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CLEP Testing
CLEP examinations cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements in the first two years of college.  Colleges usually grant the same amount of credit to students earning satisfactory scores on the CLEP examination as they grant to students successfully completing that course.  For more information on CLEP testing, go to www.CollegeBoard.com

Advanced Placement Tests (AP)
AP tests are designed to serve as an in-depth measure of a student’s proficiency in a given subject area.  Each exam is three hours in length.  Students who attain a sufficient score on the test may be granted college course credit for course work they have completed in high school, or they may excused from a college freshman course requirement in a specific subject.
One good source is the: MPSEOC Guide to Higher Education for Montana Students-Planning for College

Free SAT and SAT Practice Tests
Go to SmartAboutCollege.org to use the Montana Career Information System (MCIS) to assist students with creating a career portfolio, including educational opportunities, training and career options.  MCIS has information for American Indian students, women and people with disabilities.  In addition, the site features a side-by-side comparison of colleges, information on how students can find a summer job, and a quick-start guide for counselors, teachers and career development professionals.   Also, use the SmartAboutCollege site to direct students to free ACT/SAT practice tests.