{"id":13359,"date":"2020-08-28T14:53:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T20:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=13359"},"modified":"2020-08-31T17:37:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-31T23:37:29","slug":"6-tips-to-help-you-ace-your-clep-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/6-tips-to-help-you-ace-your-clep-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Help You Ace Your CLEP Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams offer you a valuable way to save money and time in pursuing your degree. Earn college credit for subjects you already know by receiving a passing score on the exam. Each exam you pass saves you the equivalent of $900+ and the time in taking a college course. CLEP credits are also widely accepted by over 2,900 colleges and universities, making it a great way to accelerate your degree.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you step into the testing room, learn these tips to help you maximize your score and take the test with confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Become familiar with what\u2019s on the test. <\/b>Although most exams consist of multiple choice questions to measure your understanding of the subject, some exams include an essay, such as with English Composition. Essays measure your basic college writing skills, so be prepared to demonstrate your writing ability.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Choose a test you\u2019re knowledgeable about. <\/b>With 34 exams to choose from, ranging from composition and literature, to world languages, to science, mathematics, and business, there is sure to be a subject in which you excel. Choose an exam that aligns with your knowledge so you won\u2019t have to relearn material.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Take practice tests. <\/b>One of the most productive ways to prepare for a CLEP exam is by taking practice tests. <\/span>Peterson\u2019s CLEP exam prep<\/span><\/a> includes practice tests with detailed answers and explanations to every question. Timed practice tests help recreate the test environment, making you aware of how you will perform during the actual testing experience.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Answer every question.<\/b> Test takers aren\u2019t penalized for wrong answers, so be sure to select an answer to every question. Running out of time? Select a random answer which gives you a shot at choosing the correct answer. If you don\u2019t select an answer, you will get the question wrong 100% of the time!<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Eliminate answers and guess strategically. <\/b>You will likely encounter a question or two that you can\u2019t answer. Minimize guessing by using the process of elimination. The more choices you can exclude, the better your chance of getting the question right. If you actually must guess a question or two, it\u2019s best to choose the same letter answer choice every time which gives you better odds of answering the question correctly.<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Use the review button and go back to the question. <\/b>While viewing a question you aren\u2019t sure how to answer, click the review button. After answering all of the questions to the best of your ability, view the questions that you clicked the review button for and make corrections as needed. If you still have time remaining, start at the beginning of the exam and review all of the questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Peterson\u2019s recommends spending 3-6 weeks to prepare for your CLEP exam, depending on your level of expertise in the test content. Need help studying for the exam? Check out <\/span>Peterson\u2019s CLEP test prep<\/span><\/a> to help you prepare for the exam!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    RELATED: <\/span>Everything You Need to Know About CLEP Tests<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams offer you a valuable way to save money and time in pursuing your degree. Earn college credit for subjects you already know by receiving a passing score on the exam. Each exam you pass saves you the equivalent of $900+ and the time in taking a college course. CLEP credits<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":10010,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,6],"tags":[1158,1944,2263,2295,491,638],"class_list":{"0":"post-13359","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-colleges","8":"category-test-prep","9":"tag-clep-exam","10":"tag-clep-prep","11":"tag-clep-test-prep","12":"tag-credit-by-exam","13":"tag-test-prep","14":"tag-test-tips"},"better_featured_image":{"id":10010,"alt_text":"","caption":"Euphoric and surprised winner winning online watching a laptop at home","description":"","media_type":"image","media_details":{"width":2048,"height":1365,"file":"s3:\/\/pcom-wp-media\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/10123404\/iStock-504376862.jpg","sizes":{},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"post":1290,"source_url":"https:\/\/wp-media.petersons.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/10123404\/iStock-504376862.jpg"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n6 Tips to Help You Ace Your CLEP Exam | CLEP Test Prep<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Taking a CLEP exam? 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