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Testing Services For Students, Faculty & The Community
Welcome
Welcome to the Pensacola State College Testing Center page. The Testing and Assessment Department supports the mission, philosophy and vision of Pensacola State College by offering comprehensive testing and assessment services to students, academic departments, and the local community.
We offer:
- Placement Tests
- Industry Certification Tests
- Entrance Tests
- Proctored Exams for other institutions (colleges and businesses)
- Departmental Exams
- eLearning Exams
- Make-up Exams
- Scan and score exams
- Provide test analysis reports based on scanned and scored exam results
- Provide testing assistance to Student Resource Center for ADA Services for students as needed
Welcome to the PSC Testing Center
The Testing and Assessment Department supports the mission, philosophy and vision of Pensacola State College by offering comprehensive testing and assessment services to students, academic departments, and the local community.
The PSC District Testing Office (Pensacola Campus) holds memberships with the National College Testing Association (NCTA) and the Florida Association of College Test Administrators (FACTA).
NCTA is dedicated to the promotion of professionalism and quality in the administration of testing services and programs, including issues relating to test administration, test accessibility, test development, test scoring, and assessment. View NCTA Testing Standards
FACTA actively advocates and supports the National College Testing Association’s (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines. Our mission is accomplished by working in partnerships with the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF), and testing agencies while keeping the needs of the employee’s institution at the center of decision making.
The PSC District Testing Office adheres to the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines which ensures that examinations are administered professionally, equitably and fairly in a courteous, confidential and secure environment.
The PSC District Testing Office is also a certified PearsonVue Select Testing Center. Pearson VUE is the leader in computer-based-testing — and much more. As a certified PearsonVue Select Testing Center we serve test owners and test takers in nearly every industry.
Our Mission Statement
The Testing and Assessment Department supports the mission, philosophy and vision of Pensacola State College by offering comprehensive testing and assessment services to students, academic departments, and the local community.
By following the National College Testing Association (NCTA) Professional Standards and Guidelines the department ensures that examinations are administered professionally, equitably and fairly in a courteous, confidential and secure environment.
Our Goals
To provide testing services that support and maximize educational opportunities for students by:
- Offering collaborative and courteous testing services to students, faculty and the local community;
- Adhering to the testing guidelines of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), test companies and faculty;
- Operating in strict compliance with institutional, state and federal regulations regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA).
Test-Specific Information
ACT | American College Test
American College Test (ACT)
Pensacola State College accepts ACT/SAT scores that are less than 2 years old for placement purposes.
The American College Test (ACT) is a widely accepted test used to assess high school students’ general educational development and help determine their ability to complete college-level work. Multiple choice questions cover the following four skill areas:
- English
- Reading
- Mathematics
- Science
All students attending college for the first time must submit placement test scores that are less than two years old.
There is an optional Writing Test which measures skills in planning/writing a short essay.
Fees: Please check ACT website for current fee structure. For more information about the ACT test please visit the following link: www.actstudent.org.
*The ACT Student Website offers test prep resources, student blogs, test schedules, and other useful information.
Certiport Certification Exams for Quickbooks and AutoDesk
Pensacola State College is a Certiport Authorized Test Center (CATC). Certiport®, a Pearson VUE business, offers individuals the opportunity to achieve certifications that will enhance their competitive edge in the workforce. Pensacola State College can deliver and administer the following certifications:
- Quickbooks Certified User
- AutoDesk Certified User
For more information please visit their website at: www.certiport.com
For more information about scheduling an appointment to take a Certiport Certification Exam, please call Testing at 850-484-1656.
CLEP | College Level Examination Program
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) allows students to obtain college credit for courses by taking tests approved by the College Entrance Exam Board to demonstrate college-level achievement. A fee payable to CLEP and set by the College Entrance Exam Board is charged for each exam along with an administrative fee payable to Pensacola State College.
Find out more about CLEP exams by visiting the site CollegeBoard.com or contacting Pensacola State College’s Testing and Assessment Center at 850-484-1656.
You are advised to consult with a college advisor regarding your educational plan prior to submitting a CLEP application.
To access the CLEP Exam Registration Tutorial, click on the link below:
https://clep.collegeboard.org/exams
CPT | Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test
Florida College Entry-Level Placement Test (CPT)
This test assesses the basic computation and communication skills of students who intend to enter a degree program at any public community college or state university. First-time college students must take either the CPT, ACT, or SAT for assessment purposes.
A college admissions application must be on file with the Admissions office prior to taking the CPT.
CPT Study Guide (PDF)
DSST
The DSST Program (formerly known as DANTES Program) is a credit-by-exam testing program provided by Prometric, Inc.. This program is used to measure knowledge in a particular subject area. Based on the achievement of a passing test score, candidates can receive college credit based on the institution’s passing score requirements.
For more information please visit their website at www.getcollegecredit.com.
Florida Certification Board
FCB certifies professionals statewide, including those in the child welfare, mental health and addiction fields. The Florida Certification Board is led by a team of nationally recognized experts with vast expertise in certification program development, implementation, and administration. Certification specialists, test development professionals, and workforce experts are available to assist representatives of various professions to develop a new certification or credentialing program.
The FCB offers 10 different credentials under the professional umbrellas of Addiction and Prevention. There are 8 Addiction Credentials and 2 Prevention Credentials.
Available Certifications:
Addiction: Addiction, Criminal Justice and Prevention
Child Welfare: Child Welfare Certification and Legacy Child Welfare Credentials
Mental Health: Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
Certified Behavioral Health Technician (CBHT)
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CRPS)
Health: Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW)
Other: Certified Denial Recovery Specialist
U.S. Dept. of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional
For more information please visit their website at: www.flcertificationboard.org
Florida Ready To Work
Pensacola State College also offers a career readiness program called Florida Ready-To-Work that tests and scores job skills and work habits of employees and potential employees. This test awards credentials to successful examinees that will give a competitive edge to anyone seeking to join the job market. For more information about this program please see the following link:
www.floridareadytowork.com
For more information about this program at Pensacola State College, please contact the Testing Center, Pensacola Campus at 850-484-1656 for more information.
GED | General Equivalency Diploma
General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
The GED test on computer is now available at Pensacola State College and students are experiencing a better way to move towards their goals. They are completing the computer-based GED much faster and with a greater rate of success! You can too!
Important news about the new GED Test!
From the Florida Department of Education website:http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/hse
“GED Testing Service® released a new version of the GED® Test on January 1, 2014. Individuals who tested on the 2002 GED® Test Series but did not receive a credential must start over. Scores from the 2002 Series Will Not be combined with scores for the new assessment.”
GED Test Information
The computer-based GED test allows students to:
- Register and schedule the test online from the comforts of home;
- Finish one section at a time and move on; set your own pace;
- Type the essay (versus hand-write the essay);
GED website address: https:// ged.com
- Testing Set up: 4 Modules
- Reasoning through Language Arts
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Science
- Social Studies
Florida Retake Policy:
- *No Set limit on # of retakes per calendar year. There is a 60 day waiting period before 4th attempt & each attempt thereafter.
GED Eligibility Requirements
GED applicants must meet the following requirements
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Not currently enrolled in high school.
- Did not graduate from an accredited high school.
Register
If you are interested in GED Testing, please go to the following link to set up your account and schedule your test dates and times: www.ged.com
For more information, please call the Testing and Assessment Center at850.484.1656.
HESI-A2 | Health Education Systems Incorporated Admission Assessment
HESI-A2 Entrance Exam
Students are required to take the HESI-A2 entrance examination for the RN Program and the LPN Program.
- For the RN Program, students must take the following sections of the HESI-A2: Reading Comprehension, Math, Anatomy & Physiology (A&P), Grammar and Vocabulary. Students must achieve a minimum score of 75% on each of the 5 sections required for one test administration.
- For the LPN Program, students must take the following sections of the HESI-A2: Reading Comprehension, Math and Vocabulary. Students must achieve a minimum score of 65% on each of the 3 sections in one test administration.
HESI-A2 Retest Policy:
Students may retake the test to improve their scores and they are allowed to retest on the HESI-A2 exam four times per twelve-month period. There must be fifteen (15) days in between each attempt regardless of where the exam was taken.
The Dept. of Nursing strongly recommends that students wait to retest until they have had significant time to study and prepare for the HESI-A2 in order to maximize their scores. For the RN Program, students must score 75% or higher on each of the HESI-A2 subtests (5) required in one test administration, and for the LPN Program, students must score 65% or higher on each of the HESI-A2 subtests (3) required in one test administration.
The Dept. of Nursing can accept HESI-A2 scores from other institutions following the established policies of the Pensacola State College Testing Center.
Registration:
Information about the HESI-A2 exam and how to register for it is provided in the 2 PDF documents below:
MSSC-CPT | Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s Certified Production Technician
MSSC
The Manufacturing Skills Standards Council’s Certified Production Technician (MSSC-CPT) is a much desired entry level manufacturing certification that includes taking 4 exams for this certification. To learn more about the MSSC certification system please see the following link:
www.nocti.org/CertificateProgram-MSSC.cfm
Other information about development of manufacturing career opportunities in the State of Florida can be found at the following link:
http://www.manufacturingtdi.com
For additional information regarding these exams, contact Testing at 850-484-1656.
PERT | Postsecondary Education Readiness Test
Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)
The Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT) scores are used to determine placement in college credit or developmental education classes. It is important to prepare before taking this placement test for the first time.
NOTE: There is a $25 proctor fee for PERT to be taken for another institution. This fee does NOT apply to PSC or Dual Enrollment students.
The PERT test is comprised of the following three sections:
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
Each PERT section has 30 questions and the PERT test is not timed. It is estimated that each section will take approximately 45 minutes to complete (total 2 hrs. and 15 min.).
PERT Study Guide
http://fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5592/urlt/0078248-pert-studentstudyguide.pdf
Placement Score Guide
/documents/placement-test-score-guide/
PERT Re-Test Policy
- After a student has taken the P.E.R.T., he or she must wait a minimum of 30 days before attempting to re-test.
- A student may not re-take a PERT sub-test in math, reading, or writing while he or she is enrolled in a developmental course in the same subject area.
- A student who has earned a passing grade (A, B, or C) in a developmental course does not need to remediate before re-testing.
SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) measures students’ reasoning skills learned in high school and uses the results to determine students’ readiness to successfully perform at the college level. The test consists of the following three sections:
- Writing
- Critical Reading
- Math
All students attending college for the first time must submit placement test scores that are less than two years old.
Fees: Please check SAT website for current fee structure.
*The SAT Student Website offers test prep resources, student blogs, test schedules, and other useful information.
Placement Score Guide
TABE | Tests of Adult Basic Education
TABE
The TABE is a national skills assessment exam for adult learners enrolled in certificate programs. The TABE consists of 3 sections: Reading, Mathematics and Language Skills. The TABE is administered before enrollment or within the first six weeks of enrollment at a District Campus Testing Center. Students who need to improve skill levels in Reading, Mathematics and/or Language Skills should work with their program coordinator for guidance.
The TABE is also used to assess academic skills for students applying to the Pensacola State College Collegiate High School program.
Pensacola State College will also administer the TABE to students for other colleges.
To best prepare yourself to take the TABE please review the study guide found at the following link:
Testing Fees By Test Type
PSC and Dual Enrollment Students – first time N/C
| TEST | FEE |
| ACT | see ACT website for current fees |
CLEP
|
$112.50 |
| CPT | |
| EKG Technician This certification exams are not offered daily and may only be offered once or twice per year. Please contact the Testing Center at 850-484-1656 for more information about specific test dates and fees. |
$117.00 |
| Florida Ready To Work | No Charge |
GED
|
$128.00 (1st attempt all 4 sections) |
HESI-A2
|
$73.50 |
*MSSC – Manufacturing Skills Standard Council
|
$320.00 |
| Pearson Vue | see Pearson Vue website for current fees |
| PERT | |
| PSC and Dual Enrollment Students – first time | N/C |
| PSC and Dual Enrollment Students – Retest | $10.00 |
| Placement for Other Institutions (see Proctor Services – Other Institutions) | $28.50 |
| Phlebotomy Technician This certification exams are not offered daily and may only be offered once or twice per year. Please contact the Testing Center at 850-484-1656 for more information about specific test dates and fees. |
$117.00 |
Proctor Services- Other Institutions
|
$28.50 |
| SAT | see SAT website for current fees |
| TABE | Pensacola State College Students: No Charge PSC Collegiate High School students: $20.00 Non-students, other institutions or re-tests $20.00 |
Set Appointments & Pay Fees
RegisterBlast is the scheduling and fee payment system that PSC Testing Centers at Pensacola, Warrington, Milton and South Santa Rosa Centers use to allow students to conveniently make testing appointments and fees from either a desktop computer or mobile device.
Testing for the Century Testing Center is by phone / appointment only. Call the Century Center at (850)471-4622 to make an appointment.
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Hours Of Operation
Pensacola Campus Testing Hours
Testing Hours
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
TESTING HOURS FOR FALL 2019 (2020.1) FINALS
Monday, 12/9 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Tuesday, 12/10 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Wednesday, 12/11 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Thursday, 12/12 – 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Friday, 12/13 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Hours for last two days of the semester:
Monday, 12/16 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Close of Business)
Tuesday, 12/17 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (College Closes)
Office Hours
Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bldg. 6 (Student Services), Room 635
For more information please call: Call 850-484-1656
No Appointment Necessary (but recommended) For:
- PERT
- TABE
By Appointment Only:
Appointments and fee payment for the Pensacola Campus Testing Center can now be made online at www.registerblast.com/pensacolastate/exam.
- PSC Course Exams
- ATI TEAS (formerly TEAS V for AH)
- CLEP
- DSST
- Florida Ready To Work
- HESI-A2
- PERT
- Proctor Services – Other Institutions
- TABE
The Pensacola Main Testing Center is a PearsonVUE Certified Test site and students can schedule testing for the GED, NREMT, FTCE, Comptia, Microsoft and other certification testing as follows:
- GED- schedule at https://ged.com/
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PearsonVUE Certification Tests- Call 877-392-6433 or go to http://pearsonvue.com/
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
Warrington Campus Testing Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CLOSED: Wednesday and Friday
Bldg. 3300, Room 3306
For more information please call: 850-484-1076
All Tests at the Warrington Campus are By Appointment Only
Appointments and fee payment for the Warrington Campus Testing Center can now be made online at www.registerblast.com/warrington/exam
By Appointment Only:
- PERT
- TABE
- PSC Course Exams
- ATI TEAS (formerly TEAS V for AH)
- HESI-A2
- Proctor Services – Other Institutions
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
Milton Campus Testing Hours
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
All Tests at the Milton Campus are By Appointment Only
Bldg. 4200, Room 4202
For appointments and information please call: 850-484-4410
Available Tests:
- PERT
- TABE
- CLEP
- PSC Course Exams
- Proctor Services – Other Institutions
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
South Santa Rosa Center Testing Hours
Wednesday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fridays 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Bldg. 51
For information please call: 850-484-1656
All Tests at the South Santa Rosa Center are By Appointment Only
Appointments and fee payment for the South Santa Rosa Center Testing can now be made online at www.registerblast.com/ssrc/exam.
Available Tests:
- PERT
- TABE
- PSC Course Exams
- Proctor Services – Other Institutions
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
Century Center Testing Hours
All Tests at the Century Center are By Appointment Only. Please call for available dates and times.
Bldg. 1
For appointments and information please call: 850-471-4622
Available Tests:
- PERT
- TABE
- PSC Course Exams
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
Testing is available at all Pensacola State College locations; however, not all locations offer every test that is available. Check the locations listed nearest to you for availability.
Tests must be completed within the scheduled hours.
Pearson VUE Testing Services
Pensacola State College is a certified PearsonVue SELECT Testing Center. Through PearsonVue students may take certification tests such as the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE), the Emergency Medical Technician Exam (EMT), and the Comptia Certification Exam.
NOTE: The GED (General Education Development) test is also offered through PearsonVUE.
For a comprehensive list of all certification tests offered by PearsonVUE, please see the link below.
Pensacola State College offers testing at two sites located on the Pensacola Main Campus and at the Century Center.
Pensacola Campus – SELECT (site# 49953)
Bldg. 6 (Student Services), Room 635
1000 College Blvd.
Pensacola, FL 32504
Pearson VUE Testing Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Century Center (site# 74516)
Bldg. 1
440 East Hecker Road
Century, FL 32535
Pearson VUE Testing Hours
Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To Schedule Appointments and Pay Fees for:
Registration and payment for any PearsonVUE exam should be made through the following website:
PearsonVUE Certification Tests Go to http://pearsonvue.com
PearsonVUE Call Center Call 877-392-6433
GED Through PearsonVUE
PearsonVUE also offers the GED (General Education Development test), which has its own link for registration and fee payments.
GED Go to www.GED.com
PSC Proctoring Services
Pensacola State College offers proctoring services for students of other institutions for a minimal fee of $25. This fee also applies to any placement testing proctored for other institutions. Other institutions include (but not limited to) other colleges and universities, military, business organizations and institutions, etc. For information on having a test proctored for another institution, please contact the Pensacola Campus Testing Center at 850-484-1656.
Fees: $25 (per test)
To request proctor services from Pensacola State College please complete and submit the following form to the Testing Center:
College Testing Policy:
- Valid (current) identification is required for all examinees before taking any test for Pensacola State College Testing Centers. Any examinee without valid identification will not be allowed to test.
- No electronic devices, cell phones, food and drink, or other personal items are allowed in the testing rooms. Violators will have their tests invalidated.
- Pensacola State College is not responsible for theft, loss or damage to any prohibited electronic device, cell phone or other personal property brought to the testing rooms.
- Children are not allowed in the test rooms. Individuals who bring children to the campus are responsible for their supervision at all times. Pensacola State College Public Safety will be contacted if any child is left unattended.
Placement Testing & Developmental Education Exemptions
| Public high school graduates (Florida) Any student who entered Grade 9 in the Florida public school system in the 2003-2004 academic year (or later) and earned the FL Standard High School Diploma shall not be required to take the common placement test and shall not be required to enroll in developmental education instruction in a Florida College System institution. Active duty military Any active duty service member shall not be required to take the common placement test and shall not be required to enroll in developmental education. |
If you believe you meet the exemption, you may take advantage of the exemption through review and verification of your final official FL high school transcript or verification of active duty military status. Upon verification of your exemption status, you may register for a college-level Gateway Course* without testing or without completion of developmental courses.
*A Gateway Course is defined as the first course in the reading, writing, and mathematics sequence that provides transferable college credit. The Gateway Courses are MAT1033C INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA and ENC1101C ENGLISH COMPOSITION I.
Eligibility for enrollment in any mathematics course beyond the mathematics Gateway Course, MAT1033C, will be determined by a grade of “C” or better in MAT1033C or placement test scores showing eligibility for MAC1105 COLLEGE ALGEBRA, STA2023 ELEMENTARY STATISTICS, or the higher level mathematics course for which enrollment is requested.
If you believe you meet either exemption indicated above, you may choose to enroll in developmental courses determined by placement test scores. Enrolling in the developmental courses will assist you in improving your skills prior to enrolling in college-level courses. Federal financial aid will cover developmental courses up to 30 credits.
New rulings from the Veterans Administration do not allow benefits to be provided for developmental education enrollment if the veteran meets the exemption criteria. Veterans who qualify for the exemption and wish to take advantage of remediation offered through developmental education courses are encouraged to discuss this with the Office of Veteran Services before registering for any developmental education course.
If you have any questions about this legislative change as it relates to your particular status, please meet with an advisor on a campus or center convenient to you.
Testing Services for Faculty
As a member of the National College Testing Association (NCTA), the Testing Center adheres to all professional standards and guidelines to ensure all tests are administered professionally, equitably and fairly in a courteous, confidential and secure environment.
What Testing Can Do For the Faculty
- Administer any departmental, distance learning, or make-up exams;
- Provide scoring services for group testing through REMARK scanning system (including test analysis reports);
- Collaborate with Student Resource Center for ADA Services to provide accommodated testing services for students as needed.
An instructor can deliver a test to the Testing Center by hand-delivery, via interoffice mail or by scanning and emailing the exam to a secured address at test&assess@pensacolastate.edu . This address is monitored only by Pensacola State College test administrators.
The forms at the following links can be used to request testing and/or scanning services from the Test Center and can be used to provide clear instructions for administering each test to students.
Helpful Links
Testing Documents & Forms
Set Appointments & Pay Fees
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