subject: Tired of sitting through lectures? CLEP Out! [print this page] Tired of sitting through lectures? CLEP Out!
Today there are more reasons than ever to take a CLEP test to advance your college education. A CLEP exam is a standardized test that can grant your college credit, usually between 3 and 12 credit hours. Not only is the CLEP test a lot less expensive than taking the actual class, around $77 versus hundreds in tuition, it saves you valuable time. Rather than sitting through lectures for the entire semester, the CLEP lets you get credit for subjects you've already mastered. For about $77, passing a CLEP saves you time, tuition, and textbook fees.
There are currently 34 CLEP exams offered by Collegeboard, which is the CLEP parent company. These are standardized tests designed to measure whether your knowledge of a core subject equals the knowledge level of a student who has completed the college course. There are more than 2900 universities and colleges that accept CLEP credits toward your college degree. Before taking a CLEP, it's a good idea to contact your school to learn their individual policies regarding amount of credit granted and courses accepted.
If you are unsure whether you have enough knowledge to pass the CLEP for a particular subject, there are many practice tests available. Taking the CLEP practice test will help you prepare for the actual CLEP exam, and it helps refresh your knowledge level to make the CLEP easier to pass. Common CLEP subjects include literature, foreign languages, history and social studies, science, mathematics, business, and marketing. If you excelled in one or more of these areas in high school, or if you've gained valuable experience in your career, jump start your college education by taking a CLEP exam.
CLEP exams will save you time, money, and boredom, instead of suffering through classes for a subject you've already mastered. A CLEP is a great resource for any student with a good knowledge base in a core subject, whether you're fresh out of high school or have been in the job market for awhile.
