CLEP
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | College-Level Examination Program |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
CLEP stands for College-Level Examination Program, a standardized test abbreviation.
College Board program of 34 exams that let students earn college credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom, in subjects from American government to calculus. Exams are scored from 20 to 80, and the American Council on Education recommends credit for a score of 50 on most tests.
Example: He knocked out six credits of composition and psychology with two CLEP exams.
Usage notes
About 2,900 colleges accept CLEP credit, but each sets its own minimum scores and limits. Military service members can take CLEP exams free through DANTES funding. The program is popular with homeschoolers, adult learners and students trying to shorten their time to degree.
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