SDC CLEP Practice Courses

[Bachinayr]

Hi everyone,
Has anyone used SDC’s CLEP study guide and test prep courses exclusively to get ready to take the respective exams? If so, how well prepared were you for the actual exam?
I have the Instacert flash cards subscription, but I feel I grasp the material better watching the short SDC videos. I’m looking to take principles of marketing before the end of next week. I’ve been scoring in the 90’s on the SDC practice finals.

Thanks for any help.

[tifferbugz]

Not sure, but I'm hoping they work well. I'm using them right now to study for biology and US History I.

[bjcheung77]

The best option is to use the CLEP/MS as the resources are free, if you're subscribing to Study.com and not using it for college credit, then get the cheapest subscription possible to complement the free CLEP/MS resources. Then there is always the local library with many CLEP resources available for loan.

[Bachinayr]

The best option is to use the CLEP/MS as the resources are free, if you're subscribing to Study.com and not using it for college credit, then get the cheapest subscription possible to complement the free CLEP/MS resources. Then there is always the local library with many CLEP resources available for loan.

Bjcheung,
I hear you on the MS tip, however, Its a bit of a chore for me to pour through all the reading material. I really prefer the video format on SDC.

[Merlin]

The SDC material on its own will likely not be rigorous enough to enable you to excel on the CLEP tests. You always want to use a mixture of sources. For example, you might want to use the modern states material, along with the InstantCert flashcards, and SDC lessons together.

When I took them (back before modern states), I used recommended books, plus the REA, College Board, and Princeton Review study guides, plus the IC flashcards, and the Petersen's practice tests to prepare.

If you want only video lessons, you might use the SDC material along with crash course youtube videos and any khan academy lessons you can get your hands on. I'd also use the IC flashcards and make sure you're hitting 90% or better on those before taking the test.

If you use the modern states materials to study, they will pay for your CLEP test fees, so there is also that benefit.

[TexasTink]

The best option is to use the CLEP/MS as the resources are free, if you're subscribing to Study.com and not using it for college credit, then get the cheapest subscription possible to complement the free CLEP/MS resources.  Then there is always the local library with many CLEP resources available for loan.

Bjcheung,
I hear you on the MS tip, however, Its a bit of a chore for me to pour through all the reading material. I really prefer the video format on SDC.

To get the voucher, you just have to answer the questions with a 70% or higher pass rate.  I personally didn't find the MS courses to be all that helpful and I for sure didn't spend any time reading their sources.  They can be a good overview at times, but don't provide a lot of depth.  I mainly used REA books or resources I found from the FreeClepPrep website.  That along with reviewing items on Quizlet were great prep.  I did use SDC for English Lit, although I did not use them exclusively or watch all the videos.  They were pretty good though as far as prep for the material goes.

[tifferbugz]

I'm finding the Biology CLEP section covers quite a bit. I'll be going over the Modern States videos/tests and the REA books/tests, too, and Peterson's (and looking up anything I don't know). But I think that the SDC series covers the basics pretty well.

https://study.com/academy/course/clep-bi...ourse.html

[cookderosa]

No matter what source you've used to prep for a CLEP, you should take a Peterson's practice test to assess your readiness. This is more true for your first CLEP than others because you're really just guessing before you've actually taken one. Peterson's is $20 for 3 exams - they are online/timed taken at home. All three are different, use them once, and if you're hitting 65% or better, you're good to go. If not, keep learning.

[Bachinayr]

No matter what source you've used to prep for a CLEP, you should take a Peterson's practice test to assess your readiness. This is more true for your first CLEP than others because you're really just guessing before you've actually taken one. Peterson's is $20 for 3 exams - they are online/timed taken at home. All three are different, use them once, and if you're hitting 65% or better, you're good to go. If not, keep learning.

Thanks! Will do!

[Bachinayr]

The SDC material on its own will likely not be rigorous enough to enable you to excel on the CLEP tests. You always want to use a mixture of sources. For example, you might want to use the modern states material, along with the InstantCert flashcards, and SDC lessons together.

When I took them (back before modern states), I used recommended books, plus the REA, College Board, and Princeton Review study guides, plus the IC flashcards, and the Petersen's practice tests to prepare.

If you want only video lessons, you might use the SDC material along with crash course youtube videos and any khan academy lessons you can get your hands on. I'd also use the IC flashcards and make sure you're hitting 90% or better on those before taking the test.

If you use the modern states materials to study, they will pay for your CLEP test fees, so there is also that benefit.

Merlin- is there an instacert practice exam or test site that’s linked to the flash cards? How are you getting “90% or better” from? 

Thanks