SAT subject vs. CLEP vs. AP

BuckeyeatHeart
Tue, 19 May 2015 14:12:26 +0000

First of all, you would need to know what your college/university will award for each different test you have mentioned. Not all colleges treat the 3 exams (SAT subject, AP, CLEP) the same.

The only exam program mentioned that allows you to take the test any time of the year (dependent on the test center you use) is CLEP, which also has immediate scoring. SAT subject exams have a posted schedule as to when they are offered. AP exams are offered one time a year (May) with scores released a couple of months later.

Do some homework to find out which exam program would benefit you the most. If you already know what schools you plan to apply to (or have already been accepted to), check out their posted policy or speak to someone in the Registrar’s office.