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DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - bella2011 - 10-24-2011
Waldorfteacher Wrote:In addiction to the IC flashcards .
LOL, guess we are all currently addicted to IC.
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - hts9 - 10-25-2011
I'm currently studying for this test as well, taking it Nov 7th. The IC cards are a must. I have passed all of my test using them as my core study platform.
This is the best link I have found on the Civil War exam : http://www.degreeforum.net/specific-exam-feedback-instantcert-subscribers-only/1524-civil-war-reconstruction-dsst.html
Note, you must be an IC subscriber to access this link.
Good luck
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - Westerner - 05-29-2013
Has anyone used Sparknotes for this test? Is it helpful? I got 82% on the Sparknotes Civil War PT and 74% on the Sparknotes Reconstruction PT. Are those OK scores? Working on IC too...
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - rebel100 - 05-29-2013
Westerner Wrote:Has anyone used Sparknotes for this test? Is it helpful? I got 82% on the Sparknotes Civil War PT and 74% on the Sparknotes Reconstruction PT. Are those OK scores? Working on IC and planning on taking the FCP PT today too...I used the three sparksnotes books (pre war, war, and reconstruction) almost exclusively to prep for this exam. If you know all that you should be good.
Understand they go over a lot of the politics of the war, definitely not just battles and generals (though that's in there too).
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - Westerner - 05-29-2013
rebel100 Wrote:I used the three sparksnotes books (pre war, war, and reconstruction) almost exclusively to prep for this exam. If you know all that you should be good.Oh, wow, that's great! Thanks, I'll do that
Understand they go over a lot of the politics of the war, definitely not just battles and generals (though that's in there too).
I also got 83% on the DSST fact sheet Qs 
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - corpsole2 - 05-31-2013
I took the test in August 2011, with a score of 71/80. Honestly, all you really need is the IC flashcards. Know them by heart, and you will do OK.
For me, this was an easy subject, since I am majoring in history and I specialized in the Civil War. Still, it asked some very specific questions such as "What was the major killer of the war?" Answer: disease. It'll also ask you about specific battles, and certain Reconstruction policies and the Andrew Johnson administration.
I haven't yet had this test transferred to TESC, but my advisor informed me he will put it in the History Electives area, but it still only counts as a 200 level course.
If I were you, I'd study the issue until you are comfortable conversing in the subject. Then, take the test.
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - Westerner - 06-05-2013
Great score! Thanks for the tips
I test tomorrow morning-—will let you all know how it goes 
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - cpoorker - 06-05-2013
I studied on the DSST online study guide, but found on the exam that a lot of exam questions were not covered in the study guide on Instantcert. I'd recommend watching, also, Ken Burns' Civil War series.
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - rebel100 - 06-05-2013
cpoorker Wrote:I studied on the DSST online study guide, but found on the exam that a lot of exam questions were not covered in the study guide on Instantcert. I'd recommend watching, also, Ken Burns' Civil War series.
The Burns didn't blow my skirt up. I took a pass after the first one...I found it slow and tedious. But to each his own, glad it worked for you.
DSST The Civil War and Reconstruction - Help - rebel100 - 06-05-2013
Westerner Wrote:Great score! Thanks for the tips
You got this...your pretest scores are great...you've read through the SN's...your gonna be fine.