CLEP in Kentucky

1 clep in KentuckyWhat Is clep ? Nationally recognized credit-by-examination program Validates knowledge learned through experience More than seven million exams taken since 1967 1,700+ colleges administer clep , 117 added last year 2,900+ colleges grant credit for clep exams 182,800 exams administered in 2011 12, including over 55,000 administered to military service members Exam fee is $8033 clep ExaminationsComposition and Literature American Literature Analyzing and Interpreting Literature College Composition College Composition Modular English Literature HumanitiesHistory and Social Sciences American Government History of the United States I History of the United States II Human Growth and Development Introduction to Educational psychology Principles of Macroeconomics Principles of Microeconomics Introductory psychology Introductory Sociology Social Sciences and History Western Civilization I Western Civilization II Business Information Systems and Computer Applications Principles of Management Financial Accounting Introductory Business Law Principles of MarketingScience and

2 Mathematics Calculus College Algebra Precalculus College Mathematics Biology Chemistry Natural SciencesWorld Languages French Language German Language Spanish LanguageAbout the clep ExamsStructure 33 computer-based exams. Mostly multiple-choice, essays, and listening sections for foreign languages Most are approximately 90 minutes in Immediate score reports (except exams with essays). Exams are scored on a scale of 20 80. A score of 50 is equivalent to a grade of C. Rights-only scoring (no penalty for wrong answers).Development 600+ faculty contribute to the development of and standard-setting for clep . Standing faculty committees oversee ongoing test development, shape content, review data, set exam Takes clep ? High School Students Where AP exams are not available Home-schooled students Traditional College Students First-year students looking to accelerate their college path Juniors or seniors who have not met lower-division requirements Students who are fluent in Spanish, French, or , Biology, etc.

3 Transfer Students Credit recovery options needed due to accreditation or transfer issues International students who need to translate their overseas credit Adults returning to college Military service members clep exams are free Veterans Depending on benefits, exam fees can be reimbursed Prior Learning Assessment option for workplace learning All students struggling to finance their educationAge GroupsExams Administered to National Candidates, 2011-12 Under 1810%18 - 2239%23 - 2922%30 - 3511%36 and older18%Education LevelsExams Administered to National Candidates, 2011-1210%7%14%18%12%28%12%High School StudentHigh School GraduateCollege FreshmanCollege SophomoreCollege JuniorCollege SeniorCollege GraduateEthnicityExams Administered to National Candidates, IndianAsianBlackHispanic OverallWhiteOtherNo ResponseHighest Volume clep Exams26,0009,3008,7007,6006,40005,00010, 00015,00020,00025,00030,000 SpanishAnalyzing & Interpreting LitCollege CompositionCollege AlgebraIntroductory SociologyAverage tests Per Student = or MoreCLEP In KentuckyCLEP In Kentucky Owensboro Community and Technical College, Midway College and Strayer University - Lexington have the newest clep test centers in Kentucky 36 total test centers in KentuckyCLEP In Kentucky In 2011-2012.

4 2,114 exams administered (+20%) 1,441 test takers (+23%) 1,795 scores sent to KY institutions (+26%) 1,365 students passed clep exams (31%) This resulted in over 6,825 credits earned Over $2,047,500 tuition dollars savedCLEP In Kentucky New State-wide Policy 32 exams awarded Standard scores Equivalent courses TransferabilityCLEP at Western Kentucky University 2011-12 771 clep exams administered (+63%) 681 test takers (+55%) 830 scores sent to WKU (+63%) 698 had scores of 50 or better (+68%) clep In KentuckyCLEP exams and AP courses are now in TES !Find AP Courses and clep ExamsFor AP and clep titles enter College Board in Course Finder. Use the department drop down list to select an AP or clep title. To view the full course or exam description, visit the College Board website by clicking the globe icon in TES.

5 Create and Display EquivalenciesEach subject and exam is listed with a range of possible scores so that equivalencies can be matched to achievement levels as well as to the exam/course title. Test Prep for StudentCLEP Services forStudents and CollegesCLEP website: Resource CenterOrder free Test Prep for Students Exam descriptions Sample questions Textbook recommendations Links to study web sites Downloadable At-a -Glance for each exam (free) Downloadable Study Guides for each exam (purchase) clep Study Guide (purchase)Introducing the new clep iBTPlatformWe heard of iBT Sophisticated testing platform with contemporary design Stable performance with reduced software challenges Simplified TCA check-in process Reduced time for administrative activities on test day Automated software distribution will replace shipment of CDsBenefits of My Account Tool on the clep website Register for a clep exam 24/7 Update account information at any time prior to taking the exam Access test center and score recipient information Receive clep policy reminders and requirements in advance of test day Purchase study materials Simply exam registration and check-in processRegistration Ticket Proof of exam registration/payment Does not guarantee a seat at the test center Valid for 6

6 Months, no refunds Ticket must be presented at check-in on test day, along with required ID Ticket ID may be presented via paper copy or Smartphone What if the test taker does not have a registration ticket? Extra PC in test center or office, if available Library Campus computer labWalk-ins Walk-ins are permitted with iBTtesting No paper registration form will be available or necessary Walk-ins will have to register, pay the exam fee and print their registration ticket via My Account Encourage test takers to register in advance: Messaging on test center website, information sheet, etc. Send walk-ins to register at: PC in test center or test center office, if available Library Campus computer labOther Test Center Administration Fee Process remains the same Test taker pays fee directly to test center on test day Optional Essay Process remains the same Test center orders the optional essay booklet Test center pays the $10 at time of order Test center collects $10 from test taker on test dayFuture Test Taker ExperienceTransition TimelineStep 1: iBTContract First step in the migration process No new test center application is necessary All existing test centers must complete and return an iBTcontract iBTcontract will be one document Will be sent in waves (one per week) via e-mail beginning in September 2012 TCA Action Items.

7 Be on the lookout for additional information Obtain necessary signatures and return contract ASAPNew clep Test Centers Approved test centers beginning on 9/1/12 will be required to complete both eCBTand iBTcontracts No new test center applications will be accepted beginning 1/31/13 New test center applications received after 1/31/13: Application will be processed and held until fall 2013 Test center will be placed into one of the test center waves Test center will open as an iBTtest center between fall 2013-spring 2014 Step 2: Notification of Migration Date Notifications will be sent via e-mail in May/June 2013 Communication will include: Required action items which must be completed prior to migration to iBT Tentative dates for full migration to iBT Estimated timeframe for migration: 1 business day, but may varyTCA Action Items: Inform your IT department, administration and test center staff of your migration date Notify clep Technical Support of any conflicts with migration date immediatelyStep : Confirmation of Migration Date Will take place summer-early fall 2013 Will confirm date of migration Will work with clep Technical Support Tech Support to provide guidance re: equipment setup Will confirm schedule/date for iBTmigrationTCA Action Item: Inform your IT department of confirmed migration dateStep 3: Transition Period and My Account What is the transition period?

8 Fall 2013-Spring 2014 Both eCBTand iBTplatforms will be available until your test center migrates to iBT All test takers will use My Account to register and pay exam feeTCA Action Items:-Ensure that your IT/ test center staff is aware of and prepared for migration date-Ensure that all test takers present their registration ticket, along with required ID to testStep 4: Certification Training will be online and will take two hours Progress of certification at all test centers will be tracked by ETS Lead TCA (formerly MSA) must certify prior to migration Rest of TCAs must be certified after migration Content of training How to administer a clep exam via iBT Information about clep policies and proceduresTCA Action Item: Complete certification prior to your migration dateStep : iBTGo Live Migration date has arrived!

9 Has been staff (if necessary) have been check completed and to iBTexam End of Day eCBTsoftwareCommunication Check the clep website Read clep Notes Download Announcing clep s Migration to iBTbrochure Register for clep iBTwebinars Stay tuned for future communications from the College BoardResources clep Services (registration ticket, My Account) (8 am 6 pm EST, Mon-Fri) Phone (800) 257-9558 or (609) 771-7865 Fax (610) 628-3726 clep Technical Support(technical requirements, migration date) (8 am 8 pm EST, Mon-Fri) Phone(800) 241-5357 or (609) 406-5620 Fax(610) 628-3719 NotesProfessional Development Web Series clep webinars: clep Overview Adopting clep On Your Campus Advising Students About clep Test Center Operations clep College Composition Exams clep Reliability and Validity-NEW clep For Military Members and Veterans-NEW clep and iBTTransition Register at Resource Center clep for Institutions Username: clep admin2 Password: CLEPmsa22# Test Information Guides Order MaterialsSupport for clep clep Services (transcripts, retesting, payments) Phone: (800) 257-9558 or (609) 771-7865 Fax: (609) 771-7088 E-mail: Web site General inquiries, Candidate inquiries, publication orders clep Technical Support (software related issues during installation and administration) Phone: (800) 241-5357 or (609) 406-5620 Fax: (609) 406-5600 E-mail.

10 Do not share with students, potential clep candidate, or clep candidates clep Resource Center Web Site Secure web site. Contact clep Services for username and Support for CLEPS uzanne McGurkSenior Assessment Manager, Southern you!