College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP)
CLEP - Helping Students Get Gollege Credit
Graduating seniors currently preparing for college by taking AP® or SAT® exams have another opportunity to demonstrate knowledge of a subject, earn college credit and save tuition dollars. Developed by the College Board, the CLEP Program offers 33 exams that are accepted at more than 2,900 colleges and universities nationwide. Click on the above links to register or get more information.
By getting a qualifying score on any of the CLEP exams, students can earn from three to 12 college credits toward introductory college-level courses. Students can fulfill their college-degree requirements more quickly and save thousands of dollars in the process.
Here is a list of some of the benefits of the CLEP program.
Enhance affordability: At just $89 (10/2020), the cost of a CLEP exam is a fraction of the cost of college tuition, fees and books.
Save Time: With a satisfactory score on any of the 33 exams, students can earn up to 12 college credits in as little as 90 minutes.
Accelerate and graduate: CLEP allows students to advance to more challenging courses in college and encourages greater persistence toward a degree.