What advice do you have on preparing for CLEP exams? What/how did you study?Should I take several at once, or one at a time?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:32:13 -0500

I’ve contacted the school I will be transferring credit to and made sure they accept will accept CLEP exams. Could anyone give me some advice on preparing for these exams? What/how did you study? And how long did you prepare before actually taking the test. Also, should I take several at once, or would it be better for me to take one at a time?

These are the classes I will be testing out of:
Introductory Psychology
Human Growth and Development
College Composition (with the essay)
College Algebra
Introductory Sociology
Biology
Humanities
Social Sciences and History
* I also need to choose a History and something for a general elective.*

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2019 3:40 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:40:43 -0500

If you're going to study, why not just take the course? You'll get graded on your course work and not just one test.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 14 at 2019 3:57 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 15:57:47 -0500

I took 3 in one day. It just depends on how comfortable you are with the material. I got the CLEP-specific study guides for College Board for each course. They are pricey, but they are produced by the same company that puts on the exam.

Response by SFC David Dean made Dec 16 at 2019 12:19 AM

SFC David Dean — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:19:52 -0500

Literally, the CLEP tests are more an evaluation of what you have already accumulated in a given subject. I do know that there are some "study guide" materials for the tests but, I would say from personal experience that you either know this subject or you don't. I would not suggest taking more than one say in a week. I took the general tests once a week for a single subject and it was much easier and my scores reflected that I did not pressure myself or create unintended pressure to take too many. Besides, if you do pass any of these tests your credit does not come any faster by burdening yourself by taking a lot of them all at once.

Response by MSgt Michael Smith made Dec 17 at 2019 9:06 AM

MSgt Michael Smith — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:06:30 -0500

My advice is to not CLEP at all. CLEP exams seem like a great thing...but later you find out painfully that you need all that knowledge for your advanced classes. If you want a college degree, then get the best one you can. Getting it done quickly shouldn't be the point.