I’ve known about CLEP exams for quite a while, but my online semesters are only 8 weeks, so I figured taking the class was easier than cramming for an exam I might not pass anyway. That is, until last week.
To graduate on time, I decided to give CLEP exams a try. After checking with my college to see what exams would give me the credits I needed, I opted for CLEP Natural Sciences
and CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
Each one of these exams is worth 6 credit hours… provided you score a 50.
and CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting LiteratureEach one of these exams is worth 6 credit hours… provided you score a 50.
For the Natural Sciences CLEP
, I spent 3 weeks studying. For the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP, I spent about 30 minutes studying. Last week, I made an appointment to take both CLEPs on the same day (each CLEP is 90 minutes in length)… and I passed them both. I have to say, earning 12 credit hours in one day (or 3 weeks if you count the study time) is a great feeling.
, I spent 3 weeks studying. For the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP, I spent about 30 minutes studying. Last week, I made an appointment to take both CLEPs on the same day (each CLEP is 90 minutes in length)… and I passed them both. I have to say, earning 12 credit hours in one day (or 3 weeks if you count the study time) is a great feeling.Studying for a CLEP Exam
There are tons of study aides on the market to help you study for a CLEP exam. I used the following publishers to help me with my exams:
- Peterson’s
– Their practice exams WILL prepare you better than any other practice exams on the market
- REA
– Their review books are useful, but unless you have a strong background in the subject, I would not use them as your only resource.
- Wikipedia
– Great resource for understanding concepts in greater depth
CLEP Checklist
- First, check with your school. Each school specifies the minimum score and credit to be granted. If you aren’t enrolled at a school yet, a score of 50 or above will typically be enough to earn credit.
- Purchase or borrow study materials (Amazon is a good place to start)
- Take practice exams (like Peterson’s) and be sure to read all the answer explanations, especially the ones you missed.
- Once you are confident that you know the material (and are making decent scores on practice exams), schedule your exam at a local college or testing center.
There are dozens of CLEP exams available in the following categories:
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