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CLEP® College Composition Practice Test
Prepare for your CLEP® College Composition exam with our comprehensive practice test questions, study tips, and resources designed to help you succeed. At Prepsaret, we provide free practice tests, study guides, flashcards, and expert prep tools to help you earn college credit with confidence.
The College Board administers the College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP®), which offers affordable exams that help students across the country earn college credit. The CLEP College Composition exam tests your writing skills and general English knowledge and allows you to demonstrate college-level proficiency without taking a semester-long course.
By taking and passing the CLEP College Composition exam, you may be able to:
- Save money (the exam is significantly cheaper than a semester course)
- Earn three or more college credits
- Add flexibility to your degree program
- Graduate on time or even ahead of schedule
Before registering, be sure to confirm with your college that they accept CLEP College Composition scores.
CLEP® College Composition Exam Test Format
Basic Test Information
- Exam Name: CLEP® College Composition
- Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions + 2 essays
- Time Limit: Approximately 2 hours
- Multiple-choice: 55 minutes
- Essays: 70 minutes
- Test Format: Computer-delivered
- Administration: Year-round
- Exam Fee: $97
Eligibility
There are no eligibility requirements to take this exam. CLEP exams are available to anyone, regardless of age or educational background.
Common test-takers include:
- Homeschool students
- High school seniors preparing to graduate
- Current college students
- Adults returning to school
- Professionals seeking career advancement
- Graduate program applicants fulfilling undergraduate prerequisites
CLEP® College Composition Exam Outline
The CLEP College Composition exam contains:
I. Conventions of Standard Written English (10%)
This section assesses your understanding of:
- Syntax
- Diction
- Logical comparison
- Punctuation
- Identification of correctly written sentences
- Idioms
- Logical agreement
- Sentence boundaries
- Passive and active voice
II. Revision Skills (40%)
This section assesses your ability to revise and improve writing, including:
- Sentence structure
- Transitions
- Evaluation of evidence
- Use of language
- Organization
- Consistency of point of view
- Main ideas and thesis statements
- Topic sentences
- Coherence
- Level of detail
- Author’s appeal
- Rhetorical effects
- Awareness of audience
III. Ability to Use Source Materials (25%)
This section assesses your ability to:
- Evaluate reference materials
- Analyze source credibility
- Integrate resource material
- Document sources properly
IV. Rhetorical Analysis (25%)
This section assesses your understanding of:
- Tone
- Language use
- Appeals
- Evaluation of evidence
- Rhetorical effects
- Organization
- Structure
Essays
You will be required to write two essays:
Essay 1: You will be given a statement and asked to write about the extent to which you agree or disagree. This essay should be supported by your personal experiences and observations.
Essay 2: You will be given two sources on the same topic and asked to synthesize them into a cohesive essay. You must cite both sources whenever using direct quotes or paraphrased material.
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Study Guide
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Registration
The CLEP College Composition exam is administered year-round on a flexible schedule. Registration is completed through the College Board website.
To register:
- Create a College Board account.
- Select the CLEP College Composition exam.
- Choose testing format (in-person or remote).
- Select your date and time.
- Pay the $97 exam fee.
Your College Board account also allows you to:
- View exam history
- Access scores
- Request transcripts
Testing Options
Testing In-Person
After selecting your testing center, date, and time:
- Print your exam ticket (screenshots are not accepted).
- Arrive 15–30 minutes early on test day.
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID.
- Store personal belongings in provided lockers.
Testing Remotely
Before registering, ensure you meet these system requirements:
- PC desktop or laptop (Macs, Chromebooks, and tablets are not supported)
- Windows 10 operating system (Windows 11 not supported)
- Latest version of Google Chrome
- Speaker (internal or external; headphones not allowed)
- Camera and microphone
- Reliable internet connection
You must download the ETS Online Test desktop application to complete the exam at home.
Test Day
In-Person Testing
On exam day:
- Arrive 15–30 minutes early.
- Present your photo ID and printed ticket.
- Leave all personal items outside the testing room.
Remote Testing
- Log in to your CLEP account 15–30 minutes before your scheduled time.
- Download and install the Proctortrack application.
- Complete identity verification (face scan and ID scan).
- Scan your testing room using your webcam.
- Open the ETS Online Test app to begin the exam.
During the exam, no one may enter your testing area. If someone does, you must immediately ask them to leave without additional conversation.
Scoring Information
CLEP exams are scored based on the number of correct answers:
- One point is awarded for each correct answer.
- No points are deducted for incorrect or skipped questions.
- The total number of correct answers is your raw score.
- Raw scores are converted to a scaled score ranging from approximately 20 to 80.
You will receive:
- An unofficial score immediately after finishing the exam.
- An official score report available the following day in your CLEP account.
Passing Score
There is no universal passing score for the CLEP College Composition exam. Each college sets its own score requirements.
According to the American Council on Education, a scaled score of 50 or higher is commonly recommended.
Be sure to check your institution’s official CLEP credit policy.
Why Choose Prepsaret?
At Prepsaret, we believe in helping students earn college credit faster and more affordably. Our CLEP resources are designed to:
- Break down grammar and rhetorical concepts into easy-to-understand lessons
- Provide realistic practice questions with detailed explanations
- Offer writing strategies for both essays
- Build confidence through structured exam preparation
Our materials are developed by experienced educators and test-prep experts to ensure you have everything you need to succeed.
Prepsaret is not affiliated with or endorsed by the College Board. CLEP® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.
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FAQs About College Composition
There are 50 multiple-choice questions and two essays.
The total time limit is approximately 2 hours. The multiple-choice section is 55 minutes, and the essays are 70 minutes.
There is no universal passing score, but a scaled score of 50 is commonly recommended.
The exam fee is $97.
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