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How to Take CLEP Tests

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) gives college students the ability to test out of certain subjects that they are already knowledgeable in. Wouldn't you love to earn three to 12 college credits by testing, instead of spending the entire semester in class. As of March, 2011, the average cost of the CLEP exam was $77 to $132. Check with your CLEP examination site for any other administration fees. If you fail the test you can retest as many times as you need, but you must wait six months before testing on the same title again.

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Instructions

Instructions
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  Talk to your academic adviser to find out if your college accepts CLEP credits.
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  Decide which CLEP exam you want to take. There are a total of 33 different exams, which cover five different subject areas. You can chose exams such as English, American Government, Spanish, Biology and even college Algebra.
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  Go to the official CLEP website and find a location to take the exam.
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  Call the CLEP location where you will be testing to schedule your appointment for the exam.
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  Go to the library or bookstore to get a CLEP preparation book, which contains specific tests, practice questions and information on the subject. Check your local library for CLEP prep materials. You can save money by borrowing from the library.
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  Study for the exam by reading the prep books and taking the practice test.
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  Take the CLEP exam when you feel you are prepared.

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