Confusion on College Composition vs Modular

[BGSU_Alum_86]

Not sure if this will help completely answer the OP's question, but College Composition Modular's score never changes - it is completely based on the multiple-choice questions! If (and this is a big IF) your school is one of the very rare ones who requires the optional essays for the College Composition Modular exam, they have the option of using the CLEP-supplied essays or their own. These completed essays are then forwarded back to the school for their own purposes.

In regards to all of the exams which offer optional essays, your score from the multiple-choice is available immediately upon completion the day of the exam and this score never changes. Whether your school requires or does not require the optional essays will never change that score.

Referring to the 3 vs 6 units for the College Composition Modular exam. All I can say is, it is completely up to your school how they award the units. I have heard of some school's who award 6 units for each of the lit exams, no matter whether there is a requirement to complete those optional essays or not. I have heard of others who only award 3 units (again, no matter what is required in regards to the essays).

Bottom line, check your school's CLEP policy. Confirm with your school's Registrar's Office.