Answers to my Q&A
In addition to learning the information about the CLEP switch, I was able to learn the answers to my other questions.
- Should I take it with the essay or without? This question is irrelevant now, the essay is mandatory (except now there are two essays)
- Did it make a difference to the college whether I took the essay or not? (see answer above)
- Was my score different? (as previously stated, the essays are mandatory now and calculated into your score. Just how your essay score is factored into your scaled score is a secret only College Board know!)
- Was the essay handwritten or typed? (both essays are now typed)
- What was my time limit on the essay portion of the test? (first essay: 30 minutes second essay: 40 minutes)
The College Composition Modular
- Should I take the College Composition (previously the English Composition) or the College Composition Modular (previously the English Modular)?
I have not done a whole lot of research on the Modular CLEP exam as I don’t plan to take it. It is not one of the General 5 exams, and it only counts as 3 college credits, as opposed to the 6 credits you earn with the College Composition CLEP. For more information on the Modular CLEP you can visit College Board.