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Passing the CLEP(R) College Composition exam is a breeze with Peterson's(R) Master the CLEP(R) College Composition Exam. This handy guide provides a clear and succinct overview of everything you need to know to do well on the CLEP College Composition Exam. It contains pre- and post-tests to gauge your skills as well as subject reviews covering each of the four content categories (Conventions of Standard Written English, Revision Skills, Ability to Use Source Materials, and Rhetorical Analysis) as well as the required essay section. Whether you're a whiz at writing or just looking to save money on a required course, this book can help you optimize your test prep so you can make the most of your CLEP College Composition test.

Peterson's(R) Master the GRE(R) provides a wealth of test-taking strategies and skill-building exercises to help test takers prepare for the new GRE(R) format introduced in 2023. It contains extensive subject reviews addressing everything test takers need to know regarding the Analytical Writing, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning sections, plus a wealth of test-taking tips and strategies crafted by veteran professional educators. You'll find both pre- and post-tests as well as useful hints on how to make the most of your study time so you can maximize your score and stand out on your graduate school applications.

"The official guide to mastering DSST exams."

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Substance Abuse Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as history, effects, uses, administration, tolerance, withdrawal, overdose, prevention and treatment of such substances as alcohol, antianxiety and sedative-hypnotic drugs, inhalants, tobacco and nicotine, psychomotor drugs, opioids, cannabinoids, hallucinogens, antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers. Also includes such topics as dependency/addiction, societal effects, screening, diagnosis and neurological factors. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

"The official guide to mastering DSST exams."

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Principles of Supervision Exam provides a general overview of the topics students will encounter on the exam such as the roles and responsibilities of the supervisor; planning; organization and staffing; directing at the supervisory level; legal issues; stress management; union environments; and quality concerns. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Personal Finance Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as credit and debt; major purchases; taxes; insurance; investments; and retirement and estate planning. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Introduction to World Religions Exam provides a general overview of the topics students will encounter on the exam such as dimensions and approaches to religion, primal religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Shintoism, and religious movements and syncretism. Careful reading, critical thinking, and logical analysis will be as important as your knowledge of religious doctrines. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Health and Human Development Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as human development and relationships; fitness and nutrition, disease and prevention; consumer awareness; psychological disorders and addictive behaviors; intentional injuries; and violence. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

"Peterson'sª Master the DSSTª Ethics in America Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as ethical religious traditions and analysis in various relationships, embryonic stem-cell research, euthanasia, affirmative action, and capital punishment. This valuable resource includes: Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanations Assessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the exam Post-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSSTª such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSSTª."--

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Environmental Science Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as ecological concepts, environmental impacts and conservation. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® The Civil War and Reconstruction Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as the causes of the Civil War, the political situations from 1861¿1865 and Reconstruction. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

The nationally recognized credit-by-exam DSST® program helps students earn college credits for learning acquired outside the traditional classroom such as; learning from on-the-job training, reading, or independent study. DSST® tests offer students a cost-effective, time-saving way to use the knowledge they've acquired outside of the classroom to accomplish their education goals.Peterson's® Master the™ DSST® Business Mathematics Exam provides a general overview of the subjects students will encounter on the exam such as number sense, algebraic concepts, statistics, and business applications. This valuable resource includes:Diagnostic pre-test with detailed answer explanationsAssessment Grid designed to help identify areas that need focus Subject Matter Review proving a general overview of the subjects, followed by a review of the relevant topics and terminology covered on the examPost-test offering 60 questions all with detailed answer explanations Key information about the DSST® such as, what to expect on test day and how to register and prepare for the DSST®

Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2016-17 is a valuable resource to help parents and students evaluate and choose from the overwhelming number of private secondary schools in the United States, Canada, and throughout the world. Featured institutions include independent day schools, special-needs schools, and boarding schools-including junior boarding schools for middle school students. Profiles offer detailed information on areas of specialization, location/setting, affiliation, accreditation, tuition and aid availability, student body, faculty, academic programs, athletics, computers and campus technology, and admission information. Readers will benefit from the new informative articles on standardized tests, boarding schools, special needs schools, independent day schools, applications, financial aid, and other helpful topics. Dozens of in-depth descriptions and displays offer photos of students and school campuses, as well as essential information to help parents find the right private secondary school for their child. Peterson's Private Secondary Schools 2016-17 is the definitive guide to the private secondary school search process.

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Graduate & Professional Programs: An Overview 2016 contains more than 2,250 university and college profiles with detailed information on the degrees available, enrollment figures, tuition, financial support, housing, faculty, research affiliations, library facilities, and contact information. This graduate guide enables students to explore program listings by field, geographic area, and institution. Two-page in-depth descriptions, written by each featured institution, give complete details on the graduate study available. Up-to-date appendixes list institution changes since the last edition and abbreviations used in the guide. Graduate & Professional Programs: An Overview 2016 is the latest in Peterson's 50-year history of providing prospective students the most up-to-date graduate school information available.

Master the HiSET(R) Exam puts student on the path to successfully navigate the HiSET exam, an alternative test to the GED(R) Test that is offered in a dozen states (including California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey), with more states soon to adopt it. A full diagnostic test identifies areas of strength and weakness while defining the best study plan for the student. A complete practice test simulates the test day experience and provides detailed answer explanations for all sample questions. Readers will also find the following in the guide: Detailed reviews of the language arts-reading, language arts-writing, mathematics, science, and social studies subtests. Helpful overview of the vocabulary students are expected to know. Valuable focus on the critical-thinking skills that are applied throughout the exam.

How to Get Money for College is a great resource for anyone looking to supplement his or her federal financial aid package with aid from colleges and universities. This comprehensive directory points you to complete and accurate information on need-based and non-need gift aid, loans, work-study, athletic awards, and more. The unique and easy-to-use Colleges-at-a-Glance comparison chart lists the full costs that can be expected, aid packages, and more for each of more than 2,500 four-year colleges and universities, organized by state. Profiles of more than 2,500 schools' financial aid awards, including types of aid, percentages of students applying for and receiving aid, and average aid packages Unique Colleges-at-a-Glance Cost Chart for easy comparison of costs, aid packages, graduates' average indebtedness, and more-found in no other guides Comprehensive overview of the financial aid process, common financial aid questions, samples of financial aid award letters, and how to file the FAFSA and CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE(R) State-by-state listing of state-funded scholarship and grant programs Indexes include Non-Need Scholarships for Undergraduates, Athletic Grants for Undergraduates, Co-op Programs, ROTC Programs, Tuitions Waivers, and Tuition Payment Plans

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