For those that have taken the macroeconomics exam, how long did you study and how difficult did you find the exam? I am leaning towards taking this exam in the next two weeks or so, but wanted to get some feedback from those that have successfully completed the exam.

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Brian R. Fey Sr. +
M.S. - Psychology
B.S. - Criminal Justice
A.S. - Administrative Management

I don't remember exactly how long I studied but I think it was around 2 weeks. Economics comes pretty naturally to me, so I was able to pass with a 70 using only InstantCert. I went through all the information 3 times. The second time through I took detailed notes; the third time was in random order. Then I took the sample test in the Official Study Guide in order to get a feel for how I would do with some "fresh questions".

If you are worried, I would recommend taking the Peterson's sample tests Search for Colleges and Universities, Graduate Schools, Online Degree, Private Schools - Peterson's. I did not use them for Macro, but they were immensely helpful when I was studying for Biology and Educational Psychology (topics which do not come as easily to me). The Peterson's tests I used were really good. They will either give you more knowledge or more confidence. Neither one hurts

Chris
93 credits!
Recently took: Edu Psych CLEP (67) 10/1/07, MIS DSST (66) 10/1/07, Statistics DSST (78) 10/2/07
Next up: Ethics: Theory & Practice ECE 11/7/07 and Organizational Behavior ECE 11/8/07

I studied for about two weeks. I found it pretty difficult initially but after a week of weeping and gnashing of teeth , I finally got the hang of it mostly. I scored a 73, using primarily IC. IC was by far the best resource. I also did the practice test in the AP Economics book and studied the answers to the questions...found that practice test helpful also.

I'd say 2 weeks should be fairly good, if you have the time for some serious study during those weeks.

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DONE! History degree from TESC!

CLEPS:
College Math-69, Sociology-70, Humanities-72, Am. Lit-61, English Lit-69, S. Sciences & History-65, Eng. Comp/w essay-75, Microec.-64, Macroec.-73, Western Civ. I-71, Western Civ. II-71, American Gov't-71, US History I-75, US History II-65, A&I Lit-77, Prin. of Mgmt-76, Prin. of Mktng-76. Biology-69

DSST's:
Civil War & Reconst.-70, Modern Middle East-63, World Religions-76, Tech. Writing-67, Prin. of Supervision-67, HR Mgmt-69, Rise & Fall USSR-64, Vietnam War-60, Ethics-69. Intro to Bus-67, Org. Behavior-69, W. Europe-60

I studied for about 1 week. That might not have been enough but I passed with a 52. Good enough. I also looked at Basic Economic Essentials, a paperback book that has several chapters on Macro that kind of puts things together from IC. I was kind of crunched for time so if you have the time I would study a little longer. But on a good note, IC has been great for me and so have the Forums. Macro and Prin. of Mgt(67) in 16 days! Thanks for everyone's suggestions.

I studied for about two weeks. I think you will know when you are ready to take that test. It took a few days for it to start to sink in. The Annenberg series helped a lot on this one. Good luck!!!

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Excelsior - BS Business


CLEP's: Macroeconomics 58, Microeconomics 51, Principles of Accounting 59, Intro to Marketing 71, Intro to Mgmt 70 Business Law 55, Humanities 61, Analyzing & Interpreting Literature 68, Social Sciences & History 62
DANTES: MIS 65, Intro to Business 68, Money & Banking 48 , Intro to Computing 61, Statistics 61, Ethics in America 67
ECE: Org. Behavior C, Ethics C
PENN F: Technical Math I C, Fin Mgmt. B, Info Lit A
TECEP: Ops Mgmt, Bus Policy

I studied for 2 weeks using IC and the Kaplans AP macro/micro econonomics study guide and scored a 69 on the exam.

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Judy -
AS - Computer Science - Andover college
BS - Mgmt Information Systems -June 08
MS - Info Systems Mgmt - Start Aug 08 - UMBC

I spent about 10 days prepping for the Macroeconomics exam. I used InstantCert and the CliffsAP Economics- Macro and Micro. I used the Petersons practice exams to gauge my standing at the end. I scored a a 58 on the actual CLEP.

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CLEP exams passed:
Management, Accounting, Marketing, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics

DSST exams passed:
Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Statistics, Management Information Systems

Earned:
B.A. in Business Administration: Technology Management (magna cum laude) from Saint Leo University

In Progress:
M.S. in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University (24 credits completed)