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Spanish is, according to Education First, the second most spoken language in the world, and that is recognized by College Board. The Spanish CLEP test is a practical way to gain college credits proving that you can carry yourself accordingly through conversations with native Spanish speakers and understand passages in said language.

This test will assess if you are well versed on the romance language and will place you in one of two categories depending on your scores: Level 1 (50 points) or Level 2 (63 points or higher).

Fast Spanish Language (1 & 2) Study Guide

This exam will be divided into a Listening section of 40% and a Reading section of 60%, with sub-sections in each area.

Chunk on comprehension of short oral exchanges such as greetings and simple descriptions using the verb ser and estar (To Be); be aware! because as you may realize, they are two different verbs in Spanish. Also, you will have to answer questions with the interrogative words (Por qué, quién, dónde, cuándo) as well as simple yes/no questions. Easy peasy, right?

Chunk on comprehension of longer conversations or announcements on diverse topics. Questions in this section will be fairly similar to the ones on the previous section, but you have to be more attentive of the course of the conversation or narrative, for they will be longer (Approximately 1min). Examples of what you might find in this section are: airport announcements, anecdotes, historical facts, interviews, explanations, news, etc.

The questions might change in format as you move along with the test. Some of the questions will require you to put lists in order according to what was said in the conversation, complete charts, or choose from a series of pictures to indicate what the speaker was talking about.

Completing short sentences using prepositions (a, ante, bajo, cabe, con, contra, de, desde, durante, en, entre, hacia, hasta, mediante, para, por, según, sin, sobre, tras) verb conjugations (present, past, future, continuous tenses –ando –endo, etc), articles (el, la, los, las, un, una, unos), etc. For this section you will also need to be familiar with vocabulary such as places (biblioteca, salon de clases, peluquería, casa) feelings (feliz, triste, asustado, nervioso), times of the day (día, tarde, noche), etc.

Completing passages and paragraphs on diverse topics with the correct conjugations and words according to the context. The difficulty level increases in this section because you will need to be able to identify the context of the passage. Apart from that, don’t be afraid! It is recommended for you to read magazine articles, newspapers, academic articles, and novels to practice for this section. I know it sounds complicated, but you will have the opportunity to develop better comprehension skills if you start facing the language as a whole, instead of practicing it piece by piece.

Consists on a higher level reading comprehension where the student will have to answer questions based mainly on context. Remember what I told you earlier about context? Well, this is the time to put it into practice. Throughout this section you will find announcements, passages, extracts from academic articles and, unlike the rest of the sections, questions will focus more on context than grammar.

So, in this section you will be challenged with answering questions such as “¿Cuál es el tema central de este parrafo?” (which is the main theme of this paragraph?), “¿A qué se refieren con…?” (what do they mean by…?), or “Interpreta la siguente frase” (interpret the following phrase). Therefore, in this section you will have the opportunity to show that you truly have a holistic comprehension of the language.

Now that you understand what you are facing, there are some things to bear in mind:

• Conjugations: remember that in Spanish conjugations vary not only from tense to tense, but also according to every pronoun, unlike English. So be always attentive to the when’s and the who’s.
For example, it is not the same to say “Nosotros estamos” as “Ellos estan” (verb to Be). In english, most of the times “we” and “you” are conjugated equally “We are” “You are”, whereas in Spanish both have different formulas.
• Sentence Structure: in this particular case it is important for you to get into full Spanish mode every time you try to speak and write. Why? Well, you see, Spanish speakers tend to say most of the things the other way around. They play with the order of the words, and they play with our minds!
• Accents: this is of the utmost importance. An accent or lack thereof in Spanish might modify the meaning of a whole sentence; “el robo” is not the same thing as “él robó”. In the first example I am talking about the theft, whereas in the second I am stating that he stole. Mind-blowing, huh?

So, are you ready to test the waters? Take this practice quiz and judge your preparation level before diving into deeper study.All test questions are in a multiple-choice format, with one correct answer and four incorrect options. The following are samples of the types of questions that may appear on the exam.

Note: Please do keep in mind that we can’t guarantee the accuracy of this quiz, so we do recommend you also run through a full-length practice exam. The CollegeBoard offers a good one that we’ll share in the resources section below.

Question 1: ¿A quién le gustó más el hotel?
  1. A Carmen.
  2. A ninguno les gusto.
  3. A Luis.
  4. A los dos les gusto.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: A. A Carmen.

Explanation: Now it is time to compare the opinions of two different individuals in regards of a new hotel in town. The key factor to understand this question is not to look for a cookie-cutter answer among the options, but to be able to grasp the perception of the individuals according to the adjectives they are using to describe the hotel and assess its perks and disadvantages. Who likes it the most? You tell me!

Question 2: ¿Dónde sería mejor construir un hotel?
  1. A las afueras de la ciudad, para poder escapar de la rutin
  2. El centro de la ciudad es una locacion perfect
  3. En la playa, para escuchar las olas del mar.
  4. En la montana, cerca de los animales.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: A. A las afueras de la ciudad, para poder escapar de la rutin

Explanation: Preferences, suggestions. It is time to see if you understand conditional clauses in Spanish (verb-ía). In one of the paragraphs (hint: it is the second one) the speaker talks about the ideal location for the new famous hotel. Where should it be? Why? By this moment you should have noticed Mr. Luis is not very content with the new addition to the downtown because of the disturbances it causes. He says the hotel can be anywhere, but it should not cause any disturbances and allow the guest to find peace. Isn't the countryside the best option? Mr. Luis thinks so! And we agree.

Question 3: Please select the correct word for blank 10 in the context sentence.
  1. Aprender
  2. Intencion
  3. Aprehension
  4. Atencion

Hace tres años yo vivi en Estados Unidos. Allí, formé parte de algo más grande y valioso que yo. Tuve la oportunidad de _____9______ un grupo de amigos de todas partes del mundo, que me enseñaron que el amor no tiene fronteras y la honestidad no presta _____10______ a razas ni credos.

Correct Answer: D. Atencion

Explanation: Vocab, vocab, vocab. We were given four options: “intención” (intention), “aprender” (to learn), “atención” (attention), and “aprehensión” (to apprehend).By now, you must understand that he/she is speaking about the diversity of friends he/she found while studying abroad, and what is the most valuable characteristic? That no one pays attention to the fact that they are all different. From the four options, the educated guess would be that the answer must be a noun (either A or C), because the action is already stated; and you never pay intentions! You pay attention, am I right?

Question 4: ¿Qué cualidades deben tener los aspirantes?
  1. Deben estudiar en la Universidad Santa Maria y estar en quinto semestre.
  2. Deben ser estudiantes de actuacion, tener disponibilidad horaria y vivir en Caracas.
  3. Deben ser proactivos, espontaneos y estudiar actuacion.
  4. Deben tener de 18 a 25 anos y estar interesados en las ciencias sociales.

¿Quieres participar en obras de teatro?
SE BUSCA ACTOR PARA OBRA DE TEATRO
Si tienes entre 18 y 25 años y te interesa el mundo de la actuación… ¡Esta es tu oportunidad!
Somos una compañía de actuación con 25 años de experiencia en el mercado y un personal de aproximadamente 20 actores. ¿Quieres participar en obras tan importantes como Romeo y Julieta?
¿Qué necesitamos? que seas estudiante de Artes Escénicas, no le tengas miedo al escenario, seas emprendedor y muy apasionado.
Tendremos castings los días lunes y jueves de 2 a 4 de la tarde y nos puedes encontrar en el segundo piso del Centro Comercial Lomas de la Lagunita, piso 2, oficina 2C.
Llámanos! 0416815924.

Correct Answer: C. Deben ser proactivos, espontaneos y estudiar actuacion.

Explanation: Again, looking for a new job? Well, this exercise is amazing for you. In this job announcement they offer a spot in an acting agency and they describe the necessary qualities of the applicants. As you may notice, the qualities you must have to apply for this job are beyond standard (age, college major, etc) and you should be able to detect which are those extra-characteristics you must have in order to obtain the spot in the agency. Are they only looking for students from a specific university, background, age, or city? Or are they looking for proactive, willing-to-learn individuals?

Question 5: ¿Qué es necesario revivir para tener una economía fuerte y próspera?
  1. El turismo.
  2. La industri
  3. El comercio.
  4. Ninguna de las anteriores.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: A. El turismo.

Explanation: Let's turn it up a nudge and start facing a more sophisticated language. In this case, you must identify who is speaking about matters such as the economy (yes, you guessed right. It is Mrs. Carmen). In the interview, she explains why the hotel is so beneficial for the country's GDP, and it has a lot to do with people with cameras and fanny packs. Ring a bell? Of course, we are talking about tourism!

Question 6: (Woman) ¿Dónde debo guardar el azúcar para que no aparezcan hormigas?
  1. Si, hay mucha luz.
  2. En la nevera. El frio mantiene lejos a las hormigas.
  3. No, gracias. No me gusta el azucar.
  4. Ahi hay dos frascos.

Correct Answer: B. En la nevera. El frio mantiene lejos a las hormigas.

Explanation: You probably doubted for a minute when seeing the word “azúcar” (sugar) in two of the options, right? However, you must be very aware, for this is not a closed yes/no question which normally starts with the verb, the main action of the sentence. How can you assess what type of question it is? Same as in english, by noticing that at the beginning it has a Wh- question word (Donde= where). Also, they are giving you some extra information in the shape of “complementos” (complements) that complete the idea on the information that is being requested.

Question 7: Please select the correct word for blank 9 in the context.
  1. Encuentro
  2. Encontre
  3. Encontrar
  4. Encontraba

Hace tres años yo vivi en Estados Unidos. Allí, formé parte de algo más grande y valioso que yo. Tuve la oportunidad de _____9______ un grupo de amigos de todas partes del mundo, que me enseñaron que el amor no tiene fronteras y la honestidad no presta _____10______ a razas ni credos.

Correct Answer: C. Encontrar

Explanation: The general recommendation for this type of exercises is to always be aware of the context. First, you must read the whole passage (even with the blanks) to understand the general idea. Who is speaking? Where is she/he? Is she/he speaking in third person? What tense is being used? Etc. In this case, he/she is speaking in first person about a rewarding experience that happened three years ago. Why choose “encontrar” in infinitive, and not “encuentro” or “encontré”; easy! It is not the main action of the sentence (meaning, not the main verb) which is “tuve” (had), therefore it must not be conjugated.

Question 8: ¿Qué oportunidad se está brindando a través de este anuncio?
  1. Viajar por el mundo.
  2. Formar parte de un nuevo negocio de comid
  3. Ensenar a un grupo de baile.
  4. Formar parte de una agencia de actuacion.

¿Quieres participar en obras de teatro?
SE BUSCA ACTOR PARA OBRA DE TEATRO
Si tienes entre 18 y 25 años y te interesa el mundo de la actuación… ¡Esta es tu oportunidad!
Somos una compañía de actuación con 25 años de experiencia en el mercado y un personal de aproximadamente 20 actores. ¿Quieres participar en obras tan importantes como Romeo y Julieta?
¿Qué necesitamos? que seas estudiante de Artes Escénicas, no le tengas miedo al escenario, seas emprendedor y muy apasionado.
Tendremos castings los días lunes y jueves de 2 a 4 de la tarde y nos puedes encontrar en el segundo piso del Centro Comercial Lomas de la Lagunita, piso 2, oficina 2C.
Llámanos! 0416815924.

Correct Answer: D. Formar parte de una agencia de actuacion.

Explanation: This is the last type of exercises you fill find on your CLEP test, and it is the most comprehensive one. Questions and answers will not be based on verbatim chunks of the passages; here is your chance to prove you really understand and are able to analize information in Spanish. In this job announcement they offer a spot in an acting agency and they describe the necessary qualities of the applicants. What are the requirements you must fulfill? Well, is it traveling? (option A), I don´t think so; dancing? (option B), most certainly not; a business with food? (option D) no sir! Option C is the one which indicates that the opportunity is to be a part of an acting agency.

Question 9: Anoche Federico _______ a Susana y ella no contestó.
  1. volvio.
  2. llamo.
  3. hablo.
  4. llamo.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: D. llamo.

Explanation: This section of the test is fairly easy. Remember two things: be aware of the context, and be very vigilant with the tenses. In this case, the question is in simple past tense which, as I already warned you, carries an accent most of the times. So, don't fall into the trap and get confused with option C! Because it is the same verb llamar (to call), but conjugated in first person for simple present tense.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: B. llamo.

Explanation: This section of the test is fairly easy. Remember two things: be aware of the context, and be very vigilant with the tenses. In this case, the question is in simple past tense which, as I already warned you, carries an accent most of the times. So, don't fall into the trap and get confused with option C! Because it is the same verb llamar (to call), but conjugated in first person for simple present tense.

Question 10: (Woman) ¿Cuándo es la fiesta? (Man):
  1. Si, yo ire.
  2. Manana por la tarde.
  3. Muchas gracias por la invitacion.
  4. En el parque Los Caobos.

Correct Answer: B. Manana por la tarde.

Explanation: In this question, the speaker is trying to figure out when is the party. Remember when I told you to keep in mind the interrogative words? (Wh- question words) well, now you see! The interrogative word “Cuándo” means “when”, so whenever you come across this word, rest assured that you must answer with a specific time of the day, a date, a month, or a day of the week.

Question 11: (Woman) ¿Por qué no viniste al cine con nosotros anoche? (Man):
  1. Alejandra comio palomitas de maiz.
  2. No, empezo a las 4pm.
  3. Porque estaba ocupada haciendo los deberes de la universidad.
  4. Porque quiero hacer jugo para mi mama.

Correct Answer: C. Porque estaba ocupada haciendo los deberes de la universidad.

Explanation: Now, let's mix up the tenses a little bit. Yes, this is a question with the Wh- question word why, however, you must see beyond that specific word and realize the question is being asked in past tense. "Porque quiero" might answer the “why”, but it doesn't fulfill the information required by the rest of the question, which is the explanation on why the woman skipped a day out at the movies on the previous day. So, why didn´t go out?

Question 12: Ella dijo que en el _________ podíamos encontrar la pasta para lasaña.
  1. jueves.
  2. carcel.
  3. supermercado.
  4. ayer.

(Narrator) Fuimos a las calles a preguntarles a las personas cuál era su opinión con respecto al nuevo hotel en el centro de la ciudad.
(Carmen) Realmente, yo considero que es un hotel muy bonito. Su arquitectura y diseño son muy modernos y te hacen sentir como si estuvieses de viaje por Europa. Este hotel demuestra que todavía hay gente interesada en invertir en nuestro país, lo cual, en mi opinión, es justo lo que necesitamos. Hay que revivir el turismo como fuente principal de ingresos y así nuestra economía será cada vez más fuerte. ¡Buen trabajo!
(Luis) ¡No me gusta para nada! Yo trabajo en la oficina postal, en el centro de la ciudad y ahora el tráfico para llegar a mi trabajo se ha triplicado. Me parece innecesario agregar más complicaciones al centro de la ciudad, que ya de por si es el lugar más congestionado de todos. ¿Por qué no construyen un hotel a las afueras? Sería mucho mejor tener un lugar a donde escapar los fines de semana, sin calles sucias ni ruidos molestos.

Correct Answer: C. supermercado.

Explanation: It is vocab time! In this case we are talking about where to find what we need to cook delicious lasagna, which means we are talking about a location. Now you may ask: how do I Know the question is talking about a place if the word “Donde” is nowhere to be found? Among the options, yes, you can find words to indicate time (ayer, jueves), however, notice the important presence of a preposition “en” in the clause which means in/at, thus indicating place. The rest is pure logics, from all of the options the supermarket (supermercado) is the correct answer.

More CLEP Spanish Language (1 & 2) Study Resources

Looking for a study guide to fill a couple gaps, or just want a full length practice exam? You can find a few of my favorite resources below. Note that some of the links are affiliate – meaning I’ll make a few dollars if you purchase, but I’m only sharing those resources that were genuinely helpful during my own CLEP journey.

Official CLEP Study Guide

While quite short on the study side of things, the official CLEP book is the go-to final practice test. Since this is the only official practice test available, I normally use it as my final spot check before taking the test.

REA CLEP Spanish Language

REA offers a great combination of CLEP study tips, exam study materials, and detailed practice tests. This book functions well as the central pillar of a strong CLEP prep strategy, with resources like the Official CLEP Study Guide (above) providing a great final practice test at the end.

InstantCert Academy

The website looks like it was made before the internet, but it’s legitimately the single most useful study guide I’ve found yet. Basically it’s a series of flashcards that help you study in a fast paced and fun way.

Plenty of other resources exist – just do a quick internet search – but these are the three that I’ve personally found the most helpful back when I did CLEP.

Free Spanish Language (1 & 2) CLEP Practice Tests and Study Guides | Powerhouse Prep (2024)

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​The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a credit-by-examination program that measures a student's level of comprehension of introductory college-level material and consecutively earn college credit. The CSU requires a passing score of at least 50 on the CLEP exam.

Are CLEP exams harder than AP? ›

CLEP vs AP Test Difficulty: Which is Harder? According to May 2019 pass rate data, students may have found AP exams more difficult. CLEP exams had a 68% pass rate while AP exams had a 65% pass rate. However, there were many more AP examinees than CLEP test takers.

How do I prepare for CLEP exams? ›

5 Effective Study Tips for CLEP Exams
  1. Review the specific info provided by the College Board about each exam you plan to take.
  2. Take free or paid CLEP practices tests online and review your results.
  3. Schedule your study sessions at a time when you can focus without distractions.

How many times can you retake a CLEP? ›

You may be able to retake your CLEP exam.

Test takers can't retake an exam of the same title within three months of the initial test date. If you retake the exam within the three-month period, your administration will be considered invalid, your score will be canceled, and any test fees will be forfeited.

Do you get a letter grade for CLEP? ›

Though CLEP exams don't generate a letter grade at your college, it feels good to know what grade it might have been if it were assigned a letter grade. This table tells you. “The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends a credit-granting score of 50 for each CLEP exam.

How much does CLEP exam cost? ›

Registering for an exam provides you with a payment receipt and a Ticket ID, but you must contact a test center to schedule the date and time you wish to take the test. One CLEP exam costs $89, For military personnel, CLEP exams are free -- find out more!

Do CLEP scores expire? ›

CLEP credits don't technically expire. But the College Board only keeps your CLEP transcripts on record for 20 years after you take the exam. So if you haven't sent your CLEP transcripts to your college by then, you probably won't be able to use those credits.

How many credits is the Spanish CLEP worth? ›

CLEP Credits and other Credits-by-Exam
ExamMinimum ScoreCredits
German (Level 2, first four semesters)609
Spanish (Level 1, first two semesters)506
Spanish (Level 2, first four semesters)639
Spanish with Writing Level 1 Proficiency506
37 more rows
Mar 11, 2009

What level is Spanish CLEP? ›

ACE Recommendation for Spanish Language
Level 1
Semester Hours6
Level 2
Credit-granting Score63
Semester Hours9
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How long is the CLEP Spanish test with writing? ›

Exam Structure. The Spanish with Writing exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in approximately 80 minutes and two writing tasks to be written in 30 minutes, for a total of approximately 110 minutes testing time.

Can I CLEP a class I failed? ›

Most schools won't allow you to clep out of any course previously attempted, meaning you have to retake the course.

What college accepts the most CLEP credits? ›

Which Schools Accept the Highest Number of CLEP Credits?
  • Purdue University - unlimited credits can be transferred as long as students take at least 32 credits at this university.
  • University of Massachusetts - 75 credits can transfer.
  • University of Arizona - 60 units can transfer.

Can I take CLEP while in college? ›

Everyone is welcome to take a CLEP exam at any CLEP test center, including high school students, college students, adult learners, military service members and veterans, and professionals seeking continuing education credits.

How soon do you get CLEP results? ›

Your official scores will be available in your CLEP account within one business day of your test date. Scores for exams with writing sections will be available on the My Account Portal within two to three weeks after your test date.

Are CLEP exams multiple choice? ›

Overview of the Exams

Most CLEP exams are designed to correspond to one-semester courses, although some tests correspond to full-year or two-year courses. The format of most questions is multiple choice.

How do I get a CLEP voucher? ›

Instructions
  1. Log in to the CLEP Resource Center. ...
  2. Access the Bulk Purchase Order Form. ...
  3. Download your voucher codes. ...
  4. Distribute the voucher codes to students who are planning to take a CLEP exam. ...
  5. Pay for vouchers after you receive an invoice for exams taken.

Do Ivy League colleges accept CLEP? ›

At this time, many of the highest-ranked institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Brown do not accept CLEP exams. Visit the College Board website and use the official CLEP search tool to see if the schools you're considering made the list. Looking for help on your college journey?

Does Harvard accept CLEP? ›

Credit by Examination

We do not accept all CLEP exams, so check with an advisor before registering for one. The minimum acceptable score is 56. Harvard Extension School does not accept all ACE-approved credit.

What are the 34 CLEP exams? ›

History and Social Sciences CLEP Tests
  • American Government (3 credits)
  • History of the United States I (3 credits)
  • History of the United States II (3 credits)
  • Human Growth and Development (3 credits)
  • Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 credits)
  • Introductory Psychology (3 credits)
  • Introductory Sociology (3 credits)

What is the difference between the CLEP Official Study Guide and the CLEP individual exam guides? ›

Note: The CLEP Official Study Guide is a paper-based book that you will receive in the mail once purchased. The Individual Study Guides are PDFs that will be available to download after purchase.

What is the difference between CLEP and Dantes test? ›

How are they different? One key difference—CLEP exams take 90 minutes and DSST exams take 2 hours. CLEP exam credit is accepted at over 2,900 schools; over 1,900 schools accept credit for DSST exams. Contact your counselor to check if you'll get credit for the exams you plan to take.

How many questions are on a CLEP exam? ›

Each test includes 120 questions divided into two listening sections and one reading section.

Is Spanish CLEP easy? ›

If you are starting from zero, or with a very limited knowledge of Spanish, most experienced students will tell you that it is one of the most difficult CLEP exams you can prepare for.

What is the highest score on the Spanish CLEP test? ›

Your raw score increases by 1 point for each question answered correctly. that ranges from 20, the lowest, to 80, the highest.

How is the Spanish CLEP test graded? ›

Your raw score increases by one point for each question answered correctly. Your raw score is then converted to a scaled score that ranges from 20 to 80, and this is the score that appears on your score report.

How many credits is the Spanish CLEP worth? ›

CLEP Credits and other Credits-by-Exam
ExamMinimum ScoreCredits
German (Level 2, first four semesters)609
Spanish (Level 1, first two semesters)506
Spanish (Level 2, first four semesters)639
Spanish with Writing Level 1 Proficiency506
37 more rows
Mar 11, 2009

How many credits does the CLEP test give you? ›

With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.

Are CLEP exams timed? ›

CLEP tests are timed, and they generally last about 90 minutes. Thus, be sure that any practice exams you complete are timed to ensure you are practicing under genuine testing conditions.

How long is the CLEP Spanish test with writing? ›

Exam Structure. The Spanish with Writing exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be answered in approximately 80 minutes and two writing tasks to be written in 30 minutes, for a total of approximately 110 minutes testing time.

Is 59 a good CLEP score? ›

The American Council on Education (ACE) recommends a credit-granting score of 50 for each CLEP exam. This is a scaled score, equivalent to earning a C in the relevant course.
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Composition & Literature.
Exam TitleB-Level Score
College Composition59
College Composition Modular60
English Literature63
Humanities55
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How many times can you take CLEP? ›

Can you retake a CLEP test? You can take CLEP tests as many times as you want (though you'll have to pay the $87 fee each time).

Does CLEP affect GPA? ›

CLEP exams have no effect on your grade point average—all they do is allow you to receive course credit. That means any passing grade on a CLEP test earns you the same amount of college credit—no matter if you get a “C” or an “A” on the exam.

How many questions can you miss on a CLEP exam? ›

There is no way to know how many questions you can miss and still achieve a passing score. All CLEP exams have a passing score of 50 (out of 80), but this is a scaled score, which means that the Collegeboard establishes a grading scale based on how other test-takers have performed.

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