| If you have acquired skills through work or life | | | | enable students to better focus on their desired |
| experience, CLEP testing is a smart way to obtain | | | | field of study • High school graduates – |
| college credit or class exemptions. There is some | | | | Students who earn a high school diploma are |
| variation in how colleges and universities weight | | | | eligible to sit for the CLEP test whether they are |
| the clep test, so it is a good idea to consult with | | | | recent graduates or not. There is no time limit. |
| your school before beginning your clep study | | | | • Students that pass the GED – Earning a |
| program or sitting for the exam. In addition to | | | | GED is equivalent to earning a High School diploma. |
| understanding how your school treats the CLEP | | | | For this reason, students that hold a GED are also |
| test, some consideration should be given to exam | | | | eligible for CLEP testing. As is the case with high |
| eligibility. While the exam can be a huge time and | | | | school graduates, those holding a GED may sit for |
| money saver in a student’s college career, | | | | exam at any time. • High school seniors – |
| certain requirements must be met to sit for it. | | | | A select group of high school seniors are also |
| Who is Eligible for CLEP Testing? Not everyone | | | | eligible for CLEP testing. Students with solid grades |
| can sit for the CLEP test, so it is important to | | | | and high GPA are allowed to take the test. There |
| know the eligibility requirements before starting a | | | | may be some variation between institutions on |
| CLEP study routine. There are four groups for | | | | the required grades and GPA, so it is a good idea |
| which the exam is intended: • Adults continuing | | | | to have this information in hand before registering. |
| their education: Any adult entering college for the | | | | If you have questions regarding your eligibility for |
| first time or returning to complete degree work | | | | CLEP testing or your school’s minimum |
| can benefit from CLEP testing. Knowledge gained | | | | requirements for eligibility, be sure to consult with |
| on the job or through life experience can reduce | | | | administration or faculty before beginning your |
| the number of classes required to earn your | | | | CLEP study. For those who qualify, CLEP testing is |
| degree. This can translate into a healthy reduction | | | | an effective route to reach career and education |
| in college expenses. In addition, successful | | | | goals faster. |
| completion of the clep exam can, in some cases, | | | | |