I'm scheduled to take this test shortly and think I can pass based on what I know and studied but would like some guidance from someone who has taken it. Are there any areas that I really need to know to pass the test? How difficult is the test? These three credits are the only thing holding me up from my BS. I don't have the time to take another class. Thanks.
I have never taken that exam but here is the passing rate for the military people that have taken the exam. Passing rate Are the 3 credits elective credits? What school will you be getting your BS from?
Thank you Randell 1234. I will get my BS from University of Phoenix-Tampa. They found that I was missing 2 credits in Physical/Biological Sciences right before I was due to graduate. I see more information on the other DANTES exam "Here's to Your Health." I'm beginning to wonder if that test is easier or just more popular. Any help would be greatly appreciated from anyone. Thanks
Although I have not taken this exam (someone else may be able to offer details), I have taken several (read double digits) DSST exams. I have found the pre-tests to be indicative of my performance on the actual exams. You can find the pre-test for the Astronomy exam here: http://www.getcollegecredit.com/NEWFACTSHEETS/Astronomy.pdf Basically, ensure you know these areas well: The Solar System A. Contents, form, and motions B. Evolution The Sun and Stars: Nature and Evolution Celestial Systems A. Earth and the sky B. Earth and the Moon C. Time and the calendar Astronomical Instruments A. Measurement and analysis of starlight B. The electromagnetic spectrum
"Easier" and "more popular" are not mutually exclusive. I took the [Here's to Your Health] exam without any previous study and did fairly well. I took the exam because I needed elective credit and wanted an easy exam - I got both! The average adult should not have any problems passing the Here's to Your Health exam easily. However, I would first ensure that it meets your needs: Physical/Biological Sciences?
I used this exam as part of my undergraduate program for my BA at TESC. Of the various DANTES exams, this one to me at least, was one of the more challenging to take. I was not as prepared for the "stars" as I should have been. The "Here's to Your Health" is MUCH easier by comparision, I do agree. Have you considered say the CLEP General Sciences examination? 6 hours, but a real general overview type of test. Hope this helps! Billy
Hi I took and passed that exam. I highly recommend using The Standard Deviants Astrology 1 and 2. At the time I could only get my hands on Astrology tape 1. I still passed. I used that tape plus an Astrology textbook from the Library(I'm sure I would've passed just using the tape). I would check the Library to see if they have them. I've noticed a lot of them carrying the Standard deviant series now.. You can also get them at Amazon.com of course
Astrology??? Traci- are you sure you don't mean Astronomy? I would think an astrOLOGY book would be better for telling you which day of the week to take the test if your a Capricorn lol Anyway the very affordable World Almanac and book of Facts has about 40 pages or so on Astronomy... You can go to the library and see if they have a large print one- then again, at the library I'm sure they have a zillion other books that may be better.
