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I am about to take my first CLEP ever in Introductory Sociology this Friday. I got an 85% on my first practice test a few weeks ago, and after studying more haven't been able to do any better, despite switching up free-clep-prep, petersons, paid free-clep-prep. I seem to make a lot of stupid mistakes. Should I postpone the exam and give myself more time to study? This is my first exam and I am really worried about messing it up and wasting the $135 testing fee and 170 miles of driving.
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valedecem Wrote:I am about to take my first CLEP ever in Introductory Sociology this Friday. I got an 85% on my first practice test a few weeks ago, and after studying more haven't been able to do any better, despite switching up free-clep-prep, petersons, paid free-clep-prep. I seem to make a lot of stupid mistakes. Should I postpone the exam and give myself more time to study? This is my first exam and I am really worried about messing it up and wasting the $135 testing fee and 170 miles of driving.
typically, consistent practice test scores over 50% are considered good enough.
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cookderosa Wrote:typically, consistent practice test scores over 50% are considered good enough. I'd say 65%, but ymmv 
valedecem Wrote:I am about to take my first CLEP ever in Introductory Sociology this Friday. I got an 85% on my first practice test a few weeks ago, and after studying more haven't been able to do any better, despite switching up free-clep-prep, petersons, paid free-clep-prep. I seem to make a lot of stupid mistakes. Should I postpone the exam and give myself more time to study? This is my first exam and I am really worried about messing it up and wasting the $135 testing fee and 170 miles of driving. If your scores are around 85%, you're definitely ready. Take the Official CLEP Practice Test as it's the most accurate.
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I studied the wrong Sociology text and still passed it. It wasn't very difficult (or had a low curve). You should be able to pass with no problem.
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Thanks, everyone. I feel much better about this now. Westerner: thanks for the suggestion. I had completely forgotten about the official practice test
I'm trying to figure out whether there's a second test I should consider adding. Maybe algebra or college math? 100 question practice tests usually take 40 mins or so, so I may have enough time. It certainly would make the $55 sitting fee easier to swallow.
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$55? Ouch! Have you looked to see if there are other schools in the area that are cheaper. I remember someone on here that said there was a known school (for profit I think) that charged nothing.
It's quite possible that they would charge the $55 again, you may want to double check.
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DeVry used to charge nothing the last time I checked, which was a year ago. DeVry has limited hours. Strayer and University of Phoenix are somewhere in the $15-20 range.
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clep3705 Wrote:DeVry used to charge nothing the last time I checked, which was a year ago. DeVry has limited hours. Strayer and University of Phoenix are somewhere in the $15-20 range.
Yeah, that's the one. Thx for chimin in.
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Prloko Wrote:$55? Ouch! Have you looked to see if there are other schools in the area that are cheaper. I remember someone on here that said there was a known school (for profit I think) that charged nothing.
It's quite possible that they would charge the $55 again, you may want to double check.
The $55 is per testing date. There is literally one testing center in my state. There is a testing center in a neighboring state which is closer and cheaper, but they only offer testing every few months and I'd like to move a little faster than that. I may plan a vacation to somewhere with better options the next time I am ready to take a test.
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valedecem Wrote:I'm trying to figure out whether there's a second test I should consider adding. Maybe algebra or college math? 100 question practice tests usually take 40 mins or so, so I may have enough time. It certainly would make the $55 sitting fee easier to swallow.
Driving 170 miles, I would definitely take two tests per visit. Why not consider DSST Introduction to Computing (IC flashcards) it was very easy. There is also a CLEP version o the exam, Information Systems & Computer Applications. Anoither easy exam (many take cold) that is basically reading comprehension is CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (IC flashcards). Heck College Mathemalics is also pretty easy, you could possiblly knock out three or four of these easier exams in one day. Anothr bonues, Analyzing Literature and College Math are 6cr exams.
There have been other forum members who have had to travel a great distance to test and take multiple exams in one day.
Good luck to you!!
Edit to add: Valedecem, Check your PM.
DSST Technical Writing & Introduction to Business (if you have experience) also require limited to no study.
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