Clep benefits

      Three million people have taken almost 4 million CLEP tests. From High School students, who want a head start on college to people interested in advancing their career, people of all ages are taking the fast track to a college degree. Some of the advantages include, save time, save money, bypass courses, and improve your chances for college by giving schools clear evidence of your academic ability.

      Also, there are no prerequisites for taking a CLEP based on age, degree requirement, etc. However, you must meet your college's specific requirements before they will accept the credit. The outcome of your CLEP exam is sent to you so it would not be a bad mark on your record to fail (though it could be set to a college). Of interest, is the fact that a young person could accumulate college credit (before he/she is eligible for college due to age requirement, etc.) and present college admission officers with, conceivably, transcripts proving up to about a third of the credit required for a degree.

      If you are willing to approach studying for these exams like an 8 hr. a day job, you may get credit for up to one-third of a two year degree from only a few months of study. It's, also, at a fraction of the cost. Your current grade point average is neither helped, nor hurt.
      For a free brochure of information about CLEP exams write:
      CLEP
      P.O. Box 6601
      Princeton, NJ. 08541-6601

      # (609)771-7865

      Or, pick up a copy at your local college.

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