Natural Science and Biology

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by Papa Georgia, Mar 29, 2004.

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  1. Papa Georgia

    Papa Georgia New Member

    Has anyone received the full 12 hours credit for these two exams?
     
  2. Jhastings01

    Jhastings01 New Member

    No, but with hindsight, I wish I had taken the Biology CLEP after the natural science CLEP. I believe that there is a lot of similar information on the two exams and that with an little more effort you could certainly pass the two together for 12 hours credit. I recieved 6 for Natual Science, and didn't think I would need any more science. What I didn't think through, was that I could have used the 6 Biology credits as electives. DUH!!!

    good luck!
     
  3. DaveHayden

    DaveHayden New Member

    I passed the Natural Science test with just a little bit of studying. The Biology CLEP however covers a great deal more material. I am slowly preparing for this one with online resources a large Biology text and a study sheet for freshman Biology.
     
  4. Papa Georgia

    Papa Georgia New Member

    I should have put a little more information in my post. I took both those exams the same day. Didn't score very well but good enough for credit. Science is not my strong suit and both exams were very difficult for me.
    I am being told "unofficially" that I will only get 9 credits because there is some overlap.I just thought that was odd since I was given 6 hrs for Social Science and History and 6 hrs for U S History 1 & 2 even though ther is some overlap.
    Of course, 9 hrs is better than 6 since I didn't do any additional studying . I was preparing for the Natural Science exam. After I passed it I didn't have anything to lose by trying Biology.
     
  5. GUNSMOKE

    GUNSMOKE New Member

    Congrats on the tests and credit!

    Do you mind me asking who is accepting only 9 hours instead of the 12?

    Thanks!

    Good luck and best wishes for your success!


    ;)
     
  6. Papa Georgia

    Papa Georgia New Member

    Re: Congrats on the tests and credit!

    Since it is just an unofficial opinion, I would rather not put it on the forum. Check your PM
     
  7. Papa Georgia

    Papa Georgia New Member

    Re: Congrats on the tests and credit!

    I received my official evaluation from COSC and received 6 hrs for Biology and 3 hrs for natural science. I am not sure if they do this on an individual basis or if this is an official policy.
    However, I would not be able to use the other 3 hrs anyway.
    Just in case anyone else is looking at taking both exams, you might want to check it out Hope this helps.
     

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