Intro psychology credit exam prep
CLEP Introductory Psychology scores and credit
Your result is a scaled score from 20 to 80. ACE recommends a credit-granting score of 50 for 3 semester hours, and each college sets its own.
| Score scale | 20 to 80 |
|---|---|
| ACE recommended score | 50 |
| ACE recommended credit | 3 semester hours |
Check your college first
A college can ask for a higher score, give a different number of credits, or not accept the exam for your program. Look up its CLEP policy before you book.
Why our practice shows questions right, not a score
College Board publishes no table from questions right to a scaled score, so no practice test can honestly give you one. We show how many you got right in each topic, which is what tells you what to study.
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What score do I need for credit?
Scores run from 20 to 80. The American Council on Education recommends a credit-granting score of 50, worth 3 semester hours, for Introductory Psychology, but each college sets its own score and the credit it gives, so check your college's CLEP policy.
Can I retake the exam?
College Board sets the retake rules; read the current CLEP exam policies before you book a second sitting.