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US History II? - ShotoJuku - 08-06-2006
brt4x4clep Wrote:[COLOR="DarkRed"]Oh yes in deed!
Thank you for your wise words ShotoJuku.
As of yet no CLEP tests taken!!!! ~~ Psychology, Sociology, Macroeconomics, American Government.
Then onto: Management, Marketing, History I & II, Biology, Human Growth & Development, Western Civilization I & II, and Educational Psychology...maybe more!
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[SIZE="3"][COLOR="Navy"]Just a quick note on study, or at least the way I approached my exams.
I took each and every exam that you have listed in your signiture and passed them all. Some were easy, some were tough and some were just plain difficult......BUT...I studied the same way for each one without exception.
That is for 3 weeks per exam!!
Not just 3 weeks, but no less that 3-5 hours per day, including weekends. I studied one and only one subject before sitting the exam before moving on to the next. Sure it would be nice to tackle multiple exams at once, but one must be confident and sure when going into the exam room and for me there was only one sure way to do it. One subject at a time.
As I have said in multiple posts - Slow and steady wins the race and I offer this advice to you or anyone who wishes to follow a proven strategy.
Nevertheless, I wish you GOOD LUCK in all your endevours!! [/COLOR][/SIZE]
US History II? - snazzlefrag - 08-06-2006
brt4x4clep Wrote:Thank you for the clarification on my question. Read about upper/lower but did not understand what it meant.
Depending on which specific degree you go for, and from which college, you will be required to earn a certain minimum number of Upper Level credits as part of your degree. Usually, this minimum number is thirty, but it does vary.
US History II? - kitanis - 08-07-2006
Getting back to the origional Question..
REA's study guide for US History II has ALL you need in it.
I made a 63 with very little study effort on that test last April.
US History II? - spazz - 08-07-2006
ShotoJuku Wrote:[SIZE="3"][COLOR="Navy"]Just a quick note on study, or at least the way I approached my exams.
I took each and every exam that you have listed in your signiture and passed them all. Some were easy, some were tough and some were just plain difficult......BUT...I studied the same way for each one without exception.
That is for 3 weeks per exam!!
Not just 3 weeks, but no less that 3-5 hours per day, including weekends. I studied one and only one subject before sitting the exam before moving on to the next. Sure it would be nice to tackle multiple exams at once, but one must be confident and sure when going into the exam room and for me there was only one sure way to do it. One subject at a time.
As I have said in multiple posts - Slow and steady wins the race and I offer this advice to you or anyone who wishes to follow a proven strategy.
Nevertheless, I wish you GOOD LUCK in all your endevours!! [/COLOR][/SIZE]
Hrmm, not to get too far off topic. But if you spend this much time with just one test then what is stopping you from traditional schooling? Most schools have Fall 1 and Fall 2 inbetween regular fall or summer1, may, summer2, spring1, spring2, which all consist of 18 classes (usually 1 hour) spread out 4 weeks. An average student can usually take two of these classes at the same time, I have seen some take three. As for me I am taking 2 of these traditional classes in the summer while taking a clep also. I bring this up, because maybe you have not heard about this, would certainly help knock out some of the crappy classes in shorter time.
US History II? - spazz - 08-07-2006
kitanis Wrote:Getting back to the origional Question..
REA's study guide for US History II has ALL you need in it.
I made a 63 with very little study effort on that test last April.
very nice. Yeah I was glad to of listened to somebodies wise advice and get the REA Book.
US History II? - ShotoJuku - 08-07-2006
spazz Wrote:I bring this up, because maybe you have not heard about this, would certainly help knock out some of the crappy classes in shorter time.
[COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="2"]Hahahaha - you're too funny....
I graduated from HS in 1978 and attended both regular and shortened semester classes at both SUNY-Farmingdale and Saint Leo College in Florida. Starting a career and a family in my very early 20's dictated where my obligations were focused. School wasn't even on the list.
I chose to study at the regular 3 week per class interval as a fail safe measure. I may be ready in 7-10 days for some subjects but refuse to gamble with positive success. Nevertheless, I'm at the finish line now.
Silly rabbit - slow and steady win the race! [/SIZE][/COLOR]
US History II? - snazzlefrag - 08-07-2006
spazz Wrote:very nice. Yeah I was glad to of listened to somebodies wise advice and get the REA Book.
I have enjoyed studying from the various REA books too. The mock exams are helpful as well. I am using an REA book for Intro to Psych at the moment, and it's very good.
Cliff's Quick Review books are great to read too, but they don't have any mock exams, and they are not specifically written with CLEPs in mind.
US History II? - spazz - 08-07-2006
ShotoJuku Wrote:[COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="2"]Hahahaha - you're too funny....
I graduated from HS in 1978 and attended both regular and shortened semester classes at both SUNY-Farmingdale and Saint Leo College in Florida. Starting a career and a family in my very early 20's dictated where my obligations were focused. School wasn't even on the list.
I chose to study at the regular 3 week per class interval as a fail safe measure. I may be ready in 7-10 days for some subjects but refuse to gamble with positive success. Nevertheless, I'm at the finish line now.
Silly rabbit - slow and steady win the race! [/SIZE][/COLOR]
Oh, ok. I don't know what is funny, but I guess inside joke? Anyway just trying to help. You could of easily of knocked out 2 classes in 4 weeks for shorten semesters, with minimal studying most likely (depending what school you go to). This may be something other people who do not know may want to give it a try. Specially if you're studying 5 hours a day. You would only have to attend a class (1 hour) and maybe study 3 hours for the tests.
US History II? - B2MANLEY - 08-07-2006
Spazz,
It's funny you mentioned the mini-semesters. I am actually taking two classes via mini-semesters (4-weeks). My college has Fall A, B, and C semesters, which make it really easy to knock out some traditional credits.
My college is a traditional 4-year college and they only allow 30 credit hours of CLEPs towards a Bachelor's Degree, so it is a great alternative to getting some elective credits. Currently I will be taking 1 online mini-semester class, 1 online regular Fall Semester class, and 1 traditional seated class, plus trying to study for CLEPs. Quite a full load while working full-time.
I would highly recommend this as an alternative to CLEPs if available...
US History II? - ShotoJuku - 08-07-2006
spazz Wrote:You could of easily of knocked out 2 classes in 4 weeks for shorten semesters, with minimal studying most likely (depending what school you go to). Specially if you're studying 5 hours a day. You would only have to attend a class (1 hour) and maybe study 3 hours for the tests.
[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Navy"]Not possible.
Here's a hint.......Family First, Primary job second, Secondary job third, School fourth......[/COLOR][/SIZE]