Testing

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SCHEDULING: call 247-2348 or stop by customer service (0900-1500 daily)
0800 & 1300 Tuesdays
0800 & 1300 Wednesdays
0800 Thursdays (this session fills quickly)
testing issues or call 247-4209

IMPORTANT! Service members taking CLEP/DANTES/Excelsior examinations will not be given a retest on a funded basis (but may personally fund retakes) and funded personnel who do not meet minimum pass scores will be required to provide passing practice test scores (65-75% or higher) on subsequent exams (all subjects).

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e-CLEP and e-DANTES through Park University on base! (e-Excelsior coming late fall)
Instant scores! (exceptions - DANTES Public Speaking/Excelsior Exams)

TIP: Taking paper-based exams in remote locations? Provide a self-addressed envelope to receive your scores!

4 Steps to Success - CLEP/DANTES/Excelsior Exams!

   1. Identify necessary "Knowledge and Skills"
College Board CLEP Exam Descriptions - 2008        NEW CLEP College Composition coming July 2010
DANTES EXAM FACT SHEETS
EXCELSIOR TEST DESCRIPTIONS (2008-2009 editions) -  Create a MyEC User account-to view scores after testing (allow 2-4 weeks)

2. Take a practice test  sponsored through DoD MWR Libraries - free registration
Determine weak areas/measure readiness!!!
(Most DANTES practice tests available at base library)

3. Capture content & online preparation
how to study          study guides and strategies          identify learning style
college board clep exam sampler & preparing strategies - free download
DOD MWR Libraries - sponsored free downloads   asvab/afoqt/clep/dantes/ged/civil service & more...
open courses   free audio/video lectures, class notes/outlines, quizzes...
studio 4 learning-study beat   free video tutorials
gutenberg.org  free online books
library of penn state university  free online books
bartleby.com  free online books
questia.com  free online books
librarians internet index
Fairchild Library support -
- Multimedia videos, DVDs, CDs
- Textbooks, Official Study Guides, Practice Tests
- "Cliff Notes" Quick Review and "Dummies" guides
Library hours: M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5:30 pm, Sun 10am-6:30 pm., CLOSED Saturdays and Federal Holidays.

4. Take another practice testand if you do well, call 247-2348 to schedule. Otherwise, take a class. Test only if academically ready!

Additional Tools:
CLEP/DANTES Fairchild pass rates -FY2009
clep/dantes/excelsior pass rates -FY2006/2007  (all mil branches including Fairchild)
clep/dantes/excelsior  a recommended book list
clep and dantes on-line practice tests  flyer
fairchild base library   textbooks, videos, CDs, and DVDs
testing news  brochure
testing prep (clep/dantes)  brochure
http://www.degreeforum.net -   a discussion forum on clep/dantes/excelsior

VA National Testing Reimbursement Program  for veterans
DANTES Military Testing Centers - directory  Going TDY and want to test?
CLEP College Directory  Who administers/accepts them?
DSST College Directory   Who administers/accepts them?
CLEP/DANTES/Excelsior official transcript request
FREE full-length practice tests (SAT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT from Princeton Review)
DANTES Examination Programs