Mon. 

8:00am-6:00pm, 

 

Tues.-Thurs.

8:00am-4:30pm,

 

   Fri.

8:00am-4:00pm

 

Location

Student Services Center

Room 161

 

Campus Map

Testing Center in Building #14 on map

 

For more information, call 405.382.9576

 

 

General Student Information

 

Student is asked to provide the following:

(Based upon service needed)

 

  • Current Photo ID
  • Placement testing form obtained from academic advisor
  • Paid receipt for any applicable fees (if needed)

 

No Electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the testing room.

 

Tests & Schedules

 

 

Tests cannot be started within 30 minutes of closing.

Please check the time commitments of each test BEFORE starting and allow yourself enough time to complete test.

Tests must be completed by the posted closing time.

FACULTY

INFORMATION

 

Academic testing for faculty members is to be administered during faculty office hours or during the office hours of the division secretary.

 

For approved special circumstances requiring the use of the testing center, please observe the following points:

 

  • 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.

     
 

A C T

There are 2 types of A C T tests.  The A C T Residual Test is designed to assess students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.   A Residual A C T score is only valid for the institution at which it is taken. This score is non-transferable to other colleges and universities.  Concurrent students are strongly encouraged to take the National ACT test for enrollment.

 

The tests cover four skill areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning.   A C T requires students to wait 60 days between tests. 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.  Do not bring cell phones into the testing site

 

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

Suggested test study/preparation guides are available in the testing center. See also these websites:

studyguidezone.com   |   actstudent.org    |   testprepreview.com

 

A C T Residual Test

2013 dates

Sign up in advance for desired test date in Testing Center or call Testing Center to reserve a spot.

Tests are scheduled in the Haney Center Lecture Hall unless otherwise noted. Do not bring cell phones into the testing site.

 

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time. Please allow 4 hours to complete.

 

Pay Fee of  $35.00(fee subject to change) at Business office in Student Services Center, prior to testing and may be paid for in the form of Cash, Check or Money order.

Checks and money orders need to be made payable to SSC.  You must present your receipt to the ACT test proctor to take the test.

 

TESTING DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

 

  • January 16     - 1:00pm
  • January 22     - 1:00pm
  • February 5     - 1:00pm
  • February 25   - 1:00pm
  • March 25       - 1:00pm
  • March 28       - 1:00pm
  • April     8       - 1:00pm
  • May     14      - 1:00pm
  • May     29      - 1:00pm
  • June     10      - 1:00pm
  • July      30      - 1:00pm
  • August  12      - 1:00pm
  • September   23   - 1:00pm
  • November   25   - 1:00pm
  • December     9   -  1:00pm

 

Please bring with you:

- valid photo ID

- Bring two #2 pencil and a pen

- Calculator (optional)

- receipt for $35.00

 

Students will be asked to supply Social Security Number on A C T forms. Please bring this information with you.

 

A C T National Test

2013 dates

Students must register and pay for the test on-line at the A C T web site by the deadline to be able to participate in these tests. Fees apply and are paid to A C T.  Contact A C T (http://www.actstudent.org ) for further information.

 

Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time. Please allow 4 hours to complete.

 

Please bring with you:

- valid photo ID

- Bring two #2 pencils and a pen

- Calculator (optional & must be ACT approved)  For list of approved  calculators visit http://www.act.org/compass/student/calculator.html

 

 

2013

  • February 9
  • April 13
  • June 8
  • September 21
  • October 26
  • December 14
 

CLEP

  • CLEP Tests are scheduled on Monday-Thursday and requires about 90 minutes to complete. 
  • No test may be started late.
  • Please contact the Testing Center to schedule appointment
  • Scores are given immediately and a copy is mailed to the school of your choice by CLEP.
  • A $15.00 SSC fee due before scheduled test paid in business office in Student Services Center, Rm 145
  • $80 CLEP fee due at test time (fee subject to change by CLEP)
  • Fees may be paid by Check, money order, or credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
  • A CLEP study prep available on reserve at Boren Library Circulation desk

 

 

 
 

COMPASS

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. 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.  At least one hour to complete tests is recommended.  Results are sent back to the advisor.

 

Compass study prep available online at www.compasstestquestions.com or www.testprepreview.com

 

  Please Bring:

  • Signed form from advisor.
  • Valid Photo ID
  • No appointment is necessary.

 

 Note: Review test center hours of operation before starting tests to allow plenty of time to complete.

 
 

Nelson Denny Test

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.  

Nursing Students are permitted to take the Nelson Denny up to 4 times 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. Do not bring cell phones to the testing site. Individuals who desire to take the test as proof of reading proficiency in lieu of the 8th Grade Reading Test must bring their birth certificate as proof of identity if they do not have a valid photo id.

 

Sign up in advance for desired test date in Testing Center.   Please arrive 15 minutes before scheduled test time.  Please allow approximately  1 hour to complete.

 

Please Bring::  valid photo ID & Two # 2 pencils

 

2013 Tests

3:00 Tanner Hall 506

  • January 8 & 30  | February  7 & 13  | 
  • March  5 & 13 |
  •  April 2  | 
  • May 2  | 

   June 4  | July 8  | August 6  |  September 3 |  

  • October 8  | 
  • November 5  |
  • December  
    • 3

 

TESTING DATES AND TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Suggested test prep web sites include:

   studyguidezone.com  |   testprepreview.com

 

Vocabulary Builder Modules : 

 
 

Nursing Competency Exam

The Nursing Competency Exams I & II are given by appointment.  .Student must sign up in the Testing Center prior to test date. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to test and allow 3 hours for testing.  No children allowed in testing area.

 

Pay Fee of  $65.00 at Business office in Student Services Center, Rm 145 prior to testing and bring receipt with you on day of test.

 

Bring with you:

  • Valid Photo ID
  • Two #2 Pencils & pen
  • Fee Receipt