Welcome to the Testing Center

PAPER BASED TESTS

 Independent test companies develop standardized testing programs.  Test scores are used primarily as admission criteria for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school admissions. Special testing accommodations for persons with disabilities must be made directly with the testing company.

 ACT National:   The ACT exam is a national college entrance exam published by American College Testing. For  test dates, registration information and costs, and to register online with a credit card, visit www.act.org.

 ACT Residual:  This ACT residual exam is the institutionally-administered version of the National ACT Assessment.  Results of the exam are accepted for admission ONLY on the ASU-Jonesboro campus.  To be eligible to test you must complete an ASU application for admissions and pay the $15 application fee. To register for the test, pay $30 at the Cashier's Window, bring the receipt to the Testing Center and we will register you for a test. 

Check-in for all of the test dates begins at 8:15 a.m.   The test will conclude before noon.   Present an acceptable form of identification (driver's license preferred).   You will want to bring a calculator.  For acceptable identification, see http://www.actstudent.org/faq/answers/id.html

You must be present for all sections of the test (English, Math, Reading, and Science Reasoning) to receive a score.  Score reports may be picked up in the ASU Testing Center, Reng Student Services Center (Student Union), Room 3034, after 3:00 p.m. on the day following the test.  The scores MUST be picked up in person and NO scores will be reported over the telephone.  You MUST bring a photo I. D. when you pick up your test result.

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  Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)

The PCAT is the post-graduate school entrance exam for admission into pharmacy school.  You may pick up Candidate Information Booklets for this test in our office. Apply online at www.pcatweb.info. Also visit TEST DATES.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

The LSAT is a half-day standardized test required for admission to all 198 Law School Admission Council member schools. For  test dates, registration information and costs, and to register online, visit www.lsac.org 

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PRAXIS II:  Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Test/Principles of Learning and Teaching

 Praxis II assessments measure a teacher candidate’s knowledge of the subjects to be taught, as well as, general and subject-specific pedagogical skills and knowledge.  The State of Arkansas requires a candidate take and pass The Praxis Series Principles of Learning and Teaching plus the appropriate Praxis II Subject Assessment(s) for initial licensure.  ASU requires all education candidates to take the appropriate Praxis Series Exams required for certification in Arkansas and report their results to ASU prior to graduation.  The Praxis II series of exams is NOT available on computer. For test dates, registration information and costs, and to register online, visit www.ets.org/praxis

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The ParaPro Assessment test assesses qualifications necessary for paraprofessionals serving in an instructional capacity in the public school system. For more information visit the ETS website at www.ets.org/parapro.

Before you Test

There are quick guides available for each Praxis II test, including sample test questions with answers and explanations. These can be downloaded or reviewed online at www.ets.org/praxis. 

National Counselor’s Exam (NCE) 

Passing the NCE for Licensure and Certification is one step in the process of becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor.  The exam is the property of The National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. of Greensboro, NC.  It is a four hour multiple choice format exam. For test dates, registration information and costs, visit www.nbcc.org.