<p>Hello.
A week ago, I found out CLEP tests while searching for SAT Subject Tests. I got really interesting and planning to have my record balancing with SAT, ACT, SAT-IIs, APs, and CLEP as my academic information. To those who are preparing for CLEP test, is it helpful when applying to college? Are CLEP tests easier than AP and SAT-IIs? Any recommended prep books for CLEP Mathematics, Science, and History??</p>
<p>CLEP is an evaluation of prior learning. Colleges that accept CLEP understand that student retention is improved when students are interested and engaged in their studies. It’s hard to be interested and engaged in something you’ve done over and over again, especially if you never had a passion for in the first place (US History anyone?). Most people want to move on and actually learn something in subjects they care about. </p>
<p>The goal of CLEP is not to impress anyone, and scores don’t matter as long as you pass. That’s it. Do you know enough about the subject to get college credit for it or not? My son, who scored 2250 on the SAT, is taking CLEPs and is scoring in the high 70’s (80 is a perfect score). It doesn’t matter. To a college that takes 50 as passing, he passed; so did the person in the testing center who scored exactly 50. (Passing scores vary by college, but many colleges follow the recommendation of 50 as passing as determined by the American Council on Education.) </p>
<p>The tests are not easy. I’d compare them to SAT II but more straightforward. Unlike the SAT II with its sprinkling of tricky questions, CLEP doesn’t try to trick you. SAT II tests are one-hour, multiple choice tests. CLEPs are 1.5 hours and multiple choice. Both are comprehensive subject exams.</p>
<p>I recommend using the information about accelerated study here: [Degree</a> Planners - Accelerated Study](<a href=“HugeDomains.com”>HugeDomains.com) </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>So heck!</p>
<p>This CLEP is like the grown adult version of the AP? </p>
<p>How cool! </p>
<p>How does it work? Is it like you can do a good Freshman or maybe even Sophomore year off of CLEP and then have that transfer to a Community College or University which accepts them? </p>
<p>Would passing CLEP(S) negate one lacking a High School transcript?</p>
<p>All colleges I know of require a high school transcript or GED. I don’t think you can skip that step. You can go ahead and take CLEPs without a high school diploma and the scores are good for 20 years, so don’t let that keep you from testing! </p>
<p>Depending on the policies of the school you plan to attend, you might be able CLEP out of general education requirements. Study your school’s policies carefully. Is there a residency requirement? That is, do they require you to take a certain number of credit hours through them? Is there a maximum on how much you can earn through credit by exam? Some schools limit you to 20 or 30 credits. Are there footnotes to CLEP acceptance (sometimes you have to pass a second-level course to get CLEP credit for the introductory level)?</p>
<p>Most schools allow you to continue taking CLEP even after you’re enrolled. You don’t have to do it all before admission. Again, check your school’s policies. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>My college was Thomas Edison State College in NJ and they didn’t ask me for a high school transcript because I had taken enough CLEP tests. Most colleges won’t work that way though.</p>
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<p>Most colleges should!</p>
<p>Hello again!!!</p>
<p>Thank you all for the detailed answers (special thanks to honorable use SGP)!!</p>
<p>I just registered to take CLEP Biology. I already completedly AP Biology program in my school, do you think AP Biology bascially prepares to take CLEP Biology? </p>
<p>How hard is CLEP Chemistry and Sociology?</p>
<p>Yes, AP courses are good prep for the CLEP. To make sure you’re ready, try some practice tests. See [Degree</a> Planners - Sample Questions and Practice Tests](<a href=“HugeDomains.com”>HugeDomains.com)</p>
<p>The chemistry CLEP is one of the most difficult ones. Again, take a practice test to determine your readiness. </p>
<p>If you can score 60+ on the practice tests, you’re probably ready to pass the CLEP. </p>
<p>Consider taking the Natural Sciences CLEP if your school accepts it. The Natural Sciences CLEP is 50% biology, so you’ve already done a lot of prep work for it just by studying for the biology CLEP. </p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>I am not sure that a college will grant you credit for both an AP exam and a CLEP exam which cover basically the same material. You might want to check with the university you are hoping to attend beforehand.</p>
<p>No colleges will not grant duplicate credit, so if the CLEP and AP exams have the same course equivalency, only one will count.</p>
<p>You need to look closely at the course equivalencies. For example, if you have a score of 3 on AP US History and your college only gives 3 credits for HIST 101, but will give 3 more credits for the US History II CLEP equating to HIST 102, then it’s beneficial to go ahead take both exams.</p>
<p>In response to the initial post “Any recommended prep books for CLEP Mathematics, Science, and History??” I recommend EduNation for Math and History. You can review at edunationnow.com.</p>