The Ohio Transfer Module Meets CLEP:

Taking Your Students Farther

College-Level Examination ProgramCollege-Level Examination Program®® (CLEP (CLEP ® ®))

What Is CLEP? What Is CLEP?

Credit-by-examination program serving a diverse group of students, including adults, non-traditional learners, and military service members

More than seven million exams taken since 1967

1,700+ colleges administer CLEP

211,000 exams administered in 2009–10, including 76,500 administered to military service members

Exam fee = $77.00

CLEP Core Purposes

CLEP allows students to demonstrate acquired mastery of college-level course content.

CLEP allows students to translate knowledge into college credit, commonly recognized by qualifying scores in the program’s 33 exams.

CLEP allows diverse groups, including adult students, non-traditional learners, and military service members to save time and money as they pursue a college degree.

About the CLEP ExamsAbout the CLEP ExamsStructure 33 computer-based exams. Mostly multiple-choice, essays, and listening sections for foreign languages Most are approximately 90 minutes in length.Scoring “Rights-only” scoring (no penalty for wrong answers). Immediate score reports (except exams with essays). Scores based on American Council of Education (ACE) recommendations for credit-granting.Development More than 600 faculty contribute to the development of and standard-setting for CLEP

examinations. Standing faculty committees oversee ongoing test development, shape content, review data,

set exam policies. Opportunities to participate in College Board ACES Placement Validity studies.

33 CLEP Examinations33 CLEP ExaminationsComposition and Literature American Literature Analyzing and Interpreting Literature College Composition College Composition Modular English Literature Humanities

History and Social Sciences American Government History of the United States I History of the United States II Human Growth and Development Introduction to Educational Psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introductory Psychology Introductory Sociology Social Sciences and History Western Civilization I Western Civilization II

Business Information Systems and Computer

Applications Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of Marketing

Science and Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural Sciences

Foreign Languages French Language German Language Spanish Language

Highest Volume CLEP Exams Exams Administered to National and Military Candidates, 2008-09

*Freshman College Composition, English Composition with and without Essay

Most Popular Exams Taken in Most Popular Exams Taken in OhioOhio

2009-20102009-2010

Who Takes CLEP? Adults returning to college Military service members and

veterans Students who are fluent in

Spanish, French, or German Students at risk or struggling

with finances Students with high SAT or ACT

scores and homeschooled Juniors or seniors who have not

met lower-division requirements

Transfer students International students needing

to translate overseas credit

CLEP for Military and VeteransCLEP for Military and Veterans

Ohio, 89 institutions - Military Friendly Schools for 2011

CLEP exams are free for eligible active military service members!

Nearly 77,000 funded CLEP exams were administered to military.

Military veterans may seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for exam costs and fees.

The Service Opportunity Colleges (SOC) recognizes veteran-friendly institutions, who award credit for CLEP.

CLEP Makes a Difference to StudentsCLEP Makes a Difference to Students

91% said CLEP made adifference in their ability tocomplete their degrees

70% said CLEP made adifference in their ability tofinance their degrees

2004 Survey of Students

Students Say…Students Say…

“Taking CLEP exams has helped me save a lot of time and money. I used CLEP...to help me keep moving toward graduation and graduate school.”

Benjamin HollerUniversity of Texas at San AntonioClass of 2010

2008 Survey of National Test Takers2008 Survey of National Test Takers

70% are working full- or part-time

45% are first-generation college students

45% have taken an online course

Age GroupAge GroupExams Administered to National Candidates, 2009-10

Education Level Education Level Exams Administered to National Candidates, 2009-10

Colleges Say…Colleges Say…

“Students gain several important benefits when they secure academic credit through CLEP. One benefit is simple math: credits earned reduce the number of credits for which students will pay to complete a degree. CLEP also allows for flexibility in course scheduling, which may make new academic areas possible for students to explore. CLEP builds confidence by helping students know they can succeed.”

Tally HartSenior Advisor for Economic Access

The Ohio State University

CLEP Benefits Colleges & UniversitiesCLEP Benefits Colleges & Universities

SuccessCLEP candidates on average earn a half grade point higher in the subsequent course than do non-exempted students.

AccessCLEP makes it easier for financially strapped students to afford tuition and fees.

RetentionBy accurately placing prepared, engaged and motivated students, CLEP helps create a more dynamic classroom experience and increases retention rates.

Rigor and RelevanceTest development processes and faculty involvement (600+ faculty) ensure CLEP examination content and standards are comparable to those of introductory college courses.

Where can I find more information about the College Level Examination Program?

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

Check out the College Board CLEP website to find out- How to prepare? What do the exams cover? Where to test? How to order a transcript for scores? Which colleges accept CLEP for credit?

CLEP Services for Students and CollegesCLEP Services for Students and Colleges

• CLEP website for professionals: professionals.collegeboard.com/clep– Information on test development, administering CLEP exams, advising students,

self-paced CLEP 101 tutorials

• CLEP website for students: www.collegeboard.com/clep– Exam descriptions, test prep information, test center search, transcript request

forms

• Order form for free publications for students: www.collegeboard.com/clepresources

Contacts

• Jonell Sanchez, Senior Director of College Initiativesjsanchez@collegeboard.org

• Pamela Kerouac, Senior Assessment Manager pkerouac@collegeboard.org

• Kathie Montognese, Senior Assessment Managerkmontognese@collegeboard.org