High School Level Overlap (Significant):
* College Composition: This directly reflects skills developed in high school English classes. The emphasis is on writing essays and understanding rhetoric.
* American Government: A significant portion of this material is covered in high school civics or government classes.
* Human Growth and Development: Aspects of this, particularly introductory psychology, often appear in high school psychology or sociology courses.
* Introductory Psychology: Again, a substantial overlap with high school psychology is common.
* Introductory Sociology: Similar to psychology, introductory sociology concepts are sometimes touched upon in high school.
* Analyzing and Interpreting Literature: While deeper analysis is expected, the foundation in literary devices and interpretation usually starts in high school.
High School Level Overlap (Moderate):
* College Algebra: While the depth might be greater, the foundational concepts are often introduced in high school algebra courses.
* Trigonometry: This directly builds upon high school algebra and geometry.
* General Biology: High school biology covers some of the basic concepts, but CLEP goes into greater depth.
* General Chemistry: Similar to biology, high school chemistry provides a base, but CLEP requires a more comprehensive understanding.
* U.S. History I and II: High school U.S. history covers some of the material, but CLEP delves deeper into specific eras and interpretations.
High School Level Overlap (Minimal):
Most other CLEP exams, especially those in advanced math, science, and specific humanities subjects, generally require college-level knowledge and build upon a strong foundation established in prior college courses. They would rarely be suitable for someone without significant prior college-level exposure.
Important Note: While some overlap exists, the CLEP exams are designed to assess college-level knowledge and skills. Even the exams with high school overlap will require a more sophisticated understanding and analysis than what's typically expected in high school. Simply having taken a high school course does *not* guarantee success on the corresponding CLEP exam. Preparation is crucial regardless of prior experience.