Desperate. Has anyone appealed a failed CLEP?

[bceagles]

Any update?

[ssnelsen]

We submitted the appeal and are still waiting. Hopefully we will hear by next week.

[bceagles]

I just got off the phone with an advisor (Excelsior) and asked how long I had to wait to retake a CLEP, 60 days was the answer. I then proceeded to call CLEP and asked for their policy. I was told 6 Months …… but……If you are close to graduation or have some other “pressing” reason to take this exam before 6 months you need to petition CLEP:

You need to write them a letter stating your reasons

And

You need a letter from the registrar or academic dean on your behalf

They will make exceptions to retake after 3 months.

FYI

[ssnelsen]

Thank you. Well, apparantly our appeal has to now be reivewed by a committee and they can take up to three weeks to make a decision. It's almost become a game.... so, we will wait. Regardless of the outcome, we made a strong petition. ACE and CLEP emailed me some information that is very helpful. As soon as we hear anything I'll let you know.

[nat12137]

I was reading your blog and what you said made it sound like once you failed the CLEP test you can't take it again. Is that true? If I failed Biology CLEP test would I be able to take it again?

[Blue]

nat12137,

that is not true. once you fail a clep, you can re-take it but usually 6 months later. what is being discussed in this thread is under a certain circumstance. so don't worry, you can re-take the biology CLEP test if you fail it. =]