Spanish and French CLEP

2008 New Student Summer Orientation - CLEP SPANISH AND FRENCH LANGUAGE EXAMINATION OPPORTUNITIES AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY

SPANISH AND FRENCH CLEP REGISTRATION FORM

You can take the two-hour CLEP examination on Day 2 of Summer Orientation at 1 and 3 pm (except Fridays) at the SCS Testing Office, Rm. 2030 Student Services Building (2nd flr.), Iowa State University, phone 515-294-0178.

What do the exams cover?
French and Spanish cover language skills usually learned from the end of the first semester through the second year of college study. They include reading and listening skills, with three separately timed sections. Your total score on the language examinations determines whether credit for two to four semesters is awarded. You will schedule a two-hour test session.
How do I prepare for the exams?
Visit the CLEP PREP CENTER on the College Board Web site (http://www.collegeboard.com/clep) for useful tips on assessing your readiness and preparing for a CLEP exam. Also in the CLEP PREP CENTER are individual subject study guides which can be downloaded for $10 apiece and the CLEP Sampler which can be downloaded free of charge. Prices are subject to change.
Who should take this exam?
Students in LAS or students who are majoring in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education are required to complete one year of college-level foreign language or its equivalent to graduate. All other students are strongly encouraged to develop foreign language skills. Please note that native or near-native speakers of French or Spanish may not test out of the beginning or intermediate levels in these languages. For more information, go to http://www.language.iastate.edu/main/advising/placement/default.html.
 
How is my score determined and what is a passing score?
      In order to reach the total score you see on your score report, two calculations are performed.
      First, your “raw score” is calculated.  This is the number of questions you answer correctly.  Your raw score increases by one point for each question answered correctly, and no points are gained or lost when a question is not answered or is answered incorrectly.
      Second, your raw score is converted into a “scaled score” by a statistical process called equating.  Equating maintains the consistency of standards for test scores over time by adjusting for slight differences in difficulty between test forms.  This ensures that your score does not depend on the specific test form you took or how well others did on the same form.  Your raw score is converted to a scaled score that ranges from 20, the lowest, to 80, the highest.  The final scaled score is the score that appears on your score report.
For the Spanish and French CLEP examinations you will need a minimum scaled score of 50.  Your total scaled score on the language examination determines whether 8-16 credits will be awarded.* 

What is the cost of the exam?
The total cost of $100 consists of two payments. A $70 CLEP exam fee is payable by check, money order or credit card. In addition, a $30 SCS administrative fee is payable by u-bill, check, money order or cash. Prices are subject to change.  
What happens when I return my registration form?
You will be automatically registered and the $30 administrative fee will be charged to your u-bill. Please bring your registration form with you.
How soon will I receive my results?
You will receive your official candidate score report upon completion of the exam. Your scores are reported only to you, unless you ask to have them sent elsewhere. You can have scores sent to Iowa State University on the day of the test. This service is free of charge only if you select your score recipient at the time you test. A $20 fee will be charged for each score recipient selected at a later date. All passing scores for CLEP Spanish and French Examinations will be sent to the Registrars Office, the Dept. of World Languages and Cultures and your academic advisor. A Test Out grade for the designated credit will be posted on your transcript at the end of your first completed semester.

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