What is Collegeboard CLEP?
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) helps you earn college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. It is accepted by 2,900 colleges and universities and is administered in more than 1,800 test centers.
Are CLEP tests still a thing?
CLEP exams are administered throughout the year at over 2,000 colleges and universities worldwide. Test takers also have the option to take CLEP exams with remote proctoring. If you’re testing at a CLEP test center: Visit clep.collegeboard.org/test-center-search to find a test center for your exam.
Which is harder AP or CLEP?
CLEP vs AP Test Difficulty: Which is Harder? According to May 2019 pass rate data, students may have found AP exams more difficult. CLEP exams had a 68% pass rate while AP exams had a 65% pass rate. However, there were many more AP examinees than CLEP test takers.
Is AP or CLEP better?
The main difference between the two programs is that you prepare for CLEP exams on your own, while AP exams are taken after completing an AP course….Comparing CLEP and AP.
| CLEP | AP | |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring | Scaled score with a score range of 20–80 | Scaled score with a score range of 1–5 |
What is the highest CLEP score possible?
80
that ranges from 20, the lowest, to 80, the highest. This scaled score is the score that appears on your score report. The scores that appear in the table shown are the credit- granting scores recommended by the American Council on Education (ACE).
Should I take AP or CLEP?
Both CLEP and AP programs offer students the opportunity to master introductory college-level work. The main difference between the two programs is that you prepare for CLEP exams on your own, while AP exams are taken after completing an AP course….Comparing CLEP and AP.
| CLEP | AP | |
|---|---|---|
| Exams Offered | 34 | 38 |
Can I CLEP a class I failed?
CLEP exams do not offer a letter grade, so I would encourage you to talk with the registrar at your CC. Most schools won’t allow you to clep out of any course previously attempted, meaning you have to retake the course.
Does CLEP improve GPA?
No. CLEP exams are pass or fail so they never affect your GPA.