This past Monday, I held a Clep Meeting at my house to discuss with other moms the advantages of CLEP testing. If you are not familiar with “Clepping” here is what I shared with the moms.
I. What is CLEP?
CLEP is the “College-Level Examination Program” and is also known by terms such as “testing out” or “credit by examination.” Simply put, you use independent study to prepare for a specific college course and then go to a local college to take the computerized multiple choice exam. If you pass, you are issued the credits, as if you had taken the class at the college.
II. Why CLEP?
-accumulate dual credit, showing credits that will count toward high school requirements AND, at the same time, count towards a college degree
-shorten the years of study required to attain a college degree, since you are starting in the teen years
-save you money in earning a college degree, as CLEP exams are MUCH cheaper than registering for a college class on campus
-show ANY “brick and mortar” college that your child is capable of performing at a college level, and you’ll have the credits to PROVE it!
-avoid “basic skills” classes when entering college by CLEPing college math and freshman english
-give your child the chance to delve into the subject being studied while moving at a comfortable pace for optimum learning
-sharpen your child’s independent study skills, which are a MUST in the college environment
-continue to share your “world view” with your child when studying controversial topics contained in many social science classes
-tackle tough subjects ONCE and get the credit the FIRST time around. Why do high school biology and then retake it again for college credit?
IV. SOUNDS GOOD, BUT WHERE DO I START?
A normal college course includes classroom instruction, followed by testing and then the granting of credits earned. Through our lesson plans you will be able to use your child’s independent study skills, replacing the instructional phase of the college class process with the appropriate books and videos we’ve selected as study tools. Your child will prepare for the exam and the college board will issue them credits for passing the test. These credits can be “banked” with the college board and then transfered to the college of your choice in the future.
Free Lesson Plans:
Here are three colleges that will encourage and support you in CLEPing your degree AND they are FULLY ACCREDITED four year colleges… “””
List of schools that accept CLEP:
http://www.clepguru.com/Colleges.html
Here is a great book that really got me thinking about CLEPs:
Get a Jump Start on College! A Practical Guide for Teens
At the end of our meeting they were all excited about having our teens do classes together to prepare and study for the clep tests. So I am very glad I put this meeting together.
Ligia
