880+ practice flashcards with detailed explanations covering every topic on the exam. Biology is one of the hardest CLEPs, but 91% of InstantCert students pass it. Earn up to 6 college credits in weeks instead of sitting through a full-year course.
The Biology CLEP is rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty. Nationally, only about 62% of test-takers pass. InstantCert students? A completely different story.
Based on 1,046 student-reported exam results since 2006. 954 passed.
Biology is a full-year college course. The CLEP lets you earn that credit in weeks, not semesters.
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A typical college biology course costs $1,000 or more and takes an entire year. The CLEP exam fee is under $100, and our study guide is just $20/month. <
The Biology CLEP has 115 questions in 90 minutes covering three major areas. Our 880+ flashcards prepare you for all of them:
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Biology is a larger exam that covers a full year of college material, so most students need 2–4 weeks of focused study. Those with a strong science background may be ready sooner. Our guide focuses only on what the exam tests, so you're not wasting time on chapters that don't matter.
It's rated 4 out of 5 in difficulty, making it one of the harder CLEPs. The national pass rate is about 62%. But with the right preparation, it's very doable. 91% of InstantCert students who reported their results passed the exam. The key is studying with material that mirrors what the exam actually tests.
Most colleges require a scaled score of 50 on the CLEP Biology exam to award credit, though some institutions set the bar at 55 or 60. Check with your specific school's policy. You'll see your unofficial score on screen as soon as you finish the exam.
Most colleges award 6 credits for passing the CLEP Biology exam, since it covers a full year of college biology. That's the equivalent of two semesters, earned in a fraction of the time and cost.
No. Your $20/month subscription gives you access to all 60+ study guides covering CLEP, DSST, and TECEP exams. Many members use InstantCert to pass multiple exams and earn a semester's worth of credits (or more) in a single month.
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The exam has approximately 115 multiple-choice questions and you have 90 minutes to complete it. Each question has five answer choices. It's computer-based and offered at over 1,700 test centers across the United States. No penalty for guessing, so answer every question.
Pass Biology, then keep going. Many members pass multiple exams in a single month.
| Subject | Exam Type | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Biology | CLEP | 880+ |
| Introductory Psychology | CLEP | 345 |
| Introductory Sociology | CLEP | 165 |
| American Government | CLEP | 295 |
| U.S. History I: Early Colonizations to 1877 | CLEP | 355 |
| U.S. History II: 1865 to the Present | CLEP | 520 |
| College Mathematics | CLEP | 503 |
| Humanities | CLEP | 515 |
| Principles of Management | CLEP | 319 |
| Human Growth and Development | CLEP | 345 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | DSST | 318 |
| A History of the Vietnam War | DSST | 298 |
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