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Dillema
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Tasman,

This cannot even be close to correct. I would be willing to bet you the majority of members on this forum are < 20 years old. Adults who have been in their field awhile tend to braindump old english, poetry, etc.; the only exception being if it's a hobby. I personally am studying with whatever I can for this exam. I'll look more into the threads about it soon Smile.

motarded
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#12
Tasman is correct. A&I Lit is not about content; it is all about comprehension, which you should not have to study for. You can either do it, or you can't. If you cannot comprehend the English language, then you probably could not get to within two quarters of completing a Bachelors. Take a Petersons practice test today, before further disagreement, and you will understand what multiple people are telling you. The Petersons test is about cognitive ability, and as such in my view, the test could not possibly have materially changed in years.

On the other hand, Humanities, Social Sciences, etc. are all about content, that apparently us old farts can spew forth with ease, in which case study is certainly recommended. That is the difference. Good luck to you and congrats on finishing up your degree.
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Started on 03/09/2012 (on break from 2/2013 - 5/2015)
Goal: TESC BSBA - CIS or Gen. Mgmt.

Earned so far: 61/120 credits
ALEKS - College Algebra
ALEKS - Intermediate Algebra
ALEKS - Intro to Stats
ALEKS - Business Stats
CLEP - A&I Literature - 66
CLEP - College Comp w/ essay - 58
CLEP - Principles of Management - 67
CLEP - Principles of Marketing - 70
CLEP - Intro. Business Law - 64
DSST - Human Resource Management - 62
DSST - Principles of Supervision - 460
DSST - Intro to Computing - 463
DSST - Management Information Systems - 461
DSST - Intro to Business - 453
DSST - Business Ethics and Society - 444
DSST - Ethics in America - 458
DSST - Cybersecurity - 458
TECEP - Network Technology
TEEX - Cyber Security for Everyone, Cyber Security for Business Professionals
FEMA - Prof. Dev. Certificate (Now worthless)

Other:
ISC2 CISSP
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#13
southsidej Wrote:Take a Petersons practice test today, before further disagreement, and you will understand what multiple people are telling you. The Petersons test is about cognitive ability, and as such in my view, the test could not possibly have materially changed in years.

Exactly.

My kids, my sister-in-law, and I have all easily passed A&I with no preparation whatsoever.
63 CLEP Sociology
75 CLEP U.S. History II
63 CLEP College Algebra
70 CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
68 DSST Technical Writing
72 CLEP U.S. History I
77 CLEP College Mathematics
470 DSST Statistics
53 CLEP College Composition
73 CLEP Biology
54 CLEP Chemistry
77 CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
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#14
motarded Wrote:Tasman,

This cannot even be close to correct. I would be willing to bet you the majority of members on this forum are < 20 years old. Adults who have been in their field awhile tend to braindump old english, poetry, etc.; the only exception being if it's a hobby. I personally am studying with whatever I can for this exam. I'll look more into the threads about it soon Smile.

motarded

I can assure you that the majority of people on this forum are adult learners/non-traditional students (over the age of 25). Most people here attend the Big 3, which are purposed to serve non-traditional students.
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DSST
Life Dev Psych 62, Fund Coun 68, Intro Comp 469, Intro Astr 56, Env & Hum 70, HTYH 456, MIS 451, Prin Sup 453, HRM 62, Bus Eth 458
ALEKS
Int Alg, Coll Alg
TEEX
4 credits
TECEP
Fed Inc Tax, Sci of Nutr, Micro, Strat Man, Med Term, Pub Relations
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#15
My kids were right out of high school when they passed A&I. My sister-in-law and I were not.
63 CLEP Sociology
75 CLEP U.S. History II
63 CLEP College Algebra
70 CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
68 DSST Technical Writing
72 CLEP U.S. History I
77 CLEP College Mathematics
470 DSST Statistics
53 CLEP College Composition
73 CLEP Biology
54 CLEP Chemistry
77 CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications
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#16
motarded Wrote:I took the peterson test #1 and got a 45 my first try with only 35 minutes on the clock. If memory serves I have a hour and a half for the real thing right?

Outstanding! Yes, 80 questions, 90 minutes.

I would also recommend you keep something in mind. Peterson tests are, for the most part, more difficult than the actual test. There are exceptions to that rule of course, but I took A&I Lit 4 months ago, and I found the Petersons to be harder than the CLEP. Also, remember to play the elimination game when you aren't positive of an answer right off of the bat. You can usually eliminate all but two answers right away, increasing your odds of guessing correctly.

You'll do fine. Good luck!
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Started on 03/09/2012 (on break from 2/2013 - 5/2015)
Goal: TESC BSBA - CIS or Gen. Mgmt.

Earned so far: 61/120 credits
ALEKS - College Algebra
ALEKS - Intermediate Algebra
ALEKS - Intro to Stats
ALEKS - Business Stats
CLEP - A&I Literature - 66
CLEP - College Comp w/ essay - 58
CLEP - Principles of Management - 67
CLEP - Principles of Marketing - 70
CLEP - Intro. Business Law - 64
DSST - Human Resource Management - 62
DSST - Principles of Supervision - 460
DSST - Intro to Computing - 463
DSST - Management Information Systems - 461
DSST - Intro to Business - 453
DSST - Business Ethics and Society - 444
DSST - Ethics in America - 458
DSST - Cybersecurity - 458
TECEP - Network Technology
TEEX - Cyber Security for Everyone, Cyber Security for Business Professionals
FEMA - Prof. Dev. Certificate (Now worthless)

Other:
ISC2 CISSP
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#17
southsidej Wrote:Outstanding! Yes, 80 questions, 90 minutes.

I would also recommend you keep something in mind. Peterson tests are, for the most part, more difficult than the actual test. There are exceptions to that rule of course, but I took A&I Lit 4 months ago, and I found the Petersons to be harder than the CLEP. Also, remember to play the elimination game when you aren't positive of an answer right off of the bat. You can usually eliminate all but two answers right away, increasing your odds of guessing correctly.

You'll do fine. Good luck!

I'll report back to this thread when I pass it Smile. I think i'm going to schedule it for Friday. Running through speedy prep currently on top of other things.

Appreciate the help/feedback Smile.

motarded
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#18
motarded Wrote:Tasman,

This cannot even be close to correct. I would be willing to bet you the majority of members on this forum are < 20 years old. Adults who have been in their field awhile tend to braindump old english, poetry, etc.; the only exception being if it's a hobby. I personally am studying with whatever I can for this exam. I'll look more into the threads about it soon Smile.

motarded

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#19
Is it just me, or was motarded extremely rude for a newcomer, demanding information and declaring people as "wrong" and making uninformed sweeping statements about CLEP/this forum. I dare say I wouldn'tve been as patient as the above repliers, you guys really are nice. Motarded, it's too bad you couldn't take a 6 credit CLEP on manners and etiquette.
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CLEPS (College Math 73, A&I Lit 73, French 63, Social Sciences and History 59, American Lit 57, English Lit 59)*42 credits
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TESC Courses (MAT 270 Discrete Math A, MAT 321 Linear Algebra B, MAT 331 Calculus III B+, MAT 332 Calculus IV B-,
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#20
It did seem a bit rude, but remember it's hard to relay tone in text, so he may have not meant it as rude as it sounded. I know I am sometimes accused of the same thing.

OE800_85 Wrote:Is it just me, or was motarded extremely rude for a newcomer, demanding information and declaring people as "wrong" and making uninformed sweeping statements about CLEP/this forum. I dare say I wouldn'tve been as patient as the above repliers, you guys really are nice. Motarded, it's too bad you couldn't take a 6 credit CLEP on manners and etiquette.
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