The Essentials of CLEP Testing

CLEP testing refers to the College Level Examination Program offered by colleges and universities across the United States through the College Board. By participating in the CLEP testing program, many students find that they can save both time and money in earning their degrees.

What is CLEP Testing?

The College Board has prepared thirty-four exams in different fields of study. The exams are administered by colleges and universities, and if a student passes the exam the educational facility will award the student college credit. Every college and university has different guidelines concerning which CLEP testing exams they will accept for credit, so you will want to check with an educational guidance counselor at your school about this. CLEP testing offers an excellent way for students with life skills to earn college credit for their experience.

How does CLEP testing benefit students?

One reason why students choose CLEP testing is that it can save a great deal of time. By sitting for a two-hour exam, a student can earn between three to twelve college credits, depending on the exam taken and your school's CLEP testing policy.

Students also find CLEP testing to be cost effective. While a CLEP exam costs only $70, the tuition paid for a college course is considerably greater.

This type of credit by examination also allows students the option of not spending time in introductory courses. Instead, they can focus on more advanced course offerings, or can select from a variety of more appealing electives.

Sometimes young students have trouble with an introductory course early in their college career, and yet that course must be passed in order to earn the degree. With CLEP testing, you can pass the exam and earn the credits you need in order to graduate from your school on time.

Students can also benefit by being able to earn credit for skills learned outside of an educational facility. If you are proficient in a second language for example, you can earn college credit for that skill through CLEP testing.

Where can I find CLEP testing resources?

There are many different sources for CLEP resources, such as study guides and online help. DegreeForum.net offers an online resource where you can ask questions of other students who have taken CLEP exams, and where test-taking tips are offered.

Other resources for CLEP testing include study questions and full-length practice tests. InstantCert offers online study questions with immediate answer feedback, and provides an easy way to study for the exams. Peterson's Study Guides also offers practice exams, and these are helpful because you can practice taking them timed, which is how the actual test is administered, so you can practice in advance test-taking strategies. You can find out more about CLEP testing and resources at DegreeForum.net.

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