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TECEP Exam Books? - Kaskadian - 02-26-2015
Hi everyone,
I'm getting ready to prepare for a few TECEP exams over the next couple of weeks and I was curious if the book they list to "help you prepare" is where they build their questions/answers. Is this the case, or is the book listed just a recommendation to help you study? For instance, is "Advertising, Promotion, and Other Aspects of Integrated Marketing Communications." the book TESC used to construct their advertising exam? The only reason I ask is because I'd rather not waste my money on a book that won't be relevant for the exam I'm taking.
Any insight would be extremely helpful. Thanks!
Kas
TECEP Exam Books? - bricabrac - 02-26-2015
By my experience the TECEP exams are created from the recommended textbook. I've taken two TECEPs and I would advise using the book to prepare. Just my opinion, others may feel differently.
TECEP Exam Books? - Kaskadian - 02-26-2015
bricabrac Wrote:By my experience the TECEP exams are created from the recommended textbook. I've taken two TECEPs and I would advise using the book to prepare. Just my opinion, others may feel differently.
Did you feel like the recommended text was enough by itself? I'd look over a few extra small things, but I'd rather not buy 4-5 books to prepare for one exam ya know?
TECEP Exam Books? - bricabrac - 02-26-2015
Kaskadian Wrote:Did you feel like the recommended text was enough by itself? I'd look over a few extra small things, but I'd rather not buy 4-5 books to prepare for one exam ya know?
I'm not sure to which exam you are referring, Advertiisng has only one required textbook listed. There are others that may have a few options but the general rule of thumb has been to choose the first on the list. The only exception is Marketing Communications where you may decide to purchase both.
I've used the recommended text, the text companion website, maybe a few other informative websites (when available) and quizlet.
TECEP Exam Books? - laughter - 02-27-2015
Usually, you should just get the first book they recommend, unless it's specifically stated that you should use both listed. If you were to compare the first book's chapters with the breakdown listed in the study guide, you'd notice that they match. I've taken 1 TECEP so far - the book and text companion website suffice for a score of 90%.
TECEP Exam Books? - iwant2stalku - 02-27-2015
I've done 8 TECEPS and I would strongly suggest using the recommended text. If you do take Marketing Communications, you will need both the Promo textbook and Barron's book. As noted on previous threads, that exam tests on material found in both. The Sales Management TECEP uses that book heavily as well.
TECEP Exam Books? - delta397 - 03-01-2015
Stalk, I'm preparing to take the Strategic Management TECEP. I see that you have already taken the exam. What would you recommend as the study material and major emphasis to be? Can the test be successfully prepared for in 2 or 3 weeks. I have to complete it before the end of March 2015. Any help would be greatly appreciated! By the way, what you have been able to accomplish is such a short time is awesome congrats on all the hard work you put in!
TECEP Exam Books? - OfficerA - 03-01-2015
delta397 Wrote:Stalk, I'm preparing to take the Strategic Management TECEP. I see that you have already taken the exam. What would you recommend as the study material and major emphasis to be? Can the test be successfully prepared for in 2 or 3 weeks. I have to complete it before the end of March 2015. Any help would be greatly appreciated! By the way, what you have been able to accomplish is such a short time is awesome congrats on all the hard work you put in!
Myself as well as others who have passed Strategic Management posted our feedback here: http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-thomas-edison-charter-oak-specific/22783-strategic-management-tecep.html
My study material was a previous edition of the recommended text, sold for $3.99 plus shipping for $8 bucks total.
As others have said, match what you're studying with the exam fact sheet; I felt like Strategic Management really honed in on this more so than any of the other 8 TECEPs I have also taken. Another advice I have for the exam is to not worry about the case studies section (latter half of the text-book), or any specific examples of an organization doing something; get ideas/concepts down pat, not the companies who applied them.
Lastly, the short answer and essay portions of the exams are derived from definitions/charts/lists you'll find throughout the textbook. One short answer question I had asked what an item is, and why you would use it. One essay question I had asked about companies starting a new business (this has a list), defining each method, and answering (i.e. listing) why a company would NOT pursue one. If it has a counterargument (and the book has plenty), consider studying it too.
Being knowledgeable with the recommended prerequisites is a good idea, but you shouldn't need to go in-depth. The more time you have with the textbook, the better off you'll be.