by the college or university. (apex)
Individual colleges and universities determine if they will accept CLEP credits and how many credits they will award for specific exams. Each institution sets its own policy regarding CLEP credit acceptance and the score required to earn credit. It is advisable to check with the institution you are interested in attending for their specific CLEP credit policy.
No they will not. However, once you are in college there may be some CLEP credits that will be usable toward your degree.
the same amount
A CLEP test is a test used to gain college credits based on off-campus experience. CLEP stands for College Level Exam Program
The number of college credits awarded for a CLEP history exam depends on the policies of the college or university accepting the credits. Typically, a CLEP history exam can grant you 3-6 college credits. It's important to check with the specific institution to determine the exact credit amount.
Each CLEP exam is worth 3, 6, or 12 credits, depending on the exam. Most subject specific exams are 3 credits each, the broader exams are usually 6 credits, and some of the language exams are 12 credits. The maximum amount of CLEP credits that can go to a degree is approximately 30 credits at most colleges, although some colleges allow around 60 credits. A few programs, such as the CollegePlus! program, help students test out of apprximately 90 credits, while still earning a fully accredited degree. **Full Disclosure* I am an employee of www.SpeedyPrep.com, a 100% Guaranteed CLEP exam preparation site.*
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The most cost effective way to pay for college would probably be to use something called CLEP tests. Check with the school of your choice and see how many alternative transfer credits they will accept from CLEP. Try to find a school that will accept up to 60 credits of CLEP. Then, study for CLEP tests until you earn 60 credit's worth, transfer in, then complete your degree. CLEP tests usually are $100 including the study material and can earn you anywhere from 4-12 credits per test.
college credits. (apex)
advance to a higher-level course
No you cannot. Community colleges typically will accept approximately 32 credits in transfer from other institutions to include CLEP. The associate degree can take between 60 and 64 credits to complete depending on the program of study, and state mandates.
No, every college I have spoken with transfers them as credits with no effect on Grade Point Average.