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Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - jacobsladder - 04-29-2009
Ugh, I just found out I need a 53 on Natural Sciences to get credit from my college, I thought it was a 50!
I'm a bit confused, how many questions out of 120 do I need to get right to end up with a scaled score of 53? I know "about half right" gets you a 50, but I really wish I could know for sure what would get me a 53!
To the person who said they didn't have to balance any equations on the test, I hope I get your version!
I just took Peterson's DOD Natural Sciences test and got 61 right out of 120 (for some bizarre reason it said my scaled score was a 31 and they listed the highest score as 60, isn't it 80 in real life?). That may be enough for a 50 but is it enough for a 53? They say Peterson's is harder though . . . this is driving me crazy. then again maybe I'm just distracting myself from studying!
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - Levi - 04-29-2009
jacobsladder Wrote:I'm a bit confused, how many questions out of 120 do I need to get right to end up with a scaled score of 53? I know "about half right" gets you a 50, but I really wish I could know for sure what would get me a 53!
According to the REA book, you need to answer correctly on the Nat. Sci. exam approximately 65 or 66 questions to get a scaled score of 53.
Also, did you use the free Peterson's exam, or did you pay for it? Because when I paid for the Peterson's exams, it gave me an accurate scaled score (based on a scale of 20-80). However, when I used the free Peterson's link, the scale was really messed up. Yes, the Peterson's exams usually are a little tougher than the real CLEP.
I would recommend that you make sure you can pass the Peterson's test with room to spare. Then you can be fairly confident that you'll do well on the real thing.
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - jayas - 04-30-2009
Thank you Levi_1989. Nice to hear that.
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - jacobsladder - 05-05-2009
I passed with a 67!!!
Thank you everyone who responded, all the websites and suggestions were helpful. You guys rock.
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - bkbarden - 05-05-2009
Congratulations! That's an awesome score! So glad to hear it went well.
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - jayas - 05-05-2009
Congratulationsssss. am very happy to see that you got 67. I wish I could also pass as I will be giving exam soon.. Can you please give me some suggestions? Really appreciate your help. My email is ptnpt30@yahoo.com.
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - retake - 05-05-2009
jacobsladder Wrote:I passed with a 67!!!jacobsladder,
Thank you everyone who responded, all the websites and suggestions were helpful. You guys rock.
Congrats on the great score!
Perhaps you can offer some feedback in the Specific Exam Feedback section if you're an IC subscriber. This is my next CLEP and I plan on taking it in about 2 weeks. I'm still trying to get the biology terms to memory, but I've always hated biology.
What topics did the exam cover?
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - Sunshine - 05-05-2009
Congrats! Great score!
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - nick94 - 05-05-2009
Great score! Any Tips on what portion of biology to study?
Natural Sciences CLEP- can I pass if I'm terrible at Chemistry? - frankiebleyes - 05-05-2009
Terrific score. I'm taking biology tomorrow and hope to follow your lead.