I just completed the final exam for Information Literacy (98/100), and thought I'd provide my insights. I started the course on 5/1 and completed the course (the final exam is 100% of your grade) today, 5/6. Basically, I printed EVERYTHING in the course content sections, went thru the course modules twice, took the module quizes until I had 100% of each one and used them as study aids. I read over the required reading once, and took the exam. You will have 1 1/2 hours to complete it, and of course you can use all notes. I had them laid out in 5 stacks, one for each module. I went thru the exam questions and answered the questions, then went back and reviewed each one against my printed notes. I still had more than 1/2 hour remaining when I finished. As others have pointed out, this is an easy exam- nothing compared to any CLEP or DSST exam- read over the info, print it out for reference- and I believe that it would be virtually impossible to fail this one!

I need to share this with all the other math phobics out there. In the process of looking for a summer shool statistics class I happened upon THE ALEKS system. Essentially it is an enhanced computer AI math tutuor. I pay 19.99 a month and the system evaluates current abilities and creates a pie chart of where you stand mathematically. It won't allow you to progress until you show neccesary mastery. You can do the work online and print out reinforcement quizzes etc., I have been saved! I hope it helps! http://www.aleks.com

Ok I really need some advice. I'm not yet enrolled at Excelsior so I don't have access to an advisor. Maybe you all can help!

When I was younger I attended a university and didn't really know what the heck I was doing. I didn't understand the whole drop or withdraw thing. There were a few classes that I just stopped showing up for. So, I ended up with a few F's and therefore my GPA sucks. I had 25 credits from those days and my GPA was a lowly 2.34 . I have another 3 credit "Literature of the American Environment" class that I got an "A" on and I just finished 2 more classes and got B's in both so that will help give me a little boost. I know that here in FL if you repeat a class that you failed, and do better the second time, then they will only use the higher grade when computing your GPA.

Does anyone know what happens when you transfer your credits to Excelsior in this type of situation? Will they count both attempts for the same class towards your GPA? Also, if you failed a course and then CLEP'ed out of it and, say, got the equivalent of an "A" on the CLEP, does that count too?

I'm guessing I may have to ask Excelsior directly but I don't know if they will answer me if I am not enrolled.....

As some of you may know, I've been stressing just a teensy weensy bit about my score on Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union...

Well today, I found out that I have indeed passed (YEA!). However, I just thought it would be fun to share with y'all just how I found out I passed.

Excelsior has this page on their site that lists all transcripts received, and just for grins today, I checked it. Well, lo and behold, it has a Dantes transcript date of 5/4. So I immediately called to see if it was a mirage or if I were dreaming and they confirmed that no, it wouldn't be posted there if I did not pass and yes the transcript received is for USSR.

So, although I don't yet know my score (has the mail come yet?) I do at least know I have three more UL arts and sciences under my belt! And to quote the creator of the Internet, Al Gore, "it's not the margin of victory, it's the fact."

YEE-HAW!!

hilarious

I took the test yesterday. It was very hard. If I passed , I did just barely...Instantcert was barely adequate in studying for this test...This is not a slam on Instantcert, I think this a great site and will continue to use it...It has been a HUGE help in other tests, but I guess you cannot win them all.

My advice is not to worry about dates so much, but consequenses. WHY such and such happened and what happened because of such and such...

Good luck.

I need 3 credits for Humanitites and I am studying for Western Civ II
Any suggestions?
I also need just one credit to complete my degree and I am considering the clep for Sociology. Anyone taken this one and have comments?

Here's to your Health 62
I only studied the InstantCert material and passed with ease.
I used this as a sceince credit.

I plan on taking American Government CLEP. Any advice. I plan on instantcert only and reading the constitution with and Us Gov laminated quick study guides. Then I will use all the petersons practice exams and the collegeboard exams. What do you'll think?:confused:

All - I know there's some older threads out there that has some info on this test and I've read through it, but I'm wondering if anyone is willing to share any current advice. What to focus on; what to be aware of; what's on the test that IC doesn't cover? Anything along those lines would be much appreciated!

My current plan is to mainly use IC, only adding the Collegeboard's practice test and the Peterson's practice test. Thoughts?

Thanks!

Can someone tell me where I can take a DSST exam in NYC that doesn't require enrollment? No, I am not military. I haven't taken any exams yet, but plan on registering for CLEP Info systems and DSST MIS together as recommended by 123collegedegree to be my first exams. I have an AAS in Nursing and so far plan to go through TESC for a BS in Nursing, then shoot for a Business degree. I plan to take the CLEP at SUNY MEOC (http://sunymeoc.org/clep.html) as they only charge $5.00. They have other centers across NY state. Visit http://www.sunyeoc.org/EOC_info.html lists the test centers. If I'm lucky, they'll let me take the DSST too.