Don't want to take your general education classes? Or you aren't able to graduate on time? Testing out of a class using the CLEP program is easier and cheaper than taking a class! When you test out of a specific course, sometimes it even counts for two! Take Natural Sciences for example. This CLEP test will allow you to test out of NSET 1 & 2, therefore you will only have to pass one test for two classes. It will only cost you a little less than $100. Here's how:
1. Do the research. On collegeboard.com there are links to CLEP testing that give you all of the details. You can see which tests are available, where the closest testing center is, the costs, registering info, etc.
2. Once you pick the class that you would like to CLEP out of, download the registration form available through your test center and send it in with a payment. It's best to schedule your test during the summer or while you are on a break, that way you have more time to focus. I ended up scheduling the Natural Sciences CLEP test for next week, right in the midst of the semester. Although I gave myself plenty of months to prepare, it's tough to sit down and study for it when you have 10 million other things to do for your current classes.
3. Buy a CLEP book. They have these books available online or at Barnes&Noble, Borders, etc., and I recommend getting one to study from. The literature CLEP test is more comprehensive reading and answering questions, but the Natural Sciences test consists of a lot of double-negative questions, diagrams, etc. The CLEP books aren't that expensive and they will definitely help you study.
4. Schedule these tests early in your college years. If you don't pass one of the tests, you can retake it 6 months later. If you try to test out your freshman or sophomore year, you have plenty of time to retake the test if you don't pass it right away.
That's all.
Random thought: Feeling guilty for not going to class.
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