12-21-2009, 02:50 PM
First, your college's course numbers are specific to your school, so no one here would know what class is MATH1332 and if there is a CLEP that can be used. If you posted the title "college algebra" then yes, there is a CLEP by that title- however, it's still up to your school to determine if the CLEP called College Algebra is sufficient to cover the requirement. Hope that makes sense.
So, you can use 18 credits. That will be a combination of 6 or 3 credit exams, so anywhere from 3-6 tests in all. You'll need to work with your college advisor to get a list (in writing!) of which tests cover your gen ed requirements. DO NOT start preparing for a test that might not count! All colleges have a CLEP policy, from your post, it appears as if you have located it- but now dig deeper to get to the meat of what is allowed.
If your advisor says "CLEP College Algebra will meet the math requirement" you can counter back with "will CLEP College Math also meet it, or is it only College Algebra?" These kinds of questions will help you zero in on a plan. If they say "choose any course from social science" you can ask for clarity, "so every course in that section meets the requirement for my specific degree?"
When you have a list of which exams are allowed, those of us here can help you narrow it down in a micro-second. Among members here, every test has been taken by dozens (hundreds) of us! Some tests are MUCH easier to pass than others. So, if you asked- should I take test X vs test Y, then you'll get a lot of suggestions and options.
As far as resources, you can prepare for free- don't feel like you have to spend much money. Of course you an use the Instant Cert, the web, discarded text books, library, CLEP prep books like the REA Series (very good) and even Peterson's practice exams. Sources are not a problem, but before anyone can tell you the best sources for a specific exam, we need to know which exam(s) you'll be working on.
WELCOME to the forum!!
So, you can use 18 credits. That will be a combination of 6 or 3 credit exams, so anywhere from 3-6 tests in all. You'll need to work with your college advisor to get a list (in writing!) of which tests cover your gen ed requirements. DO NOT start preparing for a test that might not count! All colleges have a CLEP policy, from your post, it appears as if you have located it- but now dig deeper to get to the meat of what is allowed.
If your advisor says "CLEP College Algebra will meet the math requirement" you can counter back with "will CLEP College Math also meet it, or is it only College Algebra?" These kinds of questions will help you zero in on a plan. If they say "choose any course from social science" you can ask for clarity, "so every course in that section meets the requirement for my specific degree?"
When you have a list of which exams are allowed, those of us here can help you narrow it down in a micro-second. Among members here, every test has been taken by dozens (hundreds) of us! Some tests are MUCH easier to pass than others. So, if you asked- should I take test X vs test Y, then you'll get a lot of suggestions and options.
As far as resources, you can prepare for free- don't feel like you have to spend much money. Of course you an use the Instant Cert, the web, discarded text books, library, CLEP prep books like the REA Series (very good) and even Peterson's practice exams. Sources are not a problem, but before anyone can tell you the best sources for a specific exam, we need to know which exam(s) you'll be working on.
WELCOME to the forum!!
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