Has anyone else used CLEP exams to test out of college classes?

I was recently reminded that CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams exist and thought this would be a good place to find other people who tested out of their college classes as well as maybe help others discover this option that may need it. I know that colleges don't advertise them (why would they) but in order to use the SAT and ACT for admissions I think they have a deal with College Board to offer CLEPs.

I tested out of English composition (4 credits), English lit, intro to sociology, intro to psych, history 1, and american govt (all 3 credits) back when the tests were only $80 (they're $97 now), so 19 credits for $480 instead of the thousands that the university would have charged. Plus, the time saved by taking one test instead of spending a semester in class helped me finish my degree a semester early.

Anyone else use CLEP testing or know of other ways to test out of classes for cheap?

(note: I went to an accredited public, state, 4 year university in the US, so those in private/for profit/trade/unaccredited/whatever institutions may not have the option to CLEP tests, so YMMV)

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Posted Feb 15, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC

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