Every year, students save countless hours and dollars by taking advantage of the College Board’s CLEP® examinations. CLEP allows students to get college credit by earning a passing score on any of 33 exams covering introductory-level subjects. There are more than 2,900 colleges and universities that will grant credit for CLEP. The CLEP Official Study Guide 2012, developed by the test maker, is the only official study resource for all 33 CLEP exams. It includes practice questions for all exams, exam descriptions, and test-taking tips and strategies.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Duane
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I purchased 5 REA CLEP books:
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP Introductory Sociology w/CD (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEP Exam (Test Preps)
CLEP Biology w/ CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP College Mathematics w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP Analyzing & Interpreting Literature w/ Online Practice Exams (CLEP Test Preparation)
I also purchased the CLEP Official Study Guide 2012. This was only worthwhile because I was taking so many tests. It only contains a sample test for each CLEP - and there are no detailed answers. I will say I think it was helpful but I also do not believe it made a real difference in terms of pass / fail on the tests.
For the first three listed, it was enough to read the books a couple of times and then take the tests. Some of the material wasn't on the CLEP and there was material on the CLEP that was not in the book. That is to be expected given the broad topics covered. There is enough material in each of these three books to pass the CLEP they cover. I crammed a full semester of these classes into two weeks of study.
**NOTE** The sample tests are an important part of the learning process. There is information in the tests and detailed answers that is not covered elsewhere in the text. Do not underestimate the need to review the sample tests. They also give you good practice on timing. I considered this important for the Math and Literature tests. I was worried about spending too much time on each question for these last two. This is why I was disappointed with the lack of computer based testing with the Literature book.
The other two CLEP books require specific reviews.
College Mathematics: This was the toughest of the five for me personally. I do not feel the book covered the material in enough depth to prepare you for the test. It assumed you knew an awful lot that I did not know. There are drill questions at the end of each section. It would have been more helpful if they included detailed answers. There were a couple that I never did figure out. I do not consider myself math challenged but I also admit that I am not a math major. I spent a lot of time on-line utilizing other resources. My thanks to:
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Analyzing and Interpreting Literature: I'm not sure this book really added value for me. The tests were helpful in getting me familiar with the format of the test (the printed version was all I had to work with - see above). However, there isn't much within the text that actually helped me prepare. In all fairness, I am an avid reader (not poetry!!) and could have simply taken this test at any time. If you are not much of a reader this book might be a good guide on what to read. It does not contain a list of what to read but if you read the material it uses as examples, it may help. Reading this book alone will NOT prepare you for this test.
CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP Introductory Sociology w/CD (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEP Exam (Test Preps)
CLEP Biology w/ CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP College Mathematics w/CD-ROM (CLEP Test Preparation)
CLEP Analyzing & Interpreting Literature w/ Online Practice Exams (CLEP Test Preparation)
I also purchased the CLEP Official Study Guide 2012. This was only worthwhile because I was taking so many tests. It only contains a sample test for each CLEP - and there are no detailed answers. I will say I think it was helpful but I also do not believe it made a real difference in terms of pass / fail on the tests.
For the first three listed, it was enough to read the books a couple of times and then take the tests. Some of the material wasn't on the CLEP and there was material on the CLEP that was not in the book. That is to be expected given the broad topics covered. There is enough material in each of these three books to pass the CLEP they cover. I crammed a full semester of these classes into two weeks of study.
**NOTE** The sample tests are an important part of the learning process. There is information in the tests and detailed answers that is not covered elsewhere in the text. Do not underestimate the need to review the sample tests. They also give you good practice on timing. I considered this important for the Math and Literature tests. I was worried about spending too much time on each question for these last two. This is why I was disappointed with the lack of computer based testing with the Literature book.
The other two CLEP books require specific reviews.
College Mathematics: This was the toughest of the five for me personally. I do not feel the book covered the material in enough depth to prepare you for the test. It assumed you knew an awful lot that I did not know. There are drill questions at the end of each section. It would have been more helpful if they included detailed answers. There were a couple that I never did figure out. I do not consider myself math challenged but I also admit that I am not a math major. I spent a lot of time on-line utilizing other resources. My thanks to:
[...]
[...]
[...]
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature: I'm not sure this book really added value for me. The tests were helpful in getting me familiar with the format of the test (the printed version was all I had to work with - see above). However, there isn't much within the text that actually helped me prepare. In all fairness, I am an avid reader (not poetry!!) and could have simply taken this test at any time. If you are not much of a reader this book might be a good guide on what to read. It does not contain a list of what to read but if you read the material it uses as examples, it may help. Reading this book alone will NOT prepare you for this test.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By kodiakcowboy
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I utilized this book for 5 CLEP tests and was able to pass them all with the aid of this material. Many questions are similar, almost word for word on the test. I recommend this study guide.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Aereara
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I thought this would be a guide as to what to study for each CLEP exam. It's not. It tells you how many questions there are. How long you have to answer them and what percentages of exam questions from each section.
For example, for American Lit. it says 15% is The Colonial and Early National Period. 25% is the Romantic Period. 20% is the Period of Realism and Naturalism. 25 % is the Modernist Period. 15% is the Contemporary Period. Then the next seven pages are sample questions. You have to find the study material on your own.
Worth the money? I don't think so... I actually got more in depth information from my College's web site then I did the test.
Here's a tip. See what credit your college gives for each Clep test, then see what book they suggest for the equivalent class credit. College Comp. Clep test counts as ENG1001 and ENG1002 at NWFSC. So I looked at the ENG1001 and 1002 classes, and ordered the textbook second hand online. Cost me five bucks plus shipping, but was SO much more usefull going over the practice tests in the textbook then the CLEP prep book...
I guess this would be a decent jumping ground if you REALLY REALLY knew the information already.
For example, for American Lit. it says 15% is The Colonial and Early National Period. 25% is the Romantic Period. 20% is the Period of Realism and Naturalism. 25 % is the Modernist Period. 15% is the Contemporary Period. Then the next seven pages are sample questions. You have to find the study material on your own.
Worth the money? I don't think so... I actually got more in depth information from my College's web site then I did the test.
Here's a tip. See what credit your college gives for each Clep test, then see what book they suggest for the equivalent class credit. College Comp. Clep test counts as ENG1001 and ENG1002 at NWFSC. So I looked at the ENG1001 and 1002 classes, and ordered the textbook second hand online. Cost me five bucks plus shipping, but was SO much more usefull going over the practice tests in the textbook then the CLEP prep book...
I guess this would be a decent jumping ground if you REALLY REALLY knew the information already.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not helpful
This book has reviews for every CLEP test out there. It had a few sample questions for each. It really did nothing to prepare me for the test.
Published 25 days ago by R. Renfro
5.0 out of 5 stars
great book
I passed French hands down after a few weeks of reviewing the material from that book. This is a must have if you don't have time to seat in classes.
Published 2 months ago by Bouda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Resource
Ordered this for my daughter prepare for two clep tests. The good news is she passed both so in my mind this was worth the money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by RTH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Education
If you want to take exams to assist you with college credits in school this is the best book for that. Excellent book!
Published 4 months ago by Nu
1.0 out of 5 stars
No study material was on the exam! Waste of Money BUYERS BEWARE!
PLEASE DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS BOOK! YOU WILL NOT PASS. THE MATERIAL IS OUTDATED AND IS NOT ON THE EXAM. BUYER BEWARE!
Published 5 months ago by CLEP Test Taker
4.0 out of 5 stars
This book helped me pass two clep exams
This book is not a typical study guide; I expected there would be content in the book similar to content in college text books. Read more
Published 5 months ago by tylerm256
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important: You must know your stuff about CLEPs before purchasing---
I actually purchased (as of recently) the 2013 version; but have seen this 2012 and they are hardly different, if at all. Read more
Published 5 months ago by danik
1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of Money
Although there is some useful information in the beginning about test taking in general, and there are sample tests... if this is supposed to be a "study guide" it misses the mark. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Grandma Lynn
5.0 out of 5 stars
As described!
I always wanted to buy the CLEP book and when I saw how affordable it was I had to get it. The book is as described. Easy transaction, fast shipping!
Published 8 months ago by Fedeline
1.0 out of 5 stars
It's better to take Eng 1102
I decided to try to CLEP out of Eng 1102 instead of signing up for the class, big mistake. The study guide do not cover all the material that will be on the test. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Future RN
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