Why not earn credit for what you already know? Just think, you could take one of the exams below and skip the class!
National Standardized Exams
NWTC Credit by Exam
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National Standardized Exams
You may earn college credit toward your degree through one of these standardized tests which measure how well you have mastered the content of a specific subject:
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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.)
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What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through AP Exams.
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When: AP Exam is only offered in May. See the full list of exam dates.
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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.)
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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.
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Who: Students who attend a high school that is approved to offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programming and take an IB-approved high school course.
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What: See list of NWTC courses for which you can earn credit through IB Exams.
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When: See exam dates.
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Where: Contact your high school guidance counselor to find a test center.
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Cost: Contact your high school guidance counselor for more information.
NWTC Credit by Exam
You can earn college credit through NWTC Credit by Exam. To be eligible to take a Credit by Exam, you must be in good credit standing with the College and accepted into an associate degree, technical diploma, or certificate. You may only attempt Credit by Exam within a specific course (per catalog number) once. A minimum score of 80% is required to pass.
Cost: $50.00 per course
- Fees are non-refundable regardless of exam outcome and cannot be applied to the cost of future tuition, nor eligible for financial aid
- If an exam consists of several components, the student will only be charged one $50 fee
How to Test Out of a Class
If you already have knowledge and skills, you might be able to earn credit for a class by taking an exam. To get started
find a CPL eligible course and view course outcomes..
If you have questions about a specific class and CPL options, schedule a CPL consultation.