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External Challenge Exams

Lone Star College System has established equivalent course credit for minimum passing scores for several external challenge examination programs, including the ACT, CLEP, CAPE, AP, and IB. A listing of the external challenge examination and the corresponding course for which the student may earn college credit can be found in the Lone Star College System catalog in the Policies and Procedures section. Students should make arrangements with testing sites to sit for the exams and should have their scores forwarded to one of the Lone Star College System college advising offices prior to enrollment.

1. Achievement Test (ACT) Web site

2.  College Level Examination Program (CLEP), examinations may be taken at Lone Star College-Tomball or at area universities. Beginning November, 2009, Lone Star College-North Harris will also become an official CLEP testing center. There is a $15 test administration fee at both colleges, in addition to the CLEP exam fee charged by the College Board. Please contact the Tomball center at 832-559-4245 or the North Harris center at 281.618.5744 for more information. Scores earned on the CLEP should be submitted to the advising office at least four weeks prior to enrollment.  Go to the College Board Web site for more information about CLEP exams.

3. Foreign Language, Credit CAPE assessment and course completion.

4. Advanced Placement (AP) by the College Board, Advanced Placement exams are offered at area high schools. For specific information on high schools offering this exam, call (888) 225-5427 or (609) 771-7300, or send an e-mail. For more information go to the College Board Web site.

5. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exams. International Baccalaureate exams are given at specific high schools. For more information on IB Diplomas go visit the IB Web site. 

PLA Exam Form (PDF)