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Ds talked to his advisor and plans to take a few CLEP tests this summer to get some core out of the way so he can focus on other classes.  I was going to buy him study books with sample tests since it's been awhile since he had these classes in high school.

 

Any suggestions for:

American History I and II

American Government

English, not sure which one yet

 

Thanks

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Dd passed both US History CLEPs and the Government CLEP using the REA practice tests. I bought the older versions with the tests on CD-ROMs so that she could re-take the tests. The current versions they sell with online tests can't be retaken. Studying missed questions and retaking the tests was the most valuable prep. I found the CD-ROM versions at online used bookstores, but if you do this, make sure the description specifies that the CD is included. Here are the ISBNs:

978-0878912728

978-0878912735

978-0738603063

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Dd passed both US History CLEPs and the Government CLEP using the REA practice tests. I bought the older versions with the tests on CD-ROMs so that she could re-take the tests. The current versions they sell with online tests can't be retaken. Studying missed questions and retaking the tests was the most valuable prep. I found the CD-ROM versions at online used bookstores, but if you do this, make sure the description specifies that the CD is included. Here are the ISBNs:

978-0878912728

978-0878912735

978-0738603063

 

Thank You!

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Anyone have insight on these? I found a few at our library. Otherwise, I've been using REA too.

http://www.passyourclass.com

Our library has those also. They offer more of an outline and flashcards. Before we discovered instantcert my kids found these flashcards really helpful. The brown books simply aren't as complete. You must add more resources to be confident of passing I think.

 

There were a couple of exams (think they may have been Dsst's) that did not have a REA book just the brown one. My dc's combined the brown book with one of the recommended textbooks (bought used cheaply) and did fine.

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