Knowing as much as possible about the test and the test situation before the day of the exam will help you demonstrate your true degree of knowledge in the subject area being tested. Here's what you need to know:

• Timing and subsections. Go to the description of your exam to learn how much time will be allowed for the test and whether there are timed subsections.

• How to take the test on a computer. Familiarize yourself with the CLEP Computer-Based Test (CBT). Practice extensively with a professional CLEP online practice service, one that provides real-time CBT training environment with feedback, scoring, and a learning method that works.

• The types of questions and directions on the exam. Consult the CLEP Exam Descriptions for the exam you are taking — and practice answering different question types using an online CLEP test program.

• How your score will be computed. Read about scores and college credit to learn how your scores are computed.

• Location of exam room. Make sure you know which building and room the exam will be administered. If you don't know where the building is, call the test center to get directions ahead of time.

• The time of the test administration. Confirm this information a day or two before the exam and find out when the building and room will be open so that you can plan to arrive early.

• Directions to the test center. Whether you're driving yourself or taking public transportation, make sure you know where you're going and how much time you'll need to get there. If you're driving, find out what you should park.

CLEP - On Exam Day

What To Expect At The Test Center

What to bring to the test center

• A completed Registration-Administration Form. Be sure to check with your test center administrator prior to the day of the exam to be sure you are using the correct form.

• Personal identification. You will be asked to show two forms of personal identification in order to be admitted. The primary form of identification must be a government-issued photo ID card that bears your signature, such as a passport, state-issued driver's license, or state-issued ID card. The secondary form of identification must have a photo and/or signature, such as a Social Security card, military ID, student ID, credit card, or employee ID. All funded military candidates must present a current military ID.

• The fee for each exam is $60. You may pay by credit card, check or money order made out to CLEP on the day of the exam. VISA, MasterCard, American Express are the credit cards that are accepted. Your test center may also require a separate non-refundable s $15 service fee. Contact the test center about payment.

• Your glasses if you need them for reading.

Do NOT Bring The Following Items To The Test Center

• Books, papers, and notes. If you need paper to write on, ask the test administrator, they will provide you with test appropriate paper. Do not use your own paper.

• Pagers, cell phones, PDAs, watches that beep

• A calculator — If a calculator is required/permitted, it is built into the test and will be available to you on the computer.

Other Considerations

• If you have special needs, be sure to request accommodation before the test begins, or before the date of the test.

• Listen to the instructions. Ask for help before test timing begins. However, if you need to ask a question during the test, do not get out of your seat. Raise your hand and an testing official will come to your desk.

• Take the pre-test tutorial. Even if you have used online testing material, this will help you be familiar with the test format just prior to taking the exam.

• Know your rights as a test taker. Go to the College Board web site to understand what rights you have as a test taker.

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