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CLEP College Composition
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- The College Composition CLEP measures students’ skills in analysis, argumentation, synthesis, usage, ability to recognize logical development, and research. By taking the College Composition CLEP test, potential students can earn college credit by demonstrating their mastery of composition, saving both time and money in their quest for a college education. The test questions on the CLEP College Composition exam evaluate the below in the approximate percentages indicated:
- Conventions of Standard Written English—10%
- Revision Skills—40%
- Ability to Source Materials—25%
- Rhetoric Analysis—25%
- The College Composition CLEP Composition will have questions encompassing various areas of literature and composition. Some of the topics on the exam include conventions of standard written English, revision skills, source materials, point of view, passive voice, and rhetorical analysis. In addition to the 55-minute, multiple-choice questions in the exam, the College Composition exam includes a mandatory essay section. There will be two essays during this section of the CLEP exam. The first essay is based on the test taker’s reading and observation. The second essay requires test takers to synthesize and cite two provided sources. Test takers will have 30 minutes to write the first essay. There will be 40 minutes to read the two sources and write the second essay, for a total time of 70 minutes for this section of the exam.
- CLEP exams provide a valuable opportunity to a wide variety of people seeking to save money while earning college credit. Tests assess students’ knowledge of various academic subjects. Learners that benefit from CLEP include:
- Home-schoolers—allowing the student the ability to demonstrate their knowledge and mastery of a specific subject while gaining college credit
- Military personnel—offering the ability to advance in education and achieve career goals while managing a busy schedule
- Adult learners—allowing those who plan to return to school after a break or pursue education for the first time the ability to save money and time
- College students—utilizing CLEP can advance their degree completion
- High school students—giving students a head start on their college education by earning credits towards college on their transcript.
- The CLEP College Composition exam uses a scaled score, based on multiple-choice questions and essay scores, which range from 20 to 80. The student then earns an A, B, C, or D based on this score. For the essay portion of this exam, scores are as follows:
- 6—High level of competence
- 5—Good level of competence
- 4—Satisfactory level of competence
- 3—Limited level of competence
- 2—Exhibits little competence
- 1—Insufficient support
- 0—Off-topic
- The CLEP College Composition exam includes a required essay section consisting of two essays. Both essays examine a test taker’s skills of argumentation, analysis, and synthesis and measure their ability to write clearly and effectively. You will have 30 minutes to compose the first essay—based on reading and observation. The second essay grants 40 minutes to review two sources and write the second essay. In this essay, the test taker will synthesize and cite two provided sources. Peterson’s test prep gives you access to CLEP College Composition essay examples and a five-step process for how you can prepare to compose your answer.
- The College Composition CLEP evaluates you on the equivalent of an entire college semester’s worth of curriculum in approximately 125 minutes. While the idea is to test you on material you are already familiar with, some practice on the content of the test will help you earn a satisfactory score for the college credit you’re after. While everyone is different, Peterson’s recommends at least 6 weeks of preparation for test day. In those six weeks, Peterson’s College Composition CLEP prep readies you for the questions you can expect on the exam with online practice tests, exam content overview, and guided steps to help you get the most out of your essays.
- To study for the College Composition CLEP exam, do so often and consistently. Take advantage of online practice tests, video instruction, an essay study guide, and flashcards to test your knowledge of key terms and definitions—available to you through Peterson’s College Composition CLEP exam prep. In addition, through Peterson’s, you’ll be able to utilize our 5-step guide to delivering a well-thought-out written essay. Access our College Composition CLEP study guide which provides exam details, content featured on the exam, study tips, and how to prepare for the exam. With Peterson’s test prep, you’ll have access to everything to help you study and prepare for your College Composition CLEP exam.
- Yes, you can take practice tests online! Doing so will simulate test environments, inform your study plan, and help you track your progress. Three full-length College Composition CLEP practice tests with detailed explanations to every answer are available to Peterson’s subscribers. Taking these tests and reviewing answers will provide an idea of achieving the best score on the College Composition CLEP test while increasing your test-taking skills, like time management and strategy. You can also access our College Composition CLEP study guide—providing a review of concepts presented on the exam, along with further tips on preparing for the exam. Make the most out of your exam preparation through Peterson’s.
- The College Composition CLEP, and all CLEP exams, are administered online through the College Board. For step-by-step instructions on how to register for the Information Systems CLEP exam online, visit the College Board website.