The CLEP Official Study Guide 2004, 15th Edition [Paperback]

The College Board (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0874477026 | ISBN-13: 978-0874477023 | Publication Date: August 8, 2003 | Edition: 15th

Prepare to earn college credit at more than 2,900 participating colleges and universities

Every year more and more students save countless hours and dollars through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), used to award full college credit for demonstrating college-level achievement in a variety of subjects. This new 2004 edition is the only source of complete information about the computer-based CLEP exams, containing descriptions of all thirty-four exams, CD-ROM with tutorials, and test-taking tips and procedures. Included are more sample questions and answers than ever before.

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About the Author

The College Board has played a significant role in American education since 1900. Its members include virtually all colleges in the country and a growing number of high schools. Their faculties and administrators serve as advisers and supporters of College Board activities, giving the organization a level of authoritativeness that no other publisher can match. The College Board is the leader in the field of college information and test preparation publications. The College Board College Handbook has been published since 1941 and is widely recognized for its accuracy and comprehensiveness; as the sponsor of the SATs, the Board also publishes the most authoritative and respected book on preparing for the SAT -- 10 Real SATs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 15th edition (August 8, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874477026
• ISBN-13: 978-0874477023
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,309,079 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Little Misleading, January 22, 2004

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Jennifer Galbraith "Anthropology Nerd" (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The CLEP Official Study Guide 2004, 15th Edition (Paperback)

I chose this book over others because of the included CD-ROM that has "practice exams." To me this meant that I would be able to sit in front of my computer and complete entire exams to get the feel for the format and to make the scoring process faster. Practice exams in reality means that you'll get to take a look at the format of the test and you can practice clicking on navigational buttons, but you don't actually get to take practice tests on your computer.

You can actually download the information that you get on the CD-ROM from the CLEP web site for free.

The practice exams in the book are useful, but I'd say that "Cracking the CLEP" and "CLEP Success" are just as thorough in serving as study guides.

If the CD-ROM is what is enticing you to choose this title over the others, don't let it... it's more handy as a coaster than a study aid.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Dissatisfaction Guaranteed!, May 24, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: The CLEP Official Study Guide 2004, 15th Edition (Paperback)

Don't waste your time and money on buying this book. It includes ONLY sample tests and answers with no explanation of right and wrong answer choices. I took the Human Growth and Development test and the questions offered on the test compared with those offered in this book had very few similarities. The CD sampler simply teaches you how to use a mouse etc. Spend your money on something more resourceful.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars "CLEP Sampler" on the CD is a joke., April 5, 2004

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B. Danielson (Pleasent Grove, UT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The CLEP Official Study Guide 2004, 15th Edition (Paperback)

I wanted a CD with a sample test that I could actually practice with, on my computer. On the back of the book it says "Practice taking an exam on your computer using the enclosed CD" There is not even 1 question to practice with. The CD is full of directions on how to use your mouse and how to use the on-screen menu (during the actual test). I'm going to return this book.