CLEP® Biology Book + Online (CLEP Test Preparation)

I passed bio Clep, this book was helpful. My advice to you! 1st). I used Modern States to get a free voucher to take the Clep. So the test was free 2) I used You tube video “The Amoeba Sisters”, for concepts that I just couldn’t get. They have a final biology review, 2) Take the two tests in the back of the book, 3) take the tests online that you have to register for. If you get at least an 80 on all of the practice tests and understand the concepts you will pass! 4) Quizlet bio Clep study flash cards also helped, what helped the most was Free-Clep-Prep.com there is a free test you can take, it had questions similar to the test, and they offer free study guides to read up in concepts that you may not understand. I’m not a fan of Biology and I passed, no problem, and so will you! You got this!

Without this book, I know I wouldn't have passed the CLEP test. This book was recommended to me by the admissions officer of my trade school. It arrived quickly, and the online diagnostic and practice tests are user-friendly and excellent for gauging one's strengths and weaknesses. The practice tests (along with all of the answers, complete with explanations) are also printed in the book. I found taking notes from the material covered in the answer explanations was especially helpful. The guide is pretty clear and touches on MOST topics covered in the CLEP Test, but do yourself a favor and RENT a biology textbook for extra explanations and clarity. I used Human Biology by Sylvia Mader. And a self-teaching biology book is super helpful, too. I liked Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self Teaching Guides) by Steven D. Garber. He just came out with a new, very up-to-date edition - even mentions COVID-19! The Crash Course Biology videos on YouTube are fun and helpful, albeit a bit fast-paced. Between taking notes, making and practicing with vocabulary flash cards, watching the Crash Course videos and taking/reviewing practice tests, I managed a 57. You need a 50 to get into most schools. Good luck!

I bought this so that I could take the CLEP exam for Biology. This has excellent information, and the practice exams are invaluable. I have no regrets with this purchase and will actually keep this book in my personal library because it is just great information, and makes my geek self happy.

I just took my CLEP Biology yesterday and walked away with the score of 62.Which is very frustrated because I need a score of 63 to be exempted from 2 classes for my university, therefore, I'm only able to exempt one for this score.This book is very helpful and informative. If you have zero clue about biology or forgot most of the concepts, this book can help you pick up those basic concepts pretty quick.But again, this book is not enough for the real CLEP exam. If you use solely this book without any additional materials or previous knowledge, you might only score a low 50 or even worse.If you want to score higher or play it safe, DO study other material as well.I used "Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide, 2nd edition" by Steven Daniel Garber for additional note and knowledge. Although there might be a little bit more knowledge than you really need on CLEP exam in the book, but it is still a good book to help you gain extra understanding on biology.Also, I watched some online biology materials, such as Khan Academic. Or you can simply search on the Youtube for those concepts that you are having a difficult time to understand, there are lots of great informative video out there.Finally, I recommend to do sample questions on "Modern States", the sample questions they have are provided by official CLEP study guide. Make sure you understand those sample questions, they can be potentially very helpful.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I used 3rd edition and I believe there are a few typos in this book, feel free correct me if I'm wrong.P.42ETC, the second step in aerobic respiration, should produce 34 ATP instead of 32 ATP. The total ATP that aerobic pathway produces should add up to 38 ATP in total. (Glycolysis 2 ATP, Kerbs Cycle 2 ATP, and ETC 34 ATP)P. 101As energy pass up a level, there should be 90% is lost as heat, not 10%. (Only 10% of energy pass up)

If you're like me, you are looking at this study guide to be able to simply pass the test and move on. If you are a Biology major, or have to continue in ANY other Biology classes after the CLEP exam, THIS STUDY GUIDE IS NOT ENOUGH. After studying for about a month and a half on and off, and very intensely for the week prior to the test I passed with a 55, my school requirement was 50. This guide is not very in depth, it is not a replacement for a text book. This will provide a general overview of all of Biology that would be covered in what I would probably consider a high school level course.To give an idea of what to expect when it comes to the CLEP exam, some of the questions are very in depth and this guide won't help you, while others are very general and are well covered in this study guide. My personal recommendation is to use this study guide along with a college level text book to be able to securely pass the exam. This study guide and the included practice tests will point you in the direction needed to study from a college text book.Again, I'm an engineering major, so I don't care the slightest about biology. This study guide alone was enough for me to barely pass. If barely passing is the goal, this MIGHT get you there, everyone has different study habits and what worked for me may not work for you. If you want to secure a passing grade on your first try, take the CLEP seriously, study seriously.