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Difficulty of upper level courses? - gremlinbrawler - 04-21-2016
So I've been doing CLEP tests for a while now and so of course I understand that the difficulty levels on different tests vary a lot. Right now I've really nailed down my best study methods and I've been able to pass most CLEP tests after about 30 hours of study which I am starting to do in one week.
I am really trying to maintain this schedule of taking a test every week but now I have to do some upper level Uexcel (ECE) tests. The first one I'm planning on doing is Organizational Behavior.
Like I said, I know that different courses and subjects are harder or easier for different people but I'm just trying to figure out if I should plan on putting in a lot more time for an upper level test or if the "upper/lower" doesn't change things THAT much.
I've taken two CLEP business courses already - Marketing and Management and I would say those both came pretty easily for me.
Anyway if anyone has any experience with the difficulty differences between upper and lower level courses that would be very helpful.
Thanks!
Difficulty of upper level courses? - GoodYellowDogs - 04-21-2016
I would do upper level DSST tests first if they fit in your degree plan. I think the Uexcel are more difficult than the DSSTs.
Difficulty of upper level courses? - Leedeedee - 04-21-2016
I personally found the UEXCEL Organizational Behavior very easy and no more difficult than the lower level UEXCEL. The HR Management and Labor Relations were also fairly straightforward. If you've taken the CLEP Management then you'll have no difficulty with them as long as you read all the options carefully. In nearly ever question you can eliminate wrong answers to get the right answer. I failed the Intro to Finance, (well I got a D which is as good as failing) and that was definitely way more difficult than any of the others.
Difficulty of upper level courses? - gremlinbrawler - 04-22-2016
Thanks for the information guys!
Denise - I do need to do a mix of UEXCEL, DSST, TECP, and CLEP. I am trying to mostly group my tests by subject type (business, history, etc.) but based off of your information I will definitely start with the DSST and CLEP tests for each category and then move on to the UEXCEL tests.
Leedeedee - that's very helpful thanks! I was amazed at how many of the questions on the management course weren't very factual. They were so vague and general! So I did use process of elimination and common sense and it worked out pretty well for me. I'll be doing the same thing on the Organizational Behavior, HR and Labor relations.
Difficulty of upper level courses? - JamieM113 - 04-22-2016
Hello
I'm taking DSST Organizational Behavior this Monday 4/25 I'm so nervous about it! Any advice? Is it easy/difficult?
Difficulty of upper level courses? - dfrecore - 04-22-2016
gremlinbrawler Wrote:Thanks for the information guys!
Denise - I do need to do a mix of UEXCEL, DSST, TECP, and CLEP. I am trying to mostly group my tests by subject type (business, history, etc.) but based off of your information I will definitely start with the DSST and CLEP tests for each category and then move on to the UEXCEL tests.
Leedeedee - that's very helpful thanks! I was amazed at how many of the questions on the management course weren't very factual. They were so vague and general! So I did use process of elimination and common sense and it worked out pretty well for me. I'll be doing the same thing on the Organizational Behavior, HR and Labor relations.
Rather than go by type of test, I would take exams based on content. For instance, all history courses together, all management courses together, all psych courses together. Lots of overlap this way, makes studying for a group of tests easier.