By taking one or more CLEP exams in your strong subjects, you'll...

• Save Time.
• Save Money.
• Make college more interesting.
• Graduate on time.
• Satisfy a proficiency requirement.

Important CLEP Canidate Information

Each CLEP Computer-Based Test (CBT) has a 90 minute time limit.

More than 2,900 institutions in the United States accept CLEP credit. It is imperative to obtain a copy of your college or university's CLEP Credit Granting Policy. Don't forget to also contact schools you are planning to transfer to in the future.

Individuals may attempt to retake the same CLEP examination again, but are required to wait 6 months between exams.

You are not penalized for guessing (points not deducted for wrong answers)! It is to your advantage to supply an answer for each question.

CLEP for Military Personnel

To assist military personnel in meeting their educational goals, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) funds CLEP exams for eligible military service members and eligible civilian employees.

Who is Eligible for DANTES-Funded CLEP Exams?

Macomb Community College's CLEP Credit Grading Policy

Macomb Community College awards CLEP credit for many examinations. Please keep in mind that how much credit you will receive for each CLEP exam you take and the score you have to achieve to get that credit or exemption may vary at other colleges or universities. Each college, however, reserves the right to set its own credit granting policy which may differ from that of ACE. If you haven't already done so, contact your college as soon as possible to find out the score it requires to grant credit, the number of credit hours granted, and the course(s) that can be bypassed with a satisfactory score. When transferring, credits will be evaluated by the receiving institution.

Macomb Community College's Credit Granting Scores

For CLEP exams completed before July 1, 2001, contact the Enrollment Office for Equivalency Information.

There is no limit to the number of CLEP examination credit hours that can be earned at Macomb Community College, however, for degree issuance, fifteen (15) credit hours have to be earned through Macomb Community College. Since CLEP is considered transfer credit, it cannot be used as the venue to obtain the last credit awarded for graduation requirements at Macomb, unless you are currently enrolled in a class.

Macomb Community College CLEP Credit Granting Policy is subject to change without prior notice.

Registering

Macomb Community College's South Campus is a national and "military-friendly" CLEP testing site that administers all CLEP exams, EXCEPT optional essays for American Literature, Analyzing & Interpreting Literature, English Literature, and Freshman College Composition. Any individual, including military personnel, who properly registers may take the CLEP examination at Macomb — enrollment at the college is not required.

1. Review the Information for Candidates

2. Complete a Registration-Admission Form

   Test Dates
   Macomb Community College administers the CLEP exam by appointment. Seating is limited. It is recommended that students have a second choice date/time selected in the event their first choice is not available. All applicants are encouraged to register early!

   Macomb Community College's CLEP Testing Administration Schedule

   • January 2008 thru June 2008 
   • July 2008 thru December 2008

   Fees
   IMPORTANT For students taking CLEP examinations at Macomb Community College, the fees and registration form will be collected on your scheduled test date. Do Not Send Payment for the CLEP Exam Fee, Macomb Administration Fee, or Registration-Admission Form in Advance.

   The fee for each CLEP exam is $70. Test fees must be paid by credit card (preferred method of payment) or check or money order made payable to "College-Level Examination Program."

   Macomb's nonrefundable administration fee is $25 per exam. Acceptable forms of payment include check or money order made payable to "Macomb Community College".

   CLEP exam fees and Macomb's nonrefundable administration fees are not charged if test takers are eligible military personnel or eligible civilian employees. However, veterans must pay the nonrefundable administration fee with Registration-Admission Form. The CLEP fee is due at the time of testing. Veterans may seek reimbursement for all fees from the VA after they have taken the exam.

   Fees subject to change.

   Score Recipient
   Individuals who wish to have their scores reported to a particular institution need to look up the score recipient code number in the Colleges Granting CLEP Credit database.

   Macomb Community College's score recipient code number is 1722.

3. Schedule CLEP Test Administration Date By Contacting:

   Julie Bogoff
   Macomb Community College
   14500 E. Twelve Mile Road, J-325
   Warren, MI 48088
   586-498-4183

   Once your test date is confirmed, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Julie Bogoff to cancel or reschedule their appointment.

Preparing

Test Date Reminders:

• Report to South Campus H-217 at your scheduled appointment time
• Students must bring the following on the date of their test:
  • Completed registration form
  • MCC $25 test administration fee (check or money order payable to "Macomb Community College")
  • Credit or debit card (preferred method of payment for CLEP exam fee)
    Individuals who wish to pay their Clep exam fee via check or money order should make payable to "College-Level Examination Program"
  • Two (2) pieces of identification (one is required to be photo identification - driver's license, passport, etc.)
• Books, notes, dictionaries, personal calendars, cell phones, or any other electronic devices are not permitted

Recommended Resources:

• CLEP Sampler — Download free demo of Computer-Based CLEP Testing software.
• CLEP Official Study Guide: 16th Edition — Available on reserve and for loan at Macomb's Library & Learning Center.
• CLEP Official Study Guide: 18th Edition — Available for purchase online or at your local bookstore. ISBN 0874477719
• CLEP Official Study Guide: 19th Edition — Available for pre-order online or at your local bookstore. Scheduled for release August 7, 2007. ISBN 0874477883

Scores and Transcripts

Upon completion of the test, an instant score report will be provided by the test administrator. The only exception to instant scoring is the English Composition with Essay, for which results are sent within two weeks of scoring. Please note that Macomb Community College administers the English Composition with Essay CLEP examination but does NOT accept this exam for credit granting purposes. Students interested in testing out of ENGL 1210 and 1220 will need to take the English Composition without Essay.

What Your CLEP Score Means
Each college reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy. Contact your institution to find out the score it requires to grant credit, the number of credit hours granted, and the course(s) that can be bypassed with a satisfactory score.

Macomb Community College's Credit Granting Scores

For CLEP exams completed before July 1, 2001, contact the Enrollment Office for Equivalency Information.

Score Reports and Transcripts
Individuals who indicate, at the time of the exam, which college, employer, or certifying agency that they want to receive their CLEP test scores will incur no additional cost — the exam fee covers it.

Contact CLEP if you did not indicate a score recipient institution at the time of your exam and you want to order a CLEP Transcript. The transcript will include all CLEP exams taken and the scores you earned in the last 20 years. The current fee is $20 per transcript.

Macomb Community College cannot provide CLEP transcripts. Should you request that Macomb receive a copy of your CLEP test scores, the Enrollment Office will evaluate if you received a credit granting score and adjust your Macomb transcript accordingly.

Contact Information

Contact Julie Bogoff at 586-498-4183 for questions or additional information regarding:

• Exam registration
• Individuals needing to reschedule or cancel their CLEP exam
• Request special accommodations
  For individuals that have a learning or physical disability that would prevent them from taking the CLEP exam under normal condition — please contact the CLEP test administrator prior to registering.
• Information on credit-granting policies at Macomb Community College
  Individuals requesting that their CLEP scores be sent to other institutions need to contact that institution for their policies.

• Directions to test site
• Test date - late arrivals or cancellations
  Applicants are strongly encouraged to arrive just prior to their scheduled testing time, however, we understand unforeseen circumstances may cause for late arrival or cancellation. If possible, our Placement Testing Staff will do their best to accommodate any last minute requests.

Contact CLEP for questions or additional information regarding:

• Request special administration
  For individuals that require a paper-and-pencil CLEP exam administration.
• General information
• Transcripts
• Reporting a problem with a test administration or test question
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