What are CLEP & AP Exams?
CLEP and AP exams, administered by the College Board, not only earn college credit, they also validate your high school transcript and demonstrate your ability to complete college-level work. A passing score on these exams can boost applications in the college admissions and scholarship selection process.
Which high school courses do you recommend?
While you can use any college prep curricula, Shormann Math & Science provide the best preparation. Along with our prep courses, they teach every topic on the corresponding CLEP & AP exam. You can use other college prep curriculaLearn more at the links below:
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Shormann Math
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Shormann Science eLearning Courses
When should I take a CLEP or AP Exam?
After taking each high school course listed in the chart below, Dr. Shormann recommends taking his 3-6 week CLEP & AP Prep Courses, then take the corresponding CLEP and/or AP Exam. When Should I Start the CLEP & AP Prep Course?
Why Take a CLEP or AP Exam?
A passing score on a CLEP or AP exam can:
- Earn up to 8 college credits
- Make students stand out in the admissions and scholarship selection process
- Develop college-level study skills
- Both CLEP and AP exams validate the home school transcript and demonstrate readiness for college admissions and scholarship committees. However, according to the College Board, a passing score on an AP Calculus exam is the number one indicator of college success.
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Learn More: Advanced Placement FAQs
What are CLEP Exams?
CLEP exams are administered by the College Board and accepted by over 2900 colleges and universities nationwide, allowing students to earn college credit by passing an exam instead of taking the college course.
What are AP Exams?
Advanced Placement (AP) exams are also administered by the College Board and accepted by over 2900 colleges and universities nationwide, allowing students to earn college credit by passing an exam instead of taking the college course. Advanced Placement FAQs
What is the difference between CLEP and AP exams?
CLEP exams are 90-minute computed-based, multiple-choice exams. AP exams have a 90-minute multiple-choice section and a 90-minute free response (handwritten) section. Because they are more rigorous, AP exams are more widely accepted than CLEP exams.
When and where can I take CLEP and AP exams?
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AP exams are administered once a year, in early May at your local high school. Contact the College Board in November to find a school near you and register with that school. See AP Registration here: Advanced Placement FAQs
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CLEP exams can be taken anytime at your local community college or university testing center. Register here: College Board
Which exams will my college accept?
Most colleges post the CLEP and AP exams they accept on their website. However, since most students don't know which college they will attend until their senior year, we recommend taking the CLEP or AP exam after completing each corresponding high school course. Good scores on these exams validate your transcript and make your college admissions and scholarship applications more competitive. Learn more about CLEP and AP exams here: CLEP & AP Prep
What CLEP & AP prep courses are available?
See the chart above. To learn more about our prep courses, see: CLEP Professor CLEP & AP Prep Courses
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