How hard are the CLEP exams?
CLEP exams are not difficult. Most of the exams are multiple-choice, and there is no penalty for guessing. Study guides are available to help you prepare. Some people have used study guides to pass CLEP exams in a very short period of time with no prior knowledge of the subjects.
What CLEP test is the easiest?
The Easiest CLEP Exams Overall
- College Composition.
- College Composition Modular.
- Principles of Marketing.
- Information Systems.
Is the College Composition CLEP test hard?
The easiest CLEP exam for one person is potentially the most difficult for another. For example, College Composition Modular and Analyzing & Interpreting Literature both have reputations for being among the easiest CLEP exams, but non-native English speakers might find them difficult.
What percentage do you need to pass CLEP?
50 out
Generally, only 50 out of 80 is needed to pass a CLEP exam, which comes out to a grade of 63%. The catch is that a CLEP test will appear as a “P” for “pass” on your transcript whether you get a 50 or an 80. Since CLEP exams cover such a broad range of concepts, you are not expected to pass with flying colors.
Is the CLEP test worth it?
CLEP Exams Save You Time Money is a valuable resource, but time is even more valuable. CLEP tests can help you get a degree much faster than the traditional college path. The conventional amount of time to get an undergraduate degree is 4 years, though it can take many students as long as six years.
Can you cheat on the CLEP exam?
Penalties for Cheating on the CLEP* Test At the very least, you will fail the exam and will not be able to take it again for 6 months, if at all. If nothing else, it will go on your academic record, and any further cheating will be punished severely.
What does a CLEP score of 50 mean?
The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends a credit-granting score of 50 for each CLEP exam. This is a scaled score, equivalent to earning a C in the relevant course.
What happens if you fail a CLEP exam?
If you fail, the College Board will keep your failed score until you retake the test. The next time you attempt the test, they will replace your old score with your new score. After that, the College Board won’t have any trace of your first failed score. So that’s how the College Board handles the failed scores.
Which is the hardest subject to take CLEP?
The Hardest CLEP Exams Overall. 1 Chemistry. 2 Calculus. 3 Business Law. 4 Western Civilization II. 5 History of the United States II. 6 American Literature. 7 English Literature. 8 Financial Accounting. 9 Natural Sciences.
What is the lowest pass rate for CLEP?
Mostly because the pass rates are drastically lower than the other Composition & Literature subjects. American Literature is the only CLEP test I’ve ever seen with a lower pass rate than Chemistry. That was specifically for the military test takers in 2017 only. But the civilian pass rates are quite low for the exam as well, even among other years.
Where can I find a list of CLEP exams?
I always list the earlier exams that may help on each exam’s study guide. If you’d like to see a complete list of exams (both CLEP and DSST) that overlap in study material, you can find them on the CLEP/DSST Overlap List. Just follow the link for those (opens in a new window).
