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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.  \nPass It On!  \nShare 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).  \nWhat’s new in the 2012-13 Information for Candidates Bulletin?  \n• Reading and mailing dates for College Composition (page 10) .  \nAchieve Your College Goals with CLEP  \nThe knowledge you’ve gained from your education and professional experiences can take you farther than you think.  \nBy taking CLEP exams, motivated students like you are earning credit for what they already know and accelerating their academic careers.  \nWhether you are a new or returning college student, CLEP can help you:  \n• Earn 3–12 college credits  \n• Save tuition dollars: $80 per exam  \n• Graduate on time  \n• Add flexibility to your degree program  \nJoin the seven million people who have used CLEP to geta college degree in record time!  \nWho Earns College Credit with CLEP?  \n• Adults returning to school  \n• Military service members  \n• Traditional-age college students  \n• Home-schooled students  \n• Speakers of world languages looking to fulfill their language requirements  \n• International students who want to translate their overseas courses into credit at U. S. colleges  \n• Applicants for master’s degree programs looking to fulfill undergraduate prerequisites  \n• Professionals wanting to advance in their careers  \nTaking CLEP Exams  \nAll 33 CLEP examinations are computer-based, allowing for:  \n• Instant candidate score reports*  \n• Year-round testing  \n• “Rights-only” scoring—no penalty for guessing  \n*Except for College Composition .  \nInformation (including fees) contained in this brochure is subject to change.  \n© 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 . 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You can read detailed descriptions of each at [http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam](http://clep.collegeboard.org/exam).  \nStep Three: Find a test center and register to take your exam(s).  \nCLEP examinations are administered throughout the year at over ","cbCaidEv6FQv9cSb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidEv6FQv9cSb","pdf",1509201,16,"English","# What Is CLEP?\n# Pass It On!\n# What’s new in the 2012-13 Information for Candidates Bulletin?\n# Achieve Your College Goals with CLEP\n# Who Earns College Credit with CLEP?\n# Taking CLEP Exams\n# How to Get Started\n## Step One: Find out your college’s CLEP policy\n## Step Two: Decide which exam(s) to take\n## Step Three: Find a test center and register\n# Repeating Examinations\n# Military Personnel","[{\"question\":\"What is CLEP and how does it help candidates earn college credit?\",\"answer\":\"CLEP is the College-Level Examination Program that lets candidates earn college credit by achieving qualifying scores on one of the 33 CLEP exams. 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