Before beginning anything else, you must realize that CLEP tests are not a shortcut around a semester of lectures, classes, and homework. When you get this notion out of your head, you’ll find it much easier to tackle the work you have ahead of you.
The first phase of your CLEP test preparation should be to evaluate your current knowledge of the subject. The best way to do this is by taking a practice exam, available from The College Board or in many CLEP test prep books. Alternatively, you may simply look at what the test will cover, and determine what areas you will need to focus your study. Whichever route you take, this step is very important, since it allows you to prioritize your time in a way that does not repeat what you already know.
Next, you need to collect materials that will help you understand the areas you have not yet studied. CLEP test prep books are an excellent place to start, but reading an actual college textbook will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the subject. And then of course, there are dozens of internet websites that will provide you with specific and detailed information that may not be in textbooks.
As you are studying using these materials, periodically take the practice CLEP exams. This way, you will not over-study facts that you are not required to know for the test. On more than one occasion, I spent hours studying detailed information that the real CLEP exam never even touched! Avoid my mistake by taking practice CLEP exams every couple days.
Finally, how long should you prepare for your CLEP exam? In my experience, the optimal preparation length is somewhere between 10 days and 2 weeks. If you study less than that, you may not know enough facts. Studying more than that may be useless, and waste time.
Follow this format as you prepare for your upcoming CLEP exam, and you should do well!
Nick Rutz saved $13,000 and countless hours in the classroom by taking CLEP tests. Now, he shares information and advice about the CLEP exam through his website, http://www.clep-testing.com
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