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Additionally, it would be impossible for them to recommend text books with all of the different options universities use. Fortunately, I passed it even though I had not prepared.
It is a collection of sample tests for each of the CLEP tests offered (some of which may not be accepted by your institution). While the title of this book is "Study Guide", it is NOT a study guide.
The first, I was coerced into taking a different (higher-level) test when I arrived for my appointment than the one I had scheduled. It does give some information about how to study, but it does not give any review material, nor does it help you understand the material.
I have completed two CLEP tests to date. The second, I did not pass and have struggled to find text books that cover the material on the test.I don't think this is a horrible book, it does give you a great idea of what you will find on the test.
It is imperative that you are aware that you will need additional resources to prepare for these tests.
That will give you 6 practice tests to work on. After 8+ years of no chemistry, my chemistry knowledge was not very good, so I had to prepare more than someone who just finished a high school chem or college intro chem course. I began researching how other people had passed the test and ordered several materials. You should pass easily if you follow the three steps of this program: 1-Wiley Self-Teaching Guide, 2-CLEP Professor and REA CLEP Chemistry, 3-Take practice tests and look up material you are unfamiliar with. You can also research anything you need to know more about online making the textbook unnecessary. Spend one month and about a total of $150 and you can save two semesters of time and about $2000.
Then simultaneously study REA's "CLEP Chimistry," by Peel (I strongly recommend getting the book and CD with two practice tests included) with the Chemistry CLEP Professor software. Begin with the Wiley, "Chemistry Concepts and Problems: A Self Teaching Guide." This book is written in a continuous question and answer format that reviews and tests your knowledge to build a strong foundation of chemistry knowledge and problem solving. You will find the REA book to be very summarized. I bought that first and felt like I needed more help. When the clep administrator at my institution informed me that no one he had ever given the chemistry clep to had passed, I decided to take the preparation very seriously. You may opt to purchase a general chemistry textbook to look up additional information on specific questions, but I would not recommend studying it alone to pass. There is too much information not focused for the CLEP exam that will make you forget what you need to know.
I would recommend at least one month to go through these three materials. You should plan to spend about two weeks on the Wiley Self Study and two weeks on the CLEP professor and REA book together. My comprehension and retention immediately began skyrocketing, in addition to my practice test scores. If you are starting from scratch or just want to make sure you pass this test, then this is what I would recommend. I recommend taking one practice test while you are studying the last two materials every other day.
I found the CLEP Professor and gave it a try. The CLEP Professor follows the exact format and order of information of the book, but fills in a lot of the gaps. This will show you what you are learning and what you need to learn. I hope you do well.
This is a very good guide if you want to gauge how well you might do on various CLEP exams. In the practice exams, I scored in the 60+ range on each of the tests (on the 20 to 80 scale). It does not provide exhaustive detail on all of the subject matter, but the practice exams worked for me insofar as providing me an indicator on how I might score on the actual exam. I studied 3 sections on the book: Analyzing & Interpreting Literature; American Government; and Principles of Management. In the actual exams, I scored nearly identically and passed all 3 tests. I would recommend this book to anyone contemplating CLEP exams.
The first 27 pages are: how to take the exams, where to take the exams,and how to study. This book offers nothing that the CLEP website does not. There is not one word of study material in this book. The rest of the book was small practice tests for each subject. There is zero study material in this book.
This has been an invaluable tool as I study for the CLEP exams. I recommend it to anyone taking the CLEP exams.
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