Why Charter Oak State College is better than Thomas Edison State College

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Here are but a few comments from students on this discussion board who agree that TECEPs are generally harder than any other exam. They also tend to have a combination essays, short answers, and multiple combination which means you have to know your stuff even better. Furthermore, success on TECEPS also means you need to read a textbook and a very specific one at that!

Students generally consider TECEPS as harder:


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Pattie writes: “I would concur with Wendy. TECEPs are, in my opinion, the most difficult tests out there. And, keep in mind, that they take all forms...some are all MC, some are all essay, some are short answer and essay, and yet others are a combination of MC, short answer and essay.”

Malle writes: “I have taken both and Tecep's are harder because they are based on a specific edition of a book. Ex" thanology Death and Dying- I used 9th edition for TECEP in Feb. Only to find out that test was based on 8th edition. Which reflected 911 and prior to 2001 not the 9th edition which is 2002 to 2006 or 7. Those iffy questions made the difference. Where as a Clep is more based on solid information not changing beliefs due to updated editions. I hope I'm clarifying the difference for you TECEP's are harder you must memorize the exact wording in the text to pass the test, becuase all answers may be very close depending on what text used for studying. I also took Abnormal Psy TECEP and used the recommened text and several others. That test proved to be more based on solid information. Alcohol Fundamental Facts TECEP is strictly based on a text and do make absolutely sure you have the right text. (which was out of print when I took the test) They explained to me that TECEP Alcohol fundamental Facts really should change it's title to Alcohol in society. When taking a test with the assumption that Fundamental Facts simply do not change and the test is not based on current stats found by from some book and no one was sure what editon. Take a Clep or if a TECEP ask about each test. Someone here can help.”

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cookderosa writes: “From your list, I've taken TECEP, DSST, CLEP, and SL (but SL isn't an exam, it's a class so I won't rank it) but I'll add in FEMA which you didn't list.
Also, for what it's worth, your 1994 CLEP is still good until 2014, so if you passed, you DO HAVE CREDIT. They hold it for 20 years.

Easiest: FEMA
Middle: CLEP/DSST tied for difficulty, more depends on the subject imo
Hard: TECEP (I rank this as hard because it involved a text-specific study plan as opposed to general study info)”

Publius states: “My thoughts exactly. Throw ECE's in there with TECEPs as harder as well.”

Overall, even many students on the forum seem to think that TECEPs are the hardest. Sanantone's "per credit" plan is alright if you don't mind perusing and reading through dense textbooks for 7-8 exams (and/or using Saylor courses), but there are more efficient, and quicker ways to get credit through brief notes, practice exams, and student feedback (forum advice). That's why instantcert, the instantcert forums, practice tests, and so forth exist in the first place, and most importantly they work. I believe I have expounded on this issue ad nauseum now, and it's up to each student to come to their own conclusions. If a student subscribes to my line of thinking, and if they do they may find that it'll be a few hundred dollars cheaper through COSC than through TESC; if they don't, then more power to them!

We're all here trying to further ourselves academically, and professionally, and it's always great to be exposed to different ideas towards meeting one's own goals. I think that if anyone were to go to any of these schools and complete a degree, that it will certainly open new doors and opportunities.