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How to Determine How You Did on the CLEP Test

CLEP is an acronym for College-Level Examination Program. It is a test offered by CollegeBoard. If your college accepts CLEP scores, you may take this test to earn college credit. This may allow you to avoid taking introductory classes, or to graduate on time if you lack enough credits for graduation. It may also save you money; the fee for a CLEP exam is negligible compared to the cost of college credits. Before you take a CLEP exam, determine whether your college accepts these scores by consulting with your admissions office or your academic advisor.

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  Receive your CLEP multiple-choice score automatically as soon as you finish the test. Since the test is taken on the computer, the multiple-choice section can be graded instantly.
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  Evaluate your multiple-choice score. According to the CollegeBoard, the score is on a scale of 20 to 80. The higher your score, the better you did on the test.
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  Wait to receive your score on the essay by mail. The essay is graded twice per month by college professors of English. You may need to wait a few weeks to determine your total score.
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  Obtain your CLEP transcripts if you would like scores of exams you have previously taken. The transcript covers your earned scores for the past 20 years. Either download the transcript request form from the CollegeBoard's CLEP website, or call the company directly. Expect to pay a fee. As of 2010, the fee was $20 per requested transcript.

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