CLEP Introductory Sociology [With CDROM]

I studied this during the break I had between semesters (3 weeks). I took the Intro to Sociology CLEP and needed a 50 but got a 71! Yep, a 71! Buy this review book, it is very easy to use and extremely helpful. Good luck.

I took this CLEP back on April 25th, 2006. I used this book to study over the course of about 1 month. I studied for maybe 30 minutes per day and passed with a 66/80. I found this book to an excellent study guide for this CLEP. Although the questions weren't exactly the same as they appeared in the REA book, the concepts were identical. If you understand why an answer is right (by reading the explanations in the back of the book) you'll pass. It really helps to know all of the terminology because most of the questions are based on the assumption you have the terminology down. I made flash cards that really helped. The CLEP Official Study Guide is a great way to test your knowledge as well. It won't tell you why an answer is correct, but if you study the REA book the CLEP Guide is a great way to see how much you know and determine how you'll preform on the actual exam. Good luck!!

I bought this book because of all the positive reviews from readers who had used it to successfully pass the CLEP exam. I study this book for about a month. It was like reading toast, it was that dry.This afternoon I took my CLEP exam for Sociology and passed. I didn't use any other book or extra material. Overall the material was presented well and the order of topics/subjects was good. I was very pleased with my investment in this book.

I was concerned when I bought this book that the material would not be current enough to pass the new computer-based version of the test. In short...it is. I work in the IT industry and have never taken a Sociology course in my life. I bought this book, read it from front-to-back, went over the sample tests and explanations twice, and took the test. I spent three days covering the material and passed with 16 points to spare. This is the only book that I used to prepare for the test. For anyone who is contemplating whether to take this test or the class, just take the test. Good luck!

I studied this book thoroughly and got a 99% on the CLEP Sociology test (I never had Soc. before). I wish REA would publish study guides for ALL the CLEPS!