Standardized Exams

Standardized Exams

York Technical College provides students with the opportunity to earn college-level academic credit for prior learning gained through experience and demonstrated knowledge. The institution will award academic credit in accordance with institutional standards and accreditation requirements. Credit may be granted based on qualifying scores from approved examinations and evaluated external recommendations. The institution recognizes the following national examinations for credit consideration: Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge International, College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB), DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) and will review other nationally recognized examinations as appropriate.

The College also recognizes examinations and learning experiences endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). ACE credit recommendations are reviewed by the appropriate academic departments to determine course equivalency and eligibility for the awarding of academic credit.

Advanced Placement Exams

Students may receive credit for selected subject areas when taking an Advanced Placement (AP) examination.  Students must receive a score of 3 or 4 on the exam and have an official score report from the College Board Testing Service sent to the Registrar’s Office. Other subject areas not listed may receive credit for a score of 3 or more. Students should consult with their academic department chair to determine if the exemption credit can be applied to their program.

To receive college-level credit for your AP test scores, you will need to have your AP scores sent directly from College Board to York Technical College using the following link.
Send Your Scores

International Baccalaureate Exams

Students may receive college credit for scores 4 or greater on selected Higher-Level examinations administered by the International Baccalaureate (IB). The amount of college course credit awarded will be equivalent to the credit hour value of the college course for which the IB credit is being accepted.  Examinations not currently listed may still be considered for college credit upon review by the appropriate academic department. 

To receive college-level credit for your IB test scores, you will need to have your IB scores sent from College Board to the York Technical College using the following link.
Requesting and Sending Transcripts

Cambridge International Exams

Cambridge International examinations are recognized by York Technical College for the awarding of college-level academic credit. Students who have completed Cambridge International Education programs and earned a passing letter grade may be eligible to receive college credit based on their examination performance. Official score reports must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for evaluation. Examinations not listed may still be considered for college credit upon review by the appropriate academic department.  

To receive college-level credit at York Technical College for your Cambridge International test scores, you will need to have your AS & A Level grade transcripts sent using the link below. For more information regarding Cambridge transcript services, students can visit their Getting and Sending Exam Grades webpage.
Request Grade Transcript

CLEP Exams

CLEP stands for College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). It’s a set of standardized exams developed by College Board that allows students to earn college credit for knowledge they already have, by passing certain introductory college courses.  Students may receive credit for selected subject area CLEP exams if the scores meet the minimum score requirements at York Technical College. Exemption for CLEP subject area exams is only granted for courses for which there is a comparable York Technical College course. 

Official CLEP score reports from the College Board Testing Service must be sent to the Registrar’s Office for review. Examinations not listed may still be considered for college credit upon review by the appropriate academic department.

To receive credit for a CLEP exam, students should complete the steps listed below.

DSST

DSST stands for DANTES Subject Standardized Tests. These examinations provide an opportunity for college credit to be earned through demonstration of knowledge in a subject area without possibly having to take the corresponding college level course. The exams were originally designed for military members, but DSST exams are available to civilians. The examinations are also recognized and accepted by more than 1,900 colleges and universities nationally. The cost of the exams varies but are typically around $100.00 with most being free for eligible service members. 

To receive college-level credit for a DSST exam, students should complete the following steps listed below.