) ~ Technical Writing (67) ~ US History I (69) ~ US History II (64) ~ Western Civilization I (76) ~ Western Civilization II (65) Western Europe Since 1945 (65) ~ Exam Feedback
Total Credits: 121 ~ DONE: Literature in English BA from Excelsior College[/SIZE]
07-13-2009, 03:18 PM
I used to work in politics so when I scored 82/100 on the peterson's I wasn't surprised. I'm taking this one tommorow so I'll let you know how it goes.
DEGREES EARNED: [SIZE="1"]
BA, History, TESC '10 AAS, Mechanics and Maintenance, TESC '10 [/size] TESTS PASSED:[SIZE="1"] CLEP Social Sciences & History - 70/50 CLEP American Government - 65/50 CLEP English Composition General - 68/50 CLEP A & I Literature 70/50 CLEP Sociology 73/50 CLEP College Math 74/50 CLEP Intro Psychology 72/50 CLEP College Algebra 65/50 CLEP Macroeconomics 73/50 CLEP Microeconomics 70/50 CLEP Western Civ. I 79/50 CLEP Western Civ. II 70/50 CLEP US History I 79/50 CLEP US History II 78/50 DSST Technical Writing 63/46 DSST Intro to Computing 463/400 DSST Substance Abuse 463/400 DSST Fundamentals of Algebra 433/400 DSST World Religions 467/400 DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction 68/47 DSST A History of the Vietnam War 78/44 DSST An Introduction to the Modern Middle East 80/47 DSST Western Europe since 1945 71/47 DSST Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 70/45 [SIZE="2"]ON DECK:[/SIZE] A B.E. or an MBA [/SIZE]
07-14-2009, 02:19 PM
Passed american government with a 65. I took it pretty much cold save for the peterson's practice test. This test shouldn't be too hard if you follow politics, read up on the supreme court, the house, the senate, and the constitution.
DEGREES EARNED: [SIZE="1"]
BA, History, TESC '10 AAS, Mechanics and Maintenance, TESC '10 [/size] TESTS PASSED:[SIZE="1"] CLEP Social Sciences & History - 70/50 CLEP American Government - 65/50 CLEP English Composition General - 68/50 CLEP A & I Literature 70/50 CLEP Sociology 73/50 CLEP College Math 74/50 CLEP Intro Psychology 72/50 CLEP College Algebra 65/50 CLEP Macroeconomics 73/50 CLEP Microeconomics 70/50 CLEP Western Civ. I 79/50 CLEP Western Civ. II 70/50 CLEP US History I 79/50 CLEP US History II 78/50 DSST Technical Writing 63/46 DSST Intro to Computing 463/400 DSST Substance Abuse 463/400 DSST Fundamentals of Algebra 433/400 DSST World Religions 467/400 DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction 68/47 DSST A History of the Vietnam War 78/44 DSST An Introduction to the Modern Middle East 80/47 DSST Western Europe since 1945 71/47 DSST Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 70/45 [SIZE="2"]ON DECK:[/SIZE] A B.E. or an MBA [/SIZE] 
07-14-2009, 02:49 PM
Nice work! Congrats on your pass!
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07-14-2009, 03:32 PM
Thanks man. There's no better way to thumb one's nose at the educational establishment than to obtain what they offer (a bachelor's degree) without suffering through their system.
DEGREES EARNED: [SIZE="1"]
BA, History, TESC '10 AAS, Mechanics and Maintenance, TESC '10 [/size] TESTS PASSED:[SIZE="1"] CLEP Social Sciences & History - 70/50 CLEP American Government - 65/50 CLEP English Composition General - 68/50 CLEP A & I Literature 70/50 CLEP Sociology 73/50 CLEP College Math 74/50 CLEP Intro Psychology 72/50 CLEP College Algebra 65/50 CLEP Macroeconomics 73/50 CLEP Microeconomics 70/50 CLEP Western Civ. I 79/50 CLEP Western Civ. II 70/50 CLEP US History I 79/50 CLEP US History II 78/50 DSST Technical Writing 63/46 DSST Intro to Computing 463/400 DSST Substance Abuse 463/400 DSST Fundamentals of Algebra 433/400 DSST World Religions 467/400 DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction 68/47 DSST A History of the Vietnam War 78/44 DSST An Introduction to the Modern Middle East 80/47 DSST Western Europe since 1945 71/47 DSST Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union 70/45 [SIZE="2"]ON DECK:[/SIZE] A B.E. or an MBA [/SIZE]
07-14-2009, 03:53 PM
94steve Wrote:Passed american government with a 65. I took it pretty much cold save for the peterson's practice test. This test shouldn't be too hard if you follow politics, read up on the supreme court, the house, the senate, and the constitution.Great job. American government has the potential to be a tricky test, but you cruised right through it!
[SIZE="1"]American Government (68) ~ Analyzing & Interpreting Literature (70) ~ Art of the Western World (72) ~ Astronomy (66) ~ ENG407: Chaucer (A) ~ Civil War & Reconstruction (69) ~ College Algebra (62) ~ College Mathematics (73) ~ College Writing (A) ~ English Composition with Essay (59) ~ GRE Literature in English (610/73%tile) ~ Humanities (75) ~ Introduction to Business (62) ~ Introduction to Computing (459) ~ Introduction to Educational Psychology (72) ~ Introduction to World Religions (478) ~ Introductory Psychology (74) ~ Money & Banking (48) ~ Research & Writing (A) ~ Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union (68) ~ ENG 310: Short Stories (A) ~ Introductory Sociology (77) ~ Social Sciences & History (76) ~ Technical Writing (67) ~ US History I (69) ~ US History II (64) ~ Western Civilization I (76) ~ Western Civilization II (65) Western Europe Since 1945 (65) ~ Exam Feedback
Total Credits: 121 ~ DONE: Literature in English BA from Excelsior College[/SIZE] |
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