Great info! You can also cut the cost even further by using the free courses from Modern States to study. When you’ve completed the online study material, they provide a voucher covering the cost of the exam. Helps make it very affordable!
I was just going to say this! Modern States covers the test fee and the proctor fee so it can be totally free for students! Plus I believe you can start testing prior to age 13 but you have to call the College Board to get that set up. It’s probably very uncommon to have students that young taking the exams
FYI - you do NOT need to take an AP class to take the AP exam. Anyone can take an AP exam - with or without taking a class. You need to register to take it and go to a school site to take the exam, but you do NOT need to have taken any class to take anyt AP exam. Other than that error, I believe you are providing good information for (potential) homeschooling families!
Thank you for the correction! I went back through the College Board site after seeing it and you are correct- homeschooling students can reach out to school authorized to administer AP courses and request to get added to the testing roster. Looks like they recommend contacting schools very early in the school year since not all schools will be open to outside students and they have to submit their orders for tests in November. I know we had a very hard time finding a school that would squeeze us in for the PSAT so I imagine starting this search early would be advisable. But nice to know they’ve updated their policies to make it more accessible for everyone!
My High school NEVER told us about CLEP exams!! and I graduated 2 weeks ago! I could've taken my College Algebra CLEP last summer as a junior right after I took Precalculus. I can't believe im just now finding out about this!
My oldest is 5th grade, I LOVE the information you share, it is so helpful and concise! This video was something I didn't know, and am so happy I know is a potential option. Thank you!
Exactly my thought process….I see most homeschoolers here going into dual enrollment from 9th grade and it just didn’t feel like the right thing for us for the same reasons you mentioned :) So I was looking into AP exams to earn college credit. But it seems the CLEP exams are easier than AP if they’re mostly just multiple choice. Am wondering what the difference is then if both CLEP and AP help you earn college credits?
Great information. I wanted to clarify to make sure I understand. For example my child will take American history class for high school and I will give him 1 credit for high school. Then he can take CLEP exam for American history and earn college credits? My son is starting 9th grade this year so this is all new to me. Thank you!
Correct- I would be sure to look at the CLEP website because it will give you a good idea on what things the exam will cover, so your student can be prepared for it. The number of credits that are earned from it will vary based on each colleges policy but that info can all be found on the CLEP website as well
Great info! You can also cut the cost even further by using the free courses from Modern States to study. When you’ve completed the online study material, they provide a voucher covering the cost of the exam. Helps make it very affordable!
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
I was just going to say this! Modern States covers the test fee and the proctor fee so it can be totally free for students! Plus I believe you can start testing prior to age 13 but you have to call the College Board to get that set up. It’s probably very uncommon to have students that young taking the exams
FYI - you do NOT need to take an AP class to take the AP exam. Anyone can take an AP exam - with or without taking a class. You need to register to take it and go to a school site to take the exam, but you do NOT need to have taken any class to take anyt AP exam.
Other than that error, I believe you are providing good information for (potential) homeschooling families!
Thank you for the correction! I went back through the College Board site after seeing it and you are correct- homeschooling students can reach out to school authorized to administer AP courses and request to get added to the testing roster. Looks like they recommend contacting schools very early in the school year since not all schools will be open to outside students and they have to submit their orders for tests in November. I know we had a very hard time finding a school that would squeeze us in for the PSAT so I imagine starting this search early would be advisable. But nice to know they’ve updated their policies to make it more accessible for everyone!
My High school NEVER told us about CLEP exams!! and I graduated 2 weeks ago! I could've taken my College Algebra CLEP last summer as a junior right after I took Precalculus. I can't believe im just now finding out about this!
It’s a great money saver on those college credits!
My oldest is 5th grade, I LOVE the information you share, it is so helpful and concise! This video was something I didn't know, and am so happy I know is a potential option. Thank you!
Great info, thank you.
Exactly my thought process….I see most homeschoolers here going into dual enrollment from 9th grade and it just didn’t feel like the right thing for us for the same reasons you mentioned :) So I was looking into AP exams to earn college credit. But it seems the CLEP exams are easier than AP if they’re mostly just multiple choice. Am wondering what the difference is then if both CLEP and AP help you earn college credits?
Great information. I wanted to clarify to make sure I understand. For example my child will take American history class for high school and I will give him 1 credit for high school. Then he can take CLEP exam for American history and earn college credits? My son is starting 9th grade this year so this is all new to me. Thank you!
Correct- I would be sure to look at the CLEP website because it will give you a good idea on what things the exam will cover, so your student can be prepared for it. The number of credits that are earned from it will vary based on each colleges policy but that info can all be found on the CLEP website as well
@@mypracticallyimperfectlifeSo the CLEP exam isn't in lieu of the high school course? But in ADDITION to it?
Can a student use prep time for the days and/or hours needed to meet homeschool requirements and then take a CLEP test for high school credit?
I would definitely think so. (I mean think how much time public schools spend prepping kids to take standardized tests).