Are there study guides for CLEP exams?
The CLEP Official Study Guide is the only official CLEP guide created by the test developers. It offers you: Official practice questions for all 34 CLEP exams, published by the College Board. Helpful guides to earning college credit, evaluating a college’s CLEP policy, and applying for credit.
How do I prepare for a CLEP test?
How to Prepare for CLEP Exams
- Review the CLEP exam overviews. The College Board lists on its website all 33 of its CLEP exams.
- Take CLEP practice exams. One of the best ways to study for CLEP exams is by taking CLEP practice tests.
- Create a study schedule leading up to the CLEP exam.
How many times can you take a CLEP exam?
The College Board has no limit on how many times you can retake a CLEP exam. But in some rare cases, a college may only accept the score of your first attempt.
Can you take CLEP exams online?
CLEP now offers test takers the option to take a CLEP exam at home with remote proctoring. Below is more information about testing remotely.
How to decide which CLEP exams you should take?
Check your college’s CLEP credit policy. Individual colleges decide how they award credit for CLEP.
How long do CLEP exams take to complete?
Students take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers. CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions. CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject. CLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.
How do I take a CLEP test?
If you want to take the CLEP test, study for your exam by purchasing a study guide and taking practice tests. Register for the exam online and complete it in an exam center in your area. After completing the exam, review your score. If you dislike your score, you can retake the CLEP test again later on.
Why do students take the CLEP exam?
Put simply, CLEP exams allow degree seekers with prior knowledge of introductory college topics the opportunity to take an exam demonstrating their mastery rather than taking the class itself. The overall purpose of CLEP exams is to reward existing knowledge and make it easier for students to earn college credit.
