The College-Level Examination Program® is a College Board program that allows students to earn college credit by demonstrating their mastery of college-level material in introductory subjects.
CLEP exams test mastery of college-level materials acquired in a variety of ways- such as through general academic instruction, significant independent study, or extracurricular work.
Rigorous preparation through an advanced high school course and/or supplemental self study is suggested and recommended.
CLEP exams are available in subject areas for which there are no equivalent AP exams at the high school level, such as pre-calculus, college algebra, sociology, human growth and development, education psychology and five exams in business related subjects.
Grades eligible: 9 through 12
Benefits:
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Alternative means to earn college credit
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A way to accelerate work toward a degree and potentially save money on future tuition costs
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Introductory college-level exams in: business, composition and literature, foreign language, history and social sciences, science and mathematics
CLEP is for you if:
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You plan to go to college and want to earn college credit while still in high school
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Those who want to remain at their own high school rather than go PSEO
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Those who are unable to fit the AP or CIS classes into their schedule
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Those who take classes for which an AP exam may not be available
Other information:
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Before you take a CLEP exam, check directly with the college or university you plan to attend to learn the specifics of its CLEP policy. Each institution sets its own CLEP policy.
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Fee required for the CLEP exam
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For more information, click here to visit the College Board website or click here to visit the Minnesota Department of Education College and Career Readiness website (which features CLEP info and frequently asked questions)
