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Public Speaking DSST - chasey11442 - 10-14-2017
Hi all,
I am debating on whether or not I should take the Public Speaking exam. A few questions for anyone who has taken and passed the exam:
- Is the exam "hard" meaning it requires weeks of study?
- What type of questions are asked during the exam portion?
- Is the speech more or less difficult then the exam?
- Is the speech portion and exam a combined grade or separate?
- Is the speech graded by the computer or a specialist?
- Is the grading for DSST the same as CLEP, less or more "harsh"?
RE: Public Speaking DSST - dfrecore - 10-14-2017
OMG - go take the exam!! Just get it over with, you will be fine!!
RE: Public Speaking DSST - AllenJones - 10-21-2017
(10-14-2017, 02:59 PM)chasey11442 Wrote: Hi all,
I am debating on whether or not I should take the Public Speaking exam. A few questions for anyone who has taken and passed the exam:
I was involved in speech and debate in HS and received several awards so I think I should be fine (depending on the topic) but just wanted to see what everyone has to say.
- Is the exam "hard" meaning it requires weeks of study?
- What type of questions are asked during the exam portion?
- Is the speech more or less difficult then the exam?
- Is the speech portion and exam a combined grade or separate?
- Is the speech graded by the computer or a specialist?
- Is the grading for DSST the same as CLEP, less or more "harsh"?
1) The multiple choice is arguably the easiest DSST/CLEP/Excelsior I've taken (out of 18 I think?)
2) I don't even remember, I downloaded a free textbook from the University of Minnesota open library, read that, made a few flashcards and was fine.
3) The speech is definitely harder, but they are really lenient with the grading (I was about 90% sure I failed, but I passed!
)4) Separate grades, you must pass both portions to receive credit.
5) Speech is graded by instructors at partnering colleges I believe.
6) DSST grades on more of a curve, difficult tests require fewer correct answers. Overall though, it's not really that different.
Like that other person said, just go for it! Rehearse a couple of practice speeches and read that book from UMN (It's a quicky). You have speech experience, you'll do fine!