testing services
Most of the major examinations required for admission into graduate school and selected professional certification are administered on campus.
See the Carroll College calendar for the dates that nationally scheduled exams are offered on Carroll's campus, or access the website for the specific exam in which you are interested (see below for test company website information).
Also, see the links below for information on how to prepare for national standardized exams. Most of the websites for specific exams offer prepartation materials, and there are some other sites listed below that offer study assistance.
- Information on an Exam (including Study Resources)
- Additional Preparation for Exams
ASSET Examination
To Schedule an ASSET Exam, Phone 447-5532
Purpose of ASSET
ASSET is a placement exam developed by American College Testing (ACT). ASSET helps you and our Admission Office maximize your opportunities for success at Carroll College. ASSET helps the school use our educational resources more efficiently by providing accurate information about your current knowledge and skills. We will use this information to guide you toward classes that strengthen and build logically upon your current level of competence.
How does ASSET work?
ASSET consists of tests in basic writing, reading, and numerical skills. [Note: Carroll requires only these three tests; we do not require the Algebra or other tests offered by ASSET.] ASSET is not used like a traditional test. There are no "passing scores". Rather, your ASSET scores indicate areas in which you are strong and areas in which you need help and helps us decide in which level of courses to place you when you enter Carroll. In this way, ASSET can identify problems in major subject areas before they disrupt your educational progress, which gives you the opportunity to prepare more effectively for your courses. Carroll and your academic advisor can use your scores from ASSET to prepare a course of study that is appropriate, relevant, and meaningful to you
ASSET Website
Search the ASSET website for more information about ASSET including study materials. Want to take a practice ASSET Exam? You can download the ASSET Student Guide with test-taking tips and sample questions from http://www.act.org/asset/index.html
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
To Schedule a CLEP Examination at Carroll College, phone 447-5532.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides people of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to demonstrate college-level proficiency on the basis of standardized examinations designed to reflect course curricula. Through CLEP examinations, students can demonstrate master of general areas and specific objects for credit and advanced placement.
CLEP may enable Carroll students to receive college credit for what they already know, allow them to bypass introductory courses, or fulfill Carroll College Core Curriculum (CORE) or major and program requirements. Using CLEP credit to fulfill major and program requirements requires approval of the department chairperson. The individual Carroll College departments determine the specific CLEP examinations, which may fulfill requirements in their majors or programs in their respective areas. Carroll students must obtain written verification from their academic department in order for CLEP credits to count toward their major.
70% of students who took CLEP exams indicated that CLEP mad a difference in helping them complete a degree; more than 90% indicated that CLEP made a difference in helping them finance their degree. Research also shows that students who earn credit through CLEP are successful. A recent study indicated that CLEP students outperformed other students in the sequent course by approximately one-half of a grade point on average.
Carroll follows the recommendations of the Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council on Education (ACE) regarding scores for awarding credit. The various departments determine the specific CLEP examination, which may fulfill requirements for classes in their majors or programs in their respective academic areas. Candidates should consult the Career & Testing Services or Registrar to determine the application of CLEP credits to individual programs of study. Up to thirty (30) semester hours may be earned through CLEP. These credits are registered as pass/fail grades.
Tests are administered at the Career and Testing Services by appointment. CLEP no longer offers the option of paper-based exams; general and subject exams are available exclusively as CBT (computer-based tests). A modest fee is charged to cover the cost of CLEP exams; for the current amount please call the Career Center. The College charges an additional fee to post CLEP examination credit on the transcript of a matriculated Carroll student. Non-Carroll examinees pay a proctor and site fee. Application forms are available in Career & Testing Services.
Carroll College’s CLEP Policy
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides people of all ages and backgrounds an opportunity to demonstrate college-level proficiency on the basis of standardized examinations designed to reflect course curricula. Through CLEP examinations students can demonstrate mastery of general areas and specific subjects for credit and advanced placement.
Two types of examinations are offered through CLEP, the General Examinations: English Composition, Humanities, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences and History which measure achievement reflective of general or liberal arts courses taken in the first year of college study. Each general examination earns six semester credits.
The 30 Subject Examinations are designed to test achievement in specific college subjects in the areas of composition and literature, foreign language, history and social sciences, science and mathematics, and business. The credits earned by the subject examinations are varied.
The CLEP examination program may enable Carroll students to receive college credit for what they already know, or electives, or to allow them to bypass introductory courses, or to fulfill General Liberal Arts Requirements (GLAR) or major and program requirements. Using CLEP credit to fulfill major or program requirements requires approval of the department head. The individual Carroll College academic departments determine the specific CLEP examinations which may fulfill requirements for classes in their majors or programs in their respective academic areas. Carroll College follows the recommendations of the Commission on Educational Credit and Credentials of the American Council of Education (ACE) regarding scores for awarding credit. Up to 30 semester hours may be earned through CLEP. These credits are registered Pass/Fail grades.
Tests are administered by appointment; to schedule your test, contact Carroll Career and Testing Services at 406-447-5532. Test fees assigned for CLEP are nominal for such testing programs. Contact Career & Testing Services for current prices.
• A fee for each general or subject examination, payable to
CLEP equal to $65 for each examination + $10 for each optional essay.
• A modest administrative fee (payable to Carroll College) for
Carroll College students levied by Career & Testing
Services.
• A service fee (payable to Carroll College) for individuals
who are not Carroll students.
• An administrative fee (payable to Carroll College) charged
by the Registrar’s Office for posting the CLEP examination
credit on the transcript.
CLEP tests are offered exclusively as a CBT (computer based test). Carroll’s Testing Services has one computer terminal dedicated to CLEP testing.
Carroll College’s CLEP Standards
CLEP website
Search the CLEP website for more information about CLEP including study materials.
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
GRE (Graduate Record Examination)
Carroll offers the GRE Subject Exam two times a year, according to the national schedule. General GRE exam provided by Sylvan Learning Center (406-443-9205).
http://www.gre.org/
LSAT (Law School Admissions Test)
Carroll offers the LSAT Subject Exam two times a year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.lsat.com/
MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test)
Carroll offers the MCAT Subject Exam two times a year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
PRAXIS (Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers)
Carroll offers the PRAXIS Exams several times a year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.ets.org/k12learn/
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
ACT (American College Testing Services)
Carroll offers the ACT Exams several times a year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.act.org/
http://www.actexampracticetests.com
SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test)
Carroll offers the SAT Exams several times a year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
CFA (Certified Financial Analyst Exam – Formerly AIMR)
Carroll offers the CFA Exams on the first Saturday of June.
http://www.cfainstitute.org/
PES (Professional Exam Service)
Carroll offers various exams sponsored by PES throughout the year, according to the national schedule.
http://www.proexam.org/
Castle World Wide Testing
CASTLE offers excellence in the delivery of high-stakes professional certification exams.
http://www.castleworldwide.com/
WorldAtWork
WorldatWork Society of Certified Professionals, an affiliate of WorldatWork, administers the exams required for attaining the prestigious Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), the Certified Benefits Professional CBP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) and the new Work-Life Certified Professional (WLCP) designations. Society serves as an elite member-based networking association for individuals who have completed the rigorous certification programs, and renews upon recertification. There are no annual dues associated with membership, which is not connected to WorldatWork membership
http://www.worldatwork.org/
PREPARATION FOR EXAMS
PETERSON'S PRACTICE TESTS
Peterson's allows users to choose from the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GED, ASVAB, CLEP, and civil service practice tests. For each test type, Peterson's has two to three full-length practice tests, detailed answers fro every question, tips and hints to boost performance, material that reflects the real exams, timed exams to help students develop a sense of pacing, and automatic bookmards to return to partially completed tests.
NUMBER 2
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STUDY GUIDE ZONE
Study guides and tips for everything from the NCLEX-RN to MCAT to GED to Praxis and more!
http://www.studyguidezone.com/
STUDY TIPS
Study Tips.org includes study tips for specific tests such as the LSAT, GED, NCLEX, MAT, GMAT and more. Visit this website for information on test organization, test preparation, test review tools, and much more.
http://www.studytips.org