TECEP vs Clep

[barbeque22]

I have seen someone compare TECEPs to ECE. I was just curious if anyone can compare the difficulty of a TECEP to a Clep exam.

[bmills072200]

I have not taken a TECEP, but if they are comparible to ECEs, which I think they...then CLEP exams will be significantly easier. Plus they are cheaper!!!

[WendyR]

I would have to say that CLEP exams are easier than TECEP exams.

On TECEP exams you have to pick the 'best' answer, which means that every answer option you are given may not be a 100% correct answer. It seems like there is something true in every answer option you have to pick from. There is no easy elimination process when choosing an answer. Well, sometimes there is, but not often at all. After a while, it gets sort of nerve wracking.

I found myself second guessing my answer choices more frequently on a TECEP exam than I ever did on a CLEP.

[Pattie]

I would concur with Wendy.

TECEPs are, in my opinion, the most difficult tests out there. And, keep in mind, that they take all forms...some are all MC, some are all essay, some are short answer and essay, and yet others are a combination of MC, short answer and essay.

[malle]

I have taken both and Tecep's are harder because they are based on a specific edition of a book. Ex" thanology Death and Dying- I used 9th edition for TECEP in Feb. Only to find out that test was based on 8th edition. Which reflected 911 and prior to 2001 not the 9th edition which is 2002 to 2006 or 7. Those iffy questions made the difference. Where as a Clep is more based on solid information not changing beliefs due to updated editions. I hope I'm clarifying the difference for you TECEP's are harder you must memorize the exact wording in the text to pass the test, becuase all answers may be very close depending on what text used for studying. I also took Abnormal Psy TECEP and used the recommened text and several others. That test proved to be more based on solid information. Alcohol Fundamental Facts TECEP is strictly based on a text and do make absolutely sure you have the right text. (which was out of print when I took the test) They explained to me that TECEP Alcohol fundamental Facts really should change it's title to Alcohol in society. When taking a test with the assumption that Fundamental Facts simply do not change and the test is not based on current stats found by from some book and no one was sure what editon. Take a Clep or if a TECEP ask about each test. Someone here can help.

Best of Luck
Malle

[bat21]

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