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College Level Examination Program (view source)
Revision as of 04:35, December 27, 2009
, 04:35, December 27, 2009→CLEP v. AP: College Board says that every test center must accept any HS-aged student willing to take the AP, including homeschoolers.
==CLEP v. AP==
==CLEP v. AP==
As a standardized test is used to award credit, CLEP is similar to another [[College Board]] program, [[Advanced Placement]] (AP). However, unlike AP, there is no course targeted towards preparation for the exam. The rigorous coursework of AP and test restrictions, coupled with its high school focus, has led to charges of elitism. Since the AP work isn't geared towards other age groups, it disenfranchises a significant portion of the population. Also, because AP testing occurs at public schools, homeschoolers may be unable to sit the test. The exclusiveness of the AP program is directly contrasted by the inclusiveness of the CLEP program. CLEP testing occurs at colleges and happens monthly, as opposed to annually. Due to the greater access of CLEP sites, more people are able to take the tests, making the CLEP an attractive option.
As a standardized test is used to award credit, CLEP is similar to another [[College Board]] program, [[Advanced Placement]] (AP). However, unlike AP, there is no course targeted towards preparation for the exam. The rigorous coursework of AP and test restrictions, coupled with its high school focus, has led to charges of elitism. Since the AP work isn't geared towards other age groups, it disenfranchises a significant portion of the population. The exclusiveness of the AP program is directly contrasted by the inclusiveness of the CLEP program. CLEP testing occurs at colleges and happens monthly, as opposed to annually. Due to the greater access of CLEP sites, more people are able to take the tests, making the CLEP an attractive option.
Another difference is subject breadth. With 36 CLEP subjects and 31 AP subjects, both tests have a similar number of subjects. As opposed to AP subjects, CLEP subjects branch out beyond core GE areas and cover a broader spectrum of academic departments.
Another difference is subject breadth. With 36 CLEP subjects and 31 AP subjects, both tests have a similar number of subjects. As opposed to AP subjects, CLEP subjects branch out beyond core GE areas and cover a broader spectrum of academic departments.
== References ==
== References ==