College Algebra CLEP exam guide

The College Algebra exam is one of the 34 CLEP exams offered by the College Board. One semester of college algebra, from equations to logarithms.

What the exam covers

• Equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic
• Functions and their graphs, including inverses
• Polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions
• Systems of equations and inequalities

Credit and score

Typically 3 semester hours. ACE recommended score: 50.

The exam fee is $97 plus the test center's own fee, or $30 for remote proctoring. Register through the College Board.

How to study

• Drill function graphs and transformations until you can sketch them without a calculator
• Practice logarithmic and exponential equations daily, since they trip up the most students
• Start from the official College Board exam description and check off each topic above as you review it.

Florida note

Florida's public colleges and universities are required to award the minimum recommended CLEP credit, up to 45 total credit-by-exam credits, under Florida Statute 1007.27. Private and out-of-state schools set their own policy.

Credit depends on the college's own policy. Confirm with the college before counting on it.

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