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Below we discuss 2 topics. Topic 1: Thank you RAISEME for such an amazing lesson plan on College Selection. A simple and quick 1 on 1 lesson that scholars and parents can walk through together. Educators, help yourself.
Topic 2: AP Exams versus CLEP exams for not just high school students. They are for EVERYONE looking for cheaper ways to earn college credit, avoid remedial course work or receive credit for subject matter you know best. Remember if you see something in green, it mean money saving topic.
COLLEGE...WHERE DO I BEST FIT IN?
CLEP VS. AP EXAMS WHICH ONE IS BETTER?
Many of our students are signed up for Advanced Placement Exams or AP course work at school. These tests are widely accepted at nearly every university/college in the US. Most schools require a score of a 4 or a 5 in order to be accepted as college credit. Which is great, but what if your child scores a 3 or below? Was it a waste of time? What if you can't afford the money for the test?
There are so many ways to get ahead and ready for college and through college that it can be overwhelming sometimes. The Advanced Placement exam (AP) and the College Level Exam Program (CLEP) are just two of the routes you may take to get ahead in college. I would like to help you decide which test may be the better choice for you. Think of this as SAT vs. ACT new battle, with better options!
The AP test was created as a way for high-achieving students to get a head start on college courses. It is more well-known than CLEP, due to the fact that is promoted and offered in public schools. Students may take the AP exam after completing rigorous academic courses. The AP test is only offered in May and takes about three hours to complete. Many schools offer students the chance to take a course to prepare for a specific AP exam. But if your school does not offer AP classes, you can find alternative ways to take a class. By taking an AP exam, students become more prepared for college classes. A high score on AP exams may earn you credit for specific college courses.
On the other hand, CLEP is not exclusively for incoming college students. Because CLEP allows students to earn credit for skills and knowledge they learned during internships or individual studies, adult students and military personnel may take this exam. CLEP is considered to be a better fit for self-motivated students with strong study skills, as they will need to prepare for the material on their own. Unlike the AP Exam, CLEP is offered year-round. This means that students may take this test whenever they are ready. Including while they are in college thier first semester.
What I like about CLEP over AP (This comes from experience. I have taken several CLEP’s and 3 AP tests-Physics, US History, French):
CLEP IS CHEAPER AND IS AVAILABLE WHEN YOU ARE READY
CLEP Tests cost about $85 and you can take them at local colleges/universities near you.
CLEP Exams are far more direct in questioning and therefore less stressful to take: AP testing like SAT asks questions that may confuse you or have hidden meanings. CLEPs ask directly for what they want.
CLEPS are accepted at more schools than you think: You can check to see which school or the schools you think you would like to attend accept what tests and study accordingly knowing if you spent $85 on English Comp CLEP, you won’t have to take a remedial course for thousands of dollars or you can move on to the next level quickly. Some tests clear you from 2 courses or 6 credits.
CLEPs allow for up to a year of college for under $1000: Most colleges will allow up to 30 credits of CLEP exams. That’s your freshmen year paid for and you begin college as a first semester sophomore.
You don’t have to be a part of any special program. You simply have to study for the test and they give you all the resources many free or online. Remember your local library has e-books for free and you can physically check them out. You can even take what you learned in AP course work or College Prep course work and use that to help pass a CLEP even if you earn a 50% you may recieve college credit. Better odds than the AP exam.
Your student doesn’t have to be a 4.0 student to pass these tests. You can take the tests instead of the course when you are in college as well. Just be sure to read you university policy.
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My recommendation would be check out a CLEP. In Delaware: Wilmington University, Delaware State, Wesley College and Delaware Technical and Community College ALL accept CLEP exam credit. Parents you can do it too! Jump start your chances for a college education.
RECOMMENDED EXAMS TO TAKE:
SPANISH I AND/OR 11
FRENCH 1 AND/OR 11
ENLGISH COMPOSITION
COLLEGE MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE ALGEBRA
PRE-CALCULUS
Any Course you believe you can earn a passing score on
Try any if your child doesn’t pass a AP exam, Try a Language, English Comp and Mathematics. These CLEP’s will ensure your child is not in remedial course work their first year! If the school isn’t there, they do not accept CLEP credit. Search by state. Study and take a test in the Summer before you attend your chosen college, take them instead of the AP Exam if you can't afford the AP, take them while you are in college. Remember planning ahead will only set you ahead.
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