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Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - Peach - 05-03-2012
Good morning,
I need to finish the current marketing class that I'm taking, and take/pass a History CLEP before mid June, and then I'll finally be done with my Bachelor Degree. If anyone out there has taken any of the below CLEPs, or especially if you've taken more than one of the below, can you provide your perspective and feedback on which you felt was the quickest prep that would lead to the highest liklihood of passing?
U.S. History I: Early Colonizations to 1877 v2
U.S. History II: 1865 to the Present v2
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 v2
Western Civilization II: 1648 to the Present v2
Thanks so much,
Peach
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - IrishJohn - 05-03-2012
Well I was a history major for my first degree so I'd say all of them! However, if I had to choose between these I'd say that US History I is probably the easiest. If you've taken US history courses in school before you should be able to pass this one with just a few days of review. Here are some links you can use to study for the CLEP:
History of the United States I CLEP Free Study Guide - Free-Clep-Prep.com
HippoCampus - History & Government
Good luck!
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - clep3705 - 05-03-2012
The easiest history is always the one you are most interested in or most familiar with.
Some people say U.S. History 1 is easier than U.S. History 2. Other say the opposite. Apply your critical thinking skills. The older you are, the more of U.S. History 2 you can actually remember. If you watched president Johnson give the speech about the Gulf of Tonkin when the incident happened, you'll have an advantage over the student who has never used a rotary dial telephone.
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - Peach - 05-03-2012
Thank you very much for your responses and perspectives, as well as for the resource links, IrishJohn and clep3705!
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - columbia - 05-03-2012
Some people say US1 others say US2. For me it was US1. I used IC and my prior knowledge; however IC was more than enough to pass. I agree with what clep3705 said.
About the western civ tests: Though they are not exactly difficult they cover a LOT of territory so don't walk in to the test with just a quick review under your belt. (unless you study this stuff regularly)
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - IrishJohn - 05-03-2012
Peach Wrote:Thank you very much for your responses and perspectives, as well as for the resource links, IrishJohn and clep3705!
Anytime. If you follow the links I gave you, you'll find study aids for the other CLEPs you asked about as well in case you decide to take one of those instead. Good luck!
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - ShotoJuku - 05-03-2012
US History 2.
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - fromthisdesk - 05-03-2012
Straighterline US History I and Western Civilization - I finished them in a day and a half for each. I've got my notes if you decide to go that route.
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - clep3705 - 05-03-2012
ShotoJuku Wrote:US History 2.
ShotoJuku remembers parts of U.S. History 2. The more you remember, the less you have to learn anew.
Somehow this reminds me of President Reagan's quote:
Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.
Of the History CLEP choices, which is generally the fastest/easiest study/pass? - ShotoJuku - 05-03-2012
clep3705 Wrote:...ShotoJuku remembers parts of U.S. History 2...Only because I was born in [COLOR="#FF0000"]1859![/COLOR]