Description: The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. Exams are approximately 90 minutes long, with the exception of College Composition, which is 120 minutes. Exams contain mainly multiple-choice questions. College Composition also includes essays. Most colleges require a score of 50% to receive credit for the class.

The Biology examination covers material that is usually taught in a one-year college general biology course. The subject matter tested covers the broad field of the biological sciences, organized into three major areas: molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and population biology.

CHAT's philosphy in offering CLEP test prep classes it help students get college credit for what they are learning in their CHAT classes. Review sessions will consist of reviewing specific test topics, learning test-taking strategies, assigning practice test questions, and reviewing practice test questions.

NOTE:  The schedule times and dates will be decided on by the students and tutors once registration closes.  Sign up on the Wednesday registration form, but know that the meeting dates and times will be decided on by the students and tutor at a later date. The tuition for this class is $100.

Tutor: DeAnn Gerdin has a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Fisheries and Wildlife Management from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Campus. DeAnn has a strong interest in ecology and animal behavior. While attending the U of M, she spent nine months conducting an independent study on the courtship behavior of Mallard ducks. After graduating, DeAnn worked at Woodlake Nature Center in Bloomington, MN before taking a full-time position at Marshall Fields as a Marketing Effectiveness Analyst. DeAnn furthered her education and received a M.A. of Teaching in Secondary Life Science from the University of St. Thomas. Currently she is a stay-at-home mother with three children. She homeschools the 2 oldest, her 10 year old daughter and 8 year old son. She enjoys knitting, birding, and running in her spare time. DeAnn is amazed at the wonder and beauty of God's creation and is eager to share it with others.

Level: Grades 9-12
Prerequisite: Biology, ideally taken concurrently
Homework: TBD
Text: TBD if any
Supplies: $TBD