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I began reading the book and was only able to get through a few pages a night. Working a full-time job then coming home to read this book was like taking a sleeping aid. I had a hard time concentrating on it and it was daunting.

I eventually spent several weeks going through the material from the book and finally gave up in despair. I had made it through more than half the book and decided to give the test a shot.

I was nervous going to take that test, but I figured with all the reading and studying I had done I had as good a chance as any of passing. And besides, I couldn't pick up that book one more time.

I took the test and felt good. There wasn't a whole lot of material that looked familiar and I guessed a lot. There were also a lot of questions that required logical thinking. The testing center that I went to was a little outdated. The test was on paper Scantron sheets so I had to wait a few weeks for the results.

I passed! It wasn't a rip-roaring successful pass, just a regular pass. They're recorded the same for everyone. I vowed then that I would find another way to study. 600+ page books were out.

I then asked around and found other students that had gone through the same process: book study, frustration, then defeat. None of them had any suggestions for me.

So, I went to the all-powerful Internet. I was greeted by 100's of websites full of information. "This was it" I decided. I had found all the information I needed and it was even free.

So I began studying sites with little bits of information and free tests. I quickly realized that this aimless studying was too much for me. I needed to narrow it down.

I was studying for the Introduction to Introduction to Criminal Justice DSST test when I discovered a website that offered flash-cards to go along with a booklet of 'key' information. $50.00 plus shipping and I had my study materials.

I was so impressed with the material on the website I was sure that this was the way to cut down on my study time. I ripped open the package and discovered the 'flashcards' had to be separated by hand. They were misspelled and incomplete bits of information on card stock. I did find it amusing that on many of the cards the copyright information was bigger than the font of the questions.

This didn't fit the bill for me at all. The material left me wanting. I promptly sent the inferior materials back for my 'Mo questions asked' refund. After many weeks and many questions, I still hadn't received my money back.

But, I was not to be deterred. There are 10's of 1000's of people that take these tests every year. There had to be a better way to study for them. My quest continued.

I found a site that offered a forum filled with information that showed people passing their tests with flying colors. There were 100's of students just like me there and they were very helpful in sharing information.

I read what I assumed was real information and signed up for a service that offered online test preparation. This was the material I had been hunting for. I was sure of it.

I began to study the materials they offered. I was very confused by the format. The questions were offered in a fill-in-the-blank format that would require me to have prior knowledge of the material. "What was the purpose of that?" I asked myself. I'm here to learn, not to review.

I waded through the material and took test after test. I practiced for hours with this fill in the blank format. I continued to scour the Internet for other resources. I found one other source that offered a similar style of studying for my tests.

I finally took the Criminal Justice test. It was like I was on another planet when I sat down to take the test. The information I had learned vanished into the hidey-hole of my brain as I was confronted with the test material. The test format was multiple-choice.

Hmmm. Multiple choice test, fill in the blank study. There was a major disconnect in my head. I struggled through the test and left with a feeling of dread. It again was a paper test and I eagerly awaited my results. I got a 51. Barely passing, but passing nonetheless.

From that collective experience Mister Prep was born. I studied testing methodology and formats. I wrote college papers on the testing experience and why one way was better than another. I became obsessed with the 'problem' of inadequate test preparation material for CLEP* and DSST tests.

That's when I decided to do something about it. After months of research and countless hours of preparation I had created my 1st study guide/practice test. The 1st test I completed was Criminal Justice for DSST.

I studied for the test using my own multiple-choice tests. The format was familiar and I quickly saw my practice test scores rising. I knew I was on to something. I studied until I could pass the tests with ease. The information seemed to be magically recallable by my brain.

I felt ready and signed up to take my 1st test that I had studied multiple-choice practice tests for. I read the questions on the test and although I didn't know the answers to all of the questions, the format was familiar.

I zoomed through the test. Fortunately, this one was on the computer. I completed the test with time to spare, reviewed my answers and clicked submit. I was the 1st one done in the testing room at the college.

I passed! Not only did I pass, I passed with a 76. That's nearly perfect. I was so jazzed I skipped out of the testing center with a big smile on my face.

I moved on to the next test with a new vigor and passed that one as well. In total, I passed 7 CLEP* and DSST tests. That was more than enough to get my BS in Business Management from University of Phoenix.

2 years later and Mister Prep continues to help many students of all ages prepare for, and pass, their CLEP* and DSST tests.

The 29th test was put up in June, 2011.

I urge you to use these innovative materials to study for your tests. There's no better way to study for your tests than the same way they're given, multiple-choice. You'll know what I'm talking about when you sit down for your test and the format is familiar to you.

I wish you the best of luck in your studies. The feeling of satisfaction when you get your College Degree... Well, you'll know soon enough. It's fantastic.

Update: Using only the materials on this site to complete the remaining credits needed for graduation, the company's founder walked for his BS/BM degree in September, 2009.  He earned 21 college credits through testing out with CLEP* and Dantes.