Hi - I'm new here and am looking for some advice. I need 6 science credits to fulfill general education requirements with TESC. My choices are to take either the Biology or Natural Science CLEP. I tried take the Biology about a year ago and missed by 2 points....since then several people have suggested taking the Natural Science CLEP instead. Has anyone here taken both? If so, which one would you say is "easier?"

Also, any study tips would be greatly appreciated. Originally when studying for the Biology I watched some college biology lectures, read the "Complete Idiot's Guide to Biology", (I've found these to be good test preps), and made flashcards, but memorizing detailed info has never been my strong point...

Any advice is most appreciated!

Thanks!

Wonder if the CLEP, DSST et al scale to take this into account: Unexpected Truths: The Fallacy of Hard Tests

Hi! still havent taken the exam but can someone please direct me as to the best book to use and if IC helps at all for this exam?
thank you!

Hello Everyone, :eek:

I just took the Principles of Management test yesterday and it's give back time. From what I've seen on this site about what to study for, I am in agreement. I used the College Network module and of course good ole IC. Most people felt that IC was all you needed, but I freak about test, so I needed more to make me feel warm and fuzzy. I agree though, that if you are not neurotic, like me, you can probably pass using IC. hilarious

After a couple of blackouts, me not the computer, I passed with a score of 70. I know you think I worried for nothing, but hello, neurotic. Anywho, let me add to the great posts already here.

You should probably study using at least IC and also focus on the following:

Scientific Management: Viewed as a closed system & self contained. Fredrick Taylor is the grandfather of it "one best way." It's participitive, select the best worker for the job, train them efficiently, divide the work between workers and management. Frank & Lillian Gilbreth studied the fasted and most efficient way to do a job. Henry Gantt created the Gantt timeline chart. Shewhart designed the statistical process control (SPC) so you will also find him listed under Quality Management.

Administrative theory or classical approach tends to focus on the CEO: Henry Fayol came up with the 5 management functions, know what each of them is about and be able to apply them to situations. The five are planning, organizing, directing, staffing & controlling. If you understand how each of these applies to a given situation you will find that you can breeze through several of the questions. Also know that Fayol developed the 14 principles of management, have a working knowledge of them but especially span of control, command and directing. There were a couple of situational questions concerning span of control (how many subordinates answer to a given supervisor or manager). Max Weber developed bureaucracy and said there were seven characteristics and principles of the organization. Know what kind of system a bureaucracy is (closed, follows rules, is centralized & hierarchical etc.)


Human Resource Approach focuses on the motivational theory & social environment: Mary Parker Follet pioneer, Elton Mayo & Fritz Roethlisberger studies done @ Hawthorne developed into the Hawthorne theory and Hawthorne effect, know what it is & how it applies as a work-group behavior. Chester Banard defined the Acceptance theory (that the subordinate decides whether s/he will accept the athority of a supervisor or manager. Banard is the father of strategic planning. Also proposed bottom up theory. Abraham Maslow did the hierarchy of needs pyramid. Know the pyramid & the placement of the five needs. Douglas Mcgregor developed theory X & Y know the definition of each & how they might apply.

Know Fredrick Herzberg & understand his hygiene-motivation theory. Know what each means for the employee.

Fred Fiedler's contingency theory.

Peter Drucker's Mangement by Objectives MBO. Participative style of management where employee receives a number of goals & his appraisal reflects this.

System's theory understand the difference between open system & closed. Know the definition of authority, responsibility & that you can delegate one & not the other. Know about line and staff positions. Know the advantages of forming a department. Know centralized, decentralized, informal, organic & formal types of organizations. Know definition of organization. Know that organizations that are organic & informal focus on personal relationships & are well suited for a rapidly changing environment, where as a bureaucracy is dominated by rules, is rigid & inflexible & suitable for a stable predictable environment.

Henry Mitzberg classified organizations as either, stable, dynamic, complex & simple.

W. Edwards Deming & Juran. Read over TQM and understand what it entails & how it helps an organization. Know that it should involve each member of the organization.

Know about PERT & why it is used. Know the three levels of management technical, interpersonsl & conceptual. Know the management roles: Interpersonal, informational, & decisional.

Go over the Civil rights act, there is a situational question about affirmative action & its meaning. Know about the National Labor Act, know about unions.

Know what a budget is, chain of command, & know what MIS (management info sys) does & how it is helpful.

Most of the questions were situational, so being able to apply what you know. I took the peterson site tests and fell right around 75 out of 100. I found that it was pretty close in type & kind of the questions you get on the clep.

Good luck friends. Luv.

Hello,
First of all, thanks for all of the great information on this forum!

I took my first two CLEP tests yesterday...Intro to Macroeconomics and Intro to Microeconomics. Using Instacert and a couple of links provided here, I managed to pass both tests (one easily, one barely...fatigue set in 1/2 way into second test). Woo-hoo! My first tests in 30 years. I'm sold!

I have the CLEP Accounting exam (the 6 credit version) scheduled for 6/29.

My Excelsior question is this....if I have 76 credits now (70 traditional and 6 CLEP), and plan on testing out of the remaining credits within the next 3-4 months mainly through CLEP and DANTES, when should I apply and enroll in Excelsior...before or after the CLEP Accounting?

BTW...I'll be going for the BS MIS

Thanks for any advice!

Just took the Clep accounting 6 Credit test. missed it by two points scored a 48, passing is 50. Study Instatcert and the accounting web site mentioned on this site. Was not enough to pass, so look likes it going to be taking an online course (:

Does anyone else have issues with test-taking anxiety? When there's a lot riding on a test (college credits, entrance into graduate school, etc.) I get VERY nervous! Just wondering if anyone else has this problem!

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First, I have to boast a little :-)

My oldest son (15) passed his first CLEP today - Biology. We are so excited! As homeschoolers we are used to thinking "outside the box," and we hope this will be the first of many credit by examination experiences for him.

Now for some questions...
He will be doing some dual enrollment courses over the next three years, as well as CLEP and DANTES. We are looking at possibly getting an AA or AS from TESC or COSC. We're looking at these schools because they don't limit the amount of CBE he can use to get his degree.

Has anyone taken an AA or AS degree FROM one of these schools and successfully attended a brick-and-mortar school for their BA?

When you get a transcript from COSC or TESC, does it have course names with "pass" or grade OR does it show the credits as CLEP, DANTES, etc?

Our concern is that a four-year university that limits the amount of CBE, or doesn't take DANTES still won't except them even if he's "earned" the credit according to COSC or TESC.

I keep reading about the "Gordon Rule" on college websites and that you must take so many classes to fulfill this "rule," but I'm confused what happens when you use CBE for most of your first two-years. Brick & mortar schools don't seem to want to accept CLEP to fulfill the rule either.

I hope this makes sense! I'd appreciate any words of wisdom or advice.

Regards,
Cindy
a.k.a. Proud Homeschool Mom

I just finished my criminal justice degree from Excelsior today! I passed my last clep test A&I Literature! Time to take a break!


Cleps passed:
A&I Literature
Human Growth and Development
Psychology
Sociology
Educational Psychology
History I

Dantes Passed:
Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Here's to your Health
Intro. Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice