First time.. help needed..plz

[bluebird]

I'm planning to take CLEP Micro in December or January. but I have no clue where to start or how much time it's gon take.. I really need your help.

If you have a basic knowledge about the subject, how long does it take to get a good(65~75) score?
For example, I've read Principles of Microeconomics(by Mankiw) once kind of throughly. Roughly how much time do you guys think I need if i study 4~5h per day? a month? a week?

and roughly how many questions do you have to get to get 75?

[ShotoJuku]

Originally Posted by bluebird

I'm planning to take CLEP Micro in December or January. but I have no clue where to start or how much time it's gon take.. I really need your help.

If you have a basic knowledge about the subject, how long does it take to get a good(65~75) score?
For example, I've read Principles of Microeconomics(by Mankiw) once kind of throughly. Roughly how much time do you guys think I need if i study 4~5h per day? a month? a week?

and roughly how many questions do you have to get to get 75?

Welcome to the IC-Forums-Classroom!

You raise a few interesting (first time questions). To begin, MicroE is a somewhat complex topic that can be mastered but it will take some time, a few weeks.

Take a look at my additional resource list below and you will see several different useful sources. IC is second to none, yet some topics (like MicroE) may need some other tools, I used a few.

Aside from IC, I used (for this exam) the REA book, Cliffs Quick Review book, Standard Deviants video, and Petersons practice exams. I also studied a few hours a day (2-3) for 3-weeks. The first 1 1/2 weeks is devoted to straight study (reading, and the 4R's). The next 1 1/2 weeks was devoted to re-reading AND taking practice exams (REA, Petersons). Had I done well in those practice exams 50 or better I would sit the real exam....and pass.

A 75 (75th percentile) is a pretty high score (80 is the highest) so you would have to answer the greater majority correctly. Remember, a 50 (50th percentile) is a PASS so be guided by that as well.

Please be sure to use the search feature as the MicroE exam has been discussed many-many-many times before and there are other existing threads out there that can and will help you.

Good Luck!!

[CDM]

Originally Posted by bluebird

I'm planning to take CLEP Micro in December or January. but I have no clue where to start or how much time it's gon take.. I really need your help.

If you have a basic knowledge about the subject, how long does it take to get a good(65~75) score?
For example, I've read Principles of Microeconomics(by Mankiw) once kind of throughly. Roughly how much time do you guys think I need if i study 4~5h per day? a month? a week?

and roughly how many questions do you have to get to get 75?

Yes -- welcome to Instantcert!

I'd start with taking 1 Peterson's practice test to gauge where I was. Getting a 50% or above is a safe range to be in. Next, I'd look at the topics covered on the CLEP, and make sure that I had the basic concepts down.

Economics was one of those topics that took a while for me to "get" - and even then, I didn't really "get" it. Ha ha. Anyway -- just keep plugging away.... You'll do great!

[ShotoJuku]

Being this is your first CLEP exam and I presume that you may need to do a few more to accomplish your degree program, then I would strongly suggest that your first exam be one that is perhaps more manageable (code for easier).

If this is an option consideration, then I would suggest CLEP - Intro to Sociology. This exam has proven to be a successful gateway into the world and practice of exam success. It also is an excellent exam that segways (has overlap) into other topics such as the Psych series.

Good Luck!

[bluebird]

wow.. I was kind of worried that you guys might not like the kind of questions I asked.... thanks so much for your advice.. both of you. I have a good idea how to get started! you are the best~

[CDM]

Originally Posted by bluebird

wow.. I was kind of worried that you guys might not like the kind of questions I asked.... thanks so much for your advice.. both of you. I have a good idea how to get started! you are the best~

Everyone is really nice and helpful on Instantcert --- I think it's really worth the price. Glad you are encouraged to keep going forward!!
--Christina