{"id":16645,"date":"2025-08-12T16:37:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:37:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=16645"},"modified":"2025-08-12T16:37:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T22:37:58","slug":"clep-exam-prep-how-military-members-can-maximize-clep-benefits-in-just-3-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/clep-exam-prep-how-military-members-can-maximize-clep-benefits-in-just-3-months\/","title":{"rendered":"CLEP Exam Prep: How Military Members Can Maximize CLEP Benefits in Just 3 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><b>The Blueprint for Your Educational Success<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that as an active duty member, you\u2019ve got no time to waste on prep that doesn\u2019t get you where you want to go\u2192a credit-granting score. With the unique career and life demands of military service, there must be creative and practical solutions to help complete your degree sooner, at a lower cost. If not, how even can you get a college degree while in the military? That\u2019s where CLEP and DSST exams come in. CLEP exam prep is a powerful, time- and money-saving tool for service members. In this post, we\u2019ll provide a strategic, step-by-step 3-month guide to harness your military education benefits and earn college credit. This how-to guide is not about cramming. Instead, it\u2019s about a smart, project-oriented plan to utilize <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP for military<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> members.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Strategic CLEP Exam Prep Planning Phase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Identify Your Goal and Degree Plan<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step is not just to take exams, but to take the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">right<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exams. Take college credit that will apply to the degree you seek; otherwise, you\u2019re just taking tests to take tests without much reward. Meet with an academic advisor at your chosen institution to understand which CLEP military exams will satisfy your unique degree requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Military Tuition Assistance Program (TA) is a separate, but complementary, benefit to be used for higher-level courses, not CLEP exams. This program helps active duty service members pay for college courses. Provided by the Department of Defense (DoD), it supports a service member&#8217;s professional and personal development goals. Since the TA has a funding cap, the funds can be saved for upper-level classes, while other programs can help with CLEP exam cost coverage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TA should be used for courses: The Military Tuition Assistance Program is specifically designed to cover the tuition costs of college courses you are enrolled in. It pays a set amount per credit hour, up to an annual cap, to an accredited educational institution. It can not be used to cover the cost of the CLEP exam itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the benefits of TA is a strategic approach to education within the military. Save your valuable Military Tuition Assistance funds for more expensive, upper-level courses that may not have a CLEP equivalent. This allows you to maximize benefits and fast-track your degree in the most cost-effective way possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Unlock Your Past Experience with the Joint Services Transcript<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Joint Services Transcript (JST) is a program that translates military schooling, training, and work history into civilian terms, making it easier for colleges and universities to understand the academic value of a service member&#8217;s experience for credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JST can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Military Courses and Training:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The JST lists all military courses and training programs you&#8217;ve completed. These are evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE), which provides college credit recommendations for each.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Military Occupations:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your military job or specialty (e.g., MOS, rating) is also included, with a description and ACE credit recommendations that correspond to the skills and knowledge you gained in that role.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>College-Level Exams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The JST also serves as a central hub for documenting the results of college-level exams like CLEP and DSST. This is a crucial benefit as it consolidates all your educational achievements in one place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other Academic History:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The transcript may also include information about other learning experiences, degrees, or certifications you&#8217;ve earned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The JST is available to active duty, reserve, and veteran members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard. Air Force personnel use the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript system instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your Joint Services Transcript to see what college credit you may have already earned from your military training and experience. Joint Service Transcripts can save you from taking unnecessary exams since you may already have experience that translates to credit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Study &amp; Prep Phase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Choosing Your Exams:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on 2-3 exams that align with their degree plan and that have a high potential for success based on the DANTES pass rates. Reference <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dantes.mil\/Portals\/132\/Marketing%20Resources\/FY25\/DSSTFY24MilPassRate.pdf?ver=CcYGXsH1JSo9JPNDp1781w%3D%3D\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP and DSST pass rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a tool to help choose subjects you are most likely to pass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Creating an Actionable Study Schedule:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0The key is to create a schedule that is both structured and flexible enough to adapt to the unpredictable nature of military life. Here is an example of a weekly study schedule designed for a military member tackling a CLEP exam (e.g., College Mathematics) over three months. The schedule is based on the idea of consistent, focused sessions rather than marathon study periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sample Week: CLEP Exam Prep Schedule (Weeks 1-4)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Goal:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Master the core concepts and complete the initial study materials. Aim for about 5-7 hours of study per week.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Monday:<\/b> <b>30 minutes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review the week&#8217;s material and plan your study goals for the week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tuesday:<\/b> <b>60 minutes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Watch a video lecture or complete a module from an online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP prep course<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like Peterson\u2019s. Focus on note-taking and understanding new concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wednesday:<\/b> <b>30 minutes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review the notes from Tuesday. Try a few practice problems to reinforce the concepts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thursday:<\/b> <b>60 minutes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work through practice problems or a practice quiz from a study guide. Identify areas where you are struggling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Friday:<\/b> <b>30 minutes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Review your incorrect answers from Thursday&#8217;s practice problems. Focus on understanding <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">why<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you got them wrong.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Saturday:<\/b> <b>1-2 hours.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a longer practice quiz or a full-length practice exam, like the ones available through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peterson\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Use this time to simulate the test environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sunday:<\/b> <b>Day Off.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a complete break from studying to prevent burnout. This is essential for long-term retention and mental health.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Adjustments for Later Weeks (Weeks 5-12)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mid-Point (Weeks 5-8):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As you get deeper into the material, increase the Saturday study session to 2-3 hours to complete more full-length practice exams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Final Stretch (Weeks 9-12):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Shift your focus from learning new material to intensive review and practice. Use a practice test to help you pinpoint your weaknesses. The final week should be dedicated to final practice exams and reviewing key concepts and formulas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Tips for Making the Schedule Work for CLEP Exam Prep<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flexibility is Key:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This schedule is a template. If a last-minute duty arises on Tuesday, simply move that study session to another day or shorten it. The goal is to hit the weekly time target, not to adhere rigidly to specific days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Your &#8220;Dead Time&#8221;:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Military life has periods of waiting. Use your phone or tablet to review flashcards, watch short prep videos, or take practice quizzes during lunch breaks or while waiting for an appointment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Communicate with Your Leadership:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let your NCO or supervisor know about your academic goals. While they are not obligated to give you time off for studying, many leaders are supportive of troops pursuing their education and may be flexible when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peterson\u2019s is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best CLEP prep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as it will provide you with practice tests, detailed answer explanations, and tools to help you achieve the score you need to earn credit. A good CLEP exam prep strategy is the key to success and passing a military CLEP test on the first attempt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Testing &amp; Earning Phase Credit Phase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><b>Registering for Your DANTES-Funded Exam:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register on the College Board website and select the military CLEP DANTES funding option. Find a test center, both on-base and off-base, that accepts DANTES funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Test Day and Beyond:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive plenty early to the test. Know what to bring and what to expect from your test day. Your score will likely be automatically sent to the college you choose and will appear on their Joint Service Transcript (if applicable). Failing scores on a CLEP and DANTES exams have a waiting period before a re-take is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CLEP Exam Prep is the Launchpad for Your Future<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will get you from strategic planning to successful testing in just three months, but it\u2019s up to you to follow it. We have confidence that these military education benefits will save you both time and money. With a strategic <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CLEP for military<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plan, transitioning to a civilian career and higher education will be more seamless and successful. CLEP, Peterson\u2019s, and you will prove that the question \u201ccan you get a college degree while in the military?\u201d is not just possible, but highly achievable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Blueprint for Your Educational Success We know that as an active duty member, you\u2019ve got no time to waste on prep that doesn\u2019t get you where you want to go\u2192a credit-granting score. 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