Hi all,

So I only need 3 credits to finish up my associates degree, then I plan on getting to work on my bachelors. And for those last 3 credits I'd like to get them out of the way with a CLEP test. My options have narrowed down to the following: Educational Psychology, Western Civilization I, Principles of Management or Marketing. I just took sciology and psychology at uni classes, and passed the Human Growth and Development CLEP with a 55, so I think educational psy may be the way to go, but with my last score on Human Growth and Development using mainly IC only a 55 I'm not so sure. I also have about 2 weeks to study. Could anyone recommend which of those would be the best(easiest) to take?

thanks

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Yeah, I wouldn't be so sure about Ed. Psych. either given your score on Human Growth and Development, but still the former is a relatively easy exam if you have enough pyschology background. I got a 60 on that exam with less than 3 hours of IC study alone (I had taken Psychology and Human Growth & Development several months before that one).

Although 60 is not a great score, I really felt comfortable on the exam and knew I was passing, although I expected a higher score. I really can't complain though, given the effort expended.

Why not go quickly through the IC material at least once and then try the Peterson's test as well the official study guide on the subject to gauge where you stand?

Management is known to be an easy exam, but unless you really want the subject on your transcript, the Ed. Psych. may turn out to be a practical freebie.

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60 is a GREAT score, it is considered an A and they dont give A+ so yeah it is great.

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Western Civ I. It would take less than a week to study for and the majority of the questions are quite easy. See the exam feedbak section for more info. Good Luck!

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Intro to World Religions 68, Social Science and History 60, Principles of Statistics 60,Western Civilization I 58, Intro to Sociology 55, Astronomy 54, Technical Writing 54, Humanities 50

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Electronic Instrumentation and Control - A

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LSU English 1001

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LSU English 1002 and then finito! I'm finished!
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Thanks for the replys. I've narrowed it down to either the ed. psy. or the prin. managment. How can I take this Petersons test? Been seeing it posted all over these forums, went to the site and the only thing I found was that they require a $20 fee for it. Any info on that? thanks again

Go here and read about the two ways you can access Peterson's test for free:

http://www.instantcertonline.com/for...hlight=library

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CLEPS/DANTES ATTEMPTED/PASSED -21 Classes credited:
- Human/Cultural Geography (SOC300) 69/Nov 08
- Intro to Business Law (LEG100) 73/Nov 08
- Astronomy (HUM300) 68/Nov 08
- Human Resource Management (BUS310) 73/Jul 08
- Money and Banking (ECO320) 64/Jun 08
- Principles of Finance (FIN100) 67/May 08
- Principles of Macroeconomics (ECO100) 75/Apr 08
- Principles of Marketing 74/Apr 08
- Introduction to World Religions (HUM400) 78/Apr 08
- Analyzing & Interpreting Lit 69/Mar 08 (6 credits)
- Introductory Psychology 74/Feb 08
- Introductory Sociology 73/Jan 08
- Principles of Mgmt 75/Dec 05
- English Comp (cold) 59/Sep 05 (6 credits)
- Information Systems & Computer Apps 72/Sep 05
- College French Language 75/Jun 05 (12 credits)

+Traditional Credits Earned 2005-2008: 17 classes - last 3 traditional classes completed Oct/08

(all done!) took last exam Nov 08 for my degree in BS in Business Administration, minor in Management.

Thanks for the link. I took one of the ed. psy. tests, and out of 100 got 44 right , and thats with no prior study and I raced through it. Does the score on those tests usually reflect what people get on the CLEP?

taking biology clep tomorrow any tips? thanks

Sometimes the Peterson's test actually reflect what you might get on the CLEP. Some of their exams are harder than the real thing but look over the exam feedback section. I'm still gonna stand by my Western Civ I CLEP, so try taking the Peterson's exam on that. Good Luck!

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Intro to World Religions 68, Social Science and History 60, Principles of Statistics 60,Western Civilization I 58, Intro to Sociology 55, Astronomy 54, Technical Writing 54, Humanities 50

Courses @ TESC
C Programming - C
Electronic Instrumentation and Control - A

Classes In Progress
LSU English 1001

Up Next
LSU English 1002 and then finito! I'm finished!
OR Retake the English CLEP