The final and most scary part of the entire College Composition CLEP is the 2 mandatory essays. But I have some great things to tell you! Read on! You may not have to take the essays Wait, did you think they were mandatory? They are. If you take the College Composition CLEP, not if you…
Month: January 2013
Macroeconomics Review
Here is the promised post! The overview of my first failed CLEP… hopefully some of this information will help you. God Reigns Before we being, let me restate… God reigns and He gets my praise whether I pass or fail. However aggravating or frustrating it is to walk out of a test with no credits,…
College Composition CLEP ~ Rhetorical Analysis (January Focus)
This section will be your final part in the multiple choice – after this you are on to the essays!!! Rhetorical Analysis tests your ability to analyze writing. You will read passages and answer questions based on style, purpose, audience, and situation. You will be asked questions about transition words and what the author’s…
January Interview: Anna Christensen
As most of you know, one of the changes for Uncommon Student, in 2013, is to interview a student who has taken a CLEP exam or finished their degree through distance learning. Today I am honored to present to you one of my dear friends, Mrs. Anna Christensen, who has loved me and encouraged me…
College Composition CLEP ~ Ability to Use Source Materials (January Focus)
The third section of the College Composition CLEP is the Ability to Use Source Materials section. This was one of my favorite sections of the whole test! Ironically it was the section that needed the most learning! I didn’t know anywhere near enough information about source materials to answer these questions. However, with some practice…
Next Week's Plans
Coming Up Next Week: As we study College Composition CLEP…. Overviews of the Ability to Use Source Materials & Rhetorical Analysis sections of the College Composition CLEP Interview with Mrs. Anna Christensen ~ a dear friend of mine and distance learning graduate Definition of Distance Learning I hope to see you all on Monday, January…
Macroeconomics CLEP update
The short answer is: I failed my first CLEP. With a 48. I want to write a longer post about my experience, but I’m brain dead right now. 🙂 Suffice to say I am trusting my Lord and Savior in His eternal and great plan. My view of eternity is so small I can’t see…
College Composition CLEP ~ Revision Skills (January Focus)
The Revision Skills section of the College Composition CLEP makes up 40% of the complete exam. You will be tested on your awareness of your reading audience and the tone and purpose of the passage. In addition to other skills, you will need experience in writing transitions and understanding coherence between sentences and paragraphs. This…
College Composition CLEP ~ Coventions of English (January Focus)
The first part of the College Composition CLEP is called Conventions of Standard Written English. This section makes up 10% of the total test, and tests your overall awareness of the logic and structure of sentences. This section is very logical and straightforward. A basic grasp of proper English (both grammar and punctuation) will help…
Captain's Log 01.14.13
Generally Wow! It has been such a long time since I did a Captain’s Log post! How did that happen? I have no idea, but I promise to do better through 2013! Generally, I’m doing pretty well. Focusing on gathering information on my degree, online classes, and a bunch other stuff. In addition, life rolls…