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Help Newbie - nan62 - 11-19-2010
Hi,I am new to the forum and also the whole idea of CLEP.I was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction.First,What would be the easiest way to start as in what test.Any information would be a great help. Thanks
Help Newbie - ShotoJuku - 11-19-2010
[COLOR="Navy"]Hello Nan62,
Welcome to the IC-Forums-Classroom!
As for your requested suggestion, the "first" CLEP that most students start off with is Intro to Sociology.
Good Luck![/COLOR]
ShotoJuku Wrote:[SIZE="2"]Shoto-Advice:[/SIZE]
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"CCU"
"Prayer"
"A Pass is a Pass"
"Slow and Steady - Wins the Race"
[B][I]“Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way”
"Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST"
"The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention"[/B][/I]
"Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."
"Studying is much like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."
Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material
[SIZE="3"]REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, [COLOR="Gold"]Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides [/COLOR].[/SIZE]
[COLOR="Navy"][SIZE="3"]Study Time: How I Did It…[/SIZE]
Pre-Study-Prep: Obtain or set up whatever materials I will need to study (IC Flashcards, REA Books, Standard Deviants Videos, Pass-Your-Class Guides, and Petersons Practice Exams.
Week One: Begin to read books, review flashcards, watch videos. Call your test center and make an appointment in advance as they sometimes require a few weeks advance notice)
Week Two: Re-read books, review flashcards, watch videos Take 1-2 practice exams
Week Three: Continue to review all materials, take additional/final practice exams. You should be passing these with room to spare. Take real exam at end of the week and PASS.
Note you should have at this point already acquired pre-study-prep materials for your next exam so as not to waste time.[/COLOR]
[SIZE="4"]Something Else To Know[/SIZE]
FACT: The lowest possible score is a 20. The hight possible is an 80.
FACT: Approx. 1/2 the questions on the test must be successfully answered to get a 50, or a pass.
THE HYPOTHESIS: In a 100 question test, such as Sociology and many others, there are only 60 possible points (between 20-80) for 100 questions.
60 points divided by 100 questions = .6pts
If each questions is worth .6 points, 50 correct questions = 50q X .6pts = 30pts
You must add 20 since 0 correct questions = 20pts.
30 points + 20 points = 50 points, or a pass.
Now:If each point in a 100 question test is worth .6 points, 100 questions X .6 points = 60; 60 + 20 = 80.
By this formula, answering 75 questions correctly would translate to a score of 65.
Help Newbie - creative - 11-19-2010
Welcome! I would first look at a list of all 33 clep tests here. As you look over the list see if you have previous knowledge or a background in any of them. That will give you a big head start if you can start with a test that you know something about. Also, what tests seem to really spark some interest? It is really hard to study for a test that you hate, so maybe starting with one that you like will be a good motivation. Once you get an idea of where you might want to start--- it would be helpful to use the search function on here and read what other people say about the test you are interested in. A lot of people recommend Intro to Sociology as Shoto suggested. Hope this helps!
Help Newbie - burbuja0512 - 11-19-2010
Welcome! I would also add BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!! Read the forums and see how many other people are here that are working towards a degree and others that have already reached their goal.
My brother got his degree from Charter Oak State College (COSC) years ago, using CLEP and DSST tests. He got his masters from Texas A&M and is now working on his doctorate. I was terrified to start down this path and if I hadn't had his guidance and inspiration, I don't think I would be doing this.
Start off slow if you need to. Don't commit to getting a bunch of testing credit. Aim for one test. Pick the one that appeals to you most. Study the guides, IC, and forum feedback. Most importantly, set a date and stick to it. Think of it like a final exam - you have to do it or you don't get credit for the class.
Also, don't be scared. What is the worst that can happen? If you fail, you're out 100 bucks and you learn what to do better next time. Best case, and the most likely scenario if you're dilligent about studying, is that you pass and gain some college credit much cheaper and probably quicker than you would have otherwise.
Don't be tricked into thinking that this is an "easy" way to get credit. It's still a lot of hard work and yes you do have to learn the material. That being said, it is typically a faster, more condensed way of getting through college material than a typical classroom.
Also, don't think that you won't ever have to take another brick and mortar (B&M) class again. While some graduates here have not ever set foot into the classroom, many more use a combination of older credits, testing, and a class or two or even more.
Good luck and post as often as need be, do try the forum search function as well, it's really helpful.