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Hours of Operation

Monday through Thursday

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.*

Friday

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.**

Saturday****

9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.***

*For Academic Proficiency Test - APT, students need to start by 7:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday.

**For Academic Proficiency Test - APT, students need to start by 2:00 p.m., Friday

***For Academic Proficiency Test - APT, students need to start by 12:30 p.m., Saturday

****Not open Saturdays during 8 weeks of summer session.

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COLLEGE CREDIT BY EXAM
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAM PROGRAM

CLEP is a national program sponsored by the College Level Examination Board. Each college determines which CLEP tests it will accept for credit and the amount of credit it will award.

The CLEP Examinations are computer-based and cover material taught in courses that most students take as requirements and/or electives in the first two years of college.

The College of Lake County grants CLEP credit only to students enrolled at CLC. Results of CLEP exams may also be sent for credit recognition to another school where a student is enrolled.

CLEP tests are offered several times a month on an appointment basis through the Testing Center at the Grayslake Campus. Call (847) 543-2076 or 543-2457 to schedule an appointment. The fee is $58 per test - $48 is payable to CLEP at time of testing by credit card (American Express, Visa, or MasterCard), check or money order. The $12 administration fee is payable to CLC. An additional $5.00 processing fee is required if a student changes the scheduled test date. Retests are available for CLEP Exams; however, a six month waiting period is required.

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CHALLENGE EXAMS

College credit can also be earned at CLC through Challenge Exams. These tests are prepared and administered by the academic divisions for credit for a specific CLC course. For more information contact the appropriate division office.

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CORRESPONDENCE EXAMS

Correspondence Exams can be administered in the Testing Center when prearrangement is made. There is an hourly fee for this service. For more information contact the Testing Center at (847) 543-2076.

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NATIONAL ACT

The National ACT is administered on campus five times each year. Registration packets for the ACT are available in the Testing Center and must be completed and sent to ACT in Iowa one month prior to testing.

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ILLINOIS AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTION TEST FOR CLC GRADUATION OR GED COMPLETION

The Illinois and Federal Constitution Test is administered on a walk-in basis to any student needing to fulfull this graduation requirement. The test can be taken in the Testing Center Monday through Thursday between 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.; Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.; and on Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (no Saturday testing during the summer session).

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HIGH SCHOOL EQUVALENCY EXAM (GED)

GED tests are administered by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays when CLC classes are in session. There are five GED tests and one test may be taken at each of the following times: 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. GED tests are also administered in the fall and spring on Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. when CLC classes are in session. Students must register at least one day in advance. The cost for all five tests is $25.00 and is payable in cash or certified check or money order at the time of the first test. Everyone is required to bring a valid photo ID to show proof of age and current Lake County residence. Anyone under the age of 19 must contact the Testing Center for additional registration requirements at (847) 543-2076.

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PERSONALITY AND INTEREST TESTS

The Testing Center administers a number of interest and personality tests that are used as tools to help determine career interests and goals. Before taking any of these tests, students are required to meet with a counselor - (847) 543-2060. The counselor will help determine which test are appropriate. Students take the tests in the Testing Center but return to the Counseling Center at a later date for test interpretation.

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TELECOURSE EXAMS

Telecourses are college credit courses available on television or videotapes that allow students to study at their own pace. Generally, there are no scheduled class meetings, but required course exams are taken in the Testing Center.

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MODULE EXAMS

Exams are administered in the Testing Center for students enrolled in math modules. Math 101 and 102 offer a series of topics equal in content to the same course offered in the traditional classroom format.

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ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY TEST

All new students enrolling in associate degree or career certificate courses will need to provide evidence of academic proficiency. The Academic Proficiency Test is administered at the Grayslake Campus, Lakeshore Campus and Southlake Educational Center at various times during the week. Call the Grayslake Campus at (847) 543-2076 for the testing times at the site nearest you.

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ABE, GED AND ESL PLACEMENT TESTS

The College of Lake County offers a number of Adult Basic Education, GED Preparation, and English as a Second Language courses. The courses are free and are offered at various times and locations throughout the county. A placement test is required to enroll in the proper course level for each of these programs. The tests are offered throughout the year at various times at the Graylake Campus and Lakeshore Campus. The results will be available to assist the students in choosing the best class.
Please call the Grayslake Campus at (847) 543-2211.

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