Salut! I'm considering taking the French CLEP to fulfill my college language requirement early. For those who have taken it, how challenging is it compared to, say, high school French classes? Merci!
Bonjour! The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) French exam is designed to test proficiency in the language, and it can be a great way to fulfill college requirements ahead of time while also demonstrating your language skills.
The difficulty level can vary depending on your background with French. If you've done well in high school French classes, particularly if you've reached an advanced level (like French III or IV or AP French), you may find the CLEP exam to be within a similar level of difficulty. The exam is comprehensive, assessing not just reading and vocabulary, but also listening comprehension and grammatical structures.
Most students who have a strong grasp of French from their high school courses or personal study tend to find the exam a fair assessment of their skills. Remember that the CLEP exam scores on a scale of 20 to 80, with 50 being the recommended score for most colleges to grant credit.
It's important to review the specific topics covered on the test and perhaps do some practice exams available through the College Board or other study prep resources. Bonne chance with your studies and the exam!
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