+- Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion (https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb)
+-- Forum: Main Category (https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Forum-Main-Category)
+--- Forum: General Education-Related Discussion (https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Forum-General-Education-Related-Discussion)
+--- Thread: UExcel Political Science - Finished and exam format (/Thread-UExcel-Political-Science-Finished-and-exam-format)
UExcel Political Science - Finished and exam format - jbhowser - 12-29-2010
Took the UExcel Political Science and was surprised that it was 120 questions, not 100.
It was relatively easy as the only study material I had were the IC Flashcards for American Government (which don't correspond perfectly but are helpful), the UExcel practice exams (2 @ $18 each), the content guide and some wikipedia and googling of definitions.
Not a terribly hard test with a broad representation of issues covered in the content guide. I think that the content guide is about 85% on point and it helps to focus on the issues that have more subtopics.
I was concerned about how the test results would be given and found that you receive a letter grade of either A, B, C or F. C is the minimum grade recommended by ACE to grant credit so that was my minimum too. The score report also includes a sheet that says the percentage questions correct including the diagnostic questions that you got in each section. Helpful I'm sure if you fail, but useless for me knowing I passed.
I only found one post with any info on this exam so that's why I'm posting a new thread. I am happy to answer whatever questions I'm able to about this exam.
Next up is a series of CLEPS; American Government, US History 1&2, one of the two Western Civs (most likely 2) and then Biology.
UExcel Political Science - Finished and exam format - ryoder - 12-29-2010
Awesome, so how does excel work anyway? Proctored or all online?
UExcel Political Science - Finished and exam format - jbhowser - 12-29-2010
Proctored by Pearson VUE, same company that proctors the GMAT.
I thought I was going into Fort Knox; two palm scans, checked my ID, made me read some rules, sign a digital signature pad, empty my pockets, checked for a watch and more. It was pretty intense security. Everyone else around me was taking the GMAT.
If you need a Political Science credit like I did, I would definitely recommend this exam.