My Personal Record

As you know, I have the tendency to overstudy. Not everyone has this problem, but I can tell you that it can be debilitating. Spending a month on a test that others pass in one week is almost a sure way to pass, but it can also put you way behind on your goals. 


So a couple of weeks ago I determined to pass the Human Growth and Development CLEP as quickly as possible. 

• Tip #1: Never aim low! Set a high goal and do your best to reach it.

I didn't have a study plan mapped out, though, so my goal of "as quickly as possible" was intangible and therefore hard to quantify.

• Tip #2: Create solid, realistic goals. A goal is specific and measurable. Read about dreams, resolutions, and goals here.  Download this worksheet called The Power of Goals by Dan Miller.

What Kind of Test Taker are You?

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Just as there are many kinds of students, there are many kinds of test takers. This was beautifully illustrated for me just today!


My friend, Cameron (Aubrey's brother), and I went in to the testing center together, each of us vying for precious college credits. He was taking the Human Growth and Development CLEP and I was taking Social Sciences and History CLEP. These are, of course, completely different tests, but the preparation methods should be about the same for both, right?

Wrong! They could hardly have been more different.