Free Peterson's Practice Clep Tests!

A new link has been found! If you visit the InstantCert forums, please take the time to thank operalady and n_runner for tracking down this newest way to take CLEP Practice tests for free! You'll have to register, but the registering is free. This is a real savings in money since these used to cost $20 for a pack of three online practice tests. I don't know how long this will remain open, but let's use it while we can.

How do the free practice clep tests work?

Well, first of all you can only take each one once. So a little strategy is in order. How you do this is completely up to you, but here's my usual process:

1. I study with all of my other resources first, and then take the first practice test.
2. I write down what I miss on that practice test, and hit the books again studying on those areas, not just particular questions.
3. I take my second test, and do the same as before. More study!
4. I take my final practice test. By now I should be nailing most of them correctly.
5. If I'm still way off base, then I go into serious cram mode before the real exam. I'll also look for other study resources that more closely follow what I've seen on the three practice clep tests.

"What do the scores mean?"

The Peterson's practice clep tests give you a score based on the percentage of correct answers. It's sometimes hard to equate this with the recommended passing score for your school. Generally speaking, if I score above 65-70% consistently then I feel confident that I'll make at least the minimum score to pass, which for most schools is a 50. You'll need to check with your student advisor to see what your school considers a passing score. If they require a higher number, an easy way to adjust is just to add those points to the percentage. If they require a score of 60 for example, just add 10% to my earlier 65%-70%.

One last bit of advice and then I'll show you where you can find the free practice tests, I promise. I would highly suggest you take all three practice tests even if you blow the first or even the second practice exam away. Even if you pass all three by a comfortable margin, there will probably be at least a few things on there that it will force you to look up and do a bit more studying. A little extra studying is never a bad thing! Secondly, there's usually a few questions from the real exam included in the practice exams by Peterson's. They may not be word for word, but they'll cover the same material. By taking all three you're getting that much more exposure to a potentially real question. Every little bit helps!

Okay, okay.. Here's how to find the free practice tests from Peterson's. Enjoy!

First, go to this website. Then follow the directions below.

Click on the Link above marked "Testing and Education Reference Center".

And then...

Click on the link that's circled above marked "Clep prep".

After that...

You're there! Click on the Peterson Practice Clep Exam that you want to take. You'll have to register your first time, but it's free!

These practice clep tests are truly great resources, even when they used to cost money. As mentioned before, I have no idea how long this is going to last, so hurry up and take advantage of the opportunity!

As always, best of luck on your testing!

-Justin