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03-08-2008, 02:04 PM
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How good are spark notes?
I have been using spark notes lately and actually really like them, they go over the material strongly and the way they present it works great. Starting with a context of a period, then going over key figures and words, then a summary. Once that is done they into detail on the main areas of concern. Even over study questions and quizes.
I was just wondernig how others felt about sparknotes? I'm using sparknotes for History 1, not exactly sure which areas to focus on but seems to be working pretty good.
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Cleps Passed: English Comp w/essay, Freshman Comp, A & I Lit, Princ of Management, Humanities, US History 1 and US History 2 Dantes Passed: Astronomy, Supervision, Bus. Math, Intro to Bus, Human Resource Management, Ethics in America, Tech Writing, Intro to Computing, World Religions, Personal Finance, Intro to LE, Org Behavior, Environment & Humanity, Here's to your Health and Criminal Justice. Failed: English Compw/o essay(47), MIS(39), Sociology (47) , Information Systems (38), Social Science and History(48)     
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03-08-2008, 04:19 PM
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I used sparknotes for Rise and Fall of Soviet Union and Civil War and Reconstruction. I think they were a must have, to be honest. I wouldn't depend just on them, but as a secondary source it's a life saver.
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A.A.S- Aviation Operations (Community College of the Air Force) A.A.- Liberal Arts (Thomas Edison State College) Expected Grad...March 2009 B.A. in History (Thomas Edison State College) Expected Grad...March 2009 117 of 120 Classes/Test Left: English 102 (ENROLLED) "To achieve the possible we must attempt the impossible, to be as much as we can be then we must dream of being more."
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03-08-2008, 04:38 PM
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Thank you for your input.
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Cleps Passed: English Comp w/essay, Freshman Comp, A & I Lit, Princ of Management, Humanities, US History 1 and US History 2 Dantes Passed: Astronomy, Supervision, Bus. Math, Intro to Bus, Human Resource Management, Ethics in America, Tech Writing, Intro to Computing, World Religions, Personal Finance, Intro to LE, Org Behavior, Environment & Humanity, Here's to your Health and Criminal Justice. Failed: English Compw/o essay(47), MIS(39), Sociology (47) , Information Systems (38), Social Science and History(48)
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03-08-2008, 05:03 PM
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DITTO!!!!!
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Brian R. Fey Sr. Psy.D - (Very Nearly and Insanely Enrolled)  M.S. - Psychology B.S. - Criminal Justice A.S. - Administrative Management Shoto-Advice:
"EC" "CCU" "Prayer" "A Pass is a Pass" "Slow and Steady - Wins the Race" “Sometimes The Easy Way Is Not Always The Best Way” "Passing a Petersons = Conquering a CLEP -or- Defeating a DSST" "The 5 R's of Study: Repetition - Re-Enforces - Recognition - Recall - Retention" "Always be Ready to Release Your Mind & Incorporate the Advice of Others into Your Plans."
"Studying is much like Boiling Water, if it is not Heated Constantly it will Once Again Become Cold Water."
Other Sources of CLEP & DSST Study Material
REA Books, Comex Books, Pass Your Class Guides, Standard Deviants DVD's, Petersons Practice Exams, Dummies Books, Idiot's Guides .
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03-10-2008, 10:31 AM
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I really like SparkNotes. Not usually enough to pass an exam by themselves but very helpful as a supplement. I especially like the fact that they have review tests.
I did a lot of studying for the Biology CLEP with SparkNotes and it was extremely helpful.
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DONE! History degree from TESC! CLEPS: College Math-69, Sociology-70, Humanities-72, Am. Lit-61, English Lit-69, S. Sciences & History-65, Eng. Comp/w essay-75, Microec.-64, Macroec.-73, Western Civ. I-71, Western Civ. II-71, American Gov't-71, US History I-75, US History II-65, A&I Lit-77, Prin. of Mgmt-76, Prin. of Mktng-76. Biology-69 DSST's: Civil War & Reconst.-70, Modern Middle East-63, World Religions-76, Tech. Writing-67, Prin. of Supervision-67, HR Mgmt-69, Rise & Fall USSR-64, Vietnam War-60, Ethics-69. Intro to Bus-67, Org. Behavior-69, W. Europe-60
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03-10-2008, 12:20 PM
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Which Sparknotes book did you use for this test? Thanks! 
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Excelsior College 102 credits complete 20 UL Credits to go (7 tests) BS Liberal Studies Area of Focus:Computer Information Science Next test: Rise and Fall of the Soviet Union (August 6th) You could take 25 DSST tests or 27 CLEP tests for the price of 1 UoP class.
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03-10-2008, 12:40 PM
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I used "The Russian Revolution". The version of the test that I had had a lot question from the Revolution. It provides a great foundation and is an easy read.
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A.A.S- Aviation Operations (Community College of the Air Force) A.A.- Liberal Arts (Thomas Edison State College) Expected Grad...March 2009 B.A. in History (Thomas Edison State College) Expected Grad...March 2009 117 of 120 Classes/Test Left: English 102 (ENROLLED) "To achieve the possible we must attempt the impossible, to be as much as we can be then we must dream of being more."
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