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I took my first two Cleps this morning and I failed A&I Lit with a 45 but passed my Spanish Clep with a 74 hilarious. I was sooo disappointed when I got my first score back and it definitely took my confidence away a bit. I thought maybe I was just biting more than I could chew but those 12 credits I got afterwards made me feel much better. Going forward I'm hoping I am better prepared and not let the time or anything else distract me. I will celebrate my victory and not let the other test discourage my journey.
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Hang in there, you will find your groove and study routine.
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A&I Lit - Principles of Management - Principles of Marketing - Business Law - Macro - Micro - Into to Sociology - SS & H - Humanities - English Comp
DSST
Principles of Supervision - Intro to computers - Intro to Business - MIS - Business Ethics - HR Management - Intro to Law Enforcement - Environment and Humanity - Tech Writing - Human Cultural Geography - Principles of Financial Accounting - Ethics in America - Principals of Finance
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Congrats on the spanish test and hang in there. I just took my second DSST and its challenging to get a study schedule down.
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TESC English 101
TESC Living in the Information age
TESC Intro to Psychology
TESC Intro to Computers
DSST Personal Finance 1/14
DSST Hear's to your health 3/14
DSST Intro to Business 4/14
DSST Organization Behavior 5/14
DSST Substance Abuse 5/14
DSST Intro to World Religion 6/14
DSST Environment and Humanity 7/14
DSST Human Resource Management 8/14
DSST Money & Banking 8/14
CLEP A&I Lit 8/14
CLEP Intro to Sociology 9/14
DSST Intro to Modern Middle East 12/14
DSST Western Europe since 1945 12/14
ALEKS Intermediate Algebra 2/15
ALEKS College Algebra 2/15
ALEKS Intro to stats 2/15
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Most of us end up failing at least one credit by exam before we hit our groove. It's part of the learning curve. I failed my very first CLEP - English Composition w/ Essay. I remember getting a 45. It was crazy, because I am a good writer, so I was mystified how I might have failed.
And congrats on the Spanish CLEP!
But don't give up on your dream of earning an inexpensive degree! Many of us have done it, and we went through the same struggles you are now experiencing. Just keep at it, and don't be afraid to ask for help when needed.
Good luck.
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120/120! I'm there!
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Congratulations on passing the Spanish one! I am still waiting to take my first and very apprehensive. You have started your journey though and are on your way!
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Thank you so much everyone for your encouraging words. I have a long way to go but with the support from this forum I know it can be done. You guys are awesome!
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I failed A&I Literature CLEP ~ I was really bummed! Keep your head up .. I have since passed 2 cleps and 1 DSST ~
Started Dec 2012 ~ BSBA Human Resource and Org Management TESC
YAY!!!! OCT 24th = DONE!!!!!!
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Clep: Principles of management 64, Intro to marketing 53,
DSST: Bus in Society 442 / Principles of Supervison 453 / Money and Banking 55
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Get back studying for A&I Lit, take it again as soon as you can, never throw your knowledge away.
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You have the right attitude…and you DID pass one of the CLEP's. Now you know you have to put in some study time, but usually not even 1/2 of the amount of time you would have to if you were taking a traditional class at a brick and mortar college.
Keep up the good work, better practices and positive attitude,
Tara
yari Wrote:I took my first two Cleps this morning and I failed A&I Lit with a 45 but passed my Spanish Clep with a 74 hilarious. I was sooo disappointed when I got my first score back and it definitely took my confidence away a bit. I thought maybe I was just biting more than I could chew but those 12 credits I got afterwards made me feel much better. Going forward I'm hoping I am better prepared and not let the time or anything else distract me. I will celebrate my victory and not let the other test discourage my journey.
Clep
Spanish 74 :coolgleam:
Tara
I'm done!
Thanks to InstantCert, Study.com, ALEKS, CLEP and a LOT of work on my part and a lot of support from hubby and family. If I can do it, so can you!
Degrees:
Thomas Edison State College (TESC) - Bachelor of Science Nursing; RN, BSN (Graduated in the top of 1/4 of class with Sigma Theta Tau honors)
+ 3 courses completed towards MSN.
Excelsior College (EC) - Associates in Applied Science (passed NCLEX- RN exam and became a Registered Nurse)
The test's Passed (CLEP'S, DSST's, ALEK's, etc.):
Credits/Course
3 Introduction to Sociology
3 Lifespan and Developmental Psychology
3 Humanities (64)
3 History of the United States I (60)
3 History of the United States II (65)
3 American Government (54)
6 Biology (58)
6 Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (67)
3 Principals of Management (72)
3 ALEKS: Intermediate Algebra
3 CLEP Intro to Psych
3 ALEKS: Statistics
YOU CAN DO IT!!!
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I wouldn't beat yourself up about it. Just add that to experience and beginners jitters. 2nd time is a charm. Keep at it.
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