General Student Information

Student is asked to provide the following:
(Based upon service needed)

• Current Photo ID
• Instructor’s Name
• Course Name
• Advisor’s sheet
• Receipt for fees paid (if needed)
• Provide scantron (if needed)

Tests & Schedules

• ACT
• CLEP
• COMPASS
• Nelson Denny
• Nurse Entrance Test (NET)

Tests cannot be started within 30 minutes of closing

Faculty

Faculty members needing the services of the testing center are asked to:

• Complete a proctor exam form for each test
• Deliver sufficient copies of the test at least 24 hours prior to the testing date
• Provide complete instructions for administering the test
• Notify Testing Center 24 hours in advance of any documented special needs a student may have. Example: A reader, special visual equipment, etc.

   

ACT

ACT Residual Test

2008 dates

Sign up in advance for desired test date in Student Success Center.

Tests are scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. in lecture hall in the Haney Center.

• March 5
• April 21
• May 5
• May 14
• June 23
• July 8
• August 4
• August 13
• September 16
• October 14
• November 17
• December 15

Please bring with you:

- valid photo ID
- Bring a # 2 pencil(s) and a pen
- Calculator (optional)

Pay Fee of  $29.00 at Business office in Tanner Hall prior to testing and bring receipt with you on day of test.

May be paid by Cash, Check or Money order

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time.

Please allow 4 hours to complete.

There are 2 types of ACT tests.  The ACT Residual Test is designed to assess students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work. 

The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.   ACT requires students to wait 60 days between any non-national ACT testing. If the 60 day time limit is violated, the test scores will be cancelled automatically.  Results are mailed within a week.  No children permitted in the testing area.

 The ACT National Test. Seminole State College is a host for the ACT National Tests.  The tests take place on Saturdays.  Students must register with ACT by the deadline to be able to participate in these tests.  Fees apply and are paid to ACT.  Contact ACT for further information.

ACT National Test

Students must register with ACT by the deadline to be able to participate in these tests.

Test Dates 2008

• April 12 -
  register by - 3/7
  late regist. by 3/8-21

• June 14 -
  register by - 5/9
  late regist. 9/10-23

• October 25 -
  register by -
  late regist. by

• December 13 -
  register by -
  late regist. by

Please bring with you:

- valid photo ID
- Bring a # 2 pencil(s) and a pen
- Calculator (optional)

Fees apply and are paid to ACT.  Contact ACT for further information.

CLEP

 •A $15.00 SSC fee due before scheduled test

•$60 CLEP fee due at test time

•May be paid by Check or credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)

CLEP Tests are scheduled on Monday-Friday and requires about 90 minutes to complete.  No test may be started late.

Scores are given immediately and a copy is mailed to the school of your choice by CLEP.

Please contact the
Testing Center to
schedule appointment

COMPASS

Please Bring:

- signed form from advisor.

COMPASS is a computerized placement and assessment system designed by ACT to help accurately place students in college courses.

The test administered at SSC may include the following areas: Mathematics, Reading, Writing skills, and Science. The number of areas a student is tested in will depend upon the student's level of ability.

Compass is not timed but students need to allow plenty of time to complete all sections assigned.

Results are sent back to the advisor.

No appointment is necessary.

Test can be up-to 2 hours.

Nelson Denny Test

Sign up in advance for desired test date in Student Success Center.

2008 Tests

3:00 Tanner Hall 506

• March 10
• April 15
• May 13
• June 17
• July 15
• August 11
• September 10
• October 9
• November 5
• December 8

The Nelson-Denny Reading Test is a reading survey test for high school and college students and adults. A two-part test, the Nelson-Denny measures vocabulary development and comprehension.

Part I (Vocabulary) is a fifteen-minute timed test. Part II (Comprehension) is a twenty-minute test.

Students are permitted to take the Nelson Denny twice during a semester but at least 25 days apart.  There is no charge for the Nelson Denny. Scores will be mailed within a week of the test.   No children permitted in the testing area.

Additional tests may be scheduled during enrollment periods.

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time.

Please allow approximately 50 minutes to complete.

Please Bring:

- valid photo ID
- # 2 pencils & a pen

Nurse Entrance Test (NET)

Pay Fee of  $25.00 at Business office in Tanner Hall prior to testing and bring receipt with you on day of test.

Bring with you:

• Valid Photo ID
• #2 Pencils
• Fee Receipt

Student must sign up in the Student Success Center prior to test date.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to test and allow 3 1/2 hours for testing.

No children allowed in testing area.

Tests for Spring 2008  

• February 7
• April 25

Tests start at 1:00p.m. in Room 122 at the Haney Center.