CLEP Study Guides

CLEP Study Guides Make It Easy to Pass On Your First Try.

CLEP Subjects

What Makes InstantCert CLEP Study Guides Different?

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Each CLEP subject features interactive flashcards targeting key concepts and frequently asked exam questions.

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You work through the cards at your own pace, and then you can take a practice test to see if you're actually ready.

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For the questions you get wrong, there are detailed answers, which means the next time a question like that comes up, you will be ready.

Your subscription covers every CLEP study guide AND every DSST study guide. One price gets you all the exams.

How Good Are Our Study Guides?

93%
Average pass rate reported by our students.

The national pass rate across all CLEP test-takers runs around 65% (last reported by College Board in 2017).

We encourage our members to share their exam results whether they pass or fail. These numbers come from scores voluntarily submitted by students — unfiltered results, not curated success stories.

Here's what subjects our students do exceptionally well in:
Introductory Sociology 96%
History of the United States I 96%
Human Growth and Development 95%
Humanities 94%
American Government 92%
Biology 91%
Introductory Psychology 90%
National average across all CLEP test-takers: 65%

Why Not Just Use a Free CLEP Study Guide?

Modern States

Offers full courses taught by actual professors at no cost.

College Board

Publishes official sample questions.

Reddit r/clep

An exam-specific community with threads from students who took the test last week.

The fact is, you should take a look at any or all of these if you need extra material.

Free resources provide a solid foundation but they often lack the targeted focus and comprehensive preparation that our flashcards offer.

Modern States is built to teach you the subject, and if you want to really learn that's great. However, if you want to just get the credit and move on, you don't need to know everything, and that's where our flashcards can help.

Modern States and InstantCert work well together on harder subjects. Use Modern States to build your conceptual base, then use the flashcards to sharpen your focus in the final 2–3 weeks before your exam date.

Additionally, consider that failing an exam costs $97 and locks you out for 90 days. An InstantCert subscription costs less than two exam fees. If the flashcards help you pass an exam you'd otherwise retake, the subscription has already paid for itself and you've kept three months of forward momentum.

While free resources are a good start, investing in our study guides can save you from the costly mistake of failing a $97 exam and losing valuable time.

Common Questions About CLEP Study Guides

What score do you need to pass a CLEP exam?

Most colleges accept a score of 50, as that is the ACE-recommended cutoff. Some schools require higher scores so check with an adviser before you register.

How long should you study for a CLEP exam?

You need to figure out how much you actually know. A good way is to quickly run through our study guide on that subject. If you find that you are getting most correct, you may just need to run through a few times and you'll be ready. If you find yourself getting every single question wrong, then you may need supplemental material. You can find many textbooks for free or YouTube videos on different subjects.

Are paid CLEP study guides worth it?

Yes, we think they are, but of course, we would. However, if you fail an exam that costs you $97 and locks you out for 90 days, so it's definitely worth checking if you are ready for the exam.

Does InstantCert cover all 34 CLEP exams?

We cover most CLEP exams, but we are still working on some of the subjects. Please see above for our complete list.

What does an InstantCert subscription include?

Every CLEP, DSST, and TECEP study guide and practice test on the site, plus access to the Specific Exam Feedback section on DegreeForum.net. We also have a 30-day money-back guarantee on every subscription.

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