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American Government CLEP - k12b - 06-22-2016
Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the American Government CLEP? What are your thoughts?
I have the PDF download from College Board and have the textbook American Politics Today by Bianco and Canon, but was wondering if anyone had any success with other materials?
I have to get atleast a 60.
Thanks so much.
American Government CLEP - bees.in.fl - 06-22-2016
Are you an InstantCert (IC) (www.instantcert.com) subscriber? The Flash Cards are invaluable and they own this forum. As a subscriber, you gain access to the Exam Specific Forum where people post tips for studying for a specific CLEP or DSST exam.
I passed 7 DSST exams in 60 days (March 31 - May 31, 2016) using IC Flash Cards and the Exam Specific Forum. You just have to jump in and do it.
Brad
American Government CLEP - topdog98 - 06-22-2016
CliffsNotes American Government is also good for this. You can find it free on the internet. Good luck!
American Government CLEP - Westerner - 06-22-2016
This is one of the harder CLEPs. The REA book is very helpful, as are flashcards.
American Government CLEP - k12b - 06-22-2016
Thanks so much for your responses.
Have any of you taken History of the United States I or II?
I only need 2 CLEP's to be certified as a Social Studies Teacher, so I was trying to gauge which ones I should take.
Thanks.
American Government CLEP - wombat777 - 06-22-2016
Son passed CLEP American Government with a 63. He used Cliff's Quick Review and the REA book.
He also watched "Crash Course: Us Government and Politics" - 20 short, entertaining videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrk4oY7UxpQ&list=PL8dPuuaLjXtOfse2ncvffeelTrqvhrz8H
He did not use InstantCert flashcards, but he did review specific feedback given by previous test-takers.
This is considered one of the more difficult exams. It was my son's lowest score to date (he has taken five CLEP exams total.)
American Government CLEP - ehingl4 - 07-25-2016
I have taken US History 1 and passed with a 65. I wrote a timeline with all 18 presidents and the main events during each presidency and read the entire REA US History I book. I took one two full practice tests total, failed them both, and reviewed them. I also read over Barron's AP US history book, but that did not help me much. Honestly I thought I failed the exam when I clicked submit but surprisingly passed it! It had a lot about women, writers, indians, early crops, etc.
American Government CLEP - deuce2w - 07-25-2016
k12b Wrote:Hi,
Has anyone recently taken the American Government CLEP? What are your thoughts?
I have the PDF download from College Board and have the textbook American Politics Today by Bianco and Canon, but was wondering if anyone had any success with other materials?
I have to get atleast a 60.
Thanks so much.
I took it a few days ago and got a 69. I think it was a pretty easy test and if you use the instant cert flash cards and know the constitution you'll be fine.
American Government CLEP - sbishop5 - 07-25-2016
I just took this one on Friday. I found the REA book and practice quizzes+ IC flashcards to be magical. I passed without any prior knowledge (classwise).
American Government CLEP - Nightmoves5 - 09-03-2016
sbishop5 Wrote:I just took this one on Friday. I found the REA book and practice quizzes+ IC flashcards to be magical. I passed without any prior knowledge (classwise).
Congratulations! How long did you spend studying for it? I need to take it asap without any prior knowledge too...