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CPL: Section 7-Credit Earned from other Exams

Credit Earned from other Exams

General Information

91°µÍø grants college credit for certain selected national exams listed in this section. In addition, 91°µÍø works to align CPL policies in accordance with the recommendations of the .   In addition to the ACE recommendations, 91°µÍø faculty must review standardized examinations and make clear recommendations about specific 91°µÍø courses to which the underlying passing exam is equivalent. The following additional exams are eligible for college credit.   If you do not see an exam listed here or in other sections of the CPL Manual, please consult the Credit for Prior Learning Committee for more information on how to have the exam reviewed for credit.

Arbitur Exam

Abitur exams are college preparatory instruments designed to measure a student’s command of introductory level college material. 91°µÍø currently recognizes the following Abitur Exams and will reward credit for the scores designated in the chart below.

Certified Manager (CM) Program Exam

The Certified Manager (CM) Program is sponsored by the Institute of Certified Professional Managers and founded by the National Management Association. The Institute is a business center of the College of Business at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Credit for prior learning is available effective Spring 2006, for students who take the exam and meet the following conditions reflected in the chart.

DANTES Subject Standardized Tests & Exams (DSST)

Administered by Prometric, DSST Exams (DANTES Subject Standardized Tests) were created under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support program to provide college credit to military service members.  In 2006, these exams were made available to military and civilian examinees. 91°µÍø awards specific course credit to students who pass DSST exams with a minimum score of 400, as recommended by the American Council on Education. The attached table overviews the DSST Exams 91°µÍø recognizes, the minimum score requirement and the 91°µÍø equivalent and credits earned for the appropriate score.  A complete listing of current and prior tests can be found at .  Requests for credit for DSST Exams not shown here should be made to Credit for Prior Learning Committee. 

Excelsior College and UExcel Examinations

91°µÍø recognizes the Excelsior College and UExcel Examinations, formerly known as ACT Proficiency Exam Program (PEP). Credit is granted in accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education National Guide at

Certification of Computing Professionals: ACP & CCP Exams

91°µÍø provides credit for students who provide an ACE transcript showing that they have successfully completed the Associate Computing Professional (ACP) Exam or the Certified Computing Professional (CCP) Exam within the past 10 years.  If both exams have been passed, no more than 9 credits of IT Electives can be awarded overall.

New York University (NYU) Foreign Language Proficiency Exams

91°µÍø awards credit for students who have completed NYU’s Foreign Language Proficiency Exams.  This option is intended for students who were educated in a language other than English and they wish to earn college credit for their native language. 91°µÍø will accept the 12-Point exam at six credits for World Language 201 and 202. Scoring for this test can take up to eight weeks and the scores are valid for five years. Students must take the exam at a designated location in the United States if not taking it at NYU.   Credit is awarded based on ACTFL ratings. Students take a 12-point exam that tests listening, reading, and writing skills. Students are given two hours to complete the entire 12-point exam.   A score of at least 7 -9 points (Intermediate-Mid) may receive 3 credits for level 201.   A score of 10 -12 points (Intermediate-High) may receive 6 credits for levels 201 and 202.
More information can be found at .

SAT Subject Tests

91°µÍø provides credit for prior to students for successful completion of the listed SAT Subject Exams. Test scores must be presented directly to a Student Services Center at 91°µÍø.
 

Student Development (SDV) Able Exam

First-time college students are required to complete SDV 100 or another 1-credit SDV course required in their program. The SDV ABLE Exam is a formative assessment of the course content of SDV 100.  Students who earn a passing score on the SDV ABLE Exam are eligible to receive one credit for SDV 100 without taking the course.  Students who have attempted an SDV class and received a grade of A-F are not eligible to take the exam.  First-time college students (age 17-24) are not eligible to take the exam.  Dual enrollment and Pathway to the Baccalaureate students are not eligible to take the exam. The SDV ABLE Exam is available at 91°µÍø Testing Centers. 

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