How do you get credits for CLEP?

To earn credits, CLEP sends (or transfers) the scores of completed exams to schools at a student’s request. Using their credit-granting policies, schools determine if the scores meet their minimum passing score requirements then grant credits that may be used toward a degree at their institution.

How many credits are CLEP exams worth?

How many credits are CLEP tests worth? This is ultimately up to the university you transfer them to, but a passing score on a CLEP exam is generally worth between 3 and 6 credit hours.

What are CLEP credits?

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.

Does John Jay College accept CLEP credits?

John Jay College does not administer CLEP exams. At the testing center, you will be asked where your score should be sent. Identify John Jay by using school code 2115.

How are CLEP scores sent to colleges and universities?

The data is sent from an anonymous server at ETS to an email address provided by the college or university. The email contains a URL that accesses the encrypted file.

How long do CLEP scores take?

Institutions typically receive exam scores within 7-10 business days of your exam date. If you’ve filled out the CLEP Transcript Request Form, CLEP requires two days of internal processing. It could take up to 10 additional business days for your score recipient to get the transcript in the mail.

Does John Jay take AP credits?

The ETS code for John Jay College is 002115. For Advanced Placement credit, students must receive a score of at least 4 or higher. For International Baccalaureate Credit, students must receive a score of 5 or higher. For additional information on credit by examination, contact the CLEP Administration Center at 800.257.

Does John Jay accept IB credits?

Students who have completed the diploma with a score of 29 or less, and students who did not complete a diploma will be awarded credit for higher-level IB exams with a score of 5 or higher.