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College Level Examination Program
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 that explains how to take the exam on computer. CLEP-CBT provides instant scores results to test-takers, so you will know the day of the test how you performed. Look at our list of CLEP exams and see if you can get on the fast track to a degree!
How do I sign up for the CLEP?
John Cabot University is an official site for the CLEP exam. To register for a CLEP exam please contact Carmen Scarpati at 06.68191218. Once you have made an appointment to take the CLEP exam(s) of your choice, you will pay an administration fee to John Cabot University of 100 euros. On the day of the assessment be prepared to make a payment of $65 to CLEP through the on-line credit card payment system (certain military personnel do not pay the $65). Eligible veterans may receive full reimbursement for the entire fee from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information about who is eligible for the CLEP benefit and how to submit a claim, visit their website.
The College Board’s Board of Trustees has approved a CLEP fee increase of five dollars to cover increased operating expenses. As a result, the CLEP-CBT exam fee will increase to $70 beginning July 1, 2008.
Where is the CLEP administered?
The CLEP exam is administered by appointment at John Cabot University. Each CLEP assessment generally takes about 90 minutes although a few are longer.
May I retake a CLEP exam?
You may retake any of the CLEP exams as often as you like as long as you wait six months between assessments, regardless of the location in which the test was taken. The fee for retaking an exam is the same as it is for the first assessment.
How do I prepare for the CLEP exams?
Students indicate that the best way to prepare for CLEP exams is to study the CLEP or Advanced Placement (AP) study guide for the subject area. Study as if you were preparing for a final comprehensive exam. Students who prefer internet-based resources also report success using the website "Instant Cert.” Cliff notes and AP study guides for corresponding subjects are an excellent resource for test preparation. Online links are listed on the right column of this page.
When will I get my CLEP results?
When you complete the computer CLEP, you will receive an unofficial score report (excluding English Composition with Essay). This is the only score report you will receive. An official score report is mailed to the college or university of your choice once your payment has cleared and CLEP verifies that you have not tested within the last 6 months.
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