Shoto, I just talked to one of the research directors and one the psychomatricians here at my work (we don't develop or score the CLEP) but I tried to nail them both down to a minimum number one would have to get correct given the variables we do know. I had no luck.

When you think about it, it kinda makes sense too. All the basic advice is correct, focus on answering what you definintely know, don't spend valuable time on something you know you can't figure out... This is because there's no penalty for guessing and you've got a 20% chance of getting it right so not answering an item can be more detrimental than guessing.

As for the field test items (CLEP calls them pretest), there is ABSOLUTELY no way of knowing which is which. If you gamble and assume, you may be wrong. This I can say for sure - treat each item as if it were live and counts toward your score. Don't fall into the trap of allowing "throw away" questions. CLEP doesn't even tell you how many field test items there are so you would be totally shooting in the dark to guess.

Good luck!

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Best of luck,
Joanne

31 hours traditional schooling
11 Microsoft exams, 1 Linux+, 2 ICCP's, 6 CLEP's, 12 DSSTs, and 6 ECE's

Degree Completed!
BS in Liberal Studies

Brian-
i just want to wish you clear thoughts and easy questions tomorrow. everyone has faith that you can do this. i know you are going into this test well prepared and you will succeed! we'll all be waiting to here how it went. may the force (of Pythagoras and every other mathematician) be with you.

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Dawn
Taking the Road Less Traveled
The Journey of A Thousand Miles Starts with The First CLEP
BS-Psychology - Excelsior College
Enrolled in the School of Business, BS in Accounting
After MIS I'll be halfway there!
72 CLEP Credits, 21 DSST Credits, 25 ECE Credits (Including Inf Lit), 6 TESC Credits, 2 FEMA Credits = 126 Total
Withholding 6 Credits for Accounting = 120 for Psychology
12 credits completed toward my accounting degree

Good luck Brian,

We'll be thinking about you tomorrow as you take your exam.

Please do well,
Snazzlefrag

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My name is Rob
So far, I have earned 139 credits (12 not used).

Excelsior College
- BS Psychology (15 credits - 5 courses/exams to go)
- BS Business (9 credits - 3 courses/exams to go)
____________
Upcoming: An UL business course of some kind.
In-progress: ENG100 English Comp (PFC)
Most Recently Completed: Tech Math I at PFC.
Exams/Courses Passed To Date (42):
- Courses (3): 1 ECE, 1 CSU, 1 PFC.
- Exams (39): 24 DANTES, 15 CLEP.

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Brian R. Fey Sr.
Psy.D - (Very Nearly and Insanely Enrolled)
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 .

Congrats!! =)

An old wise man once said....ya can do it !!! And I know you will carry the banner of "mathaphobics" high for all to see and VICTORY SHALL COME TO ALL WHO FOLLOW IN YOUR FOOTSTEPS!!! No pressure huh!!??!!

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Ron Bowman..Tx.
LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
ATTENDING T.E.S.C.
27 CLEP AND DANTES COMPLETED COURSES AND 12 F.E.M.A.

ONE CLASS TO GO AND I'LL BE DONE. ASTRONOMY IS ALL THAT'S LEFT AND CAP AND GOWN HERE I COME !!

No pressure at all - "What Me Worry?"

I'll be leaving shortly - CRAP!!!

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Brian R. Fey Sr.
Psy.D - (Very Nearly and Insanely Enrolled)
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 .

I failed today and I do not believe that I have ever experienced a greater heartache in my entire adult life. I thought I was prepared, all the signals looked green yet off the cliff I went into the valley of failure. I feel dreadful and am filled with such utter shame and bitter disappointment in myself that it is terribly painful to just write these words. I said that I would take one for the team and I did. I’m sorry.

__________________
Brian R. Fey Sr.
Psy.D - (Very Nearly and Insanely Enrolled)
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 .

I know this may sound trite, but Iam proud of you for trying. It's one battle that was waged , but not lost in that you will comeback. So everyone will kick in ..do our research on how to get this requirement fulfilled and get that degree. Iam asking for everyone to put our heads together for our buddy and pick him up and give up some grat ideas on taking the next step to keeping Brian on track to graduation. Can we do it...we sure the "heck" can and will !!
The idea and suggestion page is now open...let's go!!

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Ron Bowman..Tx.
LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR
ATTENDING T.E.S.C.
27 CLEP AND DANTES COMPLETED COURSES AND 12 F.E.M.A.

ONE CLASS TO GO AND I'LL BE DONE. ASTRONOMY IS ALL THAT'S LEFT AND CAP AND GOWN HERE I COME !!

Aaaaaw ShotoJuku,

Please don't be too disheartened. It's NOT the end of the world.

The whole reason we are all so interested in how you did on this exam, is because many of us are terrified of it. We KNOW it is not an easy exam. You are not on your own in your disappointment.

Disappointment? Yes. Frustration? Yes. Grief? Perhaps! But shame? No way. You have NOTHING to be ashamed of, and certainly nothing to apologize for.

We know you studied. We know you studied with all your heart. We know you did the absolute best you could.

I think somebody whose username is ShotoJuku is no stranger to getting his nose bloodied. You shake it off, you clean yourself up (here's a napkin), and you move on. That's all this is...you took a punch! You took it for all of us. You can be proud of that. You are knocked down, but not knocked out!

When you feel a little better and have had time to recover, we will help you regroup and refocus. Life goes on Brian! Okay?

It's alright,
Snazzlefrag

__________________
My name is Rob
So far, I have earned 139 credits (12 not used).

Excelsior College
- BS Psychology (15 credits - 5 courses/exams to go)
- BS Business (9 credits - 3 courses/exams to go)
____________
Upcoming: An UL business course of some kind.
In-progress: ENG100 English Comp (PFC)
Most Recently Completed: Tech Math I at PFC.
Exams/Courses Passed To Date (42):
- Courses (3): 1 ECE, 1 CSU, 1 PFC.
- Exams (39): 24 DANTES, 15 CLEP.