Memory tool for the Analyzing Literature CLEP The difference between blank verse and free verse is very small, but it does exist. How to remember the difference? Try this!!! Free Verse is just that! Free as the birds! No rules, rhymes, meter. Nothing! It is FREE! Blank Verse can be what ever you want, with…
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Captain's Log 4.18.12
English Comp CLEP After receiving my score of 62 for the English CLEP, I am officially done with it. I am concentrating all my time on the next two CLEPs on my schedule. Analyzing Lit CLEP This is going really well. I took a practice test today with 70 questions and scored 69%. I’m…
CLEP Study Hints: Daily Exercise
This is part 4 of the Things to Keep Series. If you’re just joining us, you can read Part One, Part Two, and Part Three. As I study for my current CLEP, it gets really easy to keep reading and studying… and not go outside for a walk or a run. However, taking daily time…
College Composition Done!!!
Late Saturday I was thrilled to receive a very special letter in my mailbox!!! CollegeBoard had mailed my score from College Comp. I trembled as I opened the letter. Total Score: 62!!! I am the proud owner of my first 6 hours of college credit! Lots of exclamation marks for this post! …
Analyzing Literature Update
I have not “studied” for the Literature CLEP at all. All I have done is read. I read anything. I read eclectically, I read for fun, I read for education, and I read expansively. Imagine my joy and surprise when I took a practice REA test this morning and scored a 63!!! How encouraging. 🙂…
Captain's Log 4.9.12
General Update: Generally, my studies are going very well. I am heading up a bulk wheat order for my family and other families from the state (my entrepreneurial mind!) so I have slowed down a little but now much. 🙂 Here is the update for my 3 current tests. College Composition: My test score is…
Recommended Friday
Debt Free Scholar is the website for every Distance Learning Student. With a simple, engaging style Nate Desmond gives helpful tips for every distance student. His tips are varied from test prep to exercise from languages to clutter! His blog has four major sections that students will find really helpful: Academic Financial Personal and Reviews…
CLEP Study Hints: Family time
Other than spending time with my Lord and Savior, the next most important thing I can do is spend time with my family. I have 9 precious people in my life who are more important than any amount of book learning. Their smiles cheer me, their conversation entertains me, and their companionship comforts me. I…
To Write Your Essay: Helpful Hints
First Paragraph: Tell them what you’re going to say Paragraphs 2-4: Say it Paragraph 5: Tell them what you said
College Comp Score
As I prepared for the College Composition CLEP test, I became curious about my essay and how it would be scored. First I discovered that CollegeBoard is run by the FBI, or some other top secret government agency. Just kidding! However, the only thing I was able to find was… the way my essay score…