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Originally Posted by swthing64

Well, after studying very hard for almost 4 weeks, I took the Micro CLEP today and got a 48. This is my second CLEP (passed the Business Law one last December with a 53). I thought I studied harder for the Micro than the BL CLEP and felt pretty confident going through the test but...two points away from passing. UGH!!!

As mentioned in a previous post, I used a college Micro textbook and took a bunch of notes based on the CLEP outline for this subject. I also started using IC last week and as of last night, was averaging 86% across all six segments. I also did Peterson's last week, scored a 46% on average for all three tests, but reviewed those that I answered incorrectly and it all seemed to come together. Needless to say, I was VERY bummed when I saw the 48 pop up on the screen. The test coordinator praised my score saying that most people who go into CLEP exams already have a background in that particular subject and for me to go in completely dry and get a 48 was something to be proud of. She made me feel a little better but...still....it's disappointing and I will retake it in six months if I don't burn my notes before then.

I am scheduled to take the Macro CLEP on June 16 and have a bunch of questions. Perhaps someone can help me to get over the edge of the 50 I need to pass.

1. If you've taken a CLEP, did you have background in the subject of the exam? If not, what tools/studying methods did you find to help you pass? I've noticed some people only use IC and get scores around 60. Is this with NO background in that subject??

2. I've heard the Macro CLEP is easier than the Micro. I'd like to study as I did with the Micro (reading through a textbook, taking notes, IC and perhaps Peterson's) but I'm not sure if that's enough. I'm not sure what more I can do to get over the 50 mark.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My company only pays for 75% of my schooling up to a max of $2,000 per year. By passing these CLEPs, I am saving myself a good deal of money and, of course, time.

I was looking forward to disengaging Micro from my head after this exam but the only thing I know now is that my demand for a margarita is high and the supply may exceed one.

swthing64-
you were very close, almost there! don't burn your notes yet, save them for the bonfire after you graduate, they'll help toast those marshmallows. i've taken both macro and micro, as you can see in previous threads. i think it would be harder to take micro first. i think that ic does a better job of explaining macro. there are many more flashcards with macro. then, when i got to micro, things were easier to understand. in answer to your first question, i have no background in economics, but i am somewhat good at math and algebra (the graphs might have come a little easier for me than some people). in answer to your second question, i'm not so sure that macro is easier than micro, but my score was lower for micro, so there must be some truth in that. i think that once you start macro, things will fall into place easier than you think. in six months, if you decide to take micro again, the studying will go easier. good luck.