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Hi everyone,
I'm studying for the College Composition CLEP and some feedback in regards to the essay(s) on the test would be really helpful. I've heard there are two of them on the exam. Also, how anyone prepared for writing the essay(s) and their tips on practicing would be much appreciated. It's going to be the fifth CLEP I've taken and English is a subject I'm pretty strong in,
but still, I want to be sure I'll pass. Thanks!
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09-08-2017, 03:34 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-08-2017, 03:35 PM by greencouch.)
You're correct. There's two essays. One 30 minutes, and the other 40 (I think). I write for a living, and let me tell you --- 30 minutes will BLOW by like it's 10. I ran out of time on the second essay, but still scored a 73.
Here's my suggestions:
- Get your hands on the Official CLEP Study Guide. It contains sample prompts, along with official responses, scores, and corresponding feedback.
- Get acquainted with the "5 x 5" essay model.
- Practice responding to a couple prompts from home, timed.
- On test day, carefully read the prompt and the sources they give you. Jot down a general outline that includes your main thesis statement, then 3 supporting bullet points. Then fill it in.
Good luck!
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Thanks for the advice greencouch. Congrats on your scoring 73. That's awesome!
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Just got my score in the mail for College Composition CLEP and I passed with a 54! I did fine on the multiple choice section and the last
essay but totally bombed the first one (the argumentative essay). Anyway, just thankful to have 6 more credits and that I won't have to
take English 101 and 102 when I enroll. I found the most important thing in prepping for the exam was to practice writing timed essays and IC covers most of the material that is on the multiple choice section. Thanks to everyone for your advice!
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(10-11-2017, 10:18 AM)TDHARRIS Wrote: Just got my score in the mail for College Composition CLEP and I passed with a 54!
Congratulations! You did it!
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☆CLEP☆ A&I Literature 68 | College Composition w Essay 73 | American Government 68 | US History I 72 | Social Science & History 61 | Information Systems 76 | Principles of Marketing 69 | Principles of Management 67 | Psychology 61 | Sociology 61 | Humanities 57 | Educational Psychology 70 | Biology 60 | Natural Science 72 | ☆DSST☆ Environmental Science 457 | Human Cultural Geography 466 | Principles of Supervision 435 | Introduction to Business 457 | Principles of Public Speaking 450/PASS
