Cracking the CLEP, 5th Edition (College Test Preparation) [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: May 29, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0375764933 | ISBN-13: 978-0375764936 | Edition: 5

Acing the CLEP is very different from getting straight A's in school, so The Princeton Review doesn't try to teach you everything there is to know about every subject -- only the techniques that you need to score higher on the CLEP. Cracking the CLEP focuses on the most popular CLEP subject tests, including English Composition, College Mathematics, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Natural Sciences. This fully updated edition of Cracking the CLEP also includes 5 full-length sample exams. The questions on these tests are exactly like those on real CLEP exams, and there are complete explanations for every solution in the book.

Cracking the CLEP, 5th Edition will teach you how to

- Eliminate answer choices that look right but are planted to fool you
- Avoid the tricky Restructuring Sentences and Analyzing Writing questions on the English exam
- Tackle the Humanities exam by using clues in the questions
- Crack the algebra problems by "plugging in" numbers in place of letters
- Ace the Social and Natural Science exams by tailoring your review to the tests

Product Details

• Paperback: 448 pages
• Publisher: Princeton Review; 5 edition (May 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375764933
• ISBN-13: 978-0375764936
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 1 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,239 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #12 in Books > Education & Reference > Education > Test Guides - College & University > CLEP

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good study resource, April 27, 2008

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Tim Wood "Woody" (Denver, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the CLEP, 5th Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I have just completed two CLEP test's and used this study guide for both. I had multitudes of study information and this one was by far the best resource. It is composed mostly of tests and practice tests. Their are explanations for the answers which not only helps with that question but also other questions that you may see on the test. I studied for one week prior for the Arts and Humanities, and a week prior for the Social Sciences and History and passed both of them. Warning these are very hard tests so all the study guides that you can get your hands on will help you pass.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommended, January 19, 2009

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E. Epstein (Orlando, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cracking the CLEP, 5th Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I purchased this book a while ago, and I have to say the money was well worth it. In addition to Cracking the CLEP I have been using InstantCert.com for months, and have been really happy with it so far. I've passed 4 CLEP tests, and it has been my primary source for study information. It's definately worth checking out. They even have a money back guarantee in case you aren't satisfied with it!

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Same as 4th edition, July 1, 2010

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Timothy S. Vegh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cracking the CLEP, 5th Edition (College Test Preparation) (Paperback)

I think this is a very good book to use for CLEP preparation. I already owned the 4th edition and thought I could benefit from getting the latest edition. Not true! They are the same book just repackaged with a different cover. This is something that really burns me. As a college student I get burned nearly every semester with not being able to sell back books because a "new edition" is coming out. Then you find out that essentially only the cover is changed and not the book's content. There ought to be a law against such things. I'm done ranting, end soapbox mode.

Aside from this issue, I think this is a pretty good book to use for preparing for CLEP testing. It gives good insight into what you need to study for a test. It also gives insight into what you don't need to know. That's very beneficial. It keeps you from learning unnecessary information. Many of the test taking tips are very helpful for any test you may be taking.