Credit by Exam: External Challenge Examinations
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.2. College Level Examination Program (CLEP), CLEP examinations may be taken at Lone Star College–Tomball or at area universities. Lone Star College–Tomball is an official CLEP testing center; please contact the center at 832-559-4245 for more information. Scores earned on the CLEP should be submitted to the counseling office four weeks prior to enrollment. Go to the College Board website for more information.
3. Foreign Language, Credit CAPE assessment and course completion; Spanish Heritage Learner Exam 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 email. For more information go to the College Board website.
5. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma exams: International Baccalaureate exams are given at specific high schools. For more information on IB Diplomas go to the International Baccalaureate website. For a list of courses that can be awarded by IB credit, review this document.
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