I’m just going to say it… Textbooks are a ripoff. You are required to have this book to take a class, and you have to have the new edition, and the price is through the roof. Look at the chart below… That is according to 2013. Textbook inflation has far out passed every other expense…
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Marketing CLEP update
Well, I’m still studying for the Principles of Marketing CLEP. I’m scheduled for this Friday at 10:00. Yesterday I scored a 61 on my practice test, which was REALLY good. Supposedly, Marketing is one of the easiest CLEPs, but I think that has a lot to do with what you enjoy doing. For instance, I…
Not Sure Where to Start?
It seems pretty typical. College students don’t know what to study. It’s okay. It’s the way God designed it. You don’t know where you will be in 2 years or 6 years, so how do you know what to study in college? Should you study a specific thing, or go general? If you have an…
How to pass your CLEPs
What should you do the day of your CLEP? Here are 10 tips to make your CLEP test go well! Write down and take the phone number of your proctor. If you get stuck in traffic, or are late for another reason, let her know. A legitimate reason for being late will be much nicer…
Giveaway!!!
With a few exceptions, because literature is my favorite subject, I took all 5 of the General CLEP exams before I moved on. I personally, think that every distance student (and many students headed to a brick and mortar building) would do best if they would start with these 5 CLEPS. And I know the…
Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP
Well, as of today, my next CLEP is two weeks away and I am working hard on studying! The REA book I bought for this test (yes, I had to spend money!) has an online diagnostic test which is VERY helpful as you work out your weaknesses. I highly recommend buying the new REA books…
February Focus: College Mathematics CLEP ~ Books to Use
Here is the list of books you should have on your shelf as you prepare for the College Mathematics CLEP exam! Amazon.com Widgets
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,…
What Books Should I Use for the College Composition CLEP?
Here’s the list of my favorite resources for the College Composition CLEP. All of these books are highly recommended and a great addition to your shelf as you study. CLEP Official Study Guide 2012 (practice test and essay prompts) College Board Official Study Guide 2006 (practice test and essay prompts) CLEP General Exams w/ CD-ROM (CLEP…
Score Reflections
My last two CLEP exams have been the Social Sciences and History CLEP ( I scored a 51) and the Humanities CLEP (I scored a 55). I walked away from both relieved and slightly disappointed. I was frustrated that after practice tests with REALLY great scores, I had scores that looked like I had just…