Earn Credit by Exam

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.)

What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through AP Exams.

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.

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Who: Anyone can take CLEP Exam in a variety of subjects.

What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through CLEP Exams.

When: CLEP Exam is available throughout the year.

Where: Find a test center.

Cost: See current exam fees.

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Who: Anyone can take the DSST Exam in a variety of subjects.

What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through DSST Exams.

When: DSST Exam is available throughout the year.

Where: Find a test center.

Cost: See current exam fees.

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Who: Anyone can take the UExcel Excelsior Exam in a variety of subjects.

What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through UExcel Exams.

When: UExel Exam is available throughout the year.

Where: Find a test center.

Cost: See current exam fees.

Who: Students who have taken the GED® 2014 Exam and received a score of 175 or higher in the Mathematics and/or Reasoning through Language Arts subject tests.

What: See list of NWTC courses to find which courses you can earn credit through GED® 2014 completion.

When: GED® subject tests can be completed at NWTC’s Assessment Center. Students must create an account through www.GED.com, and register for testing sessions through that website. Testing sessions are open weekly, year-round. At successful completion of the GED® and evidence, per the Official GED® Transcript, of scores of 175+ in Mathematics and/or Reasoning through Language Arts, students can process GED® for CPL through NWTC College Admissions and Enrollment. GED® test scores are accepted going back to January 2014.

Where: If you are a GED® Completer, contact NWTC Admissions and Enrollment to process your GED® as CPL.

Cost: The cost, per each of the four subject tests, is $33.75. Learn more about the cost of the GED 2014 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.

What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through IB Exams.

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.  

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