Why CLEP in High School?

For each student, this question will be answered differently.  Here are some reasons to discuss with your student:

• The first two years of college are generally a repeat of the same courses you just finished in high school.
  You can accumulate dual credit … finish a course in high school and not have to repeat it in college.  Avoid repeating the same subjects.
• Save $$ on a college degree.  This is a huge savings.  One course, often three credits, costs under $100 if earned with Credit By Exam (CLEP or DSST).  That same course will cost between $400-$3000 on a college campus.
• Shorten the time it takes to earn a degree.  YOU determine the time it takes to earn your degree.
• Need to “prove” your academic skills to a selective school?  Show you can achieve college-level work by documenting your Clep coursework on your high school transcript.
• Sharpen your world view by discussing the controversial topics that can be included in social science courses.
• Study at your own pace … whether that is accelerated, or slower than what is set in a college semester course.
• Learn the study skills NOW that are essential to being a successful student at college.
• Open up other opportunities with the time you save to build a strong resume: internship, study abroad, missions trip.
• Still spending 4 years on campus?  Pick up a second major, learn a second language or take classes that just interest you.