Clep

Test Preparation
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<p>has anyone taken any of the tests? which ones would you recommend and tips are always nice.</p>

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<p>for some reason all my caps aren’t coming out, but anyway…</p>

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<p>I’d get it taken care of asap, and make sure you follow the doctors guidelines about postcare. I think it’s just one pill now though.</p>

<p>edit: Oh, CLEP.</p>

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<p>lol
?!??</p>

<p>what’d you think i was talking about?</p>

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<p>clap, as in, gonorrhea</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=clap[/url]”>Urban Dictionary: Clap;

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<p>lol!!</p>

<p>no. CLEP. (i wonder if caps work this time)</p>

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<p>what is CELP?</p>

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<p>^CLEP is offered by the College Board and is basically exams so you can test out of classes, like collegiate AP, but offers more, like sociology exams, accounting exams, etc.</p>

<p>In fact, I was considering doing the Accounting one at one point in time. However, each college’s requirements when it comes to these exams are rather vague (often they state that they will “review” the scores for placement), but are a firly common option for Community College students.</p>

<p>I imagine they will be going more mainstream as they age, and will probably be pretty common and universally heard of in 5-10 years. Glad to see that there is now a forum for them here on CC.</p>

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<p>If you are a strong reader, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature is a good exam to start with. Many schools grant 6 credits for it. Sociology and Psychology require some prep, but using instantcert.com and REA books, you should be able to prepare for these in a couple of weeks. My son studied about 12 hours for each of these and scored in the 70’s. All he needed was a score of 50 for credit. Taking as many practice tests as possible (and then re-taking them a few days later) is helpful. On the forums at Instantcert, you’ll find posts directing you to free practice tests.</p>

<p>Be sure to check which CLEPs are accepted by your college. The “Find a College” feature on CollegeBoard has an AP/SAT/CLEP page for each school. This is a good way to scan for acceptance. Be sure to check on the college site for any footnotes or other requirements. For instance, some schools will accept the science CLEPs only if you pass the next course in the sequence. You want to make sure you spend your time wisely and invest it in CLEPs that will translate to college credit for you! In my research, I’ve found the most accepted CLEPs to be Sociology, Psychology, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Foreign Language CLEPs are also widely accepted and relatively low scores are required for up to 12 credits. Yes, 12!</p>

<p>I encourage anyone who scores less than a 4 on an AP exam to take the corresponding CLEP. Many schools will require the equivalent of a “B” on AP, but take a “C” on CLEP. </p>

<p>Here’s a site with helpful information and lots of links to other sites/discussion forums: [Office</a> Solutions - CLEP FAQs](<a href=“Webs.com has been shut down: Find out more”>Webs.com has been shut down: Find out more)</p>