CLEP Credit- for pre reqs and RN to BSN

Hi I was wondering if anyone has taken CLEP exams to meet nursing prerequisites? The test is available in Growth and Development, Psychology and Sociology which are common requirements. The tests cost $55 and study guide prices vary on Amazon.com from $18-40. It doesn't seem that different than registering for a distance learning class since its basically independent study. Seems like a good way to save money and earn credits quickly.

CLEP tests would also seem to work for students who are in RN to BSN programs that require you to go back and earn general studies credits since they have the tests in english, history, literature etc. Tests might be alittle harder in the sciences if thats not your thing....

Their website has an exhaustive list of college who accept CLEP credit. I do know that some colleges have a limit (like a maximum of 12 credits).

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/...lep/about.html

I haven't done it yet, but since I have a degree in education, I feel that with a some studying, I should be able to pass the the human development and psychology test, so I can save money for my science classes.

Anyway, anyone out there have any feedback?

Thanks.

i passed psych and sociology cleps with minimal studying, i thought they were very basic. i just took the amer gov clep after studying intensely for approx 5 weeks and felt that it was the most difficult test i'd ever taken other than nclex- i passed it though!

What did you use to study for the CLEP exams? tia


Kelly