The College Board CLEP Official Study Guide, 19th Edition [Paperback]

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Book Description

ISBN-10: 0874477883 | ISBN-13: 978-0874477887 | Publication Date: August 7, 2007 | Edition: 19th

Every year, students save countless hours and dollars through the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®). CLEP examinations allow students to demonstrate college-level knowledge for which they can earn credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The CLEP Official Study Guide—the only guide developed by the test makers—features practice questions and test-taking tips and strategies for all 34 CLEP exams. The new 19th edition is the only guide that includes study materials for the new Financial Accounting exam.

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The College Board, a not-for-profit membership association, connects students to college success and opportunity through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning. Among its best-known programs are the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®). Students, parents, educators, and librarians recognize the College Board as a source of expertise on SAT and College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) test preparation, college admissions, and financial aid.

Product Details

• Paperback: 475 pages
• Publisher: College Board; 19th edition (August 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0874477883
• ISBN-13: 978-0874477887
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #257,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #48 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > CLEP

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Study Guide??? I don't think so., February 8, 2008

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David C. Harris "davethekey" (Huntingtown, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The College Board CLEP Official Study Guide, 19th Edition (Paperback)

This book calls its self a study guide, but it is really just a collection of pre tests. It can give you a quick and easy idea if you should put the money out to take a full test. After having tried 2 of the tests for the sections that I was thinking about taking the tests for, one made me feel like it was worth taking the test, and the other section made me feel like the money I spent on this book saved me from wasting money and time on taking the second test. As far as the Study guide part, the first 25 pages are the general guidelines for any type of test, relax, look for key words, etcetera. They then have lots of examination guides, one for each test, and an answer key. The only help they give you for each test, is to suggest that you study from a good college text, and check to see that the text covers all of the topics listed for that test. Is it worth buying? I think if you are considering taking more than one test, it is. P.S. If you're reading this, good luck on your tests.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CLEP official study guide - the best test prep resource, February 14, 2008

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N. Smith (Lansing, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The College Board CLEP Official Study Guide, 19th Edition (Paperback)

If you plan to take CLEP tests to receive college credit for material you are already somewhat familiar with or can study on your own, this is THE book to use. With this book, I was able to earn over 54 semester credit hours in less than four months. These credits transferred directly to the college I was attending and I was able to complete my degree four semesters earlier than I would have otherwise. This book has study guides and sample tests for ALL of the CLEP tests available.

There are other CLEP review materials out there that cost more and don't cover as much ground. I tried them too and they were a waste of my time.

Bottom line: Stick with the study guide published by the people who write and grade the CLEP examinations.

24 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars need more info, September 10, 2007

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Lisa Carter - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The College Board CLEP Official Study Guide, 19th Edition (Paperback)

This book only contains sample test questions that are not on the test. There is no actual study information. You will have to purchase other study guides to go along.