02-16-2011, 03:31 PM
I took quite a while to study for this exam, because it is so broad. It is enjoyable to study for, though. I used the REA study guide and other books on literature/art/music that I either had or borrowed from the library. I would advise taking this exam after any literature exams you plan to take. I mostly had to focus on art, music and literature outside of English literature because I had just taken the CLEP English Literature. I scored a 68. I found that the exam focused on literature (a lot), music, and art. Hardly any (if any) philosophy, architecture, film, or dance. The lack of philosophy questions was a relief to me, but I was disappointed about the others because I had studied them.
LaurieBTX,
I do the exact same thing, pick up old college textbooks at Goodwill for $1 - $5 each, then read them cover to cover! (It is hard for me to read any book and not read it from the beginning to the end - then I wonder why it takes me so long to prepare for each exam.
) I also like study guides, though, whenever I can find them. If I find a book or study guide at the library, I go for that (cheap is good, free is better
).
LaurieBTX,
I do the exact same thing, pick up old college textbooks at Goodwill for $1 - $5 each, then read them cover to cover! (It is hard for me to read any book and not read it from the beginning to the end - then I wonder why it takes me so long to prepare for each exam.
) I also like study guides, though, whenever I can find them. If I find a book or study guide at the library, I go for that (cheap is good, free is better ).
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