CLEP [what is it like?]

[thatbrian]

Hello all,

I've been studying for the clep exam in order to exempt two calculus courses. The question that I have is, what is the clep like?[/url][url=http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html]www.collegeboard.com

. I understand that it is multiple choice, but I am always better at working problems out by hand than taking notes on computer. Will I have this opportunity? Yes, you get scratch paper

The other thing is that the computers at my school are all fairly old/outdated, so the monitors appear blurry unless I change the resolution. Will I be able to do this if I ask? Are there specific computers/software devoted to this test, or will my uni. be in charge of that?[the reason I ask is that I may actually have a chance at a decent computer if so] I guess what i'm really trying to figure out is, when you sit down to take the test, what is the process like? I'm sorry if any of this is inappropriate.

It's a computer based test. You will have a chance to go through a tutorial before your test begins but if you go to the website above you can download simulation software (PC only, not for Mac).

You can also purchase a test guide with CD that has practice tests on it.That will help to get the feel of an actual CLEP.

If you still feel nervous about it, go to the test room before your test date to get a look at the place and equipment.

Good luck and welcome to IC!

Brian