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| Will InstaCert really get me prepared? |
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Posted by: deano - 07-27-2007, 04:01 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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I am new to this site but have read a ton of posts, including "Just Instacert".
As you can see below I don't have many tests to take and I would like to pass them the first time and as soon as possible. It's worth 20 bucks for thirty days if I am sure the InstaCert study guides will help me pass the tests I have left. I've been buying textbooks studying them the night before the test and hoping for the best. Your comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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| Excelsior grading policy changes imminent |
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Posted by: barcotta - 07-27-2007, 03:58 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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There is still considerable confusion regarding this issue amongst the advisors at Excelsior, but I became concerned when I read the following post on "another" forum:
#19 07-19-2007, 02:17 AM
originalbigjim
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Thanks for setting the record straight Coach! I just called excelsior about the original issue, deleting credits to raise you GPA they said starting in august they will no longer do that, something about them becoming state funded. Anyways I guess I will have to sneak in there quick before they change things.
I called to get the skinny and found out that due to their Title IV approval (not "state funded" as noted above) they will no longer be transferring in any D's for any program. Starting when? No one is sure. The only thing we know now is that some new rules are likely to start soon--so if there are current or prospective Excelsior students out there, and cherry-picking grades or transferring in D's is important to you--keep your ears and eyes open. This post may be more appropriate as "off-topic" but since I only check that on rare occassion and this info may prove to be time-sensitive, I decided to post here. FYI everyone.
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| The final 21 UL credits! |
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Posted by: highlanderburial - 07-27-2007, 09:58 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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I have to finish my final 21 credits for my liberal arts section of my BS in LS (H), what did everyone else here take? I actually have knocked out 5 UL credits already with an occupational course and Civil War and Reconstruction. Any thoughts on this? My goal is to finish this before the spring (Jan). I have not officially had my credits transferred to Ece yet, this is just what is listed in my military transcript.
Thanks for looking!
-HB
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| IC Enough? What exams did you just use IC for? |
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Posted by: japprend - 07-27-2007, 06:27 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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Hi, everyone!
I thought it might be nice to see how IC worked for you. Which tests did you use JUST IC for, and what was your score? Also, which tests did you need outside information (textbooks, etc.) for?
Here are my experiences:
Just IC
CLEP
- Principles of Management - 71
- Info. Systems and Computer Applications - 62
- Principles of Marketing -73
- American Government - 64
- History of the US 1 - 77
IC + outside info
CLEP
- Principles of Accounting - 64 (I used a textbook for extra practice, but I believe IC would probably have been enough)
DSST
- Principles of Statistics - 72 IC was not enough because I needed more practice to understand how it all fit together. The Statistics Workbook for Dummies and the Princeton Review's Cracking the AP Statistics Exam helped me in addition to Instant Cert. (However, I definitely NEEDED IC in addition to these books... they were a nice combination.)
BEFORE IC
Tests I took before I joined IC
CLEP
Calculus - 67 (Used Saxon Calculus and Superstar Teachers Calculus videos - The Teaching Company : Educational Courses on DVD, Audio CD, and Audio Tape- Lecture Series by College/University Professors)
Principles of Macroeconomics - 71 Macroeconomics by Campbell McConnell and Stanley Brue
Principles of Microeconomics - 75 Microeconomics by Campbell McConnell and Stanley Brue
CLEP PAPER TESTS - taken a LONG time ago!
Spanish - 68 I studied Spanish with BJU HomeSat during high school, I listened to Bible in Spanish tapes at night, and I practiced speaking as much as possible with friends at church
French - 58 (in paper tests this is a 4 semester credit) I studied French with BJU HomeSat during highschool
Freshman College Comp - 66 I studied ABeka Grammar during high school
English Comp with Essay - 530 (passing 420) ditto
College Algebra - 68 I studied Saxon Algebra and Advanced Math textbooks during high school
Trigonometry - 67 ditto
College Mathematics - 75 ditto
Chemistry - 42 (passing was 47) :-( I only studied BJU Chemistry with HomeSat and the BJU high school textbook. I should have studied a college level book, because I knew the BJU book backwards and forwards. I remember not knowing a lot of the names of the Chemistry equipment for labwork.
That's about the sum of it!
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| Human?Cultural Geography Dantes |
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Posted by: baker435 - 07-26-2007, 11:47 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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Hi There!!!
Have any of you taken the Human/Cultural Geography Dantes? I have had a difficult time finding good study material and am taking the test next week... I just received the Rudman guide in the mail and it is just a series of practice questions that seem really old? Is there anything I should specificly study? Any advice you can give will greatly help!!!!!!
Thanks!!!
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| Easier?? Praxis II Middle School Math or CLEP College Math |
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Posted by: tryingtesc - 07-26-2007, 01:03 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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Hello All,
I know everyone's mileage varies when assessing which test is harder than another because of their background. However, I wonder if anyone has taken the Praxis II Middle School Math test and the CLEP College Math tests and can give me a comparison.
I took the Praxis II back in June and met my state's required passing score (141) with a 164 (did poorly on the written response, no time left). I thought I was good to go with my degree from TESC but I couldn't use my education classes to oblige my Gen. Ed. requirements. So I have to take the CLEP Math this monday to gain my 6 hours to graduate. Graduation/ Employment resting on 1 test 90 minutes long...ugghh!
Any info concerning which test is "more difficult" is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Studying in NC,
Jason
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