Is CLEP right for me?

[barcotta]

...I'm still left with a couple of questions. I don't consider myself smart by any means. 1)If I bought the CLEP study guide for a specific subject and some flash cards, would I be able to pass an exam I know nothing about? ... But, what if I'm just really dumb? I visited the Peterson's website that I read about in here. 2)Is the CLEP success.pdf that is 400 pages something I need to read before I take my first CLEP? 3) Do I purchase the test for $19.95 at Peterson's? 4) Where do I get the flashcards discussed in here?

Thanks so much!

1) In my opinion, the best way to decide if this method is right for you is to sign up for InstantCert (that's the flashcards--more about that in number four), study for the CLEP Sociology exam for 2-4 weeks and go take it. The first thing you'll discover is that you DO know something about Sociology--even though you don't think you do. Right now you have all questions and few answers. That process will answer the lion's share of your questions--customized for you.

2) Not sure what that is, but you'll want to get the big, blue CLEP book put out by the College Board and use that for the practice exams. You can get one that's a year or two old--likely under $20 (even the current edition is around that price I think). If the pdf you found is a pdf of that book, then you already have it.

3)The Petersons tests are practice tests. You can pay $19.95, or you can check with your local libraries to see if they have an agreement with Petersons and can provide you with a code so you can take the practice exams free of charge. They are also free for the military. Otherwise, it's $19.95 per exam and I did find it helpful to practice--although on occasion Peterson's tests will hurt your confidence. The tests in the CLEP book are usually more like the actual exam--but there's only one per subject.

4)Click on the InstantCert Academy link at the bottom of this page.

You can sign up for InstantCert right now ($20 per month--all study materials instantly available) and begin studying today. Good luck.