Posts: 37
Threads: 8
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: May 2008
Hello Everyone
You may remember my post from last week. I am the newbie that has been losing nerve to go sit the tests. Well I am happy to report that I finally grabbed the bull by the horns!
Now for some good/bad news.
I got 47 on principles of marketing
60 on Freshman Engish composition
Prin of marketing was the first one I took and there was definitely nerves with this one. Also my pacing thru the test was a bit off. I took too much time re reading the first 20 questions and fell short on time in the end. In the end I had a lot of questions I had marked undone and basically guessed the ones that were not done in the last 5-7 minutes. I think that was a big mistake.
In the second test I was much more comfortable and able to pace myself in the whole exam.
But I am so happy I did it. This has really opened doors for me making me feel more comfortable with the idea of taking more tests. Thanks to all those who offered encouraging words.
Cindy
![[-]](https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/images/collapse.png)
•
Posts: 113
Threads: 9
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2007
[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Navy"]Congratulations Cindy. I am glad to hear that you decided to take the plunge. Don't feel too bad - the good news/bad news proposition is a familiar tone for many people who decide to take two CLEP exams at the same time. I have done the double-CLEP thing too, but having done both, I definitely think it is more reasonable for me to go with just one per sitting.
However, the important thing here is that you decided to go after it!
My advice is to enjoy your victory over Freshman Comp. and don't let the 47 in Principles of Marketing drag you down for any length of time. Once you get to know the format of the exams, along with your own style of learning and test-taking, this process will get a whole lot easier.
Cheers to your success with Freshman Comp. and all of your future exams! 
[/COLOR][/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]
Here is my lineup since January 2008![/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]
UP NEXT: Introductory Business Law
Biology 53 
Intro to Educational Psychology 63
Principles of Marketing 65
College Algebra 60
Introductory Psychology 70
Human Growth and Development 68
Information Sys. Computer App. 48 OUCH!
Introductory Sociology 66
Principles of Management 70
[B]US History II 56
[B]Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 54 [B][SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
English Composition with Essay 52 [SIZE="1"]COLD[/SIZE]
Plus, the 24 credits I've earned at the traditional B&M so far.
[SIZE="2"][COLOR="Red"]I am graduating in December of 2009!
BS in Human Resources Management
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota[/COLOR]
[/SIZE][/B][/B][/B][/SIZE]
[SIZE="2"]
[/SIZE]
•
Posts: 237
Threads: 5
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Mar 2006
Greathomes congratulations on passing English Comp!!
Sorry about the marketing - you were v. close - you can redo it in 6 months and even tho' time will have passed, I suspect you will remember a lot of the material anyway after doing a once over, so all it is not lost on this one!
What are you going to try next?
CLEPS/DANTES ATTEMPTED/PASSED -21 Classes credited:
[SIZE=1][SIZE=1]- Human/Cultural Geography (SOC300) 69/Nov 08
[/SIZE]
- Intro to Business Law (LEG100) 73/Nov 08
- Astronomy (HUM300) 68/Nov 08
- Human Resource Management (BUS310) 73/Jul 08
- Money and Banking (ECO320) 64/Jun 08
- Principles of Finance (FIN100) 67/May 08
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO100) 75/Apr 08
- Principles of Marketing 74/Apr 08
- Introduction to World Religions (HUM400) 78/Apr 08
- Analyzing & Interpreting Lit 69/Mar 08 (6 credits)
- Introductory Psychology 74/Feb 08
- Introductory Sociology 73/Jan 08
- Principles of Mgmt 75/Dec 05
- English Comp (cold) 59/Sep 05 (6 credits)
- Information Systems & Computer Apps 72/Sep 05
- College French Language 75/Jun 05 (12 credits)
+Traditional Credits Earned 2005-2008: 17 classes - last 3 traditional classes completed Oct/08
ALL DONE NOV 08. Degree received: BS in Business Administration, minor in Management, SCL. Saved $$$$$ and Time - Thanks to InstantCert.[/SIZE]
•
Posts: 2,403
Threads: 88
Likes Received: 13 in 10 posts
Likes Given: 3
Joined: Mar 2007
I am so happy to here you took the plunge. Now that you got your feet wet and know what to expect I am sure you will be fine. Whats next?
Linda
Start by doing what is necessary: then do the possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible St Francis of Assisi
Now a retired substitute Teacher in NY, & SC
AA Liberal Studies TESC '08
BA in Natural Science/Mathematics TESC Sept '10
AAS Environmental safety and Security Technology TESC Dec '12
•
Posts: 10,296
Threads: 353
Likes Received: 60 in 22 posts
Likes Given: 1,406
Joined: Mar 2007
greathomes Wrote:Hello Everyone
You may remember my post from last week. I am the newbie that has been losing nerve to go sit the tests. Well I am happy to report that I finally grabbed the bull by the horns!
Now for some good/bad news.
I got 47 on principles of marketing
60 on Freshman Engish composition
Prin of marketing was the first one I took and there was definitely nerves with this one. Also my pacing thru the test was a bit off. I took too much time re reading the first 20 questions and fell short on time in the end. In the end I had a lot of questions I had marked undone and basically guessed the ones that were not done in the last 5-7 minutes. I think that was a big mistake.
In the second test I was much more comfortable and able to pace myself in the whole exam.
But I am so happy I did it. This has really opened doors for me making me feel more comfortable with the idea of taking more tests. Thanks to all those who offered encouraging words.
Cindy
Cindy,
Hey! Well, you didn't get the 3 credits, but you DID get the 6!!! AND, best of all, you know what to expect for your next exams. Don't let it get you down- schedule your next tests and start studying- keep your momentum going and you'll be rackin' up those credits like crazy.
(When you get nervous, think of all those essays and compositions you WON'T be writing over the next 16 weeks!!!!!!!!)
•
