What are Klep tests?

Klep tests, or CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) tests, allow students to earn college credits by demonstrating their proficiency in specific subjects through standardized exams. These tests can significantly reduce the cost and duration of a college education by allowing students to skip introductory courses.

Brad Barrett and his co-hosts discuss how these tests work and their benefits. For instance, they highlight that CLEP tests are relatively inexpensive and widely accepted by colleges with an open credit policy, such as Excelsior College. The cost primarily includes test fees and sometimes a fee for sending transcripts 1.

There is no minimum age for taking a CLEP test, making it accessible for high school students to start early on their college credits. Remarkably, CLEP credits generally do not expire until after 20 years, providing long-term flexibility for students who might not immediately know which college they will attend 2.

These tests cover freshman and sophomore-level courses, and students can prepare independently or through preparation courses like those offered by ModernStates.org, which even provides vouchers for test fees 1.