05-12-2011, 01:55 PM
Wow, I missed a lot of these posts! Since the thread was started as personal reviews of IC, differing opinions are to be expected. Not everyone learns the same way, and the flashcards might not work as the exclusive study tool, or even as a reviewing tool, for some people. That is wonderful! We're not robots all programed to operate exactly the same way.
As for me, InstantCert has been wonderful, and I refer anyone looking to begin CLEPs to IC. I used the flashcards extensively, but not exclusively. I usually supplemented with whatever book was most recommended on the Specific Exam Feedback thread for whichever test I was taking. I would totally pay $20/month just for the information in that section of the forum! It's saved me an incredible amount of time, money, and worry.
Lately, as I've gotten to the harder DSSTs, I haven't even used the flashcards, but focused exclusively, or almost exclusively, on the resources mentioned in the specific exam thread. Between Free-CLEP-prep, InstantCert, and DegreeForum, I went from 0 to 114 credits in under 1.5 years. I'm now working on my last 6 credits, and waiting for TESC to correctly evaluate my other CLEPs, DSSTs, FEMAs, and ECE.
Because of the amazing people on this forum, I know TESC should accept them, and that I should have enough credits to be able to graduate (assuming I don't fail this course). Being able to see everyone's progress here on this forum, and being able to post my own, is something that motivates and encourages me greatly. With the help from the great folks here, I've drawn up, customized, and gone after my degree plan without the use of CollegePlus (no dig to them; I'm sure they're great. Just a bit $$$ for me.), and I'll be that much prouder (that doesn't look right... more proud?) of the accomplishment when I finally hold that piece of paper that signifies these 2 years of hard work.
Thanks especially to everyone who participates on this forum. I appreciate your help and the fact that this forum is THE most decent (language, avatars, etc.) forum that I've ever run across - and that includes the couple of supposedly Christian forums that I once watched from a distance. Y'all are amazing. I can't count how many times I've thought about, and mentioned to my family and friends, how thankful I was/am to have the "wonderful community of virtual friends over at IC!"
As for me, InstantCert has been wonderful, and I refer anyone looking to begin CLEPs to IC. I used the flashcards extensively, but not exclusively. I usually supplemented with whatever book was most recommended on the Specific Exam Feedback thread for whichever test I was taking. I would totally pay $20/month just for the information in that section of the forum! It's saved me an incredible amount of time, money, and worry.
Lately, as I've gotten to the harder DSSTs, I haven't even used the flashcards, but focused exclusively, or almost exclusively, on the resources mentioned in the specific exam thread. Between Free-CLEP-prep, InstantCert, and DegreeForum, I went from 0 to 114 credits in under 1.5 years. I'm now working on my last 6 credits, and waiting for TESC to correctly evaluate my other CLEPs, DSSTs, FEMAs, and ECE.
Because of the amazing people on this forum, I know TESC should accept them, and that I should have enough credits to be able to graduate (assuming I don't fail this course). Being able to see everyone's progress here on this forum, and being able to post my own, is something that motivates and encourages me greatly. With the help from the great folks here, I've drawn up, customized, and gone after my degree plan without the use of CollegePlus (no dig to them; I'm sure they're great. Just a bit $$$ for me.), and I'll be that much prouder (that doesn't look right... more proud?) of the accomplishment when I finally hold that piece of paper that signifies these 2 years of hard work.
Thanks especially to everyone who participates on this forum. I appreciate your help and the fact that this forum is THE most decent (language, avatars, etc.) forum that I've ever run across - and that includes the couple of supposedly Christian forums that I once watched from a distance. Y'all are amazing. I can't count how many times I've thought about, and mentioned to my family and friends, how thankful I was/am to have the "wonderful community of virtual friends over at IC!"
~ Laura ~
[SIZE=1]CLEP/DSST
--- 120/120 :hurray:
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | English Composition w/ Essay | College Mathematics | English Literature | American Literature | Humanities | Art of the Western World | Western Civilization I | Western Civilization II | History of United States I | History of United States II | Social Sciences and History | Astronomy | Introduction to Computing | Introductory Sociology | Introduction to World Religions | The Civil War and Reconstruction | A History of the Vietnam War | Western Europe Since 1945 | Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | Introduction to the Modern Middle East | Environment and Humanity | World Conflicts Since 1900 ECE | FEMAs taken: 24 | [COLOR="Navy"]TESC FlashTrack course - "War and American Society."
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[SIZE=1]CLEP/DSST
--- 120/120 :hurray:
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature | English Composition w/ Essay | College Mathematics | English Literature | American Literature | Humanities | Art of the Western World | Western Civilization I | Western Civilization II | History of United States I | History of United States II | Social Sciences and History | Astronomy | Introduction to Computing | Introductory Sociology | Introduction to World Religions | The Civil War and Reconstruction | A History of the Vietnam War | Western Europe Since 1945 | Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union | Introduction to the Modern Middle East | Environment and Humanity | World Conflicts Since 1900 ECE | FEMAs taken: 24 | [COLOR="Navy"]TESC FlashTrack course - "War and American Society."
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[SIZE="3"]Officially graduated on September 9, 2011!!![/SIZE]
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