priyaaswani2006

hey everyone!

I'm a bit confused as to which test I should go for AP or CLEP. Which one would colleges like better? And how many AP exams are a decent amount to show that u are a great student? Also, for the CLEP exam u get ur scores instantly vs. the AP exam results which u get in like July, correct? If that is the case, how do i show colleges that I do well in challenging college level courses?-I'm not taking the AP cources, just the AP eams. I would really appreciate any info i can get about this subject. Thank You very much.

sciencenerd

Are you self studying the A.P. classes? I was just wondering. Also I think that like 6-8 A.P.'s would be good. Also check some college's websites to see if they accept CLEP scores. Because some don't.

theoneo

CLEP isn't common at all.

If you're self studying all your AP's, 2-5 would be acceptable. If you're feeling particularly ambitious, I'd say go for 6-8 or more. But they only count if you take the exams before you apply, meaning either you freshman, sophomore, or junior years.

priyaaswani2006

hey sciencenerd,

Yes, I will be self-studying most of the AP classes. The only ones that I have taken this yr as an AP class are AP Bio and AP spanish.That way i can get the feel of it, just a little bit. I could get any extra info from various teachers at my school.

About the CLEP, thanx for telling me to check with the schools. I would have definitely forgotten about that. lol

Thank You sooo much. hehe

priyaaswani2006

Yea, I'm gonna be a senior this fall so, does that mean that AP classes won't help? Cuz that would really suck.