I'm planning to take CLEP Micro in December or January. but I have no clue where to start or how much time it's gon take.. I really need your help.

If you have a basic knowledge about the subject, how long does it take to get a good(65~75) score?
For example, I've read Principles of Microeconomics(by Mankiw) once kind of throughly. Roughly how much time do you guys think I need if i study 4~5h per day? a month? a week?

and roughly how many questions do you have to get to get 75?

Welcome to the IC-Forums-Classroom!

You raise a few interesting (first time questions). To begin, MicroE is a somewhat complex topic that can be mastered but it will take some time, a few weeks.

Take a look at my additional resource list below and you will see several different useful sources. IC is second to none, yet some topics (like MicroE) may need some other tools, I used a few.

Aside from IC, I used (for this exam) the REA book, Cliffs Quick Review book, Standard Deviants video, and Petersons practice exams. I also studied a few hours a day (2-3) for 3-weeks. The first 1 1/2 weeks is devoted to straight study (reading, and the 4R's). The next 1 1/2 weeks was devoted to re-reading AND taking practice exams (REA, Petersons). Had I done well in those practice exams 50 or better I would sit the real exam....and pass.

A 75 (75th percentile) is a pretty high score (80 is the highest) so you would have to answer the greater majority correctly. Remember, a 50 (50th percentile) is a PASS so be guided by that as well.

Please be sure to use the search feature as the MicroE exam has been discussed many-many-many times before and there are other existing threads out there that can and will help you.

Good Luck!!

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

Shoto-Advice:
"EC"
"CCU"
"Prayer"
"A Pass is a Pass"
"Slow and Steady - Wins the Race"
“Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way”
"Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST"
"The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention"

"Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."

"Studying is much like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."

Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material

REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides .

Yes -- welcome to Instantcert!

I'd start with taking 1 Peterson's practice test to gauge where I was. Getting a 50% or above is a safe range to be in. Next, I'd look at the topics covered on the CLEP, and make sure that I had the basic concepts down.

Economics was one of those topics that took a while for me to "get" - and even then, I didn't really "get" it. Ha ha. Anyway -- just keep plugging away.... You'll do great!

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

Shoto-Advice:
"EC"
"CCU"
"Prayer"
"A Pass is a Pass"
"Slow and Steady - Wins the Race"
“Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way”
"Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST"
"The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention"

"Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."

"Studying is much like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."

Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material

REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides .

wow.. I was kind of worried that you guys might not like the kind of questions I asked.... thanks so much for your advice.. both of you. I have a good idea how to get started! you are the best~

Everyone is really nice and helpful on Instantcert --- I think it's really worth the price. Glad you are encouraged to keep going forward!!
--Christina