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Public Speaking DSST... please help!
#1
I'm considering taking the Public Speaking DSST. I was wondering everyones opinion concerning whether or not I could take this test cold (with no studying) and pass it. I'm not concerned with the speech portion because I know I can put together good speeches, but I am with the written portion. Any help concerning whether or not I should take it, study resources, or anything of the like would be greatly appreciated.
Done:
Intro to Sociology
Freshman English Comp
Analyzing and Interpreting Lit
Intro to Psychology
American Gov
English Lit
US History 1
Principles of Macroeconomics

To do:
College Algebra
hmmm......
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#2
someone please post some help
Done:
Intro to Sociology
Freshman English Comp
Analyzing and Interpreting Lit
Intro to Psychology
American Gov
English Lit
US History 1
Principles of Macroeconomics

To do:
College Algebra
hmmm......
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#3
jamesconner31 Wrote:someone please post some help

I haven't taken this DSST yet but you should check out the forum in the specific exam feedback center. Just search "public speaking" and the forum should come up.
[SIZE="4"]Nick[/SIZE]


CC:
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Music Fundamentals
Computer Literacy

[SIZE="2"][COLOR="DarkOrange"]Taken:
English Composition w/ Essay CLEP 57
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP 65
Introductory Psychology CLEP 57
Western Civilization I CLEP 55[/COLOR][/SIZE]

Studying for:
Principles of Management
American Government
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#4
Public Speaking was my 1st DSST. I took the test in December of 2008 and I passed with a 62. You have roughly around 75 multiple choice questions. Very easy questions if you know stuff like how many main ideas are in a paragragh. The actual speaking part was slightly more difficult. I had 10 minutes to prepare a speech on a topic that they give you @ the last minute. I had to give a 5 minute speech in a taperecorder and I couldnt go over that time by 1 second or else i would have failed. Whatever your topic is, apply it to yourself and just start talking. Remember to have an opening sentence like Good Morning I am ______ and I'm her to talk to you today about ______. Dont forget your 3 main ideas and dont forget your conclusion. It's easy. I didnt study @ all. After I took that test, I was hooked. I take a clep once a month now and I'm 2 classes away from my CCAF. Good luck my friend.
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#5
What is a CCAF?
A.S. General Transfer Chattanooga State 2009
B.S.L.A. Thomas Edison State College June 7, 2013
33 CLEP
18 DSST
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#6
I haven't taken this exam, but my best friend just did and she said your speech HAS to be between 3 and 5 minutes otherwise you fail. So just keep that in mind. Smile
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#7
frankiebleyes Wrote:What is a CCAF?

Community College of the Air Force, Regional Accreditation as a JR. College.
CCAF-AS Logistics Management
CCAF-AS Bio-Environmental Science
Cerro Coso Community College-AS Administration of Justice
Excelsior College-BS Criminal Justice-2008
TESC-BA Liberal Studies-2009
2 Different Bachelor Degrees completed in under 2 years!
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#8
I took the Speech Dantes and bombed it, and than took the BYU online speech, it was very easy and got a A, only needed a tape recorder and no books, the teacher was very accommodating and fair.
CCAF-AS Logistics Management
CCAF-AS Bio-Environmental Science
Cerro Coso Community College-AS Administration of Justice
Excelsior College-BS Criminal Justice-2008
TESC-BA Liberal Studies-2009
2 Different Bachelor Degrees completed in under 2 years!
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#9
I guess that is the TMA 150- Public Speaking at BYU
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#10
Read my post in the specific feedback section for this test. It sums this test up for me. I would NOT recommend taking this test cold. It's not that bad, but there are some things you need to study and prepare for.
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