Qualified students who are accepted at Anna Maria College may take the CLEP Examinations prior to their freshman year. Prospective students who attain a predetermined score on these examinations may earn part or all of their freshman credits and enter Anna Maria College with advanced standing. A maximum of 10 courses, English not included, may also be waived. CLEP also enables those who have been away from academic life to earn college credits for their life experiences. The examinations are based on the principle that most people do not stop learning because they have stopped going to school.
Credit is granted for knowledge attained through informal education.
The CLEP Examinations, open to anyone, are given during the third week of each month at centers located throughout the United States. The AMC Code Number is 3005 . Because of enriched curricula in secondary schools, a growing number of students are entering college with a preparation of such high quality in some areas that they have in effect completed some college level courses. The Advanced Placement Program enables qualified students to enter college with credit for a full semester or more of college courses. Thus, students may avoid repetition of work already covered and may register for courses which are both interesting and challenging.