CREDIT BY CLEP-QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Should I try it?
Deciding whether to take CLEP exams is your decision, but here are some recommended guidelines. If you can answer yes to one or more the following items, you have a good chance of earning credit through CLEP at HardingUniversity.
If your readiness is below the above guidelines, your chances of earning credit through CLEP exams at Harding are not good. Still, the decision whether to take an exam is entirely up to students and parents. You can not take a CLEP test if you are or have been enrolled in the course you are hoping to get credit for.
Which CLEP exams should I take-general or subject?
Students should check the requirements in their majors and perhaps consult an advisor before taking a CLEP exam. Some majors require upper-level courses that meet general education requirements which, of course, would nullify the value of CLEP credit.
May I take a CLEP exam at another TestCenter?
Yes, you make take CLEP exams at any open test center. CLEP exams are national tests published by Educational Testing Service, Princeton, NJ. If you do take exams elsewhere, be sure to list Harding as a score recipient when you take the exam if you plan to enroll at HU. For a list of test centers go to www.collegeboard.com/clep
What does it cost to take CLEP exams and to have credit put on my transcript?
HardingUniversity charges a $15 nonrefundable registration fee, payable in cash or checkat the time ofregistrationin the Testing Office; you must also pay $65 (credit/debit card preferred over personal check) to CLEP at the time you actually take the test on computer. The CLEP fee will increase to $70 after July 1, 2008. The fees above are for each exam registered for and taken. If your exam score qualifies you for course credit, the Registrar’s Office charges an additional $78 fee for each course recorded on your transcript. (Fees are, of course, subject to change!)
When may I schedule CLEP exams?
Computer-based CLEP testing is offered by appointment only Monday through Friday. Each test session lasts approximately two hours.
Can I prepare?
Yes, the HardingUniversity library has study materials available for your use. In addition you can visit www.collegeboard.com/clep, www.clepbuster.com, and www.passyourclass.com to purchase information. Free study guides can also be found at www.testprepreview.com/clep_practice and www.freeuniv.com. Major bookstores such as Barnes and Noble also have study guides.
How do I register for a CLEP exam on computer at HU?
1. Visit the Testing Office in person in Science 114 or call 501-279-4415.
2. Fill out a CLEP exam registration form.
3. Pay the $15 registration fee in cash or by personal check.
4. Then we will schedule your test date and time.
|
Name of Examination |
HU Cut Score |
College Course |
Credits Earned |
|
English Comp with Essay |
55 |
ENG 111 or 113 |
3 |
|
Humanities |
55 60 |
ART 101 or MUS 101 2 from ART 101, MUS 101, ENG 201 and ENG 202 |
2 4/5 |
|
Natural Sciences |
50 55 |
Any Physical Science Any Physical Science and Biology 111 |
3 6 |
|
Name of Examination |
HU Cut Score |
College Course |
Credits Earned |
|
Financial Accounting |
60 |
ACCT 205,206 |
6 |
|
American Government |
65 |
POLS 205 |
3 |
|
Analyze/Interp of Lit |
60 |
ENG 201 or 202 |
3 |
|
Calculus/Element Func |
55 |
MATH 201 |
5 |
|
College Algebra |
55 |
MATH 151 |
3 |
|
Pre-Calculus |
55 |
MATH 171 |
5 |
|
College French |
55 |
FR 101,102 |
8 |
|
College German |
55 |
GER 101,102 |
8 |
|
College Spanish |
55 |
SPAN 101,102 |
8 |
|
Frsh. Coll.Comp w/ Essay |
55 |
ENG 111 or 113 |
3 |
|
General Biology |
55 |
BIOL 111 |
3 |
|
General Chemistry |
55 63 |
CHEM 114 CHEM 121 |
4 4 |
|
History of U.S. I |
59 |
HIST 101 |
3 |
|
History of U.S. II |
59 |
HIST 102 |
3 |
|
Macroeconomics |
60 |
ECON 201 |
3 |
|
Marketing, Principles |
60 |
MKTG 330 |
3 |
|
Microeconomics |
60 |
ECON 202 |
3 |
|
Psychology, Introductory |
54 |
PSY 201 (non majors only) |
3 |
|
Sociology, Introductory |
55 |
SOC 203 |
3 |
|
Trigonometry |
55 |
MATH 152 |
2 |
|
Western Civilization I |
57 |
HIST 110 |
3 |
|
Western Civilization II |
57 |
HIST 111 |
3 |
Additional questions contact the Testing Office at 501-279-4415 or e-mail testing@harding.edu