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It depends on your background, but many of our members report being ready in 1–2 weeks of focused study. Some with prior history knowledge have passed after just a few days. The key is that our guide focuses only on what the test covers, so you are not wasting time on irrelevant material.
Most colleges require a score of 50 on the CLEP US History I test to award credit, though some institutions set the bar at 55 or 60. Check with your specific school's policy. Our study guide is designed to get you well above the minimum passing score.
Most colleges award 3 credits for passing the CLEP US History I test, though some award up to 6 credits. That is the equivalent of a full semester course, earned in a fraction of the time and cost.
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CLEP tests are offered at over 1,700 test centers across the United States, usually at colleges and universities. You can find a test center near you at the College Board website. Many centers offer flexible scheduling so you can test when you feel ready.
Pass the US History CLEP test, then keep going. Many members pass multiple tests in a single month.
| Subject | Exam Type | Questions |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. History I: Early Colonization to 1877 | CLEP | 365 |
| U.S. History II: 1865 to the Present | CLEP | 520 |
| American Government | CLEP | 295 |
| Western Civilization I | CLEP | 445 |
| Western Civilization II | CLEP | 373 |
| Introductory Sociology | CLEP | 165 |
| Introductory Psychology | CLEP | 345 |
| Humanities | CLEP | 515 |
| Principles of Management | CLEP | 319 |
| College Mathematics | CLEP | 503 |
| Civil War and Reconstruction | DSST | 318 |
| A History of the Vietnam War | DSST | 298 |
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