03-18-2009, 08:52 PM
Firstly, you are not a failure. A failure is someone who quits. You are going to earn your degree. At the moment you are off to a difficult start. The good news is that you've identified the problem. Lack of preparation. Lots of folks are under the impression that credit by exam is some type of short cut for bypassing the learning part. It is not. Exams are simply a way to demonstrate your mastery of the subject. There are many ways to learn. Self study, work/life experience and brick and motar classrooms are just a few. Every person and every subject is different. Most folks achieve their degree goals using a combination of the above.
My suggestion is that you stop for a moment and take stock of yourself. What are your intersts, experience and background? Review both DSSTs and CLEP exam offerings and then choose ONE that matches. Next, join IC and review the specific exam feedback section for the test you have selected. Get a good feel if this one is right for you. Use the IC flash card system and also use any and all other sources suggested from your IC forum friends.
Take your time and study until you feel comfortable. Then take the exam and get a win under your belt! You can do this!
Good luck to you.
Terry
My suggestion is that you stop for a moment and take stock of yourself. What are your intersts, experience and background? Review both DSSTs and CLEP exam offerings and then choose ONE that matches. Next, join IC and review the specific exam feedback section for the test you have selected. Get a good feel if this one is right for you. Use the IC flash card system and also use any and all other sources suggested from your IC forum friends.
Take your time and study until you feel comfortable. Then take the exam and get a win under your belt! You can do this!
Good luck to you.
Terry
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