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Jun 03, 2009 12:06 PM

Taking Excelsior Exams-Micro/ A&P-need advice

by style1m

I need to take the Excelsior A&P and Micro since my credits have expired. Are those pricey book packs through Excelsior necessary for success? I want to do well and will buy all the books and CD's if I must, but I would like to avoid spending $500 if I can. Thanks for any info...I am returning to school and out of the loop!


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Old Jun 03, 2009, 01:40 PM

Default Re: Taking Excelsior Exams-Micro/ A&P-need advice
Hello!
I just took the Excelsior Micro exam in May. I would NOT recommend buying the suggested materials other than the course guide (it has a exam content outline). I bought everything suggested, and ended up using Cliffs Review and Lisa Arends notes since I was running out of time. Many suggest using TCN Microbiology too. I took the practice exams online, got a 60 then a 68, doubted my ability and ended up with a A on the actual test. I will say you have to have a good understanding of the concepts and be able to apply them as opposed to simply memorizing stuff. Hope this helps out....

Best of Luck to You and Finz Up!!

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Old Jun 03, 2009, 03:44 PM

Default Re: Taking Excelsior Exams-Micro/ A&P-need advice
Thanks so much for the info, it is very helpful to hear a first hand account. I will look for those specific study guides and enjoy saving several hundred dollars!

Take care,
style1m
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