CLEP Test |
What is the CLEP? |
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program. More than 2,000 accredited institutions of higher education award credit for satisfactory scores on CLEP exams. CLEP offers a way to receive credit for "what you know."
Taking CLEP exams can shorten the time it takes to earn your degree and can allow you to skip general introductory courses, and can even satisfy a proficiency requirement by demonstrating that you've already mastered the content. CLEP exams can reduce the number of courses you need to graduate, saving hundreds of dollars in tuition. |
What CLEP exams are available? |
There are about 34 CLEP exams available to you which cover the more traditional college subject areas. Several of the English exams require an essay. Look at our list of CLEP exams and see if you can get on the fast track to a degree!
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How Do I Register for the CLEP? |
Area residents may pick up information and applications for the test at any Hillsborough Community College Campus Test Center. Fees: $70.00 (PER TEST) is the test fee for CLEP. An increase is scheduled July 1, 2009 to $72.00. Credit cards are the preferred method of payment (Only American Express, MasterCard, and Visa are accepted). Checks are also accepted. Examinee checks for test fees must be made out to CLEP. There is also a $20.00 Test Center Fee (PER TEST) payable to HCC (Only MasterCard and Visa are accepted). Only check and money orders are acceptable for the Test Center Fee.
CLEP testing is available to the public.
Ex: If you are taking 2 CLEP tests, then you would make out a $40.00 check to HCC and also make out a $144.00 check or money order to CLEP (again the preferred method of payment for CLEP is credit card).
Please note that there is a $20.00 proctoring fee. Payment must be completed at the Bursar/Cashier's Office. Payment may be made by Check to HCC, Cash, Money Order or Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa). |
Where is the CLEP test administered?
The CLEP tests are given at the Dale Mabry and Brandon Campuses only. You will need to contact Brandon campus to find out their registration dates and deadlines. Dale Mabry offers CLEP testing on Monday's @10:30am. Arrive 15 minutes prior to check-in. |
May I retake the CLEP exam? |
You may retake any of the CLEP exams as often as you like as long as you wait 6 months between tests. The fee for retaking an exam is the same as it was for the first testing. |
Who cannot take the CLEP exam? |
At Hillsborough Community College, students who have attempted a course and received a grade (including a failing grade) or withdrew from a class and received a "W" grade cannot attempt a CLEP test in that particular subject. (Ex: If you received an "F" in ENC 1101, you will not be able to take the CLEP exam English Compositon w/Essay to receive credit for the course. You must retake the course.) |
How do I prepare for the CLEP exams? |
The College Board has available study guides containing descriptions of all CLEP exams, sample exam questions and answers, test-taking strategies, and general information about credit by exams. For more information about CLEP go to collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html. |
When will I get my test results? |
As of July 1, 2001 CLEP is offered only on Computer. As a result, you will receive your official candidate score report upon completion of the exam. If you have taken English Composition with Essay, you will receive one combined score after the essay has been scored, usually one to three weeks after your test date. When you take CLEP you will be given the option of having the scores sent directly to your home as well as one college of your choice. |
How are CLEP exams scored? |
Candidates will not be penalized for wrong answers; only correct responses will be counted toward your final score.
To view required test scores CLICK HERE |
Contacts |
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Dale Mabry Campus contact:
Mr. Chuck Warnock
PH:(813)259-6053
Ms. Alex Ruiz
PH:(813)259-7392
Brandon Campus contact:
Mr. Bruce Nguyen
PH:(813)253-7820
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