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How do you know when you're ready to take a CLEP?
#1
I have been working on IC (just studying for one test, US History II) for 3 weeks now. I feel like I have a much better grasp of events than I formerly did, but am not sure if I am actually ready to take the final test.

Is there a baseline I can go by to gauge when it's time? IC said to "try to get 90% at least 3 times in a row". Should I go through each subset of flashcards several times and check my score based on that? Or is there another way to figure this out?

Thank you!
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#2
I would suggest you see if you can get a copy of the CLEP official study guide from your library and take the practice test in there. I usually use practice tests scores to judge my readiness. It varies for every person, but the practice tests can be a nice indicator.
CLEP:
West. Civ I - 65, A&I Lit - 66, Biology - 65, Chemistry - 55, Nat. Sciences - 64, US Hist I - 68, Am. Lit - 61, US Hist II - 62, Am. Gov. - 67, Macroecon. - 63, Microecon. - 75, College Comp. - 66, Prin. of Marketing - 68, Prin. of Mngt - 71

DSST:
Civil War and Reconst. - 70, Prin. of Supervision - 443, Intro to World Rel - 477, Intro to Bus - 443, HR Mgmt - 64, Intro to Computing - 458, Prin. of Fin. Acct - 80Big Grin, Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437

ALEKS:
Int. Algebra, College Algebra, Precalc, Intro to Stats., Business Stats.

SAYLOR:
Corp. Comm - 78%, Bus Law and Ethics - 76%

PENN FOSTER:
Manag. Acct. - 96, Int. Acct. 1 - 98, Int. Acct. 2 - 87, Cost Acct. - 94, Strategic Bus. Mngt. - 95

ADAMS STATE:
Auditing - 89

LSU:
Adv. Acct. - B

TECEP:
Fed Income Taxation

BSBA Accounting
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#3
Thanks, HorseManiac (I like your username, BTW--I have two miniature horses). I had ordered that from the library last week and it is now in. Smile Is there a percent score that would indicate readiness when taking those (e.g. if I got __ out of 10)?
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#4
Thanks!! Smile Well, it depends. There isn't a set number that you have to get in order to guarantee that you'll pass. Like I said it varies for each person..I usually like to try and be in the 60 - 70% range before I take a test.

Here's a post with some good information....http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...post154295

Sorry I couldn't be more help. :o
CLEP:
West. Civ I - 65, A&I Lit - 66, Biology - 65, Chemistry - 55, Nat. Sciences - 64, US Hist I - 68, Am. Lit - 61, US Hist II - 62, Am. Gov. - 67, Macroecon. - 63, Microecon. - 75, College Comp. - 66, Prin. of Marketing - 68, Prin. of Mngt - 71

DSST:
Civil War and Reconst. - 70, Prin. of Supervision - 443, Intro to World Rel - 477, Intro to Bus - 443, HR Mgmt - 64, Intro to Computing - 458, Prin. of Fin. Acct - 80Big Grin, Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437

ALEKS:
Int. Algebra, College Algebra, Precalc, Intro to Stats., Business Stats.

SAYLOR:
Corp. Comm - 78%, Bus Law and Ethics - 76%

PENN FOSTER:
Manag. Acct. - 96, Int. Acct. 1 - 98, Int. Acct. 2 - 87, Cost Acct. - 94, Strategic Bus. Mngt. - 95

ADAMS STATE:
Auditing - 89

LSU:
Adv. Acct. - B

TECEP:
Fed Income Taxation

BSBA Accounting
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#5
HorseManiac Wrote:Here's a post with some good information....http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...post154295

Sorry I couldn't be more help. :o

No, you were helpful! Smile That post you linked to looks good. I will check it out further.
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#6
Well, you're welcome. :p Also, be sure to check out the Specific Exam Feedback on US History II. Here's the link http://www.degreeforum.net/specific-exam...-clep.html. You can also access it from the main forum page. It has tons of good info about the test.

Good luck!
CLEP:
West. Civ I - 65, A&I Lit - 66, Biology - 65, Chemistry - 55, Nat. Sciences - 64, US Hist I - 68, Am. Lit - 61, US Hist II - 62, Am. Gov. - 67, Macroecon. - 63, Microecon. - 75, College Comp. - 66, Prin. of Marketing - 68, Prin. of Mngt - 71

DSST:
Civil War and Reconst. - 70, Prin. of Supervision - 443, Intro to World Rel - 477, Intro to Bus - 443, HR Mgmt - 64, Intro to Computing - 458, Prin. of Fin. Acct - 80Big Grin, Bus Ethics & Society - 447, Prin. of Finance - 437

ALEKS:
Int. Algebra, College Algebra, Precalc, Intro to Stats., Business Stats.

SAYLOR:
Corp. Comm - 78%, Bus Law and Ethics - 76%

PENN FOSTER:
Manag. Acct. - 96, Int. Acct. 1 - 98, Int. Acct. 2 - 87, Cost Acct. - 94, Strategic Bus. Mngt. - 95

ADAMS STATE:
Auditing - 89

LSU:
Adv. Acct. - B

TECEP:
Fed Income Taxation

BSBA Accounting
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#7
There is a study guide available at History of the United States II CLEP Free Study Guide - Free-Clep-Prep.com They are usually helpful. A practice test is usually a good indicater if you only take it once. I usually try to get at least 60% correct. Remember you only need to get enough right to compare with what a C student could do. I also agree the specific exam feedback is worth its weight in gold
Linda

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#8
WaltzJump413 Wrote:Is there a percent score that would indicate readiness when taking those (e.g. if I got __ out of 10)?
If you get above 65% on the Official Clep Study Guide practice test, and feel you have a good grasp of the material, you should be good Smile On this test, be careful that you're learning not just "facts" but also social issues and feelings of the times.
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CLEP: A&I Lit 74 ~ Am Lit 73 ~ Eng Lit 72 ~ Humanities 75 ~ College Math 77 ~ Western Civ I 63 ~ Western Civ II 69 ~ Natural Sci 64 ~ US History I 76 ~ US History II 69 ~ Sociology 68 ~ Am Gov 69 ~ Social Sci & Hist 71 ~ College Comp 61 ~ Marketing 70 ~ Management 66 ~ Psychology 67

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#9
Thanks, Linda and Westerner! I'll work on those practice tests. Smile
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