Introduction

  • College tuition is VERY expensive.
  • “College Board” (the same governing body for ACT and SAT exams!) offers College Level Examination Program tests as a potential “shortcut” for college credit
  • CLEP exams are a way to earn college credit at a significantly reduced cost (and potentially time) investment.
  • This blog post will discuss the benefits of taking CLEP exams and how to get started.

Benefits of taking CLEP exams

  • Save money on college tuition. CLEP exams can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars on college tuition.
  • Earn college credit faster. If you pass a CLEP exam, you can earn college credit without having to take the traditional college course. This can save you time and money.
  • Have more flexibility in your college schedule. CLEP exams can give you more flexibility in your college schedule. You can take CLEP exams whenever you’re ready, and you don’t have to wait for a traditional college course to be offered.
  • Improve your chances of getting into college. CLEP exams can improve your chances of getting into college. Many colleges and universities consider CLEP exam scores when making admissions decisions.
  • Get a head start on your career. CLEP exams can help you get a head start on your career. If you pass a CLEP exam, you can start taking college-level courses and earning college credit even before you start college.

How to get started with CLEP exams

  • Find out which CLEP exams are accepted by your college or university. Not all colleges and universities accept CLEP exams. Be sure to check with your school to see which CLEP exams are accepted. (In my experience, CLEP exams only apply to 100-200 level lower-division courses - and you need to talk to the admissions department of your target school to find out which CLEP exams map to which classes.)
  • Register for a CLEP exam. You can register for a CLEP exam online or by contacting your local testing center.
  • Study for the CLEP exam. There are many resources available to help you study for CLEP exams. You can find free or low-cost study guides, practice tests, and online courses.
  • Take the CLEP exam. CLEP exams are typically offered at testing centers throughout the country. You can find a list of testing centers online.
  • Receive your CLEP scores. You will receive your CLEP scores within a few weeks of taking the exam.
  • Apply your CLEP scores to your college transcript. Once you receive your CLEP scores, you can apply them to your college transcript.

Conclusion

  • CLEP exams are a great way to save money on college tuition and earn college credit.
  • If you are considering taking CLEP exams, I encourage you to do your research and get started today.

Here are some additional tips for getting the most out of CLEP exams:

  • Take advantage of free or discounted CLEP exams. Many colleges and universities offer free or discounted CLEP exams to their students.
  • Study for CLEP exams with free or low-cost resources. There are many free or low-cost resources available to help you study for CLEP exams.
  • Take CLEP exams early. If you know that you have the knowledge to pass a CLEP exam, there is no need to wait until you are in college to take it.
  • Use CLEP exams to accelerate your graduation. If you pass enough CLEP exams, you may be able to graduate from college early.

I hope this blog post has been helpful. If you have any questions about CLEP exams, please feel free to leave a comment below.