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CLEP FAQ
Frequently asked questions
It seems that most questions are unique to the person asking. I
am going to post the questions I have gotten in the past in hopes that
there answers might help you in the future. If you have a
question e-mail me.
-John
Hi all,
This is the faq or frequently asked questions. The easiest way to use
this is pres ctrl+f on your
keyboard. On most computers that will bring up the "FIND" box. Then
type your keyword and hit enter.
Question:
I am looking for a CLEP study guide, not the 2004 edition. I was told
that the smaller
CLEP book that came out before that is better because it is more
detailed. I am taking Human Growth and Development and Educational
Psychology Introduction. If you have any additional information in
regards to these two tests, please let me know. I really want to find
the other CLEP study guide.
Answer:
I just got the newest CLEP Book from Amazon. The Educational psychology
section has 60
questions. The Human Growth and development has 52 questions. This is a
good start but don't plan on passing with just this to study from. You
either need a text book on top of that or one of the products
advertised on my site. Do buy the Official Book and not the PDF they
sell on the college board website. Even though it's the same
information, the book is slightly cheaper since you are taking two
exams and if you end up taking a third somewhere down the road then
great!
I don't have any information on the previous printings.
Queston:
When is the next clepexam
offered at the College of _________________?
Answer:
CLEP Exams are offered all the
time. You can usually take the exam when ever you want. First study
and get ready. After you are ready you can call your school and
schedule an appointment. The tests are done on a computer so you
don't need to wait fora professional proctor.
Question:
I am going to take the
humanties clep is there anything that you could tell me about this
test to make it easier for me to get a better grade I noticed that
you have something on the forum about it being 140 questions in 90
minutes I am real nevous and, when timed I do not do well. I am an
older person trying to get my degree because all sorts of road block
came my way.
Answer:
The key to overcome nerves and
get a good grade is preparation. I would recommend using the course
from IStudy Smart (please use the link on my site so I get credit ,
thanks) Instacert does not have a preparation course for this
subject. And the "official" materials from the College
Board are not worth the money (see the review on my site.)
The course from istudy smart will have
you work through a text book that they have selected for this exact
exam. The have a 94% pass ratio. So if you follow their program YOU
WILL PASS.
Have a regular study time about 1 hour
a day if you work. If you are not working or have lots of extra
time you can bump it up accordingly. I typically plan to take a
month of study per 3 credits. That would mean 2 months of study for
humanities.
On the day of the exam, I suggest
taking it around 10AM. You don't want to have to sit through morning
rush hour just thinking about the test. Any time later in the day
and things might "come up" getting in your way. Have your
favorite light breakfast. Don't over eat because you are nervous but
DON'T SKIP BREAKFAST either.
When you get there, have your picture
ID ready and give your self extra time to get acclimated. Once you
start the actual test, there are extensive instructions. Take your
time going through them. They don't count against you. Get
comfortable with the mouse keyboard and monitor. If anything is
bothering you like glare for example, ask the proctor for some help.
They are usually quite friendly.
Most important remember if these little
kids that don't know anything about anything can do it certainly
someone as wise and experienced as you can!
Question:
I am interested in the
Instacert program, but when I went to order online the site was not
secure. I tried to call them, but the recording said to email. I
sent an email on Friday, but not response yet. Any suggestions?
Answer:
I just double checked and the
links from my site. They bring you to instacert's website and then
click register. When you click register, they are secure. Maybe you
went directly to the site or something, I don't know.
Question:
I am interested in the
Instacert program, but when I went to order online the site was not
secure. I tried to call them, but the recording said to email. I
sent an email on Friday, but not response yet.
Answer:
I can check with Steve. I bet
if you just put the "s" right after "http" and
then hit enter, it will be a secure page. I know when I originaly
signed up it was secure. I'm sure it's just an over site on their
part. I have his cell phone number around somewhere. I'll try to
give him a call. Since his product is nearly 100% automated he may
be on vacation or something. I'm sure he checks in though.
Question:
Hey do you have specific
material for General Chemistry (3150:151) or something like that?
Answer:
Unfortunately none of the
companies I represent offer test preperation tools for the CELP
Chemistry test. Your best bet is to buy a couple of books on the
subject and buy the PDF file from the Collegeboard. Don't for get to
buy the whole book if you are going to take more than one exam. Please
let me know what books you decide to buy. I'd like to put
them as a recomendation on my website.
Question:
First off, I'm pretty much
decided on your courses. But just to make sure, assume I have no
knowledge of algebra, will your course make me pass the clep? Second,
do you also offer Trigonometry? If not, will you get it soon?
Answer:
Yes if you have no knowlegde
of algebra one of the products on my site would help you pass. This
one covers Algebra specifically.
http://www.istudysmart.com/partnerkey.asp?key=48
The cheaper product is geared towards a
different exam "College Mathmatics" not specifically
Algebra. This is propably an easier exam then the Algebra one. For
example only 15% of the exam is Algebra. The rest of it seems like
easier topics:
10% Sets
10% Logic
20% Real Number System
20% Functions and Their Graphs
25% Probability and Statistic
15% Additional Algebra Topics
The College mathmatics exam is worth 6
credits instead of 3 for Algebra. I would use the cheaper product to
pass this test first. You will get your feet wet with Algebra. Then
after you pass this one, you could get started on the other. It has
a guarentee for 30 days. So hit the books hard (as they say) for 15
days then decide if you are making the progress you think you should.
The Cheaper Product can be found here:http://dbbsrv.com/refer/385059/10000486
Question:
I'm needing to take college
algebra but I must first take two developmental algebra courses in
order to build my knowledge to that level. I'm wondering if I can
bypass these two courses and be brought up to speed and pass the clep
with your college algebra course?
Answer:
I guess what your saying is
your college requires you to take to pre-algebra courses. Or maybe
you just feel the need for some extra help first. I'm not exactly
sure what your asking. Anyway if you use the practice test
software, you will be able to pass the CLEP test. If you pass the
test your school should accept that test in place of some or all of
the math requirement of your degree depending on your degree. Using the
practice test software is an
excelent way to prepare for the test. If you have highschool level
math you will be able to jump right in.
Question:
it's necessary take Spanish
Clep Test (12 credits) because in my certifificate of Albany (Education
Department) it's written.
Answer:
It sounds like you need to
take the CLEP spanish test. It should be easy for you! Non of my
tools will help you though. You probably can go to Amazon.com and
find something that will help.
Question:
Would you like send me
information from Spanish Test Clep? I took the Bachellor's and
Master Degree in Education.
Answer:
I'm not sure why you want to
take any CLEP tests if you already have a Master's Degree. If you
need some additional credits to transfer your degree to the United
States the Spanish test may be great for you. Most Universities offer
3-12 credits for this test depending on your grade. If you are a native
Spanish speaker
the test should be easy. Just remember there is more than one type
of Spanish. Most US tests are based on Spanish from Spain. Still it
could be some easy credits for you if you need them. Question:
Question:
Do you offer CLEP Natural
Sciences?
Answer:
Check this out.
http://www.istudysmart.com/partnerkey.asp?key=48
As soon as you register, you will be
able to ssee the courses that are offered. Registration is free. And
they do offer Natural Sciences prep.
Question:
I need the developmental
courses to work my way up to college level algebra. If I can however
pass the clep, I would have satisfied that requirement for college
algebra. My knowledge of algebra is probably scant. I have done a
self study at home but cannot at the current time pass College
Algebra (as opposed to basic Algebra and Intermediate Algebra).
Answer:
I am fairly confident that if
you have been studying at all you won't have any problem. You still
need to use the practice test. It comes with questions, answers, and
EXPLANATIONS. It will help grow your knowledge from where it is
today to where it needs to be. There is a 30 day moneyback guarantee
so try it for an hour a day for 15 days. I bet you will see the
value. After you are able to pass the practice tests (without
looking at the answers), you will be ready to sit for the real thing.
Question:
I'm needing to take college
algebra but I must first take two developmental algebra courses in
order to build my knowledge to that level. I'm wondering if I can
bypass these two courses and be brought up to speed and pass the clep
with your college algebra course?
Answer:
I guess what your saying is
your college requires you to take to pre-algebra courses. Or maybe
you just feel the need for some extra help first. I'm not exactly
sure what your asking. Anyway if you use the practice test software,
you will be able to pass the CLEP test. If you pass the test your
school should accept that test in place of some or all of the math
requirement of your degree depending on your degree. Using the practice
test software is an
excelent way to prepare for the test. If you have highschool level
math you will be able to jump right in. Question: I wanted to know that
some
one living in country other than USA may attemp CLEP tests or no ? As
I am living & working in Italy. What I need to do for taking a
CLEP Exam ? If its possible then will it cost me more than normal
testing cost ?
Answer:
As far as I know tests are
only given in the USA. So to take the test you would need to come
here. The plane ticket would make the test too expensive. If
however you come to study in the USA then you are allowed to take
CLEP tests just like a USA citizen.
Question:
I am a teacher of NYC Board
of education. I need to do 30 credits above my Master degree.
Answer:
If you already have a
bachelors degree CLEP is not going to be very useful. It won't help
you at all to get your Master's degree. If on the other hand you
need to fill in some gaps in say an engineering degree in order to
get and education degree, CLEP could be useful for that.
Question:
I need the tele.# I took
some nursing courses. I'm interested in continuing. Want to know
which courses I have already paased
Answer:
I don't know which courses you
took sorry. Try the DANTES or the Collegeboard. There is no phone
number available for my website.
Question:
Now tell me, are you part of
the instantcert.com? And seriously, how closely do their tests
represent a true CLEP exam?
Answer:
Your question is insightful. I
am completely honest on my site. I am a student using instacerts
product. Recently they started an affiliate program where I can make
a few bucks selling their product. You also notice I sell one from
Istudysmart.com (a competitor) also. The grade I posted (all A's)
were achieved using instacert and a book usually. I took the
computer exam without a book but that's not really a fair test
becuase I fix computers for a living. They say their practice test
is all you need but I haven't realy given that a good try yet.
I would say that the instacert practice
tests will prepare you to pass the test 100% of the time. They may
not give you everything you need to get an A everytime though. There
are four products on the internet for CLEP preparation and instacert
is the one I use.
BTW if you look at the whois record for
this site you will see it is owned by Historic Future, Inc. (my corp)
not instacert.
Question:
I need the clep study guide
for microeconomics. Can you help?
Answer:
You came to the right place!The product on my website has a great
practice test for microeconomics. It contains 229 questions answers
and explanations. If you go through these questions until you
understand the answers (and get them right) you are very likely to
pass the test. There is a 30 day money back guarantee so I'm sure
you will be satisfied.
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