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College Level Examination Program
Idaho November 2014
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College Level Examination Program
A credit-by-examination program that validates and translates a student’s knowledge into college credit.
Over seven million exams taken since 1967 176,000+ exams administered in 2013-14 Over 56,000 exams administered to military service members Over 1,700 colleges and test centers administer CLEP 2,900 colleges grant credit for CLEP exam CLEP Exam fee is $80
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Structure 33 computer-based exams
Primarily multiple-choice and essays. Listening sections for foreign languages
Most are approximately 90 minutes in length
Scoring Immediate score reports (except exams with essays).
Exams are scored on a scale of 20–80. A score of 50 is equivalent to a grade of C
“Right-only” scoring (no penalty for wrong answers)
Student must wait 3 months to retest
CLEP - Structure and Scoring
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Recent Research Validates CLEP
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Exam Titles – 33 TitlesComposition and Literature American Literature Analyzing and Interpreting Literature College Composition College Composition Modular English Literature Humanities
Business Information Systems and Computer
Applications Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of Marketing
Science and Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural Sciences
History and Social Sciences American Government History of the United States I History of the United States II Human Growth and Development Introduction to Educational Psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introduction Psychology Introductory Sociology Social Sciences and History Western Civilization I Western Civilization II
Business Information Systems and Computer
Applications Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of Marketing
Science and Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural Sciences
World Languages French Language German Language Spanish Language
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CLEP
Identifying Candidates & Best Practices
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High School Students
Home School Students
Who takes CLEP?
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18,006
10,810 10,555 11,255 11,155
Exams Taken by High School StudentsFive-Year Trends
20092010
20112012
2013
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>50
<50
Over the past 5 years, 63% of High School testers achieved a 50 or better on the CLEP test.
The data shows success!
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High School Earn credit before graduation
Alternative to AP and IB
Flexible test dates
Home School Dual credit option
Cost savings
Validates learning
Why CLEP Appeals to Pre-College Students
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ID Requirements Government issued, photo ID required
ID options for younger test takers
Re-Test Restrictions Must wait 3 months between exams
Location Requirements Must have access to an official CLEP Test Center
No age or enrollment requirements Any education status is acceptable
Exception – under age 13 (under review)
Who Can’t Take CLEP?
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FloridaAP credit recoverySummer Boot Camp
VirginiaCTE course alignment Perkins Funding
ColoradoGear Up initiativeBi-Lingual students
High School Best Practices
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CLEP
Testing in Idaho
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1,369 Exams Administered (up 16.1%)
427 Test Takers
529 Scores Sent to ID Institutions
404 Scores of 50+ (up 1.3%)
Idaho
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Idaho test Centers
Boise State Univ - Mountain Home AFB
Boise State University
Brigham Young University - Idaho
College of Southern Idaho
College of Western Idaho - Boise
College of Western Idaho - Nampa
Idaho State University
North Idaho College
Northwest Nazarene University
University of Idaho
University of Phoenix - Idaho Campus
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Three-Year Test Trends in Idaho
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College of Western Idaho
+ Dual Credit Program
+ Targeted underserved Spanish-speaking students
+ J.A. & Kathryn Albertson Foundation’s College Readiness grant
+ 11 students have earned 16 college credits
+ 12 students have received eight college credits
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CLEPWhat’s New?
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My Account Review and Updates
+ CLEP has produced 4 videos to help test-takers
- My Account Video for all test-takers will walk test-takers through the My Account registration and purchase process
- My Account Video for DANTES–funded military candidates will provide information specifically for our military test-takers
- CLEP Tutorial Video for all test-takers to help familiarize them with how the CLEP test works
- CLEP is for Everyone Video is a promotional video geared for all test-takers
- Stay tuned to the CLEP website for more information
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CLEPResources
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CLEP website: clep.collegeboard.org
CLEP Resource Center
Order free materials:
clep.collegeboard.org/testing/clep/materials
Resources for Students and Institutions
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CLEP Test Prep for Students
Exam descriptions
Sample questions
Textbook recommendations
Links to study web sites
Downloadable At-a-Glance for each exam (free)
Downloadable Study Guides for each exam ($10)
CLEP Study Guide ($24.99)
Test Prep
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CLEP – Test Information Guide (TIG)
Information about test development, content specifications, and sample questions for each exam
Use this information to inform Faculty about test content
Use this information to help you set and revise your CLEP policy
TIGs are located in the CLEP Resource Center
www.collegeboard.org/clep/resourcecenter
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Support for CLEP CLEP Web Page & Resource Center:
clep.collegeboard.org
CLEP Services: Phone: 800-257-9558 or 212-237-1331
International: 609-771-7865
Fax: 610-628-3726
E-mail: [email protected]
CLEP Technical Support: Phone: 800-241-5357 or 609-406-5620
International: 609-406-5620
Fax: 610-628-3719
E-mail: [email protected]