What is the best first CLEP exam to take in 2025 for someone new to credit-by-exam?

[bjcheung77]

There are multiple CLEPs that are worth 6 credits, they're the ones I would also recommend going for. Since it's just one exam, but you get twice the credits, even if it's for general education or electives, you can then focus on the major when you get there...

[Mint Berry Crunch]

I tuned into this thread because I'm curious which ones are considered low hanging fruit these days. But I remember when it was my time, and Analyzing and Interpreting Literature was worth 6 credits and was basically a glorified literacy test, such that people would suggest newbies take it cold as a confidence booster.

I wish I was on this forum and the sister forum ages ago when I started college... I could've saved a lot of time and a lot of money. I've never tried a CLEP before, but simply out of curiosity, I might want to try one for the experience.

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There are multiple CLEPs that are worth 6 credits, they're the ones I would also recommend going for. Since it's just one exam, but you get twice the credits, even if it's for general education or electives, you can then focus on the major when you get there...

BJ, I see you completed your BABA and MAOL at UMPI... Congratulations! How was your experience with it? I remember you had a thread based on progress, but I just noticed your signature now. Will you give the MSB a go in the future?