Hi everyone,

I am new to InstantCert and to this forum. I am studying for Intro to Pysch right now and then want to move on to Human Growth. Anyone take both? Is there a lot of overlap in the test materials on the CLEP?

Anyone want to share their experience with taking more than one CLEP in one day?

I'm taking the CLEP B-Law test on Monday. I've read through the threads....anybody take it recently who may not have posted their thoughts? Any additional suggestions would be very helpful.

Thanks.

/Bo

I was more than ready to test for information system and computer aps. CLEP. I studied text book and instacert nonstop and felt I knew more than enough to test. At the last minute I went to Petersons site from info given here and now I dont think I'm ready. I scored a 53, 42 and 45. My problem was about 20% of the questions and answers were in abreviated form. Ex. RLTP OLTP MICR DSS. I had no clue to these and had to guess. The other qusestions I knew without a problem. Does anyone know if the actual CLEP test is abreviatated like Petersons is? I'm putting off testing until I know, I might have to go back and memorize abreviations.

I also will be taking a CLEP on Friday. I have used IC and looked at the Constitution. As long as the other 2 Dantes went good, this will leave me 21 Upper Level credits to go. I will never sit in a college classroom again for my degree. I wish I new about this sooner.
By the way, what is the fastest anyone received 21 Upper Level with no prior knowledge?

Well, I am scheduled to take my second CLEP/DANTES exam on Friday. I have only taken DANTES Personal Finance so far, and scored a 77 on it. I feel like I am well-prepared for the US History I exam. I have mainly used IC, and started reviewing pinkmonkey.com last night. I am planning to take the Peterson's Practice Exam tonight.

It's taking me a little more time than I would like to prepare. In addition to studying for CLEPs/DANTEs, I also have traditional seated and online classes. I attend a private 4-year college and am just CLEPing some electives.

Next I plan to take US History II, A&I Lit., and American Government. Then I will have to take some time off of CLEPs because of my other courseload. I will have 4 left to CLEP after these.

This site has been great!!!

Has anyone else tried out any of the DSST practice exams listed on their website? I just took the one for Ethics in America, since I'm taking the test on Monday, the 31st. What a waste of time (I think).

It seemed to me that 80% of the questions were hardly related to the study materials and what will probably be on the actual exam. I was just wondering if anyone else took this specific practice exam, and if so, how it compared to the real exam.

I'm also curious if the same could be said for their other practice exams...that they wouldn't be much help in preparing for the real thing.

Comments anyone??

JoAnne

Ok, I know I was going to take this test a few months ago, but I have been putting it off because I am taking three classes with Excelsior. To make a long story short, I need to get this test over with, and I need some motivation.

On a scale of 1 - 10, where does this one rate with other CLEP test?

I took ECE's Ethics: Theory and Practice on 28 June and finally got the score: a "B" It is great to get another under the belt. I'm still waiting on 3 other scores on tests I've already taken. I also took the Dantes Ethics in America 2 days before this but haven't received the score yet. I used the same IC guide to study for both of these; logic would dictate that if I passed the upper level I should have passed the other. I'll have to be patient and see how that theory works out.

I have 10 more to go, 7 UL and 3 LL. Wish me luck.........Lee

I would like to get practice tests for this clep. Either a peterson or an official clep practice test would be great. The only problem is that I am abroad and It is very hard for me to buy any books here. This is one of the reasons instantcert is such a big help for me. Anyone has any suggestions about practice tests for this clep. Thankx alot.

Here's my notes about this exam and how to prepare.

I read the Harper Collins College Outline Series Abnormal Psychology. It wasn't the best source, but it gave me a good foundation and it was cheap. The guided learning package for this course with exam fees is over $400.00. My text was $5.00.

SparkCharts Abnormal Psychology

The best information I picked up at The Excelsior Peer network.( I steal better than I create.)

Know the five paradigms:everthing hinges on these. Psychoanalytic, Biological, Behavioral-Cognitive, Humanistic and Environmental.
Also, the treatments associated with each. A Cognitive treatment might be changing your thinking about a phobia, a Behavioral treatment might consist of "flooding" and a Psychoanalytical treatment would tie the phobia to an unconcious conflict.

Need to know legal rulings and how they've been applied : McNaghten and Durham.

Know who Kaplan, Dix, Rush, Kraeplin, Ellis, Rogers, Mesmer, Charcot, Bleuer are and what they are known for.

Know the difference between schizoid, schizotypal, and the three forms of schizophrenia. Schizoid and Schizotypal have nothing to do with Schizophrenia.

Know the Personality Disorders and each category they belong to.

Be familiar with sexual dysfunction and paraphillas.

Freud- id, ego and superego, unconcious conflicts.

Review autism, learning disabilities, mental retardation

Different forms of IQ, personality and neurological tests.

Know somaform, psychogenic, dissociative.

Know the diathesis stress model and reliability, validity in experiments and testing.

Know the DSM categories-the five Axis- Clinical, Personality, General Medical, Environmental, Overall Functioning.
Also, why some feel these categories are complete and exact and others feeling they are inadequate and stigmifying.

I used these practice exams and looked up everything I didn't recognize. Excelsior recommends the 9th edition of the Wiley book, but the Student companion sites have 15 to 30 questions per chapter for editions 8, 9 and 10. That's all the practice questions you'll need.

http://www.wiley.com/college/bcs/0471318116/wave_s.html
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action...bcsId=1638
http://bcs.wiley.com/he-bcs/Books?action...bcsId=3057
From wiley.com Higher Education Site, then go to Student Companion site

These three books have a treasure trove of chapter summaries, powerpoint files, practice quizzes, web links. (in some places, I had to sign in with my name and school, but no problems getting in.

http://www.wwnorton.com/abnormal/quiz.htm

Best of luck.