03-13-2012, 11:16 PM
Just took the Rise & Fall of the Soviet Union DSST yesterday, and I have to say it was the most difficult test I've ever taken. I've taken the Civil War DSST, English CLEP (maxed out), and several others toward my Excelsior degree. I filled out their post-test survey and lambasted them for basing their test on trivial minutae. Imagine my surprise when I found out I achieved a 74 (45 for a passing grade)!
If you want to do well on this test, know all the names, dates and economic programs of the Soviet Union. Make sure you know all the key players of the Revolution. Lastly, get comfortable with a biographical listing of all the famous Russians from 1895 - 1991. Oh, did I mention anything about memorizing all the names from that time? You should get the picture by now: know your names and dates.
This test is based upon knowing all the mundane details from the Soviet period. I cannot put it any more succinctly than that.
If you want to do well on this test, know all the names, dates and economic programs of the Soviet Union. Make sure you know all the key players of the Revolution. Lastly, get comfortable with a biographical listing of all the famous Russians from 1895 - 1991. Oh, did I mention anything about memorizing all the names from that time? You should get the picture by now: know your names and dates.
This test is based upon knowing all the mundane details from the Soviet period. I cannot put it any more succinctly than that.
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