CLEP Forum - CLEP Study - CLEP Testing

Geezer · #5 (**permalink**) 12-30-2007, 05:27 PM

If you have a number of CLEP's that you plan on testing out of, you might consider another exam to begin with. Like the previous poster stated, I too found (3) 6 credit CLEP's that I could immediately test out of after reviewing the CLEP Official Study Guide.

The other thing is that not all colleges/degree programs will accept College Mathematics as a substitute for a College Algebra requirement. If you can add what college/degree programs you are considering, we can probably be of more help.

I tested out off 66 credits and took 3 courses in the last 6 months. One of the courses that I took fulfilled the College Algebra component. For me, it was the fact that the CLEP was timed, that led me to take an online course instead. After 30 years of not using Algebra, it was difficult to get up to speed. Timing was not a problem with any other exams for me, but the College Algebra was my Achilles Heel.

If you try another CLEP first, you'll get a better feel for the format/timing. If you are in your late 40's and need a CLEP to try out cold, I'd consider the Social Sciences and History 6 credit CLEP. It's pretty generic and doable. If you are an avid reader, then the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 6 credit CLEP can be taken after a solid review of literary devices (google search).

I'm not trying to slow you down or point you in a new direction, I'm just suggesting that if you have additional CLEPS you plan on taking, you might consider an easier one for your first exam.

Good luck with whatever you choose!