1. The Ohio Transfer Module Meets CLEP: Taking Your Students Farther
College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP ®)
The Ohio Transfer Module Meets CLEP: Taking Your Students Farther
PRESENTER COMMENTS:
Welcome
Introductions
Information will be gathered during the registration process on the following:
How long have they been advising
Level of knowledge about CLEP
Are they from 2-year or 4-year institutions; public or private
Comment on the makeup of the audience.

2. Staff Branding Workshop
February 2004
What Is CLEP?
Credit-by-examination program serving a diverse group of students, including adults, non-traditional learners, and military service members
More than seven million exams taken since 1967
1,700+ colleges administer CLEP
211,000 exams administered in 2009–10, including 76,500 administered to military service members
Exam fee = $77.00
About 1/3 of CLEP exams administered annually are administered to military. The College Board and CLEP have worked with the Department of Defense for over 30 years to provide credit-by exam opportunities to the military. CLEP is the most widely used CBE program for the military. Military service members are fully funded for their CLEP exam fees.
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3. CLEP Core Purposes
CLEP allows students to demonstrate acquired mastery of college-level course content.
CLEP allows students to translate knowledge into college credit, commonly recognized by qualifying scores in the program’s 33 exams.
CLEP allows diverse groups, including adult students, non- traditional learners, and military service members to save time and money as they pursue a college degree.
CLEP is a College Board program that allows students to earn college credit for college-level knowledge.

4. About the CLEP Exams Structure 33 computer-based exams.
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About the CLEP Exams
Structure
33 computer-based exams.
Mostly multiple-choice, essays, and listening sections for foreign languages
Most are approximately 90 minutes in length.
Scoring
“Rights-only” scoring (no penalty for wrong answers).
Immediate score reports (except exams with essays).
Scores based on American Council of Education (ACE) recommendations for credit-granting.
Development
More than 600 faculty contribute to the development of and standard-setting for CLEP examinations.
Standing faculty committees oversee ongoing test development, shape content, review data, set exam policies.
Opportunities to participate in College Board ACES Placement Validity studies.
Link: to ACE recommended credit-granting scores
To ACES study info.
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5. 33 CLEP Examinations Composition and Literature
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33 CLEP Examinations
Composition and Literature
American Literature
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
College Composition
College Composition Modular
English Literature
Humanities
History and Social Sciences
American Government
History of the United States I
History of the United States II
Human Growth and Development
Introduction to Educational Psychology
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Introductory Psychology
Introductory Sociology
Social Sciences and History
Western Civilization I
Western Civilization II
Science and Mathematics
Calculus
College Algebra
Precalculus
College Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Natural Sciences
CLEP’s newest exams are the College Composition and Composition Modular exams, launched on July 1, 2010.
Business
Information Systems and Computer Applications
Principles of Management
Financial Accounting
Introductory Business Law
Principles of Marketing
Foreign Languages
French Language
German Language
Spanish Language 5

6. Highest Volume CLEP Exams Exams Administered to National and Military Candidates, 2008-09
[Note: all number really rounded. ]
CLEP composition exams are important to colleges: 2,500 colleges accept credit for at least one of the current composition exams.
How the exams break out by title: Note that these include both National and DANTES.
13420 EC
8703 ECWE
12267 FCC
*Freshman College Composition, English Composition with and without Essay

7. Most Popular Exams Taken in Ohio 2009-2010

8. Who Takes CLEP? Adults returning to college
Military service members and veterans
Students who are fluent in Spanish, French, or German
Students at risk or struggling with finances
Students with high SAT or ACT scores and homeschooled
Juniors or seniors who have not met lower-division requirements
Transfer students
International students needing to translate overseas credit
CLEP serves many different kinds of students.
AP students whop had a bad test day or did not take the exam-but know the content
This list shows the types of students who have traditionally benefited the most from CLEP. We encourage advisors to offer CLEP to these students as an academic option.

9. CLEP for Military and Veterans
Ohio, 89 institutions - Military Friendly Schools for 2011
CLEP exams are free for eligible active military service members!
Nearly 77,000 funded CLEP exams were administered to military.
Military veterans may seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for exam costs and fees.
The Service Opportunity Colleges (SOC) recognizes veteran-friendly institutions, who award credit for CLEP.
We have been talking about national, meaning non-military, exam takers. Military service members and military veterans are a growing population of CLEP exam takers, so we want to give you some information on CLEP for military and veterans.
**** Military are no longer funded for second exam attempt ( in same exam).
CLEP exams are free to eligible military personnel and eligible civilian employees. That includes (Active Duty and Reserve) - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Navy Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, Army and Air National Guard
Military veterans can seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for CLEP exams and fees. With the passing of the new GI Assistance Bill, veterans familiar with CLEP will look for “military friendly” institutions to honor the transfer of CLEP credit to expedite their progress toward earning a degree.
Nearly 72,000 funded CLEP exams were administered to military personnel in FY Many of these exams were administered on college campuses.
Information for military and veterans is provided on the CLEP Web site.
IN CASE THE QUESTION COMES UP:
Most all military bases offer paper-based testing – there are only 14 exams, however.
CLEP is currently working to add on-base national CBT test centers to the test center search. That information should be available by Feb Those centers will have a military icon next to their names.

10. CLEP Makes a Difference to Students
91% said CLEP made a
difference in their ability to
complete their degrees
70% said CLEP made a
finance their degrees
2004 Survey of Students
CLEP has a long history of success in helping students complete their education in an affordable manner.
In a 2004 survey, 91% of students indicated that CLEP made a difference in helping them complete their degree.
70% told us that CLEP made a difference in their ability to finance their degree.

11. 5/2/2018
Students Say…
“Taking CLEP exams has helped me save a lot of time and money. I used CLEP...to help me keep moving toward graduation and graduate school.”
Benjamin Holler
University of Texas at San Antonio
Class of 2010

12. 2008 Survey of National Test Takers
45% have taken an online course
70% are working full- or part-time
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A 2008 survey of national test takers, however, identified other populations who can also benefit from CLEP advisement.
45% are first-generation college students

13. Age Group Exams Administered to National Candidates, 2009-10
Staff Branding Workshop
February 2004
Age Group Exams Administered to National Candidates,
Pam
There are no age requirements for CLEP.
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14. Education Level Exams Administered to National Candidates, 2009-10
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15. Advising Students about CLEP
Connect your students to CLEP!
Easy to follow steps:
Review Campus credit-by-exam policy.
Talk to your advisor. Determine how CLEP will fit with your academic plan and degree program.
Identify which exam(s) to take.
Locate a CLEP test center by visiting:
Schedule an appointment with the test center.
Prepare/review for the exam.
Take the exam.
8. Count the money you saved on tuition and textbook costs!
Cindy

16. Connecting Students to CLEP
on Your Campus
Students
Registrar’s Office
Test Center
Faculty & Advisers
Admissions Office
Adult &/or Veterans Office
Students self select CLEP.
Placement scores can help identify potential CLEP candidates.

17. CLEP Test Prep for Students
CLEP prep center provides links to free online resources and textbook suggestions
CLEP Official Study Guide, covering all 33 exams
Downloadable study guides for each exam
Marc

18. 5/2/2018
Colleges Say…
“Students gain several important benefits when they secure academic credit through CLEP. One benefit is simple math: credits earned reduce the number of credits for which students will pay to complete a degree. CLEP also allows for flexibility in course scheduling, which may make new academic areas possible for students to explore. CLEP builds confidence by helping students know they can succeed.”
Tally Hart
Senior Advisor for Economic Access
The Ohio State University

19. CLEP Benefits Colleges & Universities
Staff Branding Workshop
February 2004
CLEP Benefits Colleges & Universities
Success CLEP candidates on average earn a half grade point higher in the subsequent course than do non-exempted students.
Access CLEP makes it easier for financially strapped students to afford tuition and fees.
Retention By accurately placing prepared, engaged and motivated students, CLEP helps create a more dynamic classroom experience and increases retention rates.
Rigor and Relevance Test development processes and faculty involvement (600+ faculty) ensure CLEP examination content and standards are comparable to those of introductory college courses.
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20. Check out the College Board CLEP website to find out-
Where can I find more information about the College Level Examination Program?
Check out the College Board CLEP website to find out-
How to prepare?
What do the exams cover?
Where to test?
How to order a transcript for scores?
Which colleges accept CLEP for credit?

21. CLEP Services for Students and Colleges
CLEP website for professionals: professionals.collegeboard.com/clep
Information on test development, administering CLEP exams, advising students, self-paced CLEP 101 tutorials
CLEP website for students:
Exam descriptions, test prep information, test center search, transcript request forms
Order form for free publications for students:
Professionals use login and password to access TIGs and order resources

22. Contacts Jonell Sanchez, Senior Director of College Initiatives
Pamela Kerouac, Senior Assessment Manager
Kathie Montognese, Senior Assessment Manager