I'm looking into taking one or two CLEP tests so I can finish my degree requirements for as little money as possible. My university will let me skip two of the useless, mind numbing liberal arts core classes I owe if I show language proficiency, so I'm planning on taking the Spanish CLEP in a few months.
I took 5 years of Spanish in middle/high school, and I've been using duolingo and other methods to brush up on it. It's coming back very fast, but I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible for the test.
For those that don't know, CLEP (College Level Examination Program) tests are basically a way to test out of courses covering basic material you already know, or can learn on your own. Lots of colleges offer credit for CLEP tests. The tests are $80 + tech/admin fee, which is a lot cheaper than most college courses. Here, at least, they're walk-in computerized tests, no need for an appointment. The foreign language CLEP tests (Spanish, French, German) can yield up to 12 college credits depending on how well you do, which is obviously an excellent deal for ~$100.
Has anyone taken a foreign language CLEP? I'm curious what they're like, beyond what I can read on the internet.
I took 5 years of Spanish in middle/high school, and I've been using duolingo and other methods to brush up on it. It's coming back very fast, but I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible for the test.
For those that don't know, CLEP (College Level Examination Program) tests are basically a way to test out of courses covering basic material you already know, or can learn on your own. Lots of colleges offer credit for CLEP tests. The tests are $80 + tech/admin fee, which is a lot cheaper than most college courses. Here, at least, they're walk-in computerized tests, no need for an appointment. The foreign language CLEP tests (Spanish, French, German) can yield up to 12 college credits depending on how well you do, which is obviously an excellent deal for ~$100.
Has anyone taken a foreign language CLEP? I'm curious what they're like, beyond what I can read on the internet.