National Standard Exams Earn credit through AP, CLEP, and IB exams.
Advanced Placement (AP Credit)
Who: High school students typically take the AP Exam. Many students prepare by taking an AP-approved high school course. (If you’re not a high school student, please contact a local high school to see if the school could accommodate you.)
When: AP Exam is only offered in May. See the full list of exam dates.
Where: If you’re a high school student, contact your guidance counselor or contact AP Services for Students (apstudents@info.collegeboard.org) to get the names and contact information of local AP coordinators. (If you’re not a high school student, please contact a local high school to see if the school could accommodate you.)
Cost: See current exam fees.
NWTC Course Equivalencies
| AP Exam (Score Required) | NWTC Course Name (Catalog Number) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Biology (3,4,5) | General Biology (10806114) | 4 |
Chemistry (3,4,5) | General Chemistry 1 (10806134) | 4 |
Chemistry (3,4,5) | College Chemistry 1 (10806135) | 5 |
Chemistry (3,4,5) | College Chemistry 2 (10506136) | 5 |
Computer Science A (3,4,5) | Programming in Java Part 1 (10152141) | 3 |
Computer Science Principles (3,4,5) | Careers in IT (10107117) | 1 |
English: Language & Comp (3,4,5) | English Comp 1 (10801136) | 3 |
English: Literature & Comp (3,4,5) | English Composition 1 (10801136) | 3 |
Environmental Science (3,4,5) | Principles of Sustainability (10806112) | 3 |
Environmental Science (3,4,5) | Environmental Science (10506146) | 3 |
Gov't & Politics (Comparative) (3,4,5) | Intro to American Government (10809122) | 3 |
Gov't & Politics (U.S.) (3,4,5) | Intro to American Government (10809122) | 3 |
Human Geography (3,4,5) | Intro to Diversity Studies (10809172) | 3 |
Macroeconomics (3,4,5) | Economics (10809195) | 3 |
Math: Calculus AB (3,4,5) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Math: Calculus BC (3,4,5) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Math: Calculus BC (3,4,5) | Calculus 2 (10804181) | 4 |
| Math: Precalculus (3,4,5) | College Algebra & Trigonometry (10804197) | 5 |
Microeconomics (3,4,5) | Economics (10809195) | 3 |
Physics: 1 (4,5) | General Physics 1 (10806154) | 4 |
Physics: 2 (4,5) | General Physics 2 (10806164) | 4 |
Psychology (3,4,5) | Intro to Psychology (10809198) | 3 |
Seminar (3,4,5) | English Composition 1 (10801136) | 3 |
Statistics (3,4,5) | Introductory Statistics (10804189) | 3 |
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Who: Anyone can take CLEP Exam in a variety of subjects.
When: CLEP Exam is available throughout the year.
Where: Find a test center.
Cost: See current exam fees.
NWTC Course Equivalencies
| CLEP Exam (Score Required) | NWTC Course Name (Catalog Number) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
American Government (50) | Intro to American Government (10809122) | 3 |
Biology (50) | General Biology (10806114) | 4 |
Calculus (50) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Chemistry (50) | General Chemistry (10806134) | 4 |
Chemistry (50) | College Chemistry 1 (10806135) | 5 |
Chemistry (50) | College Chemistry 2 (10506136) | 5 |
College Algebra (50) | College Algebra w/Apps (10804195) | 3 |
College Composition (50) | English Composition 1 (10801136) | 3 |
College Mathematics (50) | Math Reasoning (10804134) | 3 |
College Mathematics (75) | Intermediate Algebra w/Apps (10804118) | 4 |
Financial Accounting (50) | Accounting 1 (10101110) | 4 |
Human Growth and Development (50) | Developmental Psychology (10809188) | 3 |
Information Systems (50) | Intro to IT (10107107) | 1 |
Introductory Business Law (50) | Business Law & Ethics (10102150) | 3 |
Introductory Psychology (50) | Intro to Psychology (10809198) | 3 |
Introductory Sociology (50) | Intro to Sociology (10809196) | 3 |
Precalculus (50) | College Algebra & Trig w/Apps (10804197) | 5 |
Principles of Macroeconomics (50) | Economics (10809195) | 3 |
Principles of Management (50) | Business Principles (10102158) | 3 |
Principles of Marketing (50) | Marketing Principles (10104110) | 3 |
Principles of Microeconomics (50) | Economics (10809195) | 3 |
Spanish w/ Writing: Levels 1 & 2 (50) | Spanish 101 (10802104) | 3 |
International Baccalaureate (IB Exam)
Who: Students who attend a high school that is approved to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming and take an IB-approved high school course.
When: See exam dates.
Where: Contact your high school guidance counselor to find a test center.
Cost: Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information.
NWTC Course Equivalencies
| IB Exam (Exam Level) (Score Required) | NWTC Course Name (Catalog Number) | Credits |
|---|---|---|
Biology (HL) (4,5,6,7) | General Biology (10806114) | 4 |
Business & Mgmt (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Business Principles (10102158) | 3 |
Chemistry (HL) (4,5,6,7) | General Chemistry (10806134) | 4 |
Chemistry (HL) (4,5,6,7) | College Chemistry 1 (10806135) | 5 |
Chemistry (HL) (4,5,6,7) | College Chemistry 2 (10506136) | 5 |
Economics (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Economics (10809195) | 3 |
English A: Language & Literature (HL/SL) (4,5,6,7) | English Composition 1 (10801136) | 3 |
Environmental Systems & Societies (SL) (4,5,6,7) | Principles of Sustainability (10806112) | 3 |
Environmental Systems & Societies (SL) (4,5,6,7) | Intro to Environmental Science (10506146) | 3 |
Mathematical Studies (SL) (4,5,6,7) | College Algebra & Trig w/Apps (10804197) | 5 |
Mathematics (HL) (4,5) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Mathematics (HL) (6,7) | Calculus 2 (10804181) | 4 |
Mathematics (HL) (6,7) | Applied Stats (10506157) | 4 |
Mathematics (HL) (6,7) | Intro to Stats (10804189) | 3 |
Mathematics (SL) (4,5,6,7) | College Algebra & Trig w/Apps (10804197) | 5 |
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (SL) (4,5,6,7) | College Algebra (10804195) | 3 |
Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Mathematics: Application & Interpretation (HL) (4,5) | College Algebra & Trig w/Apps (10804197) | 5 |
Mathematics: Application & Interpretation (HL) (6.7) | Calculus 1 (10804198) | 4 |
Mathematics: Application & Interpretation (HL) (6,7) | Introductory Statistics (10804189) | 3 |
Philosophy (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Intro to Ethics (10809166) | 3 |
Physics (HL) (5,6,7) | General Physics 1 (10806154) | 4 |
Psychology (HL/SL) (4,5,67) | Psychology (10809198) | 3 |
Social & Cultural Anthropology (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Intro to Diversity Studies (10809172) | 3 |
Spanish AB (HL) (4,5,6,7) | Spanish 1 (10802104) | 4 |
Sport, Exercise & Health Science (HL/SL) (4,5,6,7) | Basic Anatomy (10806189) | 3 |
NWTC also accepts scores from national standardized exams including Cambridge, DSST, GED 2014, & UExcel. For more information please contact us.
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