I know that title sounds like an Oxymoron! Algebra is math, math is algebra… right? Well, not in the CLEP world! There are three basic CLEP math exams. Calculus, College Mathematics, and College Alegbra. Which one should I take? Which one would benefit me the most? Here’s what I’ve learned and what I decided. Process…
Month: February 2012
Captain's Log 2.27.12
General Update: I am continuing in my set course. While the wind of the world blows me hither and yon, the compass of God’s word is holding me true to the course of his Mighty Plan. Hmmm… while true, that sounds a little too… something. In all seriousness… here’s my update. English CLEP In preparation…
Recommended Friday
Today’s Recommended Resource is not a book, but a website. College Board CLEP is a website that I constantly use as my reference for all things CLEP. This wonderfully helpful website includes handy features like: Finding a CLEP center near you. Test Preparation help Sample Tests A full and updated list of all 33 CLEP…
English CLEP Q&A
Answers to my Q&A In addition to learning the information about the CLEP switch, I was able to learn the answers to my other questions. Should I take it with the essay or without? This question is irrelevant now, the essay is mandatory (except now there are two essays) Did it make a difference to…
The English Dilemma
No, this post is not about Grammar rules and exceptions! It is not about “i before e, except after c” (and e before n in chicken, for the Andy Griffith fans!) This is not about the Misplaced Modifiers or capitalization rules. No, this is about the dilemma of the English Composition CLEP test!!! The English…
Captain's Log 2.20.12
Today I researched learning materials. REA, Princeton Review, College Board. I scoured Abesbooks, Amazon, and Ebay. Which was cheaper? Which was in better condition? Which did I need? Here’s what I learned: REA books are pretty expensive, and here’s why. They come with CD-ROMs. Well, that’s great but I can’t use the CDs on my…
Brick and Morter College Arguments (part three)
What I Wanted To save money To do it fast To stay at home and run my business To feel like I got a quality education What I Found Are all those requirements created “too good to be true”? They are not! Is it possible to get a degree in 1-2 years for under $5,000? …
Brick and Morter College Arguments (part two)
What’s Traditional? In today’s culture you are supposed to: Go to a school for 12 years and graduate. Go to college for four years (at least). Get married. What’s Non-Traditional? In today’s culture you are not supposed to: Start college during your school years. Finish school in less than 12 years Finish college in less…
Recommended Friday: Princeton Review
In the month of January I studied in preparation for taking the English Composition with Essay CLEP. I’m about to schedule my test date, and I can’t wait to find out how I do. After that I can begin studying for the next one! So what am I using for studying? Well, I’m using many…
Brick and Morter College Arguments (part one)
It’s begun. I turned 18 (actually it began when I turned 17). The questions. What Questions? “What are you doing for your future?” “What will you do when you graduate?” “Where will you be going to college?” “What are you going to do as a career?” Who Asks? People don’t mean anything. But it’s a…