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Summary: The BEST book for the General CLEP Tests
Review: Cracking the CLEP is a good if not great book. I don't think there is a better book for the general clep tests. The one failing is it almost completely ignores the subject tests. It has one paragraph on each subject test. This book and some study time is probably all you need for most of the general tests. Good luck!
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Summary: the clep in itself
Review: I bought this book on a whim....when it came down to test taking time, I read over the chapters I needed and any problems I couldn't understand, there was a simple and easy to read understanding of how to solve the problem. After taking the College Mathematics Clep, I would encourage anyone to take it and also buy this book. It was just as if I was going over the book again when I took the test.
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Summary: Look no further!
Review: I have taken 3 of the 5 General Exams. I have used all of the preparation books available. This is by far the best! The format is simple and straightforward. They give detailed explainations of both the correct and incorrect answers. No other publisher does that. It really cut my study time to be able to learn five things from just one question. On top of everything else the Princeton Review gives you test taking strategies you won't get anywhere else. They show you how to narrow down the correct answer, even when you have no clue! If you are buying any review material include this one it, it is the best!
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Summary: Used this book for the Nat.Science Exam and English
Review: I pass both exams using this book and the comex books. This book has a very humorous way of explaining different subjects. I loved it. I would get this book just for the tips and tricks to passing the Clep exams. The practice tests are very close to the real thing by the way.
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Summary: Cracking the Clep
Review: I studied the math portion of this book along with a College Algebra text book from my university, and I still failed. There were many items on the exam that were not addressed in the book. This book only lists short cuts to save time on the exam. I have found that none of the techniques discussed in this book were helpful.
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Summary: A very good Start
Review: I took the English Exams with Comp;Natural Sciences;and
Social Sciences and History. (June-July 2002)I scored in the 90's percentile on all. Cracking the Clep was a great start. However, if like me, you do not already have background knowledge of your subjects, it may not be enough. This book has questions thatare:
1) Easier than questions on the Natural History test
2) On par with questions on the English Test
3) On Par with questions on the Social Science/History Test. If you have a good background in your suject area, this book is a great review. It's questions are similar in fashion to the computerized test questions. However, none of the books I used to study had any questions that were actually on any of the tests that I took. If you have no background at all on your subject, this book is an excellent start. However you need to use the COMEX books and
the R.E.A. books (Best Review for Clep/Best Examas Prep) as well. Among all four books, you will have enough background necessary to pass the tests, even if you do not study any other material nor have any previous knowledge of the subjects. This book is the best start you an get.
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Summary: The ONLY resource you need for English Comp CLEP
Review: I used this book (and ONLY this book) as my resource for the CLEP on English Composition. The advice is invaluable, and I passed with no problems.
Only by using this book did I know that I should take the CLEP w/ essay, even though my results would have taken longer.
The questions in the book are VERY similar in structure and content to those actually on the test. Not the same questions, but it will give you a really good idea of what to expect.
I HIGHLY recommend this as the only resource you need to pass the CLEP for English Comp!
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Summary: Test taking tips alone are worth the price!
Review: I used this book as my only review for the College Math CLEP exam. While I am confident I could have passed the exam without the book, this book served as an excellent refresher for math concepts I havent used in over 10 years. You will be tempted to just dive right into the "meat" of this book, but as the author advises DONT DO IT. Yes, you should actually read the first two chapters that focus on test taking techniques and tips. I consider myself a vetran test taker, having past numerous technical certification tests in the past. However, it had never occured to me to use some of the simple techniques they offer to keep myself from making stupid mistakes. I estimate that by using their techniques, I "saved" myself from missing at least 4 of the 60 questions on the exam. The same tips also helped me to avoid having to do the "real" algebra to arrive at the right answer; probably saving me 10 minutes or more of time during the exam. Summary: Using this book and the recommended techniques in the book, I passed the College Math CLEP with a 77 out of 80. Had I not used this book, I believe I would have scored somewhere around 68-70.
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Summary: Test taking tips alone are worth the price!
Review: I used this book as my only review for the College Math CLEP exam. While I am confident I could have passed the exam without the book, this book served as an excellent refresher for math concepts I havent used in over 10 years. You will be tempted to just dive right into the "meat" of this book, but as the author advises DONT DO IT. Yes, you should actually read the first two chapters that focus on test taking techniques and tips. I consider myself a vetran test taker, having past numerous technical certification tests in the past. However, it had never occured to me to use some of the simple techniques they offer to keep myself from making stupid mistakes. I estimate that by using their techniques, I "saved" myself from missing at least 4 of the 60 questions on the exam. The same tips also helped me to avoid having to do the "real" algebra to arrive at the right answer; probably saving me 10 minutes or more of time during the exam. Summary: Using this book and the recommended techniques in the book, I passed the College Math CLEP with a 77 out of 80. Had I not used this book, I believe I would have scored somewhere around 68-70.
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Summary: Very Helpful!
Review: I used this book to study for the English Composition CLEP test, and the test was exactly how the book said it would be! This book reviews basic grammar and the types of questions that are going to be asked. It is very down-to-earth, and yes, even quite humorous. I also passed the Freshman College Composition CLEP test with a 60, and I barely looked over this book before taking it! If you take the English Comp test and do well on it, then take the Freshman College Composition! Now I just need to find more CLEP study guides to pass particular subject exams...
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