Question. Of the Dantes tests for which InstantCert provides study material, which are the easiest? I know some of the hardest are the upper level exams, but which ones are the easiest if you only want to use IC?

Reason being that I'm looking to take several more of these (3-8) and it matters not which ones. I just need to A) do well enough to get an A, and B), hopefully not have to spend a ton of time studying. Easy enough? ;-)

Thanks!

Edit: Oh yes, I've already taken:
Intro to World Religions
Ethics in America
Intro to the Modern Middle East
Drug and Alcohol Abuse

I found out today that I passed. I paid the 25.00 to have grades sent to me FedEX.

I guess even these tests you need to read the corresponding study materials. well, I PASSED 3 , FLUNKED 1 , I don't have to wait 6 months to retest. Isn't it comforting to know FEMA is there when you need them.

Regards to ya'all from the sunny skies of Texas and remember...PASS'EM ALL Y'ALL!

Due to unfortunate circumstances I had to cram for 7 straight hours with only IC for this exam, however I still passed with a C.

I've found out something that is somewhat distressing, but it is tempered by another realization:

I found out today that my one year at a non-accredited college will count on my Law School Data Accumulation Services GPA. This college, New St. Andrews College, is notoriously difficult and does not believe in inflating GPA's. As such, despite my best efforts, in my 34 credit hours there, I only had a 3.01 GPA (helped largely by failing the ridiculously difficult science course). Anyway, I found out that I HAVE to report those credits and that they will be listed as part of my GPA. Now, considering that I have a grand total of 8 other credits with a GPA, my GPA is only going to be 3.19. Not very good for someone wanting to go to an excellent law school (need great LSAT and 3.5+ approx GPA normally).

So, I was thinking that I would need to get my bachelor's through Excelsior. Why? Excelsior assigns a GPA to several of the examinations that I've taken. I was considering doing this anyway... But, then today, I read that ANY credits gained prior to earning your first bachelor's are calculated in a student's LSDAS GPA. SOO, the long and short of it is that all I need from Excelsior is for them to take my current exams, give me the grades for them, which should up my GPA to a more respectable 3.56 or so, and send my transcript to LSDAS. Which should take care of my problem. I don't even know if I would need to actually graduate. Just being a current student with the grades would work.

So, my research on Excelsior's lousy (in my opinion) web site has left me with quite a few questions:

First, they say that they offer several different associates degrees. Most cost 895, but they do offer an "Associates in Applied Science" that is substantially cheaper (one in administrative/management another in technical studies, and another in aviation). I cannot find ANY information on this degree beyond that it's flexible (and cheaper). It's driving me nuts. Does anyone have any information on what the requirements for this degree are? Less money is much better in my opinion. If I can make that work, that'd be outstanding.

I'll restate the main point here for anyone skimming: Does anyone have any information on the Associates in Applied Science degree from Excelsior College? Or perhaps a business catalog PDF that explains it all? The business catalog is nowhere to be found on their publications page (:-P). I know I could make the normal associates in science work, but I'm not rich.

Oh yes, feel free to email me if you want to send me a PDF catalog from Excelsior. My address is my username here @gmail.com

Thanks!

Just got the results today, passing is 47, I squeeked by with a 50...All I did was study Instantcert for 1 week and watched the Ken Burns Documentary series...Honestly, the Ken Burns Series wasn't all that much help...Although it was informative, I could barely make it through a tape without nodding off...So, I give Instantcert the credit...

My advice to anyone taking this test-KNOW your Instant cert as well as you know the lines on our face, and you will pass. If you want to smoke the test, use Wikipedia to delve a little deeper into the subject.

I should get my results for Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union next week...Then I take ECE History of Nazi Germany on the 31st and I am DONE! Hoo-ah!

THEN, the vicious circle starts all over as I start working on my 2nd degree...

I just got off the phone with Thomson and was told that the tests are only graded 2 times a week: Tuesday and Thursday. I thought some of you folks might be interested in knowing.

Thanks to SIRJAKE I have completed 3 of the FEMA tests this morning . Iam anxious to hear the results. I don't really need the credits,but the challenge was too much fun to pass up on.

PASS 'EM ALL!! YA'ALL

Ron

I have read the previous posts on this subject so I know how to prepare for this exam. The only problem I have is that I need more practice. Did any of you buy the DSST sample exams? Are they like the real thing (just like Peterson is to CLEP), do you think they are worth the money? I think I'm just worried because this is my last exam to get my AS and my first DANTES.

Thanks!

Christa

I'm currently signed up to attend (online) Walden University for a BS in Business Administration with concentration in IS. I have a full time position now as Director of Information systems so I'm looking for a degree that is more managment oriented. So far I like them a lot, particularly compared to how i've been treated by AIU and Devry. Another reason I picked them is they offer all the way to PhD level within their university.

Anyways, Walden is a degree completion university which means I need several general studies that I plan to clep. As part of that process I've been 'turned on' to Excelsior, Thomas Edison, Oakwood (I think) that let you get most or all the degree through exam.

Now to my question... I'm considering now going for an IT degree (possibly managment information systems) from one of these 'clep' universities. Can anyone give me some advice on which one of these colleges would be best for IT type degrees? Would I be able to take tests that cover the entire degree program or would their be classes I would have to take to complete. I realize there are a lot of variables. I'm just looking for some overall opinions.

Thanks in advance.