Students who complete college-level coursework while still in high school may be eligible for advanced standing and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). Common standardized examinations taken during high school are listed below. To view the standardized examinations that qualify for transfer credit and their corresponding CSI course equivalencies, students should visit the official CUNY Transfer Explorer (CUNY T-Rex) website.
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Advanced Placement (AP) exams are for students who complete college-level coursework in high school through the College Board's Advanced Placement Program. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for AP exam scores of three (3) or higher (equivalent to a grade of C or better). To have your AP exams evaluated for CPL credit, request that an official copy of your AP Score report be sent to the College of Staten Island (CUNY/CSI, School Code 2778).
International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization Diploma Program (DP)
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization Diploma Program is a rigorous course of study for highly motivated high school students that culminates in standardized examinations. Students who earn an IB Diploma with a score of thirty (30) or higher will be awarded thirty (30) credits. Students who earn an IB Diploma with a score of 29 or lower, or who do not complete the diploma, may be awarded credit for Higher Level (HL) IB examinations with scores of five (5) or higher (equivalent to a grade of B or better). To have your IB Diploma and/or IB examinations evaluated for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), request that an official IB transcript be sent to the College of Staten Island..
Advanced International Certificate Education Program (AICE)
The Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) is an international curriculum and assessment program equivalent to the British Advanced (A) Level system. Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level courses are typically completed over one academic year. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for A and AS Level examination grades of E or higher (equivalent to a U.S. grade of C or better). To have your AICE examinations evaluated for CPL credit, request that an official copy of your AS & A Level grade transcripts and/or AICE Diploma be sent to the College of Staten Island.
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) consists of standardized examinations that assess knowledge acquired outside the traditional classroom in a variety of college-level subjects. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for CLEP exam scores of fifty (50) or higher (equivalent to a grade of C or better). To have your CLEP examinations evaluated for CPL credit, request that an official CLEP Score report be sent to the College of Staten Island (CUNY/CSI, School Code 2778).
General Education Development Test (GED®)
The General Educational Development (GED®) Test consists of four subject examinations: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for GED subject exam scores of 175–200, indicating college readiness and mastery of skills taught in college-level courses. To have your GED® Test examinations evaluated for CPL credit, request that an official GED transcript be sent to the College of Staten Island.
New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB)
The New York State Seal of Biliteracy (NYSSB) recognizes high school graduates who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in English and at least one world language. Students who provide documentation of the NYSSB (notation on their high school diploma and/or official transcript) will receive three language credits (LNG 199) for each language in which they have earned the seal.
Students who earn the NYSSB in a language offered at the College of Staten Island should complete the Fast Track Language Placement Exam to determine their proficiency level and appropriate placement within the College's language course sequence. For more information, visit the NYSSB page in our catalog.
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CX) CAPE Exams
The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) provides examinations for secondary and post-secondary candidates in Caribbean Countries. Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) may be awarded for Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Exam (CAPE) scores of 1-5 (equivalent to a grade of C or better). To have your CAPE examinations evaluated for CPL credit, request that an official CAPE Score report be sent to the College of Staten Island.
Any questions regarding test score evaluations can be sent to: FreshmenAdvisement@csi.cuny.edu (incoming or prospective freshmen) or NewTransferStudent@csi.cuny.edu (incoming or prospective transfers)