Everything you need to know before you sit for the exam — format, topics, passing scores, and how to prepare efficiently.
Approximately 115 multiple-choice questions, each with five answer choices.
90 minutes to complete the entire exam.
Most colleges require a scaled score of 50. Some schools require 55 or 60 — check with yours.
Most colleges award 6 credits (equivalent to two semesters of biology).
Rated 4 out of 5 — one of the harder CLEP exams. National pass rate is approximately 62%.
Computer-based exam offered at 1,700+ Prometric and college test centers nationwide.
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Anyone who wants to earn college biology credit without taking the full course. It's especially useful for homeschooled students, military members, working adults, and anyone looking to accelerate their degree.
You receive a scaled score from 20 to 80. Most schools require a 50 to award credit. There is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should answer every question even if you're not sure.
Register at the College Board's CLEP website, then schedule your exam at a Prometric test center or a participating college near you. The exam fee is $93 as of 2024.
Yes. You must wait at least three months before retaking a CLEP exam. Use that time to identify your weak areas and study them specifically with InstantCert's flashcards.