College Level Examination Program

College Level Examination Program

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a group of standardized tests that assess college-level knowledge in several subject areas. Many colleges grant credit to students who meet their minimum qualifying score. Qualifying scores vary by school but are typically 50.[1] The tests are useful for students who have obtained knowledge outside the classroom, such as through independent study, job experience, or cultural interaction.[2] CLEP also offers international and homeschooled students the opportunity to demonstrate their proficiency in subject areas and bypass undergraduate coursework.

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Test availability

The test is offered by the College Board. Approximately 2,900 colleges and universities will grant college credits for each test. Both U.S. and international schools grant CLEP credit. Most of the tests are 90 minutes long. They currently cost $77 each.[3] The tests are free to U.S. military service members and some veterans.[4][5] There is an additional fee of $10 for the optional essay portion of some of the exams. Each test usually corresponds to a one or two semester introductory course on the topic, though the Spanish, French, and German Language exams can be used to earn up to 12 credits.

CLEP exams are offered at testing centers on over 1,500 college and university campuses, as well as military installations. Most centers charge an administrative or registration fee per student or per test. Fees usually range from $15–20, though they vary among test centers.

CLEP tests are primarily multiple-choice exams (though some include fill-in or ordering questions, and one College Composition exam has an essay section) which are scored on a scale from 20 to 80. The majority of schools grant credit for a score of 50 or higher, but passing scores are determined by the individual schools and may vary. The schools are responsible for awarding the amount of credits you would receive for each test. The scores in the table below are endorsed by the American Council on Education as recommended credit-granting scores for each of the exams. On foreign language tests, the score will determine the amount of credit granted. For example, one university may grant 8 credits for a score of 50, 12 credits for a score of 62 and 18 credits for a score of 73.

Currently available exams

2010 CLEP Examinations
Business Credits
Financial Accounting 3
Business Law, Introductory 3
Information Systems and Computer Applications 3
Management, Principles of 3
Marketing, Principles of 3
Composition and Literature Credits
American Literature 6
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature 6
College Composition 6
College Composition Modular 3
English Literature 6
Humanities 6
Foreign Languages Credits
French Language, Levels 1 and 2 3-12
German Language, Levels 1 and 2 3-12
Spanish Language, Levels 1 and 2 3-12
History and Social Sciences Credits
American Government 3
Educational Psychology, Introduction to 3
History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 3
History of the United States II: 1865 to Present 3
Human Growth and Development 3
Macroeconomics, Principles of 3
Microeconomics, Principles of 3
Psychology, Introductory 3
Social Sciences and History 6
Sociology, Introductory 3
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 3
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present 3
Science and Mathematics Credits
Biology 6
Calculus 3
Chemistry 6
College Algebra 3
College Mathematics 6
Precalculus 3
Natural Sciences 6

CLEP Exams for U.S. military personnel and veterans

CLEP exams are available free of charge for all qualifying United States Armed Forces personnel. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs also reimburses veterans for taking CLEP exams.[6]

CLEP Preparation Materials

There are many choices for CLEP preparation materials, including: Official CLEP Study Guides and Finish College Fast CLEP Study Guides.

See also

References

  1. ^ College Board website: CLEP: Getting Credit
  2. ^ DANTES: College Level Examination Program
  3. ^ College Board website: CLEP: Registering
  4. ^ College Board website: CLEP for Military Personnel
  5. ^ College Board website: CLEP for Veterans
  6. ^ http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/military.html CLEP for Military Personnel

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