I really have no idea what I am doing

[cookderosa]

Ok, so here's the deal (and forgive me if this post is comprised of questions that have already been asked). I was recently told by my adviser that I was missing a prerequisite (Macroeconomics) for classes I wanted to take this upcoming semester. The only reasonable solution that I could come up with was to try taking the CLEP test for this subject. I have to have the test completed by August 1st and really don't know what I am doing. I have purchased the Cracking the AP Micro/Macro book (closest thing my local bookstore had) and signed up for Instantcert. Can anyone give me general tips/suggestions about the Macro test or CLEP tests in general? Are all of the questions multiple choice?

Thanks for all of your help. Sorry if this seems scatterbrained

If you have a good chunk of your day to study 5 hours +/- of good study each day, this should work as a 2 week schedule with a couple days off:

Step 1- schedule the test for 2 weeks.

2 days) Skim-read through the first half of the book. Take one of the practice tests. Go back and read what you missed. Skim-read the second half to the book. Repeat your first practice test.

3 days) Read through the first have of the book, this time for concepts. Turn to the internet to understand concepts that you need to understand. Your goal is to find relationships and understand the subject matter comprehensively. Take notes. Take the second practice test. Go back and read what you missed. Read through the second half of the book, repeat your second practice test.

3 days) Go through all the IC flash cards. Don't type in answers- just verbally answer and move on. Go over and over all until you are better than 90% mastery.

2 days) Go through the specific exam feedback folder here and look up EVERYTHING suggested. Print it out/take notes. That folder will help you tremendously.

1 day) Take the Peterson's practice exam or retake the AP practice exams. Look up the answers in the questions you missed. Sometimes the answers are the clue to what will be on the exam.

Take the test!