What is the CLEP (College Level Examination Program)?
Taking CLEP exams can shorten the time it takes to earn your degree, can allow you to skip general introductory courses, and can even satisfy a proficiency requirement by demonstrating that you’ve already mastered the content. CLEP exams can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate, saving hundreds of dollars in tuition. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program. More than 2,800 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. CLEP offers a way to receive credit for “what you know.” What CLEP exams are available? There are about 34 CLEP exams available to you which cover the more traditional college subject areas. The majority of exams are 90 minutes long. With the exception of English Composition with Essay, the tests are composed of multiple choice and fill-in questions. All CLEP exams are administered on computer (CLEP-CBT). The examination is preceded by a tutorial t
