CSET I and II - May 5th, 2012. Here we go!!!

I never really took the CSETs in Social Science when I applied for the credential program at UCI. Instead, the requirement was waived because I completed a subject matter preparation program (SMPP) in Social Science while an undergraduate.

I've always thought it was a downside because I wasn't sure whether schools preferred SMPPs or CSET scores. Being that I'm having such a difficult time finding a teaching position, I'm starting to believe that they probably prefer CSET scores.

As a result, I'll be taking the CSETs! That way, I can show them that I've passed the CSET exams as well as completed the SMPP in Social Science.

I'm probably a little rusty with history, so I purchased CSET study guides at the Orange County Department of Education and let me tell you... they are so NOT worth it!!! Two booklets for $86.20!!! When I finally got them, I flipped through them and the quality is not worth it. We'll see how this goes.

The dates for my CSET exams will be:
May 5th, 2012: CSET Subtest I - World History; World Geography
May 5th, 2012: CSET Subtest II - US History; US Geography
July 14th, 2012: CSET Subtest III - Civics; Economics; California History