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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.