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Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - cooperalex2004 - 01-06-2012
I took the test today and got a 49 after utilizing some online resources, a textbook recommended for the course, and the CLEP Official Study Guide. All I can say is the test was very difficult for me and I was surprised with the result. On the plus side I passed the Management Information Systems DSST. I think the Macro Economics test requires way too much memorization. I know others have passed, but I'm disappointed about failing.
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - Tasman - 01-06-2012
Try taking the Straighterline Macroeconomics...better than waiting for months to sit the clep again.
Although there are many small tests involved, the subject will still be fresh in your mind.
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - cooperalex2004 - 01-06-2012
Anyone have an opinion on whether I should try the Micro Econ test with a little study now that I was that close to passing?
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - jackbanta - 01-06-2012
I've heard others say and from experience, Micro is a bit tougher than Macro. Though there are some overlapping concepts, you need to have a real firm grasp in one to truly help in understanding the other. I wouldn't recommend taking Micro on "little study." It's a separate course from Macro and demands one's full attention. Your study for macro has gotten you basically just an introduction to the topic material. There's still a lot more to go.
Honestly, the best thing is to take straighterline's Micro and Macro. You can use the buy one, get one code. If you knock out both in a month, which shouldn't be too demanding, then it'll only cost you $138 for both.
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - burbuja0512 - 01-06-2012
My score on macroecon was 48 and it was the only test I failed. I went on to take Straighterline, and did pass microecon with no problem.
I had read that macro was easy and I got over-confident and didn't study enough, that's really all there was to it. The feedback that you'll find here is invaluable in helping to determine what to study, but don't look at comments about what is "easy" and what is "difficult" as this will vary widely from person to person. Yes, I did take it seriously when people said that a specific test was particularly difficult, but I learned to realize that every subject is easy to someone here. Ha ha - lots of people here are smarter than me!!
My rule of thumb was that I would study for one or two weeks for each test, but no more. I figured that if I couldn't get it down within two weeks, I would just take a class. I had some close calls with Finance and Money & Banking, but thankfully the only one I had to re-do was macro.
Hang in there and don't let it get you down! It can be hard to get back in the swing of things after a fail, but you can do it!!!
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - jmichelle79 - 01-06-2012
Sorry about your fail. I agree maybe straighterline is a good option. Good Luck!!!
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - ryoder - 01-06-2012
I think its more about concepts than any memorization. You really need to understand those graphs and be able to determine what changes to the supply curve mean compared to a change in the point along the curve. It takes a while to get but once you get it, its pretty simple and makes total sense.
You also need to know the principles of GDP backward and forward and what actions that the fed takes do to the price level. Economics is crucial to understanding business so if you are a business major please rededicate yourself to learning it backward and forward.
Maybe I am so gung ho about it because of our nation's 15 trillion dollar debt that was 3 trillion back in 1987 when I was a kid. It took 200 years to build up 3 trillion and we have added 1 trillion every year over the past 3 years alone.
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - quixadoxically - 01-08-2012
cooperalex2004 Wrote:I took the test today and got a 49 after utilizing some online resources, a textbook recommended for the course, and the CLEP Official Study Guide. All I can say is the test was very difficult for me and I was surprised with the result. On the plus side I passed the Management Information Systems DSST. I think the Macro Economics test requires way too much memorization. I know others have passed, but I'm disappointed about failing.
Hey I'm taking the Macro test in 10 days. Can you give me some specifics about what's on the test? Particularly areas you may have had difficulty with?
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - cooperalex2004 - 01-09-2012
I'm not sure it was a certain thing that got me caught up. Make sure you not only know the terms and types of graphs but also know how to apply them. You need to know both the cause and effect of different moves in the economy, but also know how such a change would impact the placement of lines on the applicable graph. It is basically a lot of info to remember so study a bunch and you should be okay.
Failed CLEP Macro Economics by ONE point - 4exams - 09-18-2012
Can you just take it over again, or do you need to wait a certain time period before taking it again?