Information for Candidates - 2012-13 College-Level Examination Program

Sep 30, 2026

Information for Candidates for the 2012-13 College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) explains how qualifying scores on 33 computer-based exams can earn college credit for knowledge gained through study or experience. It highlights who is eligible, benefits such as college credits and tuition savings, and testing logistics including year-round testing and rights-only scoring. It also covers how to start by checking a college’s CLEP policy, choosing exams, finding test centers, registration fees, retesting limits, and military funding details.

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What Is CLEP?

Pass It On!

What’s new in the 2012-13 Information for Candidates Bulletin?

Achieve Your College Goals with CLEP

Who Earns College Credit with CLEP?

Taking CLEP Exams

How to Get Started

Step One: Find out your college’s CLEP policy

Step Two: Decide which exam(s) to take

Step Three: Find a test center and register

Repeating Examinations

Military Personnel

Information for Candidates 2012-13 College-Level Examination Program ® [www. college board. org / cl ep](www. college board. org / cl ep) What Is CLEP®? The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®) offers you the opportunity to receive college credit for what you already know by earning qualifying scores on any of the 33 CLEP examinations. The exams are administered at over 1,700 colleges in the United States and abroad; 2,900 colleges and universities will accept credit for successful scores. CLEP exams allow people who have acquired comprehensive subject knowledge through independent or prior study, on-the-job training, or cultural pursuits to show that they have acquired college-level material. Pass It On! Share this information with a friend, family member or coworker who could benefit from CLEP! [Visit www.collegeboard.org/clep for](Visit www.collegeboard.org/clep for)[ ](Visit www.collegeboard.org/clep for)[the latest updates. Thank you for helping us](the latest updates. Thank you for helping us)[ ](the latest updates. Thank you for helping us)[spread the word about CLEP](spread the word about CLEP). What’s new in the 2012-13 Information for Candidates Bulletin? • Reading and mailing dates for College Composition (page 10) . Achieve Your College Goals with CLEP The knowledge you’ve gained from your education and professional experiences can take you farther than you think. By taking CLEP exams, motivated students like you are earning credit for what they already know and accelerating their academic careers. Whether you are a new or returning college student, CLEP can help you: • Earn 3–12 college credits • Save tuition dollars: $80 per exam • Graduate on time • Add flexibility to your degree program Join the seven million people who have used CLEP to geta college degree in record time! Who Earns College Credit with CLEP? • Adults returning to school • Military service members • Traditional-age college students • Home-schooled students • Speakers of world languages looking to fulfill their language requirements • International students who want to translate their overseas courses into credit at U. S. colleges • Applicants for master’s degree programs looking to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites • Professionals wanting to advance in their careers Taking CLEP Exams All 33 CLEP examinations are computer-based, allowing for: • Instant candidate score reports* • Year-round testing • “Rights-only” scoring—no penalty for guessing *Except for College Composition . Information (including fees) contained in this brochure is subject to change. © 2012 The College Board. College Board, CLEP, College-Level Examination Program, SAT and the acorn logo are registered trademarks of the College Board. All other products and services may be trademarks of their respective owners . Visit [the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org](the College Board on the Web: www.collegeboard.org). [2 www.collegeboard.org/clep](2 www.collegeboard.org/clep) How to Get Started Step One: Find out your college’s CLEP policy. Each college sets its own policy regarding which CLEP exams it will grant credit for and how many credits it will award. Contact your admission officer or academic adviser to learn more about the CLEP policy at your institution. If you are not yet enrolled in a college when you take your CLEP exam, you can send your scores to your college when you enroll. For a list of the colleges that grant credit for CLEP, visit [http://clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges](http://clep.collegeboard.org/search/colleges). Step Two: Decide which exam(s) to take. Brief descriptions of all 33 exams appear on pages 4–6. You can read detailed descriptions of each at [http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam](http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam). Step Three: Find a test center and register to take your exam(s). CLEP examinations are administered throughout the year at over

FAQs

What is CLEP and how does it help candidates earn college credit?

CLEP is the College-Level Examination Program that lets candidates earn college credit by achieving qualifying scores on one of the 33 CLEP exams. The program is designed for people who have already mastered college-level material through independent study, prior learning, or related experiences.

Are CLEP exams computer-based, and what scoring approach is used?

All 33 CLEP examinations are computer-based and provide instant candidate score reports. CLEP uses “rights-only” scoring, meaning there is no penalty for guessing, except for College Composition.

How can a candidate get started and what are key testing and retesting rules?

Candidates should first check their college’s CLEP policy, then choose the exam(s) they want to take, and finally find a test center and register. Repeating the same exam title is not allowed within six months of the initial testing date; retesting within that window can invalidate the administration, cancel the score, and forfeit test fees.

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