On Aug. 1, 2012, at the National College Testing Association Conference in Minneapolis, the CLEP® Program announced its plans to migrate from a computer-based testing platform to an Internet-based testing platform (iBT) by spring 2014. The participating test center administrators received the news with enthusiasm. As a result of the migration to the more sophisticated iBT platform — which will be integrated with the student registration feature "My Account" on the CLEP website — test center administrators will enjoy a simplified check-in process and and a more stable performance with reduced software changes, among other benefits.
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Register for our new professional development series, which features topics of interest for all higher-ed professionals. New sessions include CLEP iBT Platform, CLEP Acceptance Policy, CLEP Business Exams, CLEP Math and Science Exams and others. http://clep.collegeboard.org/professional
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CLEP iBT: Learn about key benefits of using iBT; the design of the new platform; our new student registration portal, My Account; technical requirements; differences between eCBT and iBT; and the transition plan to migrate existing eCBT test centers to the new iBT platform.
Enhance Your CLEP Acceptance Policy to Empower Students: Learn about the review and test development process of CLEP exams, recommendations on accepted cut scores, how to match course credits to appropriate exams and how you can publicize the CLEP exam policy at your institution.
CLEP Business Exams: Learn about exam design and rigor, the test development process and credit-granting recommendations.
CLEP Math and Science Exams: Learn about exam design and rigor, the test development process and credit-granting recommendations.
This new brochure captures important information on CLEP's transition to Internet-based testing, including key benefits for students and professionals, the "My Account" feature, the transition timeline and the differences between computer-based testing and Internet-based testing.
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The brochure is located in the For Professionals section of the Free CLEP Materials site. Download a copy of the brochure (.pdf/973KB) or order multiple copies today.
Catch the latest highlights about CLEP in the news around the nation. CLEP continues to be a proven solution to save students money while helping them achieve their college goals.
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Big College Savings
Life Goes Strong
College Dream Loses Luster, but Students Still OK with Taking
on Massive Debt
Fox Business
Mountain State Promotes Exams for College Credits
Charleston Daily Mail
The Assets Between Your Ears
New America Foundation
Creditworthy in the Keystone State
Inside Higher Ed
Get a head start and order your institution's CLEP data for 2011–2012, starting September 7th. The report includes your institution, state and national test-taker data, exams administered and much more.
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To order your report, log in to the CLEP Resource Center, click on Forms, then Order Your Summary Reports. Reports will be fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis starting Oct. 1, 2012. If you require a username and password for the CLEP Resource Center, please email clep@collegeboard.org.
National Association of College Advisors (NACADA)
Oct. 4–7, 2012
Nashville, Tenn.
North Texas Community College Consortium
Oct. 26, 2012
Dallas, Tx.
Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
Nov. 7–9, 2012
Washington, D.C.
To learn more about CLEP conferences visit our News & Events page.
Access the Policy Form on our website to update your institution's CLEP policy.
