Originally Posted by Southron Boy

Ok! I took this test Thursday. I had a very hard time finding any information on the essay section, as if this version was scarcely ever given. If anyone out there is forced to take a side road less travelled, here is some feedback on Analyzing & Interpreting Literature WITH ESSAY:

- It is TWO ESSAYS in 90 minutes. It is recommended to use 45 minutes per essay, but it is a blanket time for both essays. I used 55 minutes for my first essay and the rest for my second.

- The first essay has to do with poetry. I was asked to analyze a poem on love by a famous "poetress". The second is a question requiring you to write on a reputed literary work that you have read.

- The essay is scored by the university that requests it, not ETS.

- Don't be scared by this exam, but I would recommend taking it after English Comp with essay or Humanities if you know that you must all of them.


My Glitch: After taking several CLEP exams, one would assume that he is finally immune to making "stupid mistakes" with the testing software. Alas, I was on my second to last question in the multiple choice section, and I accidentally pushed the "ahead" icon too many times, ending the exam with probably 5 questions unanswered. I thought I either failed or passed by the skin of my teeth. I cannot express the utter joy when a 62 was unveiled on the screen. I felt very good about the essays, and am eagerly awaiting the results. We'll see.

Best wishes to anyone that has to take the essay section, and I hope some of this information can help you!