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What
is a CLEP test?
Who takes a CLEP test?
Why should I take a CLEP test?
Who can take a CLEP test?
What is an open testing center?
What is the Fee to take a CLEP test?
Where can I take a DANTES test?
What do I need to bring to the test?
What tests can you test out of?
How do I know if my school accepts CLEP credit?
How long does it take to study for a CLEP test?
Do I need to purchase other books to go with this
study guide?
What percentage of your students pass the test?
How do I know that this is the best product?
Where do you ship study guides to?
How do I download the PDF now?
Who writes the books?
What happens if I don’t pass the test?
Which test is the easiest to take?
Do you have any testimonials from other students?
What if I have another question?
What do I have to score on a DANTES test?
What
is a CLEP test?
- The CLEP
test is short for College-Level Exam Preparation®. This is
a program where you can take a test, and if you pass, you’ll
receive college credit. There are tests for a variety of study
areas, most are general education classes. This allows you to
skip a class, a semester or even a whole year of college, depending
on your school.
Who
takes a CLEP test?
- Everyone:
In reality, any student who wants to skip a class, with credit,
should take a CLEP test.
- Adult
Students: Because adults returning to college are in
a hurry to graduate as fast as possible, testing out is a great
way to shave off an extra class or two.
- High
School Students: Enter your 1st year of college as a
sophomore, not a freshman by testing out of your general education
credits.
- Military
Students: Students that are in the military do not have
to pay for CLEP testing fees (although the testing center may
charge a fee). Also, many military bases, especially Air force
bases have testing centers on site, making it easier than ever
to test out for credit.
Why
should I take a CLEP test?
- Taking a
CLEP test will:
- Save
you money on tuition and books. Don’t forget all those
extra expenses like lab fees and school supplies.
- Save
you time. Your time is the most precious thing you have. If
you could reduce a year off your schooling, would you do it?
That’s one full year earlier that you can start your
career, at a higher salary. Even testing out of only one CLEP
test will save you at least three months of class time. That’s
extra time you can spend with your family, your friends and
doing the thing you enjoy.
Who
can take the CLEP?
- Everyone,
at any age can take a CLEP test at an Open Testing Center.
What
is a CLEP Open Testing Center and Where Can I Find One?
- An Open
Testing Center is a school that allows anyone to take CLEP tests
there, even if you are not a student. Usually, these Centers involve
a fee above the regular testing fee. Sometimes, the Center will
charge you an appointment fee in addition to a testing fee. If
you don’t show up for the test, they keep the appointment
fee. The average school testing fee is about $15 above and beyond
the test fee. You can look up the closest CLEP testing center
by clicking
here.
Where
can I take a DANTES test?
- Dantes tests
are now $80 plus any additional fee that the school or university
charges. You can take them at most schools that accept the credit.
For a list of testing centers, click
here.
What
is the Fee to take a CLEP test?
- The
fee to take a CLEP test is $72. However, most schools charge an
administration fee in addition. Most schools charge an additional
$15, making it approximately $85 to test out of one CLEP test.
The fee is the same for a 3 credit hour or a 6 credit hour test.
Students in the Military do not have to pay the CLEP fee but are
still subject to the administration fee.
What
do I need to bring to the test?
- Bring two
forms of government issued identification and your credit card
to pay for the test. You cannot pay for the CLEP test in cash.
What
tests can you test out of?
- You can
take as many CLEP tests as you wish. However, you will need to
contact your school directly to find out how many credits you
can receive by examination. Here is a list of all the CLEP tests
and their credits. Remember, you need to contact your school to
verify that test credit is accepted and the amount of credit you
can receive. Finally, double check with your academic advisor
to make sure you actually NEED that type of credit. For example,
some schools may count English Literature as a communication art
while another will count that test as general education, while
another will count that same test for an elective or interdisciplinary.
Your academic advisor can be a great source of information about
CLEP. If you attend a public school, chances are your academic
advisor will have little if no experience with this under publicized
information. In that case, send them to this web site!
| CLEP
TEST |
CREDIT
RECEIVED |
| Composition
and Literature Tests |
| American
Literature |
3-6 credits* |
| Analyzing
and Interpreting Literature |
3-6 credits* |
| English
Composition |
3 credits |
| English
Literature |
3-6 credits* |
| Freshman
College Composition |
3 credits |
| Humanities
|
3-6 credits* |
| Foreign
Languages |
| French
Language |
6-12
credits* |
| German
Language |
6-12
credits* |
| Spanish
Language |
6-12
credits* |
| History
and Social Sciences |
| American
Government |
3 credits |
| Human
Growth & Development |
3 credits |
| Introduction
to Educational Psychology |
3 credits |
| Principles
of Macroeconomics |
3 credits |
| Principles
of Microeconomics |
3 credits |
| Introductory
Psychology |
3 credits |
| Introductory
Sociology |
3 credits |
| Social
Sciences and History |
3-6 credits*
|
| U.S.
History I: Early Colonizations to 1877 |
3 credits |
| U.S.
History II: 1865 to the Present |
3 credits |
| Western
Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 |
3 credits |
| Western
Civilization II: 1648 to the Present |
3 credits |
| Science
and Mathematics |
| Biology
|
3-6 credits* |
| Calculus
|
3 credits |
| Chemistry
|
3-6 credits* |
| College
Algebra |
3 credits |
| College
Mathematics |
3 credits |
| Natural
Sciences |
3-6
credits* |
| Precalculus |
3 credits |
| Business
|
| Information
Systems and Computer Applications |
3 credits |
| Introductory
Business Law |
3 credits |
| Principles
of Accounting |
3-6 credits* |
| Principles
of Management |
3 credits |
| Principles
of Marketing |
3 credits |
*Depends on
your school/university policy (at least 3 credits, sometimes 6)
How
do I know if my school accepts CLEP credit?
- You can
check on your school’s website or click
here. Make sure you verify your school’s policy with
an academic advisor before you take your test, to make sure you’ll
receive credit.
How
long does it take to study for a CLEP test?
- How long
it takes to study for a CLEP test depends on a few factors:
- What
is your life experience? Are you a business person
who is taking Principles of Management just to save time?
If so, you’ll have the work and life experience that
will give you some background in this test area.
- Have
you previously taken a class in this area? If you’ve
taken psychology, even in high-school, you’ll have a
base knowledge that will help you study faster. Even if it
was 20 years ago, pieces of knowledge will fall into place
for you faster, because you’ve already learned this
before.
- Are
you interested in the subject area? Have you read
a lot of books, seen a lot of plays or read a lot of poetry?
Then you’ll be halfway there on many of the Humanities
and English tests. Again, any previous knowledge you have
in an area will help improve your score.
- Are
you a good student? If you can read fast and well,
it will take you less time to study for a CLEP test.
The more
you already know a subject, the less you will need to study
for the test. Think of studying for a test in hours, not in
days. Some students have the ability and the free time to study
four hours a day while other’s can only study one hour
a day. On average, to study for a 3 credit hour CLEP test, approximately
20 hours of studying is required – give or take on your
experience with the subject area.
Do
I need to purchase other books to go with this study guide?
- One
of the best things about our materials is that it is not necessary
to buy other text books. All you need is our books and access
to the internet. With some study guides we’ll give you links
to explore areas online – only if you need the extra review
– otherwise you can go ahead and skip that section with
no unnecessary studying.
What
percentage of your students pass the test?
- A fantastic
98% of our students pass with our study materials.
How
do I know that this is the best product?
- Rest
assured with our “Pass or Don’t Pay” Guarantee.
Study the material, read the texts in the book and online. If
you still don’t pass, just fax us a copy of your score within
six weeks of buying the book to be eligible for a refund.
Where
do you ship study guides to?
- We ship
our guides to all AEO, APO, and FPO locations at the included
rate. We also ship to all international locations, please email
us for a shipping quote.
How
do I download the PDF now?
- If
you are in a hurry and ONLY want the PDF, you can order the PDF
only by clicking "instant download" on the product's
page. This will allow you to receive ONLY the PDF. Once you enter
your information on Paypal you will be redirected to download
your PDF- this will allow you to be able download the material
instantly. If for some reason you are not redirected, don't worry,
an email will be sent to you with a link where you can download
your study guide PDF instantly. Make sure you save the PDF to
somewhere on your hard drive you will remember because your link
will expire after a few days.
Who
writes the books?
- The books
are written with contributions from college professors and graduates.
These instructors teach the very classes that you are hoping to
test out of.
What
happens if I don’t pass the test?
- Send us
a copy of your score within six weeks of buying the book and we
will refund your money the same way that you paid.
Which
test is the easiest to take?
- It all depends
on your background – but in general, we recommend taking
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature. It is the only English
CLEP test that you don’t need to know specific poems, texts,
etc. All you’ll need to know is how to analyze literature
(which we teach you how to do).
Do
you have any testimonials from other students?
- We
have more testimonials than we can put on the site. We help students
every year test out of DANTES and CLEP tests, saving them time
and money. Some graduate early and it allows others to graduate
on time. We've put together a few and you can read them on the
individual product pages.
What
if I have another question?
What
do I have to score on a DANTES test?
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How
many questions are on the DANTES test and what score do I have
to get to pass?
You
can take as many DANTES tests as you wish. However, you will
need to contact your school directly to find out how many credits
you can receive by examination. Here is a list of all the DANTES
tests, the number of questions on them, the required score and
their credits. Remember, you need to contact your school to
verify that test credit is accepted and the amount of credit
you can receive. Also, some schools have deviated from this
scoring sheet and have their own policy of WHAT score is passing.
Finally, double check with your academic advisor to make sure
you actually NEED that type of credit. For example, some schools
may count English Literature as a communication art while another
will count that test as general education, while another will
count that same test for an elective or interdisciplinary. Your
academic advisor can be a great source of information about
DANTES. If you attend a public school, chances are your academic
advisor will have little if no experience with this under publicized
information. In that case, send them to this web site!
| DANTES
TEST |
#
OF QUESTIONS |
Upper
or Lower
Division
Credit |
PASSING
SCORE |
CREDIT
RECEIVED |
| Art
of the Western World |
90-100 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Astronomy |
82 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Business
Law II |
94 |
U |
52 |
3
credits |
| Business
Mathematics |
59 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Civil
War & Reconstruction |
112 |
U |
47 |
3
credits |
| Criminal
Justice |
90 |
L |
49 |
3
credits |
| Drug
& Alcohol Abuse |
106 |
U |
49 |
3
credits |
| Environment
and Humanity: The Race to Save the Planet |
104 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Ethics
in America |
110 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Foundations
of Education |
94 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Fundamentals
of College Algebra |
78 |
L |
47 |
3
credits |
| Fundamentals
of Counseling |
99 |
L |
45 |
3
credits |
| General
Anthropology |
102 |
L |
47 |
3
credits |
| Here's
To Your Health |
101 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| A
History of the Vietnam War |
90-100 |
L |
49 |
3
credits |
| Human
Resource Management |
99 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Human/Cultural
Geography |
98 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Introduction
to Business |
100 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Introduction
to Computing |
96 |
L |
45 |
3
credits |
| Introduction
to Law Enforcement |
100 |
L |
45 |
3
credits |
| Introduction
to the Modern Middle East |
90-100 |
L |
44 |
3
credits |
| Introduction
to World Religions |
108 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Lifespan
Developmental Psychology |
97 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Management
Information Systems |
89 |
U |
46 |
3
credits |
| Money
and Banking |
94 |
U |
48 |
3
credits |
| Organizational
Behavior |
96 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Personal
Finance |
98 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Physical
Geology |
114 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Finance |
88 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Financial Accounting |
73 |
L |
49 |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Physical Science I |
71 |
L |
47 |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Public Speaking |
84 |
L |
47* |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Statistics |
100 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
| Principles
of Supervision |
94 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
| Rise
and Fall of the Soviet Union |
90-100 |
U |
45 |
3
credits |
| Technical
Writing |
100 |
L |
46 |
3
credits |
|
Western Europe since 1945 |
90-100 |
L |
48 |
3
credits |
*Plus you must give a speech that will be graded separately.
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