Clep faq

Test Preparation
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<p>Since this forum seems to be the only one about testing without an FAQ, I thought I'd create one.</p>

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What is CLEP?

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The CLEP, or the College Level Examination Program, is a collection of tests that "assess college-level knowledge in several subject areas" (College</a> Level Examination Program - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia). Some colleges grant students achieving a certain score in CLEP examinations credit. </p>

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Which colleges grant credit for passing CLEP exams?

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Over 2,900 colleges grant credit for achieving a certain score on a CLEP exam. The score required varies from exam to exam, college to college. To find out if a college grants CLEP credit, contact the college or perform a CLEP</a> College Search.</p>

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What CLEP exams are available?

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There are currently 33 CLEP exams available, ranging from College Mathematics to Introductory Business Law. For a full list, see CLEP:</a> Exam Descriptions.</p>

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How do I register for a CLEP examination?

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Contact a CLEP test centre near you. To find your nearest centre, see CLEP</a> Test Center Search.</p>

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How do I prepare for a CLEP examination?

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The College Board sells a study guide (see CLEP:</a> Preparing), but third parties also sell preparation materials.</p>

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How do I receive my scores?

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As CLEP examinations are computer-based (unless pen-and-paper is requested), scores are received instantly, with the exception of examinations featuring a writing component. See CLEP:</a> Receiving, Sending, and Canceling CLEP Scores for more information on receiving and sending your scores.</p>

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How are CLEP examinations different from APs?

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AP examinations are considered to be more difficult than CLEP examinations. See <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/clep-exam/681567-how-do-clep-tests-compare-difficulty-ap-exams.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/clep-exam/681567-how-do-clep-tests-compare-difficulty-ap-exams.html&lt;/a> for a discussion on the topic.</p>

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I am a military serviceman/woman. How does the registration process differ for me?

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CLEP examinations are funded by the military for eligible personnel. You may be able to complete your CLEP examination on a military base. See CLEP</a> For Military Personnel for more details.</p>

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I am an international student. Can I take a CLEP examination?

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Yes! Perform a CLEP</a> Test Center Search by scrolling down to "Search International CLEP Test Centers" on that page.</p>

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I am a home-schooled student. Can I take a CLEP examination?

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Yes! For more information, take a look at a testimonial from a home-schooled student from College Board (CLEP:</a> Who Takes CLEP?).</p>

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<p>I think this might need to be stickied</p>

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<p>bump - this should be stickied</p>

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<p>Can the CLEP be taken at any time and still receive credit? For example, could I take CLEP classes while enrolled at college?</p>

<p>How long does it take for a college to receive notification of a completed CLEP exam? This is important not just for the credit but also because some/most colleges prioritize registration based upon number of credit earned.</p>

<p>Is there a location that shows the maximum number of CLEP hours that are allowed to count for college credit?</p>

<p>Is there anything that would prevent a student to be accepted at a college, ask for a deferment, then take CLEP classes to meet many of the earlier prerequisites?</p>

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<p>If a student goes the CLEP route (greatest value in American education) would is preclude them from pursuing an undergraduate degree at a “top” college without their retaking all the classes? “Top” is in quotes as there are many schools (Penn State, Fla, UNC, Texas) that do allow CLEP credit, but many privates do not accept it.</p>

<p>Does a heavily CLEPped undergraduate degree limit possibilities for graduate work?</p>

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<p>Even Harvard accepts up to 12 CLEP credit hours, so yes, top tier private schools accept CLEP credit.</p>

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<p>**Can the CLEP be taken at any time and still receive credit? For example, could I take CLEP classes while enrolled at college?</p>

<p>How long does it take for a college to receive notification of a completed CLEP exam? This is important not just for the credit but also because some/most colleges prioritize registration based upon number of credit earned.</p>

<p>Is there a location that shows the maximum number of CLEP hours that are allowed to count for college credit?</p>

<p>Is there anything that would prevent a student to be accepted at a college, ask for a deferment, then take CLEP classes to meet many of the earlier prerequisites?**</p>

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<li><p>Yes, It is a great route for driven people who slacked off a little too much in high school or didn’t have proper AP opportunities in high school to get credit fast.</p></li>
<li><p>It took my school about 2 and a half weeks to receive notice each time with up to a week before it showed up on my transcript.</p></li>
<li><p>It will be on your schools advanced placement page</p></li>
<li><p>Why do this? Don’t take CLEP classes(is there such a thing?), accept your enrollment and then study for and take the cleps self study during your summer or first semester. CLEPS can be knocked out quickly if you have the willingness to cram hard and find a test center, my first three weeks of college I placed out of 3 classes and then did another clep during spring break.</p></li>
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<p>Does a heavily CLEPped undergraduate degree limit possibilities for graduate work?</p>

<p>Check out this video of a guy who used CLEP for over half of his degree:
[YouTube</a> - CollegePlus! College in High School Success](<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7BEJBZ_1KM]YouTube”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7BEJBZ_1KM)
Here’s some more of the details:
[CollegePlus</a>! - CollegePlus! Grad Succeeds in Law School and Corporate America](<a href=“Online College Degree Programs for Students & Business”>Online College Degree Programs for Students & Business)</p>

<p>Even though half of his degree was through CLEP, he was accepted to Harvard, Yale, Columbia, etc. Not only was he accepted to these top schools, but he also was offered scholarships. In the end he chose not to attend one of these schools, and instead went for a smaller one, but he was definitely not limited.</p>

<p>This just goes to show that there is more to getting into a top school than the amount of CLEP credit you have.</p>