I am currently taking AP Microeconomics at my school, and since AP Macro is offered at my school (odd right) I want to take the CLEP Macro test since credit can be taken for it. Are the AP Econ tests harder than the CLEP tests, specifically he Macroeconomics one? Can I just use my AP econ prep book to study for the CLEP Macro test? Does anyone have any tips of AP Macro, CLEP Macro or just Macroeconomics in general? I have a little experience because my U.S. History teacher (currently my Microeconomics teacher) introduced us to some topics of Macroeconomics so I have a very general background.</p>
<p>My initial suggestion would be for you to check out the exam description of the CLEP exam on their website. They will describe (in percentage terms) what will be covered on the exam. You can then decide what areas you need to focus on (or all). There are also some resources listed.</p>
<p>If you google this topic (especially the CLEP exam title), you will find more suggestions.</p>
<p>AP exams in general are more geared to establishing gradations, 3-4-5 corresponding roughly to C, B, and A. To do this you must have what seems subjectively to be a harder test. </p>
<p>By contrast, CLEP and DSST exams are IMHO competency-based, not mastery-based. A DSST 400 means you have the knowledge-level of a B student. At least one regionally accredited school (the accreditation that counts), Excelsior College, does attempt A-B-C equivalencies. This tack forces you in effect to study your butt off just like the AP.
With this exception, scores are not reported on transcripts.</p>
<p>From a learning perspective I enjoy CLEPping out of classes. I will be taking far more business classes because of this, including micro. Forcing me to study for an A for a class that is a distribution requirement sucks the joy out of learning, and discourages one from getting out of his or her comfort zone.</p>