Yeah I failed thanks instantcert!

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I as well question instantcert however, I realize that it's just a piece of the pie not the whole pie. I question those who use it and nothing else and pass. Those who supplement it with another source or two seem more legit to me. I do not think Instantcert is enough to pass any CLEP with a high score. Keep in mind that the CLEP tests also come in different varieties. Some are easy and others just the opposite. A good example is American Gov! A few versions exist of this exam with one version having a pass rate in the 20 percent range while another has far simpler questions that align more with Instantcert and the pass rate for this version of the test is about 80 percent. That is a HUGE difference!

Not specifically to spaceycowboy, but I had a few thoughts...which are still as true as when I wrote them 6 YEARS AGO in this very thread.....

1. Think back to high school. Did everyone in your class earn the same grade or take away the same education? They all were in the same class using the same text....so why not the same education? Because there are other elements at play that determine how successful a person is. I won't list them, but there must be about a thousand.

2. I agree that there is some underestimating of the level of difficulty. There is always a post or two where someone passes a test after only a few hours of study. I think it's important to note that this is an exception and not the rule. Each of us brings a background making about a thousand variables that determine how hard a test will be and how long we must study. Those of us who took many tests (about 1/2 my degree) will tell you that you should always study just a bit more than you think is necessary before plunking down your time and $.

3. Lastly, IC is flash cards and a forum. The forum is free. Not everyone finds the flash cards useful, but this is the best CLEP forum on the net PERIOD. I have spent years talking here and other places about this subject, and HERE is the place. Talk to people here and follow threads about the test you are preparing for. You'll likely find valuable information that way. There is a specific exam feedback forum here that will help you target the exact topics that are appearing in the test back too. If you are not into the flash cards, save your $20 and gather exam resources in another way. You are still welcome to hang here and use the forums!

4. Ok, that wasn't my last thing I have observed a handful of people over the years who seem to think that they are buying the actual CLEP test questions. We need to better point out that these flashcards represent the type of questions and subjects one can expect to encounter. NO ONE HERE HAS THE TEST QUESTIONS. Additionally, the test questions are random from a pool of questions, everyone's test may be a little different as far as subject. Spending time in the Specific Exam Feedback section will help see the direction of recent test questions.